Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular EconomyHow should Muslims respond to rising tensions with the far-right?In this thought-provoking conversation, Imam Ammaar Domun addresses the roots of far-right hostility, the role of media in shaping public perception, and why many in these movements may unknowingly share Islamic values.He makes the case for mosques as more than prayer halls: holistic, vibrant community hubs that welcome dialogue, nurture talent, and serve as a light for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. From caring for reverts and empowering women to local political engagement and financial sustainability, Imam Ammaar shares a vision for a mosque-centred community that is resilient, united, and impactful.This is not just about defending against hostility. It’s about building a model of Muslim life that inspires respect, addresses societal challenges, and creates lasting positive change.00:00 Can Muslims and the Far-Right Coexist?01:34 Media Narratives and Manufactured Tension02:31 Why Far-Right Members May Agree with Islam03:19 Building Mosques With a Holistic Mission10:13 From Prayer Halls to Community Hubs23:42 Facilities That Make Mosques a Destination56:58 Supporting and Safeguarding New Reverts1:04:06 Engaging Non-Muslims Through Shared Interests🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help build stronger communities and empower the Muslim economy!#TheMuslimPound #Podcast #MosqueCommunity #ImamAmmaarDomun #MuslimUnity #IslamicLeadership #FaithDrivenImpact #MuslimEconomy

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What does it take to live a life that balances purpose, productivity, and barakah in today’s world?

In this heartfelt and practical guide, Ustadh Shabbir Hassan shares a seven-step framework for living a productive Muslim life, anchored in Islamic tradition and aligned with real-world challenges. From intention and consistency to barakah and community, he shows how true productivity is spiritual before it is tactical.

This is not hustle culture masked with the label of Islam. This is about designing a life that pleases Allah and sustains you in the process.

If you’ve ever felt pulled between ambition and authenticity, this video holds a mirror whilst gently reminding you that faith can be both fuel and foundation.

00:00 Faith. Family. Finances: The Real Muslim Priorities

10:26 How We’ve Made Nikah a Forgotten Ritual

23:30 Ihsan Over Success: The Power of Doing Things Well

36:49 Rebuilding Bonds: Where Barakah Truly Begins

57:56 What Barakah Really Means (and How to Find It)

1:11:12 The 7 Steps to Becoming a Productive Muslim

1:26:29 Why Consistency Outweighs Talent or Tactics

1:35:09 Growth, Gratitude, and a Life That Lasts

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Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular EconomyWhat does it take to build the most loved Muslim media brand of our generation?In this raw and revealing episode, Zaid Patel is joined by Faisal Choudhury, founder of Freshly Grounded, to unpack the decade-long mission behind one of the UK’s most influential Muslim platforms.Faisal opens up about why he walked away from a dream role at one of the fastest-growing Muslim tech companies to return to his first love: content. From rebuilding a bleeding brand to operating at speed with focus, faith and barakah, he shares what it really means to build something that lasts.This is not a step-by-step guide. It is a window into the mindset of someone who chose purpose over comfort and legacy over likes.If you believe Muslims should lead culture without compromising values, this episode is your proof of concept.

00:00 What Gets Faisal Out of Bed Every Morning
05:08 Why He Left a Dream Job to Save Freshly Grounded
12:01 Building a Brand Without Compromising Your Values
19:31 How to Execute Fast Without Breaking Everything
26:52 Authenticity: The Real Growth Strategy for Creators
34:09 The Role of Family and Faith in Risk-Taking
41:50 Barakah vs Burnout: Building with Islamic Ethics
57:13 Why the Muslim World Desperately Needs Personal Finance Content
1:17:30 A 150-Year Vision for the Muslim Circular Economy🔔 Do not forget to follow and share to help grow this platform and empower the Muslim economy!#TheMuslimPound #FaisalChoudhury #FreshlyGrounded #MuslimContent #BarakahMindset #MuslimEconomy #HalalMedia

Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular EconomyWhat would happen if every Muslim in the UK redirected just 10% of their spending?In this eye-opening episode, Zaid Patel is joined by Anouar Adham, founder of Bayuti and Crowd to Live, to explore how Muslims can build generational wealth without debt and why most Islamic banks are not truly built for us.Anouar shares his journey from managing hundreds of millions in Islamic finance to launching a grassroots fintech platform that gives everyday Muslims the power to invest from as little as £50. Together, they expose the dangerous myths around Bitcoin and the get-rich-quick culture, while offering a powerful alternative grounded in equity, trust, and long-term impact.But this is about more than money. It is about mindset.From rebuilding trust in Sharia-compliant finance to empowering communities through property ownership, Anouar lays out a bold vision for a debt-free future, one that puts Muslims back in control of their financial destiny.If you believe our Ummah deserves better than passive consumption and generational struggle, this episode is your blueprint for change.00:00 Bitcoin and the Myth of Real Value01:43 Why Get-Rich-Quick Schemes Keep Failing Muslims08:22 The Hidden Flaws in Islamic Banking17:48 Muslims Have the Numbers but Not the Power23:43 How Bayuti Solves Property Liquidity29:27 Spotting Scams and Avoiding False Promises33:55 Building a Fully Debt-Free Financial Model43:22 Wealth Lessons from Jewish and Chinese Communities51:57 The Golden Rule of Halal Investing59:58 The 150-Year Vision to Rebuild Muslim Financial Power🔔 Do not forget to like, subscribe, and share to help grow this platform and empower the Muslim economy!#TheMuslimPound #MuslimEconomy #SpendWithPurpose #AnouarAdham #HalalWealth #IslamicFinance #BarakahMindset

Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular EconomyWhat would happen if every Muslim in the UK redirected just 10% of their spending?In this powerful episode, Zaid Patel sits down with Sultan Choudhury, former CEO of Al Rayan Bank and pioneer of Islamic finance in the UK, to unpack the spiritual, economic, and political power of the Muslim Pound. From knocking on doors to launch Britain’s first Islamic bank to challenging consumer mindsets rooted in instant gratification, Sultan shares a lifetime of insight on building wealth with Barakah, not just numbers.But this is about more than banking. It is about building a future.Sultan explains why strategic giving, ethical investing, and reviving endowments (waqf) are essential to unlocking long-term independence for the Ummah. From youth development to local zakat systems, from halal pensions to rebuilding trust in Muslim businesses...this episode is a full blueprint for the Muslim economy of tomorrow.If you are serious about building a legacy, wealth with purpose, and an Ummah that stands on its own two feet, then you need to watch this.00:00 Rejection & resilience: how 40% of “no’s” became loyal clients01:03 The Muslim Pound leak03:55 Price vs value: the hidden cost of choosing cheap over ethical07:53 Why most Muslims struggle with long-term thinking11:13 Gen-Z Muslims are ready to build, but they need the right support18:12 A real Muslim ecosystem26:38 Your pension is funding global giants32:37 What a Sharia-powered framework could achieve41:52 Youth leadership begins in the Masjid50:35 The revival of a forgotten welfare system58:26 Waqf for the future1:06:27 Strategic giving 🔔 Do not forget to like, subscribe, and share to help grow this platform and empower the Muslim economy!#TheMuslimPound #MuslimEconomy #SpendWithPurpose #SultanChoudhury #HalalWealth #IslamicFinance #BarakahMindset

Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular EconomyWhat happens when a doctor witnesses genocide with his own eyes?In this emotional episode, Zaid Patel sits down with Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, a junior doctor who left behind comfort and career to serve the wounded in G-za. What he witnessed there will haunt you: babies without heads, dogs eating corpses, children dying without dignity, and hospitals turned into battlegrounds.But this isn’t just a story of death. It’s a story of resilience.Dr. Mustafa shares why the people of G-za are the most graceful in suffering, how their spirit has ignited a global movement, and why building a government-backed hospital inside G-za is now his life’s mission. From behind-the-scenes trauma to the spiritual strength of Palestinians under siege, this is one of the most powerful conversations we've ever released.Whether you care about Palestine, want to understand how to help, or need your own heart shaken awake, this episode is unmissable.00:00 Witnessing the horrors: dead babies, PTSD, and mass casualty events07:28 The headless child and the moment that broke Dr. Mustafa11:29 Janine’s survival: losing 28 family members in one airstrike15:17 G-za vs West Bank: how apartheid defines every aspect of life20:04 G-za's spirit has reignited global Islam & why we owe them everything24:44 The hospital mission: a strategic way to rebuild G-za's future36:39 G-za's medical heroes: risking lives despite exhaustion and grief43:55 Why a government-led hospital could protect G-za's healthcare51:30 Building a blueprint: hospitals as the starting point for rebuilding57:12 The spiritual lesson: Salah during airstrikes and finding purpose1:05:10 The vision of a free P@lestine and what it would mean for the Ummah🔔 Do not forget to follow and share to help grow this platform and empower the Muslim economy!#TheMuslimPound #MuslimEconomy #SpendWithPurpose #DrMohammedMustafa

Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular EconomyShould Muslim families flee to the Middle East or raise children in the West?In this powerful episode, Zaid Patel sits down with parenting expert Mohammad Shoaib to unpack the complex challenges Muslim parents face today. From hijrah and secular schooling to emotional fatherhood, this conversation tackles the real questions our communities are grappling with.Shoaib shares raw personal stories about being raised without a father, reconnecting as an adult, and how that shaped his own journey into conscious fatherhood. He also reveals the red flags in modern Muslim marriages, the mindset parents need to build resilience in their kids, and how even a 6-year-old can understand the power of boycotting.Whether you're a parent, preparing for marriage, or concerned about raising children in today’s world, this episode is essential viewing.🔔 Do not forget to like, subscribe, and share to help grow this platform and empower the Muslim economy!#TheMuslimPound #MuslimEconomy #SpendWithPurpose #ZaidPatel #MuslimParenting #RaisingMuslimKids #MuslimFamilyValues #IslamicParenting #MuslimFatherhood #Hijrah2025 #MuslimsInTheWest #RaisingKidsWithDeen #SecularSchooling #DeenOverDunya #ProtectOurKids #IslamAndEducation #MuslimPodcast #ConsciousConversations #UmmahTalks

Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular EconomyIn this highly practical and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Adil and Ahmed from NISBA, two leading voices in halal investing and financial education for Muslims in the UK.They break down the core principles of Sharia-compliant investing, the hidden risks of pensions, the lack of halal financial products, and the mindset shifts needed to make your money work for you, not the other way around.This is not just about stocks and savings. It is about empowering Muslims to build long-term wealth ethically, understand what is really happening with their money, and unlock a future rooted in intention, knowledge, and Islamic values.Whether you are a beginner with savings or a finance professional looking for direction, this episode delivers the clarity our Ummah desperately needs.00:00 – Why most Muslims are doing savings wrong01:33 – Nisba's mission to educate, not manage05:55 – The trap of chasing past performance07:19 – Pension losses and retirement wake up calls08:40 – The halal investment universe explained13:04 – What makes an investment halal19:17 – Stories of Muslims taking action42:09 – Why halal investing is still ten times more expensive59:32 – Can the United Kingdom lead in Islamic finance🔔 Do not forget to like, subscribe, and share to help grow this platform and empower the Muslim economy!#TheMuslimPound #HalalInvesting #MuslimFinance #IslamicEconomy #NISBA #PersonalFinance #MuslimEntrepreneurs #ShariaCompliance #FinancialFreedom #FaithDrivenMoney

Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular EconomyIn this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with Shakil Malji, founder of Abdullah Aid. He shares the powerful story of how the death of his young son transformed his entire life and sparked a global movement of service through charity.He opens up about being falsely accused, the sacrifices behind running a transparent organisation, and the raw reality of working in war zones and refugee camps. From dealing with rumours in his own community to facilitating aid into Palestine during blockades, Shakil reveals the untold struggles behind every donation.This is a powerful conversation on loss, sincerity, sacrifice, and the unseen graft that powers real change. If you've ever questioned where your charity really goes. Or what it means to serve for the sake of Allah. This episode will leave you thinking differently.00:00 – The tragic loss that sparked a movement02:15 – Abdullah’s passing and its spiritual impact05:30 – Founding Abdullah Aid in his son's memory10:45 – Struggles in launching a transparent charity15:20 – Delivering aid in war zones and refugee camps20:10 – How Islamic values shaped his mission25:00 – Community rumours and staying sincere30:35 – Balancing sacrifice, family, and service35:50 – Lessons on leadership, loss, and legacy40:00 – Final reflections on living a life of impact🔔 Don’t forget to follow and share to help grow this platform and empower the Muslim economy!#TheMuslimPound #Charity #MuslimEntrepreneurs #SadaqahJariyah #BuildingTheUmmah #AbdullahAid

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