Best Ahmadi Podcasts (2024)

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130. Minny & Paul Founder Laura Roos 51:57

2h ago51:57

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Laura Roos started Minny & Paul as a way to take the hunt out of discovering high-quality, locally made goods. She launched in 2016 with a selection of themed gift boxes that she thought would be popular with bridal parties or for housewarmings. But very quickly, businesses started requesting large orders of boxes for clients or staff. Today, 80% o…

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129. Forever Bride Founder Ashley Hawks 51:35

1M ago51:35

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Ashley Hawks was a successful working model, in print and on runways around the world. But when she thought about her goal of making a magazine cover, she realized, “I’ll still be promoting somebody else's brand, somebody else's lipstick, somebody else's clothing line. And it was this light switch of, I want to be on the cover because of something …

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Ep.17: Islamically Inspired Solutions on Food System & Food Justice Issues, Dr. Tammara Soma, Research Director of the Food Systems Lab 45:50

2M ago45:50

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In this important conversation, Dr. Tammara Soma, Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University & Research Director of the Food Systems Lab, speaks about her own personal journey towards the study of food, food systems and food waste from multiple dimensions. Dr. Soma explains terms such as food resiliency, food systems mapping, food justice issue…

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128. Nanodropper Co-Founder Allisa Song 53:24

2M ago53:24

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“We’re going to be helping hundreds of thousands of patients with our device and that’s probably more than a lifetime of patients I could see as a physician.” By the time Allisa Song started medical school at Mayo Clinic in 2018, she was already the founder of an active medical device startup company called Nanodropper. The idea came to her in 2017…

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127. BetterYou Founder/CEO Sean Higgins 58:43

2M ago58:43

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Sean Higgins knew he was spending too much time on his phone—going down a YouTube rabbit hole when he meant to go for a run, or call his mom. But rather than fighting the ever-present phone, he imagined a new way to utilize the technology that sits in the palm of our hands—a better way, if you will. BetterYou is a digital coach that uses artificial…

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126. Busy Baby Founder/President Beth Fynbo 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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What happens after a founder appears on Shark Tank, and walks away from a $250,000 offer? For Beth Fynbo, her Busy Baby activity mat saw six weeks worth of online sales in in three days. “And two weeks later,” she says, “no one had heard of us.”“I thought Shark Tank was going to be life changing, and it was—just not in the way that I thought.” Fynb…

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125. Ellie Mental Health Co-Founder/CEO Erin Pash 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

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“Where passion meets frustration creates motivation.” Erin Pash is the co-founder and CEO of Ellie Mental Health—one of the fastest growing franchise chains you’ve probably never heard of—yet. The Mendota Heights-based company opened its first franchise clinic in July 2022. Now there are more than 200 Ellie Mental Health clinics open around the cou…

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Ep.16: Connecting to the Qur'an & the Creator through Nightsky Exploration - Sr. Nadia Abuisnaineh: NASA Solar System Ambassador 46:52

3M ago46:52

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In this majestic episode of Islam & Earth, Sr. Nadia Abuisnaineh, a NASA Solar System Exploration Ambassador, speaks about how the majesty of the nightsky. She discusses how this connects us the Creator and the wonders of the Qur'an. Sr. Nadia provides examples of how the sahabi, and our previous predecessors connected to the nightsky, navigated us…

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124. The Wound Co. Co-Founder/CEO Nima Ahmadi 55:20

3M ago55:20

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When your arteries are blocked, you see a cardiologist. For cancer, there’s the oncologist. But for the 13.5 million Americans dealing with a serious wound—from surgery, an injury or disease, an ostomy bag, or old age—there’s often no one coordinating care until the problem becomes a crisis. Nima Ahmadi saw the white space, and co-founded The Wound…

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123. Tierra Encantada Founder/CEO Kristen Denzer 55:59

3M ago55:59

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Kristen Denzer is the founder and CEO of Tierra Encantada, a Spanish immersion daycare that is on its way to becoming a national brand. Currently there are 11 locations in four states—two of them are franchise centers, and an additional 20 franchise units have been sold. It’s already a $22 million business, and Denzer is just getting started. Tierr…

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MKA VIBE PODCAST EP 1 AHMADI AMERICAN YOUTH IDENTITY 26:50

4M ago26:50

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Growing up in the DMV, Aji & Ashfaq explain how they remained connected to Jama'at while facing different types of hardships.By VIBE

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Fulfilling Our Pledge - Spreading The Message Of Islam 12:40

4M ago12:40

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A story of those who sacrificed their lives for their faith, the true fulfillers of the pledge. Now the ball is in our court, how do we take the shot? By Murabbi Faran Rubani SahibBy VIBE

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Ep. 15: From Turtle Island to Gaza: Indigenous Solidarity with Palestine - Dr. Nick Estes, Member of Lower Brule Sioux Tribe & Professor of American Indian Studies 1:07:04

