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“Don't measure yourself against your Facebook or Youtube likes - instead ask yourself , "Will Allah be pleased with what I have done today?" ” - Zain Bhika

We speak about everything with Zain Bhika from his Radio 702 competition to his ACE (Art of Creative Expression) workshops....Definitely one of the most inspiring interviews... Alhamdullillah.

The opportunity to travel around the world and meet incredible artists like Yusuf Islam and Dawud Wharnsby, unlatched his understanding of what it truly means to be Muslim. It taught him to make the most of life before returning to our Creator, by being the best we can be and striving for social justice. He says that as Muslims, it’s our responsibility to give to those who don’t have anything, to take care of the poor, to smile at each other and “to make things better while you are here.”

Zain has found that music and lyrics are a powerful unifier, it brings us closer together as Muslims around the world. He feels blessed that so many people resonate with his music, especially young children, who can often be heard singing along to his lyrics. Zain has a worldwide following of all ages yet he remains extremely humble. “We don’t earn our talents, Allah gives it to us,” he says. 

His greatest life lesson: “Be true to yourself and keep the intention of whatever you’re doing real.” Zain relates that life is temporary and loss is inevitable, however the only constant is our Creator and returning to him. “We need to prepare to meet our Creator in the best of ways.”

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Outro Song: Zain Bhikha's track Cotton Candy Sky

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“Where you come from often limits how big you dream...” - Zunaid Parker

Zunaid is a Principal Consultant at Pegasys, an advisory group focusing on development impact in emerging economies. Before that Zunaid worked at Eskom and Mckinsey. He tell us about his journey through his career and how important mentorship is for all of us.

We chat about grabbing opportunities no matter what the circumstances are, as well as his fundraising event happening on Saturday, 3rd March 2018, for the Kalusta Karjiker Educational Society (KKES).

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“I became an Aalim at the age of 17 years old - I still didn't understand life.” - Sandile Twala

The Shaykh starts with a beautiful story about his mother and explains what Islam is really about. His experience at a Darool Uloom and the challenges faced staying in the rural areas of South Africa.

From peer pressure to swift memory methodologies. From Homeopathy to Umrah... We chat about everything.

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“How can we make Durban a more entrepreneur-friendly city?” - Mohamed Chohan

We have this syndrome in South Africa where people think they must have a nice office, nice office furniture and a laptop to start a business. We hear it all the time that start-ups fail because they don’t have access to finance. Skill yourself first and the finance will follow. He calls it “bootstrapping”. "Keep it simple, know what you want to do, do the research and then work hard."

Mohamed Chohan is the Managing Director at Startup Grind Durban. Previously he has worked as a Business Development Manager at RSAWEB and has completed a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from UKZN. He has also worked at Smartrac which is a Management Consultancy, Black Ticket Creative Bureau which is a Brand Consultancy and KPMG.

We chat about lots of things - even his most embarrassing moment in his life!

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“I believe anybody can do anything. Charity is small bits that we do every single day – it doesn’t have to be anything huge.” Zaheerah Bham-Ismail

You are so going to enjoy this episode. Zaheerah was genuine, inspiring and she went deep!!!

Her advice to the youth: “Stay grounded.” Living in the age of the digital fishbowl, it’s easy to get lost in the hype and try to fit in. However, Zaheerah encourages them that it’s actually better to be different and stand out. She advises the parents within her generation to spend quality time with their families, even if it’s spent doing the simplest of things.

Her life motto: “Live for now.” Acknowledging that life is temporary and that there are no guarantees, Zaheerah makes the most of every moment and teaches her girls to harness the ‘power of now’.

Zaheerah would like to be remembered as someone who tried her best. The women she’s inspired and the charity groups she supports will emphatically bear testimony to this fact.

Even if you’ve met her for the briefest of moments, Zaheerah Bham-Ismail is someone who will leave a lasting and magnetic impression on you. The notable media presence and philanthropic legacy she’s built is a stepping stone for women in South Africa, proving that with the right attitude and dedication, we can achieve anything. Family-orientated career girl, goal-digger, dynamic orator, selfless social worker and overall superwoman, Zaheerah plays many roles, each one with grace and honourability.

Listen to the interview now - so much value bombs!

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"I was a young boy from Lenasia (South Africa) wanting to play cricket at Lords" - Abdul Manack

Definitely one of the most inspiring interviews with an inspiring individual.

Abdul Manack spoke about his dream of becoming a cricketer and playing at Lords. The day he received his Proteas Green Jacket. Find out why they called him "Jack" - funny story. He is so good with acronyms that he instantly broke down "EGO" for us. Listen to his passion of service and dedication through his work of mindset coaching and mentoring.

He goes deep. We love going deep... Remember - BEST - TEST and REST!

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"Search in the Seerah of our Messenger (PBUH) for an ideal & principled lifestyle and adapt it to your current norms" - Shaykh Junaid Kharsany

Shaykh Junaid Kharsany was born in Durban, South Africa. He was blessed to complete the memorization of the Holy Qur’an at the tender age of fifteen.

He began his higher Islamic studies at the renowned seminary, Madrasah ‘Arabiyya Islamiyya in Azaadville, South Africa. During his studies, he immersed himself in the study of Arabic, Jurisprudence, Hadith, Tafsir among other Islamic sciences.

He graduated with a degree in the Islamic sciences, including authorizations in the major books of hadith. Soon after graduating, he began teaching sacred knowledge at the Islahul Muslimeen seminary in Durban, South Africa.

Shaykh Junaid has long been involved in the work of da’wah (religious propagation) and has served as a social worker and leader for a number of communities. He has also served as a supervisor for the educational board of the Jamiat Ulama Kwazulu Natal and as an Imam in Inglewood, California.

He has previously taught at the Institute of Knowledge in Diamond Bar, California in the Alim program. He teaches at al-Falaah College in South Africa and also serves as a radio presenter and host for Radio al-Ansaar. Additionally, he serves as a panelist for Radio Islam and occasionally appears as a guest on Cii Radio channel. He joined Rayyan Institute as an instructor in April, 2014.

He presently resides in Durban, South Africa with his wife and children.

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"I feel that Mr South Africa is more than just a title or a competition. I think that it is a perfect platform to inspire, teach and motivate the millions of South African citizens to evoke a positive change in their lives and in society." - Dr Habib Noorbhai

We had so much fun interviewing Habib. Despite his mom, sister and friends telling him not to pursue this challenge of entering Mr South Africa - Well he did! Talk about changing perspectives and breaking stereotypes - Habib went against the grain and is definitely trying to make the world a better place.

We asked him some interesting questions like how he managed the much anticipated "speedo or underwear" scene? How he learned to model? Where did he get his confidence from? What guess what his post PHD research is about? Clue: "Chokers"

Enjoy this one with Guest Presenter, Rogeema Kenny

Outro Song: A Halaal "Despacito" by Rhamzan

Rhamzan's interest in religion (Islam) made him focus on Nasheeds. He created a Youtube channel to express himself using his talents and experience. He dedicates his time and his songs to young Muslims.

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"Routine works well when there is flexibility. Quiet time in the evening before bed for kids are essential" - Fatima Osman

"I made a decision to become a Baby Love Consultant as I can help others, as I know that there are a lot of parents out there such as first time mums/parents as well as parents who have more than one child who are suffering in silence with sleep deprivation, no time for themselves or for their older children, which eventually leads to the other siblings suffering because of this.

My advice to all parents: deal with this before it gets worse. Remember nothing in life is easy, but by working hard, making an effort and perseverance to get the routine in place you and your family will reap a lifetime of rewards."

Enjoy this one with Guest Presenter, Sumayya Jamal

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"Success is not the awards you have won, not the degrees you have, nor the amount of autographs you have signed. Success is how people will remember you as a human being" - Shafiq Morton

Definitely a special interview with the legend in our community. We really wanted to stay with him and soak up more of the stories and life lessons he has collated over the decades.

We chat about everything... The future of radio, print, his favourite journalism moments, his introduction to Islam, mentorship, surfing and his new book... it's really jam-packed!

Enjoy this one and see you in 2018 iA.

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