Best Mohammad Abdullah Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 097 - Yakoob Ahmed - What can we learn from the Ottoman Sultans? 1:14:29

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"History Repeats Itself" is a common trope we all hear but seem to restrict to events. When we study history, we should also look at the people who made it and take lessons where appropriate. For Muslims in general and Muslim men in particular, there are great lessons to be learned from many of the Ottoman Sultans. On this episode of the podcast, I…

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Ep. 096 - Kamil Uddin - #1 Place to Study Islam in the USA 58:05

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Mawlana Kamil Uddin is an instructor at Darul Qasim College with a focus on the sciences of the Qu'ran. He obtained his Alimiyyah degree from the Institute of Islamic Education in Elgin, Illinois. In this episode, we discuss the importance the importance that Darul Qasim College has in the Islamic intellectual landscape and one of Darul Qasim's lat…

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Adama Juldeh Munu - International Journalist @ TRT World (Istanbul, Turkey) 1:02:26

4M ago1:02:26

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Send us a text 🎙️✨ We're thrilled to bring you the grand finale of Season 2 of the Muslim Game Changers podcast! In this special episode, we had the incredible honor of speaking with Adama Juldeh Munu, an award-winning 🏆 international journalist with over 15 years of experience working at prominent outlets including Al-Jazeera, the Huffington Post,…

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Ep. 095 - Mohammad Elshinawy - How to Convert your Boss to Islam 1:14:39

4M ago1:14:39

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On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Shaykh Mohammad ElShinawy to discuss the various scenarios Muslim men encounter when talking about religion with non-Muslims. We talk about what it means to be an atheist, what Christians really believe, and the internal struggles people go through that may hinder their acceptance of Islam. Shaykh Moha…

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Ep. 094 - Saad Tasleem's Sneaker Obsession 21:55

4M ago21:55

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In this short episode, Shaykh Saad Tasleem and I banter about our sneaker collecting hobby. We share fun stories about how we acquire our shoes and how we deal with wives who may not understand why we buy so many sneakers. Sneaker photo in thumbnail credited to: Joel Muniz from Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/@jmuniz?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_m…

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Sufian Musab Ahmed - Senior Associate & Founder @ PwC/Alif Institutt (Oslo, Norway) 59:16

4M ago59:16

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Send us a text 🧭 Explore the depths of Arabic with Sufian Musab Ahmed, whose life story reads like an epic journey across ancient lands and languages. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the tranquil valleys of Jordan 🇯🇴, Sufian didn't just chase the essence of the Arabic language; he lived and breathed its culture, spirituality, and timeless wis…

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Ep. 093 - Saad Tasleem - He Lost both Parents in 33 Days 55:32

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Shaykh Saad Tasleem is a graduate of the Islamic University of Madinah Faculty of Shariah and is an instructor with AlMaghrib Institute. He also is the founder of a clothing brand, the Saad Tasleem Collection which can be found online at https://www.saadtasleem.com/ Losing parents is something we all have to come to grips with and its inevitability…

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Horia Hashimi - PhD Student @ EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland) 1:02:34

5M ago1:02:34

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Send us a text Introducing Horia Hashimi 🍉 : An embodiment of resilience, brilliance & unwavering spirit. This episode of Muslim Game Changers takes you on a captivating journey from the valleys of unfortunately war-torn beautiful Afghanistan 🇦🇫 to the prestigious labs of Switzerland 🏔️. Here, Horia not only shares her incredible story of migration…

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Ep. 092 - Abdullah Oduro - Dudes in Distress 52:52

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Shaykh Abdullah Oduro is a Ghanian-American convert to Islam who graduated from the Faculty of Shariah at the Islamic University of Madinah. He is also a Senior Fellow at Yaqeen Institute and hosts the Iman Cave YouTube series for Yaqeen. In this episode of the podcast, we talked about how men should utilize fitness to overcome the distress of divo…

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Rushfique Hamid - Operations Manager @ Deloitte (Sydney, Australia) 47:50

6M ago47:50

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Send us a text 🕊️ "𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆." 🎆 In a special episode of the Muslim Game Changers podcast, we are joined by Rushfique Hamid, who shares not only his immigration journey 🇦🇺 but also his spiritual voyage that has significantly influenced his life, family & career. 🛫 From …

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Nizam Uddin - Data Scientist @ Rakuten (Tokyo, Japan) 52:20

6M ago52:20

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Send us a text "𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉" - 𝑵𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒎. 🧩 In our world full of uncertainties, hear how Nizam Uddin, a data scientist navigating the tech world in Tokyo, finds clarity and purpose through faith. His story isn’t just about the leaps from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 to Japan; it’s about the leaps of faith in between 🕊️. His insights …

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Karim Chowdhury - Vice President in Private Banking @ Butterfield Group (Hamilton, Bermuda) 56:11

7M ago56:11

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Send us a text 🛫 From Angel Islington to Bermuda, join us on a whistle-stop tour of Karim Chowdhury's remarkable career journey on the latest episode of our Muslim Game Changers podcast ✨. 🔎 Discover how Karim's dedicated career strategy propelled him to the top 🚀, earning him a spot on INvolve's Top 100 Executive Role Models of 2023. Even with his…

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Mohammad Ragab - Business Process Optimization Lead @ AstraZeneca (Washington DC, USA) 46:56

7M ago46:56

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Send us a text 🤔 Is the 'traditional' career path the only way to make it big? Our latest episode of the Muslim Game Changers podcast with Mohammad Ragab says otherwise. From working in R&D at AstraZeneca, to BAH, to Apple, Johnson & Johnson and back again to AstraZeneca in a leadership role, his path is anything but linear. Through his ups and dow…

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Ep. 091 - Tom Facchine - What is Innovation in Islam? 48:29

7M ago48:29

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Imam Tom Facchine of Yaqeen Institute returns to the podcast to break down the concept of innovation in Islam. Tom talks about his studies at the Islamic University of Madinah and how his understanding evolved over the years. We specifically cover the issue of the Mawlid (the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)'s birth) and disc…

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Ibrahim Zulfiqar - Healthcare and Life Sciences Consultant @ IBM (London, UK) 1:12:23

7M ago1:12:23

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Send us a text ⚠️ Brief disclaimer : Just for context, the episode was recorded prior to the events in Palestine. 💭 The world of corporate life can often seem like a sphere distinct and distant from the personal life of individuals. However, when these two aspects merge seamlessly, it can result in an inspiring and motivating journey for those in t…

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Abdullah Khawer - Senior Software Engineer (DevOps) @ Mendix (Rotterdam, Netherlands) 1:02:58

8M ago1:02:58

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Send us a text Born in Lahore, Pakistan, Abdullah Khawer shares how life's obstacles and financial constraints shaped his resilience and personal growth. Abdullah's narrative is one of relentless pursuit of his passion (programming 🖥️), a journey that has taken him across the globe, from Pakistan and the UAE to Saudi Arabia and now the Netherlands …

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Ep. 090 - Yasir Qadhi - Habits, Hobbies, and Social Media Hysteria 53:14

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For the second time on the podcast, I was joined by Dr. Yasir Qadhi. Shaykh Yasir is someone who needs little introduction as he is one of the leading Muslim public intellectuals in the world. We discussed topics such as: -His motivations in studying Islam -His mindset when juggling secular studies with his aspirations for higher Islamic studies -H…

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Ep. 089 - Hasib Noor - Modern Approaches to Learning Islam 1:15:13

9M ago1:15:13

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Shaykh Hasib Noor is the Founder and Director of The Legacy Institute. He is also among the founders of Faith. Global, which is a global platform for creating faith-based community spaces. He studied Islam formally at the Islamic University of Madinah College of Islamic Law. He has a special interest in the archaelogical sites and historical landma…

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Awais Hussain - Management Consultant @ PwC (Bradford/London, UK) 52:00

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Send us a text ⚠️ Brief disclaimer : Just for context, the episode was recorded prior to the events in Palestine. 😇 Welcome to the 2nd season of the Muslim Game Changers podcast, where extraordinary stories unfold! Join us in this first episode as we chat with Awais Hussain, a management consultant at PwC UK, who defied odds to land PwC's graduate …

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Ep. 088 - Mustafa Umar - No Women Allowed! 1:02:19

9M ago1:02:19

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Shaykh Mustafa Umar is a returning guest to the podcast; he is an Islamic scholar from Southern California who is the youngest executive member of the Fiqh Council of North America. He studied Islam in India, Egypt, France, and the UK. In this episode, we talk about the first annual Men's Conference he is helping to organize in Southern California.…

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Ep. 087 - Haroon Sidat - Confidence and the Drive for Jannah 1:24:19

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Dr. Haroon Sidat is a student of knowledge in the Islamic sciences. After completing the memorization of the Qu'ran, he completed the traditional Darsi-i Nizami curriculum and then pursued his secular education in Economics and Finance along with an MA in Education. He also has a PhD in Religion and Theology. He is a Research Associate at Cardiff U…

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Dawar Aamir - Software Engineer @ JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Maryland, USA) 43:48

9M ago43:48

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Send us a text 🎉 In this final episode of our inaugural season, meet Dawar, a trailblazing Software Engineer at J.P. Morgan, as he guides us through a captivating journey from the world of advertising to the one of coding excellence 🚀. Join us in uncovering the impact of transformative mentorship, the dynamic nature of problem-solving in the tech i…

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Eyad Halwani - Industrial Computer Engineer @ Saudi Aramco (KSA) 25:06

10M ago25:06

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Send us a text 💭 You've seen Saudi Arabia making headlines with its mega projects, and now you're eager to make the holiest place in Islam your home ? Look no further! Join us as we embark on an enlightening journey with Eyad Halwani, an industrial computer engineer at the heart of Saudi Arabia's largest company : Saudi Aramco. 🇸🇦 From navigating p…

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Muhammad Rayyan Siddiqui - World's Youngest MS Software Engineer (Vancouver, Canada) 49:14

10M ago49:14

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Send us a text ⚠️ Brief disclaimer : Just for context, the episode was recorded prior to the events in Palestine. Our youth has talent ✨ ! 🇵🇰 From his roots in Islamabad to Saudi Arabia and, finally, settling in Canada, Muhammad's story exemplifies the impact of early exposure to technology. Starting with Photoshop at age 8, he progressed to web de…

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Abrar Azad - Finance Associate (Investment Banking) @ Deutsche Bank (London, UK) 47:18

11M ago47:18

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Send us a text ⚠️ Brief disclaimer : Just for context, the episode was recorded prior to the events in Palestine. 🚀 Embark on an inspiring journey through faith, finance & community engagement. From participating in efforts to organize spirituality events at Deutsche Bank to navigating the competitive banking industry, Abrar shares insights on care…

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Hakan Besler - Banker @ Credit Suisse (Zurich, Switzerland) 34:06

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Send us a text 🎙️ Meet Hakan Besler, a seasoned banker from Zurich, Switzerland, who holds a deep appreciation for his Turkish heritage. Follow his journey from starting as an apprentice to becoming an experienced professional at Credit Suisse. Learn about the importance of hard work in the competitive world of Swiss banking with tips on building s…

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Ep. 086 - Hamzah Maqbul - A Mawlawi's Perspective on the Gaza Genocide 1:25:21

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Shaykh Hamzah Maqbul is the resident scholar for Ribat, a center of Islamic education and dhikr based out of the greater Chicagoland area. He did his formal education at the University of Washington and pursued traditional Islamic studies across the Muslim world; in Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, U.A.E., and Pakistan. He is also currently colla…

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Jaffer Sheikh - Data Analytics Delivery Lead @ Accenture (Connecticut, USA) 50:56

12M ago50:56

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Send us a text 🎙️ Join Jaffer Sheikh, a seasoned Data Analytics Delivery Lead at Accenture, as he shares invaluable strategies for excelling in data analytics and emphasizes the pivotal role continuous learning and skill acquisition play in this dynamic field. Gain practical insights on leveraging essential tools like SQL, Tableau, and Alteryx, and…

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Ep. 085 - Ismail Kamdar - Auditing a Week in My Life 2:23:41