4M ago1:07:04

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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Jumada al-Awwal, 1445, Dr. Nick Estes, a member of the lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Professor of American Indian Studies, as well as co-founder of the Red Nation Movement, and Indigenous Solidarity with Palestine speaks both of his personal experiences as well as the work he leads on Indigenous soli…

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Ep.14: Gaza - Under Genocide & Ecocide - Sr. Abeer Butmeh, Environmental Engineer in Palestine 32:38

6M ago32:38

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In this second Jumah of Rabi al- Akhar, as more than 20 days of genocidal attacks in Gaza are passing, this podcast episode is a conversation with Abeer Butmeh, an environmental engineer who is in Palestine right now. She shares what is happening right now in Gaza, what the immediate impacts are, what the projected long-term impacts will be on the …

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Ep.13: Environmentalists for Palestine - Special IG Live - Nazish Qureshi; Kadjahtou Balde; & Tasnim Mellouli 1:06:06

6M ago1:06:06

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In this special LIVE recorded episode of Islam & Earth, three guests: Nazish Qureshi (Muslim Climate Watch); Kadjahtou Balde (Faithfully Sustainable); and Tasnim Mellouli (Climate Justice Activist) join for a very critical conversation on climate justice and Palestinian justice issues. These three guests provide deep insights on how the Palestinian…

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122. BevSource Founder Janet Johanson 1:01:59

6M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Behind many popular drink brands—Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Celsius Energy Drinks, Pabst Blue Ribbon—is BevSource, a St. Paul based company that provides beverage development, sourcing, and production—everything from supplying the can that holds your beer to helping develop and test an entirely new drink idea. Today BevSource is one of the largest packi…

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121. Bind Benefits Co-Founders Tony Miller and Dave Dickey 1:26:21

6M ago1:26:21

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"We call it the health care system, but really, it's the illness-burden-treatment system. There are so many things we can do to improve in health care."Tony Miller and Dave Dickey are serial health benefits entrepreneurs who've built and sold multiple companies, leading the way toward consumer-driven insurance programs. The most recent is Bind Bene…

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Ep.12: Kashmir: Armed Conflict, Human Rights & Environmental Genocide, Sr. Tazeen Hasan: Human Rights Advocate 28:52

7M ago28:52

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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the second Jumah of Rabi ul Awwal, 1445, Sr. Tazeen Hasan, human rights advocate speaks about the environmental genocide that is happening in Kashmir. Sr. Tazeen explains how armed conflict impacts human rights, cause environmental catastrophes and how both are related, causing damage in manifold. She explains ho…

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120. HiBar Founders Nora and Jay Schaper and Ward Johnson 1:01:22

7M ago1:01:22

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Nora and Jay Schaper are serial entrepreneurs with a big idea: rid the world of single use plastic bottles—starting in the bathroom. Experts told them salon-quality shampoo couldn’t be produced in solid form, but that only made them more determined to come up with a winning formula. They did, and HiBar launched in 2018. The line, which has grown to…

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Ep.11: Quilting, Natural Dying & Living off the Grid - Sr. Tenille Fatimah: Quilter & Natural Dyer living off the grid 45:28

7M ago45:28

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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Safar, 1445, Sr. Tenille Fatimah, a quilter, and natural dyer, takes us on a journey through her experiences of transitioning into living off the grid, and how it is connected to her own journey in Islam. Sr. Tenille delves into how quilting, natural dying and living off the grid are so interrel…

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#5 Cara menargetkan First Time Smartphone Users 1:52

8M ago1:52

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8M ago3:16

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119. Quebracho Empanadas Founder/CEO Belén Rodríguez 58:13

8M ago58:13

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Feeling homesick drove Argentinian native Belén Rodríguez into entrepreneurship. But grit and tenacity have helped this first-generation immigrant take her grandmother’s empanadas recipe from backyard parties to farmers markets to the frozen foods case of major grocery stores in just five years. By the end of 2022, St. Paul-based Quebracho Empanada…

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118. Artist Adam Turman 52:39

8M ago52:39

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Adam Turman is one of Minnesota’s most prolific working artists today, known for capturing state icons like Paul Bunyon and the Stone Arch Bridge in vibrant illustrations. He’s also unapologetically commercial, selling his drawings on giftware, apparel, prints, and murals seen around town from Surly Brewing to his latest, and largest, yet: a 220 fo…

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117. Surly Brewing Founder/President Omar Ansari 1:04:12

8M ago1:04:12

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The Surly Brewing story is the stuff of entrepreneurial legend in Minnesota, but in recent years, founder Omar Ansari has had to contend with an industry wide decline of beer sales, diversification of the adult beverage market, pandemic shutdowns, and changing employee expectations. “Things have changed and we’re having to change with it,” Ansari s…

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Ep.10: Conversations on Birding & Appreciating Allah's Creation - Sr. Elle OumGhazi: Birder & Nature Lover 39:30

8M ago39:30

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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Muharram, 1445, Sr. Elle OumGhazi, a nature enthusiast and birder passionately shares insights from her experiences as a birder. From sharing about her own journey to birding, to the ways that birding and time in nature support well-being, Sr. Elle provides a wealth of insight into how these bea…

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116. Bim Bam Boo Founder/CEO Zoë Levin 1:02:39

8M ago1:02:39

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Zoë Levin saw opportunity in the toilet paper aisle to create a high design brand committed to sustainability. Armed with a $10,000 Kickstarter fund and a whole lot of moxie, she believed she could compete against the likes of Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark. Bim Bam Boo, made of fast-growing bamboo fiber and packaged in colorful paper wraps, l…

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Ep.9: Insights on Nature Connection & Outdoor education approaches for Muslim children & families - Sr. Shehnaz Toorawa: Outdoor Educator 30:26

9M ago30:26

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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the Ashura Jumah of Muharram, 1445, Sr. Shehnaz Toorawa, a Certified Outdoor Educator shares insights on how engaging Muslim children and families in outdoor immersive experiences can enhance their connection to the Creator and instill a deep and authentic sense of khalifah within them. Sr. Shehnaz is the co-foun…

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Ep.8: Muslim youth climate activists' panel discussion - Sr. Hania Imran; Sr. Tasnim Mellouli; Sr. Nouhad Awwad; & Br. Mohammad Ahmadi 59:48

9M ago59:48

59:48

In this special episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Dhul Hijjah, 1444, a 4-panelist discussion with Muslim youth from around the world explores what drives these youth to lead climate action work This panel features: Sr. Hania Imran, 19 year old climate activist, Founder of Youth Climate Activists Pakistan with a 100+ activists from all a…

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The Greater Eid of Sacrifice 35:17

10M ago35:17

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By Mahmood Kauser sahibBy VIBE

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Ep.7: Perspectives on Climate Change Impacts & Sustainable Solutions in Somalia & E. Africa, - Br. Hassan Mowlid Yasin, Global Climate Change Educator, Env. Activist & Executive Director at Somalia Greenpeace ... 38:42

10M ago38:42

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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the second Jumah of Dhul Hijjah, 1444, Br. Hassan Mowlid Yasin speaks from his experiences on the ground in Somalia and East Africa, on the impacts of climate change and developing meaningful localized solutions and focussing on youth-centered climate activism. Br. Hassan explains exactly how Somalia is being imp…

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Ep.6: Building Sustainable Urban Arab Cities, - Sr. Huda Shaka, Chartered Environmentalist & Chartered Town Planner 34:15

10M ago34:15

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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Dhul Qadah, 1444, Sr. Huda Shaka speaks from over 15 years of experience in sustainable urban city planning for Arab cities. Sr. Huda speaks about innovative ways to address urban development. She explains some of the major issues that arid Arab cities are facing in the midst of climate change a…

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The Guiding Light: Surah Bani Israel (Part 1) 20:09

11M ago20:09

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By Mahmood Kauser sahibBy VIBE

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115. Maazah Chutney Co-Founder/CEO Yasameen Sajady 1:02:27

11M ago1:02:27

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From farmers market novelty to grocery store mainstay: Minnesota-made Maazah, a line of Afghan-style chutney sauces, is poised to break through through the global foods aisle to become a mainstream condiment, much like Sriracha. Founder Yasameen Sajady takes us from her mom’s kitchen, where she got the idea to bottle up the flavors of her family di…

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Faith in Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness (Part 4: Pursuit of Happiness) 20:10

11M ago20:10

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By Mahmood Kauser sahibBy VIBE

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114. Interior Designer Bria Hammel 1:03:17

11M ago1:03:17

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Appearing on a TV remodeling show may be the quickest path to notoriety in the interior design space today, but Bria Hammel is more interested in building an enduring business. She’s leveraged social media to cultivate a following of more than 200,000, which helped to build St. Paul, Minn.-based Bria Hammel Interiors into a national design firm. In…

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Faith in Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness (Part 3: Liberty) 22:24

11M ago22:24

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By Mahmood Kauser sahibBy VIBE

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Ep.5: Palestine: A land under illegal occupation, exploitation, and climate impacts, - Sr. Abeer Butmeh, Environmental Engineer, Co-ordinator of PENGON-Friends of the Earth Palestine & Environmental Activist ... 53:49

11M ago53:49

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In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Shawwal, 1444, Sr. Abeer Butmeh speaks from over 15 years of experience in environmental work in Palestine. Sr. Abeer explains how the illegal occupation of Palestine is not only impacting innocent citizens, but the land and the biodiversity of Palