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Sohaib Ashraf
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Conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah.

  1. 14 MAY

    The Prophet's ﷺ Lost Ring, Mansa Musa & The African Muslims Who Discovered America (Before Columbus)

    Sh Mustafa Briggs is an Islamic historian, author, and specialist in Arabic and Islamic texts. He converted to Islam at 13 and went on to study across West Africa, Mauritania, Morocco, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo.  Today he's a leading voice for uncovering the hidden, forgotten, and erased stories of Islamic history, having delivered over 100 lectures across 50+ universities worldwide and authored two books - Beyond Bilal and Islam and the Making of the Modern World. In this episode, he breaks down the lost ring of the Prophet ﷺ and the fitna that followed, the Black poets and scholars who shaped Islamic civilization, and the theory that Muslims discovered America 200 years before Columbus ever set sail. ------------------- Follow Mustafa Briggs https://www.instagram.com/mustafabriggs/ https://mustafabriggs.com/ ------------------- 0:00 Introduction 2:07 How Mustafa uncovers hidden Islamic history 4:23 The lost ring of the Prophet ﷺ 6:44 Why anti-Blackness exists in Muslim history 12:44 The scholars who defended Black Muslims 14:01 The Black Sahaba you've never heard of 15:36 Ubada bin Samit and the opening of Palestine 17:53 Why race matters in Islamic history 23:28 Crows of the Arabs: the Black poets of Arabia 26:24 Antara & Abla: the Romeo and Juliet of Arabia 29:43 Did Muslims discover America before Columbus? 33:33 The 2,000 ships that vanished 36:51 Mustafa's journey to Islam at 13 40:19 Studying across West Africa, Mauritania & Cairo 44:14 What's next for Mustafa Briggs

    47 min

  2. 14 MAY

    Muslim Money Expert: If I Started A Business in 2026, I'd Do This

    Omar Waseem is the 21-year-old CEO of Alif, an investment fund for Muslim founders based in Silicon Valley. By 19, he had built multiple seven-figure businesses and served as CMO of Fei Protocol, a startup that peaked at a $2B valuation. Today he invests in early-stage Muslim founders and runs an ecosystem that hosts entrepreneurs and investors from across the world. In this episode, he breaks down how Muslim entrepreneurs can build wealth and start companies in 2026. ------------------- Join Alif Sessions: https://alif.build/sessions  Use promo code "muslimfounder" in your application for 20% off and a guaranteed spot in the program. Program starts on 10th May. ------------------- Follow Omar Waseem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarwaseem/ https://x.com/omarwasm https://www.youtube.com/@omarwasm ------------------- 0:00 Introduction 2:14 Omar's entrepreneurial journey 4:26 The car accident that changed everything 6:53 The Fund backing Muslim founders 10:14 What Omar looks for in founders 11:26 The mission: 25 Muslim billionaires 12:15 Do Muslims sell out to build big? 14:53 How Alif actually makes money 16:32 The best business to start in 2026 18:56 Why 2026 is the moment 21:22 Building Muslim entrepreneurial power 23:56 Why San Francisco wins 26:44 Is money the real problem? 28:27 How to hire a world-class team 36:42 Omar's role models 38:10 How he made it so young 40:20 Who keeps Omar grounded 44:14 Rapid fire

    46 min

  3. 14 MAY

    Pakistani Immigrant to Scotland’s Prime Minister | Humza Yousaf

    Humza Yousaf is a Scottish-Pakistani politician and the former First Minister of Scotland - the first Muslim to ever lead a Western nation.  The son of Pakistani immigrants, he entered politics at 22 and, over 15 years rose to the top of Scottish politics. During his time in office, he became the first Western leader to call for a ceasefire in Gaza - while his own wife's family was trapped there. ------------------- Join Alif Sessions: https://alif.build/sessions  Use promo code "muslimfounder" in your application for 20% off and a guaranteed spot with the Alif team. ------------------- Follow Humza: https://x.com/HumzaYousaf https://www.instagram.com/humzayousaf/ ------------------- 0:00 Introduction 2:31 Family background and early political career 5:44 Was becoming First Minister the end goal? 7:18 The moment he became First Minister 9:28 Praying Maghrib inside Bute House 10:13 Islamophobia and navigating politics as a Muslim 13:54 Palestine and his wife's family trapped in Gaza 19:33 Elon Musk calling him a racist 22:04 Navigating conflicts between Islam and politics 25:02 The Prophet ﷺ as the ultimate peacemaker 27:08 What's next for Humza Yousaf 28:31 Standing before God - what Humza would say

