Freshly Grounded

Most Muslims don't need investment advice. They need help escaping debt.

In this episode of Freshly Grounded, Faisal and Kaya sit down with Shaykh Uthman Ibn Farooq for one of the most practical conversations we've had around money, modern consumerism, mortgages, credit cards, buy-now-pay-later culture and what Islam actually teaches about wealth.

This is about: • Why so many Muslims feel financially trapped • The psychology behind spending money you don't have • How social media and marketing manipulate your desires • The hidden dangers of mortgages and credit cards • What the Sahabah taught us about wealth, simplicity and freedom • The difference between needs, wants and necessities • Why living below your means is becoming a forgotten sunnah

Shaykh Uthman also shares stories from his own life — from driving luxury cars to living in tiny rooftop rooms while studying Islam overseas — and explains why some of the happiest years of his life came with the least possessions.

A conversation every Muslim family needs to hear.

A casual catch-up that somehow turns into a masterclass on building in public, protecting your rizq, and navigating the chaos of the internet.

From Faisal's Instagram getting shut down overnight, to what it really means to own your audience.

They unpack the reality of building a business in public, the balance between transparency and protecting yourself from the evil eye, and why not everything should be shared — even in the age of "content."

There's also a proper deep dive into Faisal's AI SaaS (Scorper), how it went from a personal tool to a growing product, and the exact marketing strategies behind it — including referrals, directories, Product Hunt launches, and community-led growth.

In this solo episode, Faisal breaks down what might be the biggest opportunity Muslims have ever had in the modern world.

For years, we've been told:

"Work for yourself so you can protect your time, your salah, and your income."

But for most people… that always felt out of reach.

Not anymore.

Faisal dives into the rise of AI and "vibe coding" — where you can now build real apps, tools, and businesses without knowing how to code… or even being "technical."

He shares:

• Why this moment is different from anything before
• How Muslims can use this shift to take control of their income
• The exact mindset shift needed to actually start
• Real examples (including how Freshly Grounded grew massively using AI tools)
• Why most people are overthinking it — and missing the window

This isn't a "get rich quick" talk.

It's a wake-up call.

A reminder that we're living through a rare moment where:

• Skills are no longer a barrier
• Money is no longer a barrier
• And opportunity is wide open

The question is… will you take it?

Faisal sits down with Imran, better known online as What In The Chef, to unpack the story behind one of the fastest growing food creators online.

From leaving engineering and working in the bin area at McDonald's… to building a personal brand with millions of followers… to self-publishing his cookbook entirely through Canva, this is a masterclass in betting on yourself.

Imran shares how he built his audience by focusing on simple, realistic recipes for everyday people, why he refused traditional publishers, and how his mission goes beyond food — helping people build confidence in the kitchen and create better moments with family.

If you've ever thought about starting content, writing a book, or launching a product — this episode will give you clarity and confidence.

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In this special Ramadan ifṭār episode of Freshly Grounded, Faisal is joined by his older brother Omar and their good friend Hannan for a relaxed evening of food, conversation, and some surprisingly deep reflections.

What starts as a casual ifṭār with sandwiches, sushi experiments, and ginger shots quickly turns into a fascinating conversation about social media, attention, AI, and the world we're living in today.

Hannan shares how deleting Instagram from his phone completely changed his life, leading to a discussion about reclaiming focus and "buying back your mindspace."

The conversation then takes a deeper turn when the group explores the idea that we no longer live in a "monoculture." Instead, everyone now lives in their own algorithm-driven world — seeing different news, different trends, and even different realities online.

They also dive into the AI revolution, coding with tools like Claude and Cursor, the future of work, whether AI will make people smarter or lazier, and why learning to think independently might be the most important skill in the years ahead.

Along the way there are stories about cats, childhood fears of animals, allergies, Ramadan struggles with illness, and of course… trying sushi for the first time.

A classic Freshly Grounded episode: brotherhood, laughter, deep thoughts, and good food.

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Faisal and Sam talk Ramadan routines, the brutal honesty of post-tour sickness, and the eternal struggle between "I'm being healthy" and "double smash burger + blueberry milkshake."

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There's a lot of noise right now around money.

Side hustles. Passive income. Financial freedom. The promise that once you hit a certain number, life will finally feel lighter.

But what if the real problem isn't how much money you make… What if it's how you relate to the money you already have?

In this solo episode, Faisal speaks honestly about the missing conversation in Muslim spaces: money management, debt, discipline, and the emotional relationship we have with spending.

This isn't an anti-wealth episode. It's not anti-ambition. And it's definitely not about glorifying struggle.

It's about the uncomfortable truth that more income doesn't fix poor money habits — it magnifies them.

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Faisal sits down with Abu Lahya — one of the clearest voices right now for Muslims who want to build serious businesses without living in the grey areas.

We get into the real story behind his "Muslim Alex Hormozi" label… including the wild moment he spent $250,000 buying 10,000 copies of Hormozi's book as a marketing stunt — which ended up getting him invited to a private, NDA-heavy mastermind day with the Acquisition.com team.

Then the episode turns into a masterclass in perseverance.

Abu Lahya breaks down his 5-day "start from zero" challenge in America where he tried to make $1,000 with no money and no connections… and spent most of the challenge stuck on $3, even collecting trash for $2 at one point. He talks about the pressure of failing publicly, getting clowned live, nearly putting all his eggs in one basket… and then finally closing a $6,000 deal on day 6 — live — with $3,000 paid on the spot.

If you're trying to build something, stay halal, and stop quitting the second it gets hard — this one will hit.

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Faisal and Kaya are joined by Simon "Simon Says Squat" for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation that starts with AI and content… and ends up somewhere much deeper.

They talk honestly about:

- how AI should be used as a tool, not a replacement for thinking - why doom-scrolling rewires your brain towards stress and negativity - parenting in the age of information overload - raising children with a strong Muslim identity without forcing it - Qur'an time with kids: when to be gentle, when to be firm - habits vs environments (and why forcing rarely works) - preparing for Ramadan without burnout or guilt why doing the basics consistently beats chasing extremes - how forgetting death makes us careless, and remembering it puts everything back in place

Simon also opens up about how the passing of Lats deeply affected him, forcing real self-reflection about purpose, legacy, and how we're actually living.

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Faisal sits down with Hamza Tzortzis for one of those conversations that starts with "bro you lost weight?"… and ends up deep in ḥikmah, the algorithm, tadabbur, and why modern Muslims are quietly outsourcing their brains to AI.

Hamza breaks down:

• why "1/3 food, 1/3 water, 1/3 air" is a limit, not a target
• how hunger can be reframed as your body repairing itself
• his "B + C + D" framework for living with intention (and keeping everything Allāh-centric)
• why short-form content can't be your whole dā'wah strategy
• how the algorithm reshapes your morals without you noticing
• why natural beauty and Qur'anic beauty are antidotes to ego + modernity
• why "scientific miracles in the Qur'an" can be a trap, and the more robust approach he built (and wrote a whole PhD on)
• what Sapience Institute is doing behind the scenes, and the launch of Sapience Academy to train 10,000 intellectual ambassadors by 2030

If you've ever felt like the internet is making everyone louder, harsher, and dumber… this one will recalibrate you.

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