#MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast

American Muslim Community Foundation
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Founded in 2016, American Muslim Community Foundation is a grassroots, national nonprofit organization in the United States. Our focus is on creating Donor Advised Funds, Giving Circles, distributing grants, & building endowments for the American Muslim community.

Episodes

  1. JAN 7

    #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast: Meeting assets for Connect with Zahra al-Jabri

    The meeting featured Zahra, a Muslim American attorney and coach, who shared her journey from growing up in Southern California to pursuing law school and eventually transitioning to coaching, while maintaining her focus on estate planning and community service. She and Muhi discussed the importance of strategic planning and wealth management in the Muslim community, highlighting historical examples of Muslim charitable practices and the need to overcome self-imposed limitations. The conversation concluded with discussions about philanthropy, the challenges and benefits of collaborative efforts, and the importance of building supportive communities to help individuals achieve their goals     The post #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast: Meeting assets for Connect with Zahra al-Jabri appeared first on American Muslim Community Foundation.

    41 min

  2. 11/26/2025

    2025 AMCF Annual Symposium & Muslim Philanthropy Awards

    The 2025 Annual Symposium in Muslim Philanthropy Awards was hosted by Muhi Khwaja, co-founder of American Muslim Community Foundation (AMCF), who welcomed attendees and discussed the importance of zakat and charitable giving. The event featured presentations from various speakers, including Shazin Mufti, who provided insights about AMCF’s work and its year-end fundraising efforts. Technical issues were addressed regarding the visibility of ASL interpreters and speakers, with Lisa and Asma working to resolve these. The symposium highlighted AMCF’s mission to support the donor and nonprofit ecosystem through community-driven initiatives and emphasized the generosity of sponsors who make such events possible.     The post 2025 AMCF Annual Symposium & Muslim Philanthropy Awards appeared first on American Muslim Community Foundation.

    1h 59m

  3. 11/14/2025

    #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Aneesa Muthana

    In this meeting, Muhi and Aneesa discussed plans for an upcoming podcast episode that would cover Aneesa’s professional journey, philanthropic work, and achievements as CEO of multiple manufacturing companies. Aneesa shared her background growing up in Yemen, her transition from family business to leading roles in manufacturing, and her experiences as a woman and minority in the workplace. The conversation concluded with Aneesa discussing her board memberships, philanthropic efforts through various foundations and organizations, and her approach to work-life balance while maintaining a commitment to making daily impacts and leaving a positive legacy. The post #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Aneesa Muthana appeared first on American Muslim Community Foundation.

    42 min

  4. 11/14/2025

    #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Khair Collective

    In this meeting, Ali shared his personal and professional background, including his journey from Pakistan to the US and his path into psychiatry, while discussing his experiences with mental health challenges and recovery. Ali explained the mission and services of the Khair Collective including their focus on Muslim mental health care and their work providing free workshops, training, and peer support services. The discussion covered the organization’s efforts to integrate Muslim peer specialists into community mental health support, addressing challenges around stigma and the need for culturally informed mental health services.   The post #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Khair Collective appeared first on American Muslim Community Foundation.

    45 min

  5. 10/29/2025

    #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Dr. Sohail Masood

    Dr. Sohail Masood shared his entrepreneurial journey from founding Crescent Healthcare to becoming the largest privately held home infusion company in the U.S., while discussing his receipt of various prestigious awards and his commitment to community work through his family foundation. Dr. Masood discusses his family’s philanthropic activities, including support for various nonprofit organizations, media projects, and programs for people with special needs, while emphasizing the importance of strategic giving and building relationships within the community. They highlighted their experiences with Muslim-led nonprofits and mainstream organizations, discussing the challenges of transparency and financial management in religious organizations, while emphasizing the value of starting local charity efforts and understanding community needs. The post #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Dr. Sohail Masood appeared first on American Muslim Community Foundation.

    31 min

  6. 04/02/2025

    #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with ITKAN IAR Robotics Team

    Join Muhi Khwaja and the Islamic Association of Raleigh Robotics team share more about how the youth are building, not only robots, but the culture of IAR. If there is a will, ITKAN. Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) allows us to ask for sponsors on their platforms and they themselves are a sponsor and we put their logo on our t-shirts in comps. They also are working on finding us a permanent space which is why we currently are working out of Yousuf’s garage. So, it’s literally a non-profit starting in a garage . Expenses are increasing due to winning states and going to Worlds. If someone wants to support ITKAN IAR 21836, they can donate here: https://raleighmasjid.org/robotics IAR: $20k total, $8k left. If someone wants to support ITKAN Janktastrophe 24064 (from JIAR), our sister team: https://us.mohid.co/nc/durham/jamaat/masjid/online/donation/NkhFaUVZaDVUVmVxYzN0V0h6WDI3UT09 JIAR: $20k total, $14k left.   The post #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with ITKAN IAR Robotics Team appeared first on American Muslim Community Foundation.

    55 min

  7. 02/15/2025

    #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Khadija Deen: Should I Revert sharing her journey to Islam

    Khadija Deen from Should I Revert sharing her journey to Islam and how she began an online resource center for those considering to become Muslim. Muhi Khwaja hosts the Muslim Philanthropy Podcast. The post #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Khadija Deen: Should I Revert sharing her journey to Islam appeared first on American Muslim Community Foundation.

    33 min

  8. 12/13/2024

    #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Sofia Haq: Muslim Women Professionals

    Join Muhi Khwaja and Sofia Haq as they talk about the importance of identity in the workplace, how to navigate challenges as Muslim professionals, and the great work being done by Muslim Women Professionals (https://muslimwomenprofessionals.org). Find more episodes of the Muslim Philanthropy Podcast at amuslimcf.org/pod. The post #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Sofia Haq: Muslim Women Professionals appeared first on American Muslim Community Foundation.

    44 min

  9. 12/03/2024

    #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Shariq Siddiqui

    Shariq Siddiqui is an Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies and Director of the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Shariq has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and a JD from the McKinney School of Law at Indiana University and holds a B.A. in History from the University of Indianapolis. Shariq joins Muhi to share more about his journey in this space. The post #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast with Shariq Siddiqui appeared first on American Muslim Community Foundation.

    50 min

  10. 10/17/2024

    #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast withMa’ruf Dallas with Salvy Ahsan

    The post #MuslimPhilanthropy Podcast withMa’ruf Dallas with Salvy Ahsan appeared first on American Muslim Community Foundation.

    34 min
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Founded in 2016, American Muslim Community Foundation is a grassroots, national nonprofit organization in the United States. Our focus is on creating Donor Advised Funds, Giving Circles, distributing grants, & building endowments for the American Muslim community.

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  • Creator
    American Muslim Community Foundation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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