    30 min

  4. 21 APR

    FaZe Apex: The Secret Muslim Behind a $2 Billion Empire

    Yousef "FaZe Apex" is a Palestinian-American YouTuber and entrepreneur and co-founder of FaZe Clan, one of the biggest gaming and entertainment brands in history. He joined at 14, grew his channel to over 6 million subscribers, and over 15 years helped build it into a cultural phenomenon that peaked at a $2 billion valuation.  After the company collapsed, he walked away. Throughout his career, he kept his Muslim identity hidden - praying behind locked doors, never revealing his real name to his audience. ------------------- Join Alif Sessions: https://alif.build/sessions Use promo code "muslimfounder" in your application to get 20% off and a guaranteed spot.  ------------------- Follow Yousef: https://www.youtube.com/@apex https://www.instagram.com/apex ------------------- 0:00 Introduction 1:07 Growing up Palestinian-American in Orange County 4:29 Visiting Palestine for the first time at 21 7:27 The story of his cousin who was killed 10:54 Studying Arabic and enrolling in Islamic studies 14:56 How 14-year-old Yousef discovered YouTube and gaming 16:58 Joining FaZe Clan  19:57 First $200 from YouTube  20:45 Why he hid his Muslim identity online 22:11 Getting hacked and swatted at his family home 24:03 Moving to New York at 18 and holding onto his faith 28:28 The moment a friend stopped him from smoking weed 30:10 FaZe Clan's explosive growth and business evolution 36:29 Learning business through experience vs education 39:49 The IPO, $2 billion peak, and the crash 44:55 Watching FaZe collapse and accepting Allah's decree 48:40 Why he deleted 1,200 YouTube videos after reading a Quran ayah 54:07 Advice to young Muslim creators on content 59:25 Khabib's influence and going public about being Muslim 1:04:29 Guilt over Palestine and trying to do enough 1:07:06 Building a new startup after FaZe 1:11:42 Why he paused content creation to focus on building 1:15:36 Applying to YC and learning the startup world 1:17:14 What legacy means to him 1:20:50 Stories of Abu Bakr and Omar that shaped his worldview _____________ Muslim Founder Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/ https://www.instagram.com/muslimfounderpodcast/ https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97/

    1hr 27min

  5. 10 MAR

    Muslim Entrepreneur: I Rejected Israel Then Turned $1 into $M's

    Yusuf Adam is a 24-year-old entrepreneur from Blackburn who's done over £3 million in sales.  He started scanning £1 products in clearance aisles with his dad, scaled to £450,000 in profit, rejected a £200,000 deal with an Israeli company on principle, and built a software company along the way.  He now mentors young Muslims on building real wealth outside the traditional 9-to-5 blueprint. Follow Yusuf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusuf-a-ceo/ https://www.instagram.com/_ceoyusuf/ https://www.youtube.com/@CEOyusuf Join his mentorship: https://apply.amzfbanetwork.com/vsl3?el=youtube-about&htrafficsource=youtube 00:00 Introduction 02:28 How He Made His First Million in Revenue 04:18 Discovering Amazon FBA 05:33 Scanning Clearance Aisles With His Dad 07:01 Amazon FBA Explained For Beginners 09:42 How Much Capital Do You Need to Start? 15:22 Secret Sauce: Finding Your Competitive Edge 17:25 Biggest Headaches When Starting Out 20:00 Replacing Yourself: Outsourcing Low-ROI Tasks 22:31 How He Scaled to Seven Figures So Fast 24:31 Why He Didn't Drop Out of Uni 27:24 Building a SaaS for Amazon Sellers  30:27 When to Go Full-Time on Amazon 34:35 Rejecting a £200K Deal With an Israeli Company 38:38 Why Muslims Stay Stuck in the Traditional Blueprint 43:06 Why He Started a Paid Mentorship Group _____________ Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations.  Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah. _____________ Follow Sohaib (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/ https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97 https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97 _____________ Podcast Studio: https://www.dubaipodcaststudio.com/ Apply 15% off all services with the promo code "MuslimFOUNDER".

    46 min

  6. 25 FEB

    Stop Hiding Your Faith at Work (It's Killing Your Career)

    Mohammad Taher, also known as "The Airport Guy," is a content creator, entrepreneur, and former aerospace engineer who built a following of hundreds of thousands by sharing his journey through the aviation industry. He started by documenting his graduate program at Heathrow Airport, eventually becoming an Aviation Ambassador for the UK government.  After being told at 16 that "they don't hire Muslims in aviation," he defied expectations, worked on critical airport systems, and built an independent platform that surpassed Heathrow's own social media presence. Today he speaks at global aviation events - all while working toward his vision of redefining how the world sees Islam and building an ecosystem to solve the aviation industry's talent crisis. Follow Mohammad: https://www.instagram.com/theairportguy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mo_t_ivate https://www.youtube.com/c/mohammadtaher 00:00 Introduction  01:44 The Struggle of Having Impact at Scale 05:44 Social Media as an Amanah 08:22 Don't Leave Your Faith at Home 11:42 "They Don't Hire Muslims in Aviation" 13:36 The Interview That Changed Everything 17:00 Getting Into the Heathrow Graduate Programme 19:31 His Auntie's Advice That Started It All 21:24 Navigating Content Creation at Work 24:40 Why He Stayed Independent from Heathrow's Brand 28:35 The Email That Changed Everything 31:38 "Expect a Resignation Letter" 34:30 What's next for Mohammad? 37:21 The Bigger Mission - Redefining Islam Globally _____________ Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations.  Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah. _____________ Follow Sohaib (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/ https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97 https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97 _____________ Podcast Studio: https://www.dubaipodcaststudio.com/ Apply 15% off all services with the promo code "MuslimFOUNDER".

