In this episode, Umar engages in a conversation with Arshia Ali-Khan about her journey to MLFA and the organization's mission and impact. Together, they delve into the complexities surrounding the Noor Salman case and shed light on the inherent biases that occasionally permeate the American legal system. They also discuss MLFA's overarching mission to establish equitable and just legal frameworks.

Useful links

MLFA: https://mlfa.org/

Arshia’s on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arshia-ali-khan-1b58083

Arshia's personal page: emerge-lifecoach.com

Noor Salman on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cM-ci1IFXkw

Noor Salman's case: https://abcnews.go.com/US/pulse-nightclub-shooters-wife-found-guilty/story?id=54122947

In this episode Umar and Tasneem delve into the challenges, opportunities, and nuances associated with DE&I, colonial violence, and global racism. Tasneem provides an in depth perspective on the topics and shares some of the personal and professional challenges that inform her views on the subject.

In this episode Umar speaks with Business Strategist and Certified Faith-based Productivity trainer, Hannane Ramdani. Hannane's journey towards becoming a certified faith based productivity trainer began with a transformative experience at the Productive Muslim Company retreat.

Fueled by a desire for holistic productivity, she emerged from a personal crisis, embracing coaching and a spiritual awakening.Today, Hannane stands as a beacon of positive change, committed to empowering others through her platform, The Productive Sister.

Important Links

https://productivesister.com/ramadan-masterclass/ 

iOS App https://apps.apple.com/tj/app/islam-quran-learning-academy/id1584089710 

Google store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.islamicfinder.alif&hl=en_US 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaneramdani/

A genuine conversation with Author, Civil Rights Attorney, Policy Drafter, Triathlete, and Mother, Maaria Mozaffar shares her thoughts on overcoming adversity, challenging societal expectations, and finding one's purpose.

Maaria's Website: https://maariamozaffar.com/

AWF's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaria-mozaffar

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mozaffarmaaria/

Diversity, equity and inclusion expert, Dr. Rubina, discusses the importance of tapping into one's unique strengths and building equity in the workplace. She also shares a few of her own unique talents as well as daily habits that keep her grounded.

More on Dr. Rubina:

LinkedIn: link
Morehouse bio: link
Website: link
TEDxGeorgiaStateU Video: link

Acclaimed British photographer Peter Sanders, known as the pre-eminent photographer of the Muslim world, has traveled the earth to capture more than half a million images, including once-in-a-lifetime portraits of modern saints and sages of Islam. In this episode, Peter shares about his extraordinary journey as a photographer and to accepting Islam.

Website: petersanders.com

Books referenced in this episode:

Meeting with Mountains: link

In The Shade of the Tree: link

The Game of Life and How to Play It: link

When meningitis left Valerie Shirley’s son deaf at 5 months old, she learned sign language, eventually became an ASL teacher, and co-founded the Minnesota Deaf Muslim Community (MDMC). In this episode, Sr. Valerie shares her journey of developing MDMC, aspirations for the future, as well as advice for how to make your community more inclusive.

LinkedIn: Valarie Shirley

Website: MDMC

LaunchGood, the world's largest crowdfunding platform for Muslim's, celebrated its ten year anniversary in 2023. In this episode, Co-Founder and COO, Amany Killawi, sits down with Umar to discuss her organization's start-up story, lessons learned, as well as exciting insights into what's next for LaunchGood's growth. 

Naz Shah, British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament for Bradford West, discusses her journey from childhood poverty, to escaping a forced marriage, to fighting for her mother's freedom from prison, to running, winning, and serving her delegation. 

More about Naz Shah:

https://www.nazshahmp.org.uk

In this premier episode, Umar sits with Nausheena, a native Chicagoan, philanthropist, and Doctoral candidate to reflect on events unfolding in Gaza. 

More about Nausheena Hussain: www.nausheena.com