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Shaykh Ismail Kamdar is the founder of Islamic Self Help and Izzah Academy. He completed the Alimiyyah Program in 2006, and a BA in Islamic Studies in 2014, specializing in Fiqh, Tafsir, and History. Currently his full time day job is as Research Operations Manager at Yaqeen Institute. He is the author of over a dozen books in the fields of Islamic…

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Ayman Usmani - Cybersecurity Engineer @ Diyar United (Kuwait City, Kuwait) 50:33

1y ago50:33

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Send us a text 🚘 Looking to make your commute more enjoyable? Look no further! In this episode, we dive into Ayman's educational journey. From studying electrical engineering in Rhode Island to transitioning into the world of cybersecurity in Kuwait City. 🇰🇼 Explore the realm of certifications and bug bounties, and learn about the ever-changing lan…

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Ep. 084 - Mohamed Ghilan - How to find a Spiritual Path 1:48:12

1y ago1:48:12

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Back on the episode for a second time is Dr. Mohamed Ghilan. He is someone who has managed to excel in both the Islamic sciences and his professional career and exemplifies a model of the "Deep Life". Mohamed has had a unique spiritual journey and is familiar with various methodologies of spirituality within Islam. For this reason, I wanted to have…

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Nayyara Idrees - AVP Compliance Business, Private & Elite Banking @ First Abu Dhabi Bank (Abu Dhabi, UAE) 48:01

1y ago48:01

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Send us a text Ever thought about making the move to the UAE? 🇦🇪 Your friends are buzzing about it, and now you're itching to know what life is really like there ? Look no further for guidance than Nayyara, an Abu Dhabi insider who finds passion in helping organizations navigate the maze of complex financial regulatory compliance. From studying in …

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Tafhim Uddin - Senior Consultant @ Deloitte (London, UK) 45:24

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Send us a text Attention passengers, we're taking off 🛫 on a captivating journey that's flown us from Chicago to London this week. Buckle up as we explore the inspiring story of Tafhim, an East London native 🇬🇧 who's risen from Apprentice to Senior Consultant at Deloitte. During this episode, you'll uncover how Deloitte provides support to its Musl…

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Muhammad Simak - Analytical Lead @ Google (Chicago, USA) 54:59

1y ago54:59

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Send us a text Get ready to explore the incredible journey of Muhammad Simak, Analytical Lead at Google! 🚀 From beautiful Karachi to Chicago, discover how he broke into Google without the "traditional" assumed background. Simak shares his experiences living as a Muslim in the United States and offers practical tips for entering the tech industry. T…

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Ep. 083 - SOLO - 2023 Al-Maqasid Retreat Review 50:36

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My family and I attended the Al-Maqasid Summer Retreat from August 7, 2023 to August 13, 2023. It was one of the best experiences we have ever done together as a family. In this rare solo episode of the podcast, I share my full review. *One slight edit: In the episode I refer to Imam Ahmad Mashur Al-Haddad. The proper title he is referred to is: Ha…

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Ep. 082 - Habeeb Quadri - Islamic Schools, Leaving a Legacy, and Dealing with one's own Mortality 1:18:04

1y ago1:18:04

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Habeeb Quadri is the superintendent of MCCA (Muslim Community Center Academy) schools, one of the largest and long-standing Islamic schools in the country. He also serves as part-time staff at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In this episode, we discuss how he got into his field, issues surrounding modern-day education, how Islamic schools…

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Ep. 081 - Salah Sharief - Business, The Means to Knowledge 1:26:14

1+ y ago1:26:14

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In this episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Salah Sharief, who is an entrepreneur, academic, and student of the Islamic sciences. He is the Founder and CEO of Kalaam Halal Audio and the Founder of Wordsmiths Editing. Currently, he is residing in Cairo, Egypt where he is continuing his pursuit of Islamic studies. We disc…

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Ep. 080 - Ismail Alqadi - The Melody of The Divine 1:27:37

1+ y ago1:27:37

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Shaykh Ismail Alqadi is a Qari (professional reciter of the Qu'ran) from Amman, Jordan. He learned the various sciences related to the recitation of the Qu'ran from several teachers and has an ijazah and sanad in the ten different narrations of the Qu'ran. He also has a degree in Islamic studies majoring in Fiqh and Usul. In this podcast, Shaykh Is…