    39 min

  7. 21 JAN

    When You Stop Chasing Money, Allah Sends It To You | Sheikh Sajid Umar

    Sheikh Sajid Umar is a qualified judge, scholar, and educator who has spent the past two decades working with Muslim communities worldwide. He's helped Muslims navigate Islamic principles in modern contexts - from Islamic finance and business to family life and personal development. Sheikh Sajid is also the author of several books, including his commentary on Surah Yusuf as well as his latest work, "A Journey to Success". Follow Sh Sajid Umar: https://www.instagram.com/sajidahmedumar/ https://www.youtube.com/@SajidUmarOfficial Purchase "A Journey to Success"  https://quillspire.com/products/a-journey-to-excellence-1 00:00 Introduction 02:17 Vision of Ignited Communities 03:32 Why We Need an Islamic Alternative 05:21 The Legacy After Prophet Muhammad ﷺ 06:47 Carriers of the Greatest Legacy 08:02 The Three I's of Success: Ikhlas 09:45 Living a Paradise-Centric Life 10:14 Result vs Purpose 13:45 Making Allah Your Purpose 17:25 Building Jannah Through Daily Actions 19:13 Converting Life Into Worship 21:35 Wanting More While Staying God-Centric 24:21 Hope for Those Who Feel Lost 26:22 Introduction to Ihsan (Excellence) 28:42 Following Muhammad ﷺ as the Standard 30:40 Worshipping as If You See Allah 35:26 Management vs Balance in Life 38:22 Value Creation Over Profit 40:08 Car Wash vs Mixed Stocks 42:32 The Camera in the Office Story 43:59 Introduction to Istiqamah 46:49 The Daily Grind 48:14 Time: Your Greatest Resource 50:22 The Journey to Success Book 52:17 Rewards of Istiqamah 55:01 Excellence in Effort, Not Result 59:24 Judging Yourself on Effort 1:03:11 Wealth is Ordained, Not Obtained 1:05:03 The Saddle Story 1:07:14 How Do You Want to Die? 1:14:32 The Blueprint Before the House 1:16:19 Vision Helps Right Decisions 1:19:31 We Have Every Excuse to Succeed 1:21:36 The Prophet ﷺ as Master Visionary 1:22:54 The Two Bangles Promise 1:24:15 Treasures During the Trench 1:28:18 Visionary Moves, Not Random 1:31:48 The Last Smile 1:32:17 Where to Find the Book _____________ Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations.  Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah. _____________ Follow Sohaib (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/ https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97 https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97 _____________ Podcast Studio: https://www.dubaipodcaststudio.com/ Apply 15% off all services with the promo code "MuslimFOUNDER".

    1hr 35min

  8. 6 JAN

    Why Apple Hired This Muslim Convert GENIUS To Teach Islam

    Peter Gould is a designer and author who has spent over two decades integrating Islamic spirituality with contemporary design. He's the founder of Gould Studio and author of "The Heart of Design," developing frameworks that apply Islamic principles to creative work. His influence extends from designing products for Muslim families to teaching Islamic design concepts to big tech companies such as Apple and Google. Follow Peter Gould: https://www.instagram.com/petergouldart/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/petergouldart/ https://peter-gould.com/ Heart of Design: https://www.theheartofdesign.com/ Tales of Khayaal: https://www.talesofkhayaal.com/ 00:00 Introduction 02:55 Peter's Journey to Islam At 20 06:40 Visiting Muslim Countries & Islamic Architecture 09:30 What Makes Design "Islamic"? 11:14 Design for Remembrance vs Distraction 14:56 Bringing Islamic Principles to Apple & Google 17:26 Implementing Islamic Design In the Corporate World 21:03 Lessons from Photographer Peter Sanders 22:50 Writing "The Heart of Design" 25:58 Heart of Design vs Modern Design 28:04 Tales of Khayaal: Building Muslim Media 31:17 Why "Muslim Alternatives" Isn't Enough 36:39 The Rise of Global Muslim Digital Nomads 40:33 Advice for 21-Year-Olds Starting Out 44:41 The Taraweeh Melbourne Story 47:44 How Peter Wants to Be Remembered _____________ Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations.  Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah. _____________ Follow Sohaib (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/ https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97 https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97

    49 min
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Conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah.

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  • Creator
    Sohaib Ashraf
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sohaib Ashraf
  • Show Website
    Muslim Founder

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