Raising Humans

In this episode, I sit down with Coach Amin Touati, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and master focused on building character and mental resilience.

He's one of the most honest and grounded coaches you'll meet, having been raised with a strict parenting style that he now sees as a gift. We talk about the one reason most parents are raising a "soft" generation and why team sports like football are useless when it comes to building real confidence. We also talk about the male ego and why it's the biggest barrier for men and boys, and the powerful lesson he learned from earning a Sega as a child.

You don’t want to miss this one.

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🕔 Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction

01:50 - Amin Touati's Martial Arts Journey

04:30 - The Philosophy of Jiu-Jitsu

06:10 - Why Kids Need Martial Arts

11:21 - What to Do When Your Child Wants to Quit

13:37 - The Levels of Parental Involvement

18:20 - Lessons from a Strict Father

22:11 - Raising Resilient Children

25:37 - Why Boys Always Fight

29:11 - The Best Age to Start Jiu-Jitsu

33:25 - Advice from a Master

34:45 - The Jiu-Jitsu Belt System Explained

36:45 - Why Girls Should Train

37:25 - Inside Antara Jiu-Jitsu Academy

41:38 - How to Strike a Balance in Parenting

44:00 - Why Kids Don't Appreciate What They Have

49:00 - The "Snowflake" Mentality

53:10 - A Final Piece of Advice

55:11 - A Lasting Message to My Children

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📲 Where to find Amin Touati

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In this episode, I sit down with EMKWAN.

He started small, quietly working behind the scenes for years. Today, he has a global following and over 500 million views but he’s still one of the most grounded people you’ll meet.

We talk about how losing his younger brother gave him the push to leave a safe job and finally bet on himself, how social media started to affect his family life without him realising and what every parent needs to know about the dangers and opportunities of AI and the online world their children are growing up in.

You don’t want to miss this one. 

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🕔 Timestamps

00:00 – Coming Up

00:55 – Meet EMKWAN

02:18 – From Bedroom Creator to Global Influence

10:44 – The Moments He Nearly Quit

12:51 – What’s Driving Him Today

15:24 – Why He Left the UK 

18:55 – Betting on Himself 

28:00 – How Social Media Shapes Us

31:45 – The Trap of Doomscrolling

41:20 – What Parents Need to Know About Explicit Content

46:55 – Gaming, Peer Pressure, and Parenting

49:28 – Can AI Help Raise Better Kids?

57:15 – Where AI is Really Headed

1:01:32 – His Honest Take on Fatherhood

1:06:50 – Advice for New Dads

1:09:07 – A Message to His Children

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📲 Where to find EMKWAN

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https://www.youtube.com/emkwanreviews

https://www.threads.com/@emkwan

https://www.tiktok.com/@emkwan

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He found Islam at 14. Moved to the UAE at 17. Raised six kids along the way.

In this episode, I sit down with Ismail Bullock. He left behind everything he knew in the UK after he reverted to Islam to build a life in the UAE.

We talk about the different stages of raising your children: when to guide, when to teach, and when to simply be their friend. And at the heart of it all is a message from the Qur’an: save yourselves, and your families.

It’s not easy. But it’s your duty. And it starts with who you are when no one’s watching.

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🕔 Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction

00:39 - Who are you

02:22 - Childhood

05:10 - Lessons from parents (potentially removed)

06:52 - Fathers parenting style

09:26 - Ismaels journey to Islam

23:36 - Where did you learn about Islam?

24:47 - Moving to the UAE

28:22 - Life in the UAE

33:!2 - Fatherhood

36:19 - What values did you want to pass down to your kids

37:15 - Are you a strict father

45:41 - How did being a father change your perspective on life

53:44 - What message would you give to new parents

56:22 - Parenting when children are young adults 

58:43 - Career advice for your children

1:08:45 - Closing Tradition (what advice would you give your children)

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https://www.youtube.com/@IsmailBullock

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#RaisingHumansPodcast #MuslimPodcast #ParentingPodcast #IslamicPodcast #YouTubePodcast #BritishPodcast #PodcastInterview #SpiritualJourney #FaithBasedPodcast #LifeStories #RevertToIslam #ConvertStory #IsmaelBullock #IslamRevertStory #BritishMuslim #RevertJourney #RevertStory #MyIslamStory #UKToUAE #RevertLife #MuslimParenting #IslamicParenting #FatherhoodInIslam #RaisingMuslimKids #RaisingChildren #DadLife #MuslimFather #BeingADad #ParentingJourney #ParentingAdvice #DadWisdom #FatherhoodMatters #IslamicReminders #LifeAsAMuslim #Dawah #IslamicWisdom #QuranAndSunnah #IslamicLessons #MuslimFaith #IslamInTheWest #Hijrah #UAEIslam #PractisingIslam #BritishMuslim #UKMuslim #MuslimInTheUK #LifeInDubai #DubaiMuslims #MuslimInUAE #HijrahJourney #ExpatLifeDubai #UKToDubai #RaisingKidsInDubai #EmotionalMaturity #SelfDiscipline #RoleModel #LeadingByExample #GrowthMindset #IslamicValues #SelfReflection #PersonalGrowth #BeBetter #PurposeDrivenLife #FaithAndFamily #LifeAdvice #RealConversations #TrueStories #FamilyMatters #LegacyBuilding #RaisingTheNextGeneration #ParentingRealTalk #FatherAndSon #HonestParenting #MenAndFaith #MuslimVoices #BritishVoices

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In this episode, we sit down with Omar Khan - father of six, real estate entrepreneur, and a man who walked away from success in the UK to protect his children’s future.

We explore a story that every parent needs to hear: why Omar left behind a thriving business to start over in Dubai - all for the sake of his kids. 

He shares what life was like raising a family in London, the moral battles parents are facing today, and how his own childhood shaped the father he became.

Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your family is leave everything behind.

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🕔 Timestamps

00:00 - Coming Up

00:47 – Meet Omar Khan

02:42 – Growing Up in Southall

04:44 – The Man Who Shaped Me

06:24 – How My Father’s Lessons Shaped My Parenting

08:39 – My Mother

11:09 – How Were You as a Child?

13:06 – Would I Be Different Without the Beatings?

15:00 – Why I Made Hijrah

26:00 – Moving My Kids to the UAE

32:49 – Diversity in the UK: A Double-Edged Sword?

37:16 – The Code We Lost

41:31 – How the Welfare State Broke the Family Unit

46:29 – Global North vs South: A Shift in Power

55:10 – What’s the Point of All This?

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📲 Where to find Omar Khan

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In this episode, we sit down with Nav IQ – a school principal, father of four, and CEO overseeing multiple schools across Dubai.

We explore a story every parent and educator needs to hear: how a boy raised in poverty, with no plans to teach, broke the cycle and built a school empire. We unpack how leadership isn’t about being liked, why values must come before popularity, and what it truly means to raise the next generation with purpose.

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🕔 Timestamps

00:00 - Coming Up
00:56 - Meet Nav IQ
02:20 - Childhood
04:47 - The Values His Mother Instilled
06:03 - How He Broke the Cycle of Poverty
07:55 - Building a Personal Brand That Matters
12:52 - What is your why?
15:13 - Why He Left the UK and Moved to the Middle East
17:36 - The Core Values He’s Teaching His Sons
22:59 - What challenges do parents face today?
27:35 - Raising Third Culture Kids Without Losing Identity
31:19 - The Cost of Over Training
34:17 - Smashing the Psychological Limits We Set on Ourselves
45:36 - Leading With Radical Candor, Not Comfort
48:56 - Letting Go of the Need to Be Liked
51:44 - Affluent Neglect: When Providing Isn’t Enough
01:00:00 - The Legacy He Wants to Leave Behind

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📲 Where to find NAV IQ

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https://www.youtube.com/@mrheadsup810

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In this episode, we sit down with Harris Qureshi - a serial entrepreneur, father of six (soon to be seven), and co-founder of multiple purpose-driven ventures spanning tech, sustainability, and lifestyle.

We explore a truth every parent needs to hear: that Rizq (sustenance) comes with your child. We unpack how fatherhood shifted his mindset, opened doors he never expected, and reminded him that provision is already written.

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🕔 Timestamps

00:00 - Coming Up

00:43 – Opening & Introduction

01:30 – Meet Harris Qureshi

03:21 – Building The Valour Group

04:46 – Growing Up in South Wales

06:18 – School Days & Early Responsibility

07:29 – Life Lessons from His Father

08:42 – Wisdom from His Mother

09:25 – Moving Out at 11 Years Old

13:19 – College, University & Career Choices

16:08 – Becoming a Father: Life-Changing Moments

21:02 – How to Provide as a Father 

25:06 – The Importance of Evolving

26:55 – Why Harris Moved to the UAE

30:16 – Advice for First-Time Parents

34:01 – Rethinking Education for the Next Generation

36:51 – Teaching Kids Sustainability: The Food to Fertilizer Project

40:07 – A Message to His Children

45:38 – Stop Letting Finances Control Family Planning

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📲 Where to find Harris Qureshi?

https://www.instagram.com/harrisqofficial/
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In this episode, Ustadh Faris breaks down the forgotten guidance found in the Qur’an and Sunnah - not just quotes, but actual parenting principles that prepare your children for this world and the next.

We talk about why Islamic values have to be taught, not assumed and why if you don’t shape your child’s character, the internet, culture, or someone else will.

From stories of Prophet Luqman and Yusuf (AS), to real-life experiences from working in addiction rehab, Sheikh Faris gives raw, practical advice for any parent trying to raise children.

Raise your kids with purpose… or the world will raise them for you.

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🕔 Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
04:45 - Protect your family and yourselves 
07:05 - The story of Luqman (AS)
11:34 - Being dutiful towards parents
16:08 - The acts of worship in Islam
24:35 - Islam makes you love learning
29:45 - How do you balance fear and hope in Islam?
33:50 - Showing love and authority
35:55 - Keep up with what’s happening in the world
42:16 - Harm reduction
45:38 - Faris’s childhood
50:45 - Standout lessons from your parents
56:52 - Closing Tradition

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https://t.me/seekingknowledgefaris

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In this episode of Raising Humans, Kairo opens up about what it was really like growing up in a broken home. 

The challenges didn’t stop at home. By the time he was in his early twenties, Kairo had lost over a dozen friends,  many to murder, others to prison. 

These weren’t just names. They were brothers, memories, and parts of his story. 

This is an episode for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to grow up too fast, and for every parent raising a child in a world that’s far from simple.

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🕔 Timestamps

00:00 – Coming Up

00:50 – Intro

01:36 – Who Is Kairo?

02:41 – When Did You Realise You Were Creative?

06:20 – Starting an Apprenticeship

09:02 – What School Was Like

16:06 – What Does Success Mean?

22:24 – Why Family Matters

23:30 – Growing Up Without a Dad

32:45 – Your Thoughts on Death

35:57 – Losing Your Uncle

44:03 – How the Past Shaped You

46:20 – Kairo’s Thoughts on Fatherhood

55:30 – Closing Tradition

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📲 Where to find Kairo?

https://www.instagram.com/kairo.rahman/

https://www.instagram.com/innerchild.pod/

https://www.instagram.com/inomoli.agency/

https://www.instagram.com/thecreativepov/

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In this episode, Shabz, a mobile barber in Dubai, opens up about how becoming a father completely changed his life. At first, he wasn’t ready. The sleepless nights and the burden of responsibility.

Everything shifted when he held his son for the first time. Being a father forced him to level up. Suddenly, the stakes were higher. There was no time for distractions. He had a set of responsibilities that couldn’t be ignored. He had to show up, push through the exhaustion, and step into the man he needed to become.

For parents, this is real talk. If you’ve ever felt the weight of responsibility and the pressure to provide, you’ll understand exactly where Shabz is coming from. Fatherhood isn’t just a title, it’s a transformation.

For the youth, if you’re stuck or unsure about your future, take a listen. Shabz switched careers to follow his passion, even when no one believed in him. But he trusted himself, the process and his skills, and he proved them all wrong. 

Now, he’s building a future for his family on his own terms.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Coming Up
00:46 - Introduction
01:19 - Growing Up
02:17 - What I Learned from My Father
04:17 - What I Learned from My Mother
06:55 - The First Year of Fatherhood
16:01 - Juggling Work and Fatherhood
19:45 - Working While Family is in the UK
25:09 - How Fatherhood Changed My Mindset
31:18 - Missing the Community Back Home
34:45 - The Birth of DXBarber
56:06 - Why Believing in Yourself is Key
1:02:32 - Advice for the Next Generation
1:07:45 - Closing Tradition

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#Fatherhood #ParentingJourney #MobileBarber #DXBarber #DubaiLife #WorkAndFatherhood #FatherhoodUnfiltered #FatherhoodChallenges #SacrificeForFamily #MentalHealthInParenting #PersonalGrowth #LevelUpInLife #BelievingInYourself #MindsetShift #CareerChange #PassionOverPaycheck #SelfGrowth #FatherhoodLessons #OvercomingObstacles #FamilyFirst #EntrepreneurMindset #CareerJourney #BarberLife #SelfMadeSuccess #ParentingStruggles #MissingHome #RaisingHumans #DubaiBarber #SuccessMindset #HardWorkPaysOff #FinancialIndependence #TrustYourself #LifeChanges #DubaiLiving #BuildingYourFuture #WorkLifeBalance #Motivation #YoungEntrepreneur #FollowYourPassion #FamilyAndCareer #ParentingAdvice #BusinessJourney #SelfConfidence #DreamBig #EntrepreneurLife #FatherhoodUnplugged #NoExcuses #NeverGiveUp #CreatingYourOwnPath

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In this episode, we sit down with Hamzah Mota, a man whose journey has been defined by unimaginable loss and incredible resilience.

At just nine months into his first child’s pregnancy, Hamzah and his wife faced the heart-wrenching news that their baby had passed away. In an instant, their world was shattered. But the strength they found in each other, in their faith, and in their family, would shape the path they walked from that moment forward.

A few years later, Hamzah faced another deep loss - the passing of his father. Despite being apart for many years, Hamzah reflects on the journey of their relationship and the challenges that come with loss, especially when there wasn’t a chance for reconciliation.

If you’ve ever experienced loss, or struggled to reconcile your past, this episode is for you.
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Timestamps

00:00 - Coming Up
00:51 - Introduction
01:37 - Meet Hamzah Mota
02:38 - Growing Up
05:47 - School Days
08:15 - Finding Love
09:28 - Losing His First Child
25:55 - Second Child Journey
28:18 - The Parenting Journey
30:47 - A New Chapter in Dubai
33:29 - Father’s Passing
35:38 - Relationship with His Father
42:22 - A Tribute to Hamzah’s Mother
47:18 - Final Message

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