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Ep. 079 - Saaleh Baseer - An Ivy League/Madrassa Fusion 1:09:57

1+ y ago1:09:57

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Mawlana Saaleh Baseer is a brilliant young scholar of Hanafi law and Mughal history from the Bay Area. After completing his memorization of the Qu'ran, he received his Alim degree from Darul Uloom Azaadville in South Africa. Afterwards he went on to pursue a Bachelor's degree from Columbia University where he majored in History. Most recently he ha…

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Ep. 078 - RAMADAN 1444: Prep, Anxiety, and Aspirations - Umair Haseeb 1:24:00

1+ y ago1:24:00

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On this episode of the podcast, I bring back Shaykh Umair Haseeb to talk all things Ramadan. What do we do if we don't prep at all? How do we navigate Ramadan when we're struggling with sins? How do sages of today approach Ramadan? Shaykh Umair is a graduate of Al-Qayrawayin University in Fes, Morocco and is currently serving as Director of Religio…

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Ep. 077 - Crafting History - Dr. Yakoob Ahmed 1:46:50

1+ y ago1:46:50

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Dr. Yakoob Ahmed is an Ottoman historian with a specialization in late Ottomon history. He received his Ph.D. from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London and he currently teaches at Istanbul University in Turkiye. I had a chance to sit down with Dr. Yakoob after I attended a weekend seminar he did in Chicago o…

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Ep. 076 - 40 Hadith on Masculinity - Nabeel Azeez 1:59:28

1+ y ago1:59:28

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In this episode, I bring back my good friend Nabeel Azeez who's a Dubai based copywriter to talk about his latest project, "40 Hadith on Masculinity: How to be a Good Man". We discuss how he went about commissioning the project and tackled a few examples of things related to masculinity that content creators struggle with. We also discussed his for…

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Random Forest Classifier 2:15

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Hi Everybody, In this episode, I am talking about random forest classifier. Hope you enjoy listening to my podcast. Thanks, DrMNA

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Support Vector Machine 2:32

1+ y ago2:32

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Hi Everybody, In this episode, I am talking about Support vector machine. It is one of the machine learning classifier that are popular in this days. Hope you enjoy listening to my podcast. Thanks, DrMNA

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What is data sciences? 2:16

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Hi Everybody! In this episode, I am elaborating about what is data sciences? for those who did not know what is data sciences, hope after listening to my podcast, you are able to understand this brief introduction. Thanks, DrMNA

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Law of Large Numbers 2:43

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Hi, In this episode, I am elaborating about law of large numbers. Hope you enjoy listening. Thanks, DrMNA

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The History of Statistics 1:57

1+ y ago1:57

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In this episode, I am elaborating about the history of statistics. Hope you all enjoy listening to my podcast. Thanks, DrMNA

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Ep. 075 - Fitness Made Stoopid Simple - Jumha Aburezeq 1:41:37

1+ y ago1:41:37

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Jumha Aburezeq is an active entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of StoopidFit. To date, he's helped over 1000 people across the world gain freedom with their body, mind and food with his trademark 3 Phase Fat Loss System. To connect with Jumha and learn more about his programming, go to: https://stoopidfit.com/ Resources for "Sultans and Snea…

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Ep. 074 - "A Farmer Meets an Emir" - John Kiser on Emir Abd el-Kader 1:39:21

1+ y ago1:39:21

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John Kiser is a former international technology broker and author. He wrote "Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader, A Story of True Jihad". I had the chance to discuss the character of Emir Abd el-Kader with John and we talked about the lessons that people today can take away from his life. Currently, John enjoys raisin…

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Ep. 073 - Double Duty - Shaykh Umer Khan 1:41:35

1+ y ago1:41:35

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Shaykh Umer Khan is a rare individual who has excelled in both corporate America as well as Islamic studies. Up until recently, he was the VP of Information Technology and Security at SpaceX, where he reported directly to Elon Musk. He recently left to become Chief Information and Security Officer at another firm. While progressing through his corp…

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