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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. 10. MÄRZ

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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".

    1 Std. 35 Min.

  4. 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.

  5. 08.11.2025

    Israel Is Losing $200M To This Muslim App (And Can't Stop It)

    Adil Abbuthalha is the Founder of Boycat, an app that has diverted over $200 million from companies supporting Israeli interests. Adil studied at UC Davis, California, before starting his career in Silicon Valley, where he worked at a number of notable tech companies.  In 2023, after the ongoing events in Palestine, he launched the boycat app that would put him on government watch lists worldwide.  Support Boycat: Boycat VPN: https://boycat.io/vpn/order?via=muslimfounder Boycat Membership: https://www.boycat.io/membership Follow Boycat: https://www.instagram.com/boycatapp/ https://www.tiktok.com/@boycat.io https://x.com/boycatapp 00:00 Introduction 01:46 Life Ambitions Before October 7th 04:19 How Gaza Changed Everything 06:52 The Dream That Started It All 09:08 Why Boycotting Actually Works 10:55 What Does The Boycat App Do? 12:36 Prophet Musa Inspiration 14:00 How The App Went Viral Overnight 15:03 What Is The Long-Term Vision? 18:15 Getting Fired For Building Boycat 19:40 Building For The Dunya vs Akhira  22:20 Advice For People Wanting To Build Tech  23:27 Lesson From The Life Of The Prophet ﷺ  24:45 Israeli Government Tried To Buy The App 26:16 Dealing With Negativity Death Threats  31:09 Lessons From The Past Two Years 33:53 Biggest Fear: Becoming Arrogant 34:49 How You Can Support The Boycat Movement 37:24 Final Message: Build Like A Prophet _____________ 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. _____________ Connect with Sohaib: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/ https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97 https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97

    39 Min.

  6. 22.10.2025

    What the Bank of England Governor Promised His Muslim Neighbour

    Mohammed Paracha is a Partner and Head of Middle East at Norton Rose Fulbright, one of the world's largest law firms. He began his career in the early 2000s and has become a pioneer of Islamic Banking. Beyond his law career, he’s also the co-founder of Nester, a regulated Shariah-compliant investment platform in the UK. Earlier this year, Mohammed also completed nearly 10 years of Islamic studies to become a qualified scholar. Connect with Mohammed Paracha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-paracha-977873b/ https://nester.com/ 00:00 Introduction 01:53 Early Days of Islamic Finance in the UK 04:33 The Governor of Bank of England Story 06:40 Creating the Legal Framework for Islamic Finance 07:29 "Golden Age" of Islamic Finance 9:37 Why High Street Banks Withdrew from Islamic Finance 12:03 The Future of Islamic Banking in the UK 16:39 Paracha's Journey into Islamic Finance 22:49 Moving from Law to Investment Banking 25:24 The Birth of Nester 29:42 Fixed Returns and Sharia Compliance Debate 34:50 Branding Challenges in Islamic Finance 37:53 Biggest Shock Building a Startup 39:24 Advice for Aspiring Islamic Fintech Founders 45:25 Completing 10 Years of Islamic Studies 49:06 Applying Islamic Scholarship to Business _____________ 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. _____________ Connect with Sohaib: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/ https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97 https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97

    52 Min.

  7. 17.09.2025

    I Tried Everything for Self-Improvement...Until I Found Islam

    Thom Defilet is an entrepreneur and revert to Islam from the Netherlands. His path to Islam began through friendships with Muslims and participation in Ramadan while still identifying as an atheist.  He officially embraced Islam in 2022, taking the name Rayan - meaning "Gate of the fasting people" in reference to one of the eight gates of Paradise. Connect with Thom: https://www.youtube.com/@thomdefilet https://www.instagram.com/thomdefilet 00:00 Introduction 00:44 How the nightclub conversion story went viral 02:17 Growing up in the Netherlands and early life struggles 04:44 Seeking purpose and self-development journey 06:25 Perception of Islam before conversion 08:42  Why more people are converting to Islam in the West 13:39 Advice for encouraging people toward Islam 19:43 The biggest shock of accepting Islam 21:53 Moving to Dubai as a Muslim 23:19 Balancing luxury and faith in Dubai 28:13 First Umrah experience 31:59 Learning Arabic and building relationship with Quran 37:34 Daily routine and prioritizing Islamic practices 40:37 Business ventures and entrepreneurship journey 44:27 Advice for young Muslims entering business _____________ 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. _____________ Connect with Sohaib: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/ https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97 https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97

    47 Min.

  8. 27.08.2025

    Why Non-Muslims Fought to Invest $2M in This Quran App

    Shinaz is the founder of Niyyah, an Islamic education app that is transforming how Muslims connect with the Quran. He studied at the London School of Economics before launching his career in consulting and subsequently transitioning into the venture capital world. In 2023, he founded Niyyah, which now has over 70,000 users across 170 countries and has raised over $2m from investors. Download the Niyyah App: https://www.niyyah.app/ Connect with Shinaz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shinaznavas/ 00:00 - Introduction 01:21 - Growing up in India and moving to the UK 05:26 - From consulting to venture capital 07:54 - Leaving VC to build Niyyah 08:43 - What Niyyah does 12:03 - Handling criticism about tech and Islam 14:37 - Balancing purpose and profit 16:55 - Why most investors are non-Muslims 20:26 - Why Muslim consumer apps struggle 24:17 - Finding product-market fit 28:11 - Opportunities in Muslim tech 32:26 - Skills needed as a founder 37:23 - Future plans with AI 42:33 - Advice for connecting with the Quran 44:37 - Do you need to learn Arabic? _____________ 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. _____________ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/ https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97

    46 Min.
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