The Ansari Podcast

Jalil Navarro is a Mexican-American Muslim convert who went from a crazy life before Islam to finding faith in one of the most unexpected journeys you'll ever hear. In this episode, he opens up about what led him to Islam, the moment he first heard the Quran and how it changed everything, and what it's really like navigating life as a Latino Muslim in America today.

We get into the challenges nobody talks about — from learning Islamic purity practices with zero guidance, to surviving a tragic car accident that tested his faith to its core, to figuring out how to introduce Islam to the Latino community in a way that actually resonates. This is a raw, real, and deeply personal conversation about identity, culture, faith, and resilience in the face of severe difficulty.

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00:00 Introduction03:41 Islam and Latino Culture06:56 His Journey to Islam19:26 Advertisement23:54 His First Time Hearing The Quran28:24 How He Learned Islamic Purity Practices37:19 Advertisement47:16 How to Introduce Islam to Latinos01:01:50 Advertisement01:03:38 His Tragic Car Accident01:21:13 Dealing with Difficulties as a Muslim01:30:33 Final Thoughts01:38:44 A Final Message en Español

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Dr. Saiyad Salahuddin Ahmed returns to break down the REAL science and spiritual benefits behind Islamic practices and how Ramadan could be the most powerful health reset of your year.

We cover the healing power of Islamic prayer, the neurological and physiological effects of reciting the Quran, and the well-documented health benefits of fasting including how Ramadan can help you kick addictions.

Dr. Ahmed also gives practical guidance on what to eat for Suhoor, which foods to avoid during Ramadan, and how to build a daily routine that maximizes your energy, focus, and spiritual growth throughout the month. This episode serves as a complete guide on physical health and spiritual health during Ramadan from the perspective of the sciences and the physical body.

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00:00 The Healing Power of Prayer

06:29 Healing Power of Quran

19:27 Healing during the Epstein Files

23:30 The Healing power of “dry fasting”

33:10 Foods to Eat and to Avoid in Ramadan

37:44 What to Eat for Suhoor

45:43 Foods to Avoid or Minimize in Ramadan

53:28 Caffeine & Kicking Addictions

55:42 Using Ramadan to leave Addictions

01:03:16 Mahmoud's Routine

01:09:23 How to Prepare for Ramadan

01:13:48 Final Thoughts

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Every school has an agenda whether it’s public, private, or Islamic. The real question isn’t whether your child is being shaped, it’s who is shaping them, and with what values?In this episode of the Ansari Podcast, we welcome back Sister Rasha El-Haggan, CEO of Tarbiyyah Academy and board member of the Islamic School League of America, for a deep and honest conversation about schooling, identity, and the future of Muslim children in America. How do you choose the best school for your child? Does public school ever make sense? How do you choose between Islamic schools? And so much more is discussed in this jampack episode!As more Muslim families consider leaving the U.S. or feel overwhelmed by education choices this episode is sure to be invaluable to Muslim parents.*JOIN OUR YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP*OR*Support Us @* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/OR*Patreon:* https://www.patreon.com/c/theansaripodcast/membership*Join The Cosmos Club Newsletter:* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-club*Ayubi Collective*FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansariHALAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY:*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.comDONATE TO OUR CHARITY LINK:*Humaniti:* https://donor.muslimi.com/page/Humaniti-emergency-Ansari00:00 Introduction02:00 Where to Start in Choosing a School06:28 The 4 Main Factors in Picking a School10:00 All Schools Have Agendas14:40 Sending a child to public school16:36 How Should Parents Choose a School23:49 Top Reason Muslim kids Leave Islam27:42 When Public School Makes Sense29:44 Red Flags in Public School31:46 How to Choose Between Islamic Schools 38:16 How to Organize Your child's Schedule42:59 How to Undo Coddling45:07 How to Make Islamic Schools Affordable49:12 Fun Secret Behind Sr. Rasha's Bling52:28 Final Thoughts - Checklist for Parents*Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast#education #islamicschool #bullying #identity #parenting #muslimpodcast #islamicpodcast

Finding a spouse today feels harder than ever.

Work, eat, sleep, repeat. Remote jobs. Isolated lifestyles. Endless standards. Fewer real connections. So how are Muslims supposed to meet someone in 2026?

In this episode, we’re joined again by Sister Naima Robert, award-winning author, coach, and best known for From My Sister’s Lips, Show Up, and She Wore Red Trainers, for an honest, grounded conversation about love, marriage, confidence, and compatibility in the modern world.

We talk about what’s actually preventing people from finding a partner today, and what needs to change personally, culturally, and communally.

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00:00 Finding a Partner in 202605:42 Third Spaces vs Arranged Marriage07:01 Preparing to Get Married Before Finding Someone19:06 Women Should Start Their Own Side Hustles and Businesses39:12 It's Time to Meet Someone, What Do You Do?43:41 How Women and Men Pursue Each Other48:40 How to Stop Being Self Conscious When Talking to the Opposite Gender56:33 What Are Women Attracted to in Men?01:04:28 Advice to 30 Year Olds Looking for a Partner01:09:52 Should You Get Married in College?01:14:00 Final Thoughts

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We sat down with Ibrahim Khan, co-founder of Curate Capital and Islamic Financial Group, a fund manager overseeing more than $190 million in assets, to talk about what Muslims should actually be doing in times of uncertainty.

We break down whether to hold cash or invest, what to expect heading into 2026, how global politics and AI are reshaping markets, and why most people feel financially behind even when they’re doing “everything right.”

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00:00 How to Save in Trump Era Economy08:07 AGI Connected to Trump Stealing Venezuelan Oil11:08 Comparing Arab, UK, and Pakistan Economies18:49 Are Most 30-40 Year Old's Actually Behind Financially?19:57 Big Purchases to Avoid Right Now21:56 Buy Used, New, Lease Car?25:10 Emergency Costs and How Much Income to Invest29:45 Save for a House or Rent?39:20 Living Standards and Income43:00 Financial Advice for Young Men and the Ummah

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The Mayor of Dearborn, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, is the mayor of the city with the largest arab population in America. Fox News says Dearborn is becoming the “Sharia capital of America.”Twitter says Muslims are “refusing to assimilate.”Politicians say immigrants are the reason you can’t afford a home.So we actually talked to the Mayor of Dearborn.How he and Zohran Mamdani have completely changed the mentality of Muslim Americans regarding politics. What's he and Zohran doing differently to actually help people? Why aren't others doing the same?In this unfiltered conversation, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud responds directly to the narratives dominating cable news and social media and explains what’s actually happening in Dearborn.But we wouldn't be in Dearborn if we didnt talk about the famous yemeni coffee shops!What are the best coffee shops in Dearborn??? What are the best food spots in Dearborn??#dearbornmayor #muslimpodcast #zohranmamdani #trump #islamicpodcast *JOIN OUR YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP*OR*Support Us @* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/OR*Patreon:* https://www.patreon.com/c/theansaripodcast/membership*Join The Cosmos Club Newsletter:* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-club#dearbornmichigan #ShariaLaw #FoxNews #IslamInAmerica #MuslimsInPolitics #Immigration #muslimpodcast #islamicpodcast *Ayubi Collective* FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com*Humaniti:* https://donor.muslimi.com/page/Humaniti-emergency-Ansari00:00 JDVance, Maduro, Greenland & Mamdani05:07 Zohran Mamdani 10 days-in 09:59 The Rise of Coffee Shops in Dearborn15:28 Best Food in Dearborn22:50 Does Dearborn Regret Donald Trump?27:42 Mayor Hammoud Losing His Brother33:42 Becoming a Mayor40:10 Can Mamdani Do As He Promised?42:08 Are You trying Shariah Law?46:58 What does Power feel Like?50:56 Career Advice? Be Yourself!53:16 Final Fun Questions!56:55 Outro*Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Why do I feel depressed? What if I dont have any hope in the future anymore? How do I feel joy again? What if I have suffered trauma or great loss? All of these are questions many of us go through and ask ourselves at some point in life. How do you love Allah when you’re exhausted, anxious, or don’t even want to be in this world anymore?What if you pray, fast, and do “everything right”, yet still struggle with mental health, emptiness, and a lack of meaning?In this deeply honest and necessary conversation, Br. Saad Yacoob explains what it actually means to love Allah above everything else, and why this is the one thing Muslims are afraid to fully commit to, and something Western civilization is structurally incapable of sustaining. #mentalhealth #podcast #emotionalhealing #allah #islamicreminder *JOIN OUR YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP*OR*Support Us @* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/OR*Patreon:* https://www.patreon.com/c/theansaripodcast/membership*Join The Cosmos Club Newsletter:* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-club#MentalHealth #Spirituality #MeaningOfLife #Psychology #Depression #Faith #Individualism #Hope*Ayubi Collective*FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansari*Apex Capital:* https://www.investwithapex.com*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com*Humaniti:* https://donor.muslimi.com/page/Humaniti-emergency-Ansari00:00 The Importance of Grief07:50 We Have Mistaken Joy for Love13:36 How to Love again22:00 Why the West Can't Love27:40 Allah is not your teddy bear36:52 How do We Make Allah Real?43:27 You Love Allah but Can't Get out of Bed?51:09 Is Modern Life killing us?01:04:20 What if You're Miserable?01:07:08 What if You Don’t Want to Live?01:09:44 How Do You Find Meaning in Life?01:13:28 What is the Hope for Tomorrow?01:20:23 Final Thoughts*Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Right now is the best time for Muslims to follow their dreams and build businesses. We discuss how to start a business, what it takes to build a startup, how do you start a business if you have a 9-5? When do you take the risk in a business idea? How to get Muslim billionaire investors to believe in Muslim startups. This is not just for personal success, but to support and offer the world a real alternative to an economic system built on exploitation and greed. We discuss In this episode, we’re joined by Arshan Ahmed, founder of Again Friday VC, to break down exactly how Muslims can get funding, build scalable businesses, and provide the world with real solutions.*JOIN OUR YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP*OR*Support Us @* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/OR*Patreon:* https://www.patreon.com/c/theansaripodcast/membership*Join The Cosmos Club Newsletter:* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-club*Ayubi Collective* FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com*Humaniti:* https://donor.muslimi.com/page/Humaniti-emergency-Ansari00:00 Zionists & Silicon Valley06:11 How to Start a Start Up?11:22 How To Start a Business with a 9-521:10 The Rise of Muslim Businesses!29:51 Arab Billionaire Investors?!41:57 We Need to Work together NOW!53:06 The Worship of Working?01:05:55 Final Thoughts#entrepreneurship #business #startups #podcast #startup #businessgrowth #businesssuccess *Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Dr. Ali Hussain comes back for another deep, thought provoking and historically grounded conversation on the rich tradition of music, instruments, and melodic recitation in Islam, and how colonialism, cultural rupture, and fear-based theology severed Muslims from their own artistic heritage. Dr. Ali claims that Music is not a modern innovation in Islam it is a spiritual tradition rooted in the Prophetic era that we have nearly lost. Dr. Ali Hussain truly believes that music is not haram, that music halal and a necessary part of our tradition. We explore how the Qur’an itself is meant to be experienced melodiously, why art and beauty are central to worship, and how music once played a vital role in spiritual refinement, remembrance, and communal identity.*JOIN OUR YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP*OR*Support Us @* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/OR*Patreon:* https://www.patreon.com/c/theansaripodcast/membership*Join The Cosmos Club Newsletter:* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-club*Ayubi Collective*FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com*Humaniti:* https://donor.muslimi.com/page/Humaniti-emergency-Ansari00:00 Why is Music Halal?05:16 Music & The Prophet PBUH08:47 The Spirit of Melody in the Quran13:52 Musical Tradition Came from the Prophets?20:57 Why Do People Say Music is Haram?27:04 Does Music Distance You from God?40:21 Using Art as Worship50:24 Why do Humans Need Beauty?54:26 Graffiti and Jazz as Sacred Art?56:22 Speed round Questions#music #haram #islamichistory #muslimpodcast #islamicpodcast*Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

What if you’re living your entire life without ever stepping into the purpose God created you for? Most people drift through life without direction. Not because they lack talent, but because they never discover why they were made.In this Ansari Podcast episode, Omar Altalib, former Amazon executive and co-founder of Forerunners, where he helps entrepreneurs uncover their “why” guides Mahmoud through a powerful process of honest reflection, spiritual grounding, and practical frameworks, Omar reveals how anyone can build a mission-driven life one anchored in meaning, contribution, and divine intention. Whether you’re lost, overwhelmed, stuck in routine, or searching for direction, this episode will help you build your vision, name your values, and define the life you were created to live. This is an episode on finding your purpose in life, finding your meaning in life, and following the right path to the proper career choice. You'll never know what business to start or what career choice to make, if you don't know your purpose. *JOIN OUR YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP*OR*Support Us @* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/*Join The Cosmos Club Newsletter:* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-club*Ayubi Collective*GET THE FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://link.ayubi.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com*Humaniti:* https://donor.muslimi.com/page/Humaniti-emergency-Ansari00:00 Finding Your Purpose06:51 Psychology of Purpose15:10 Who You Are 30:47 What the "Why" is38:28 How to Align to Your Purpose50:53 What to Do When You Have Your Why?53:50 Seeing the Good in everyone#career #findyourwhy #findyourpurpose #destiny **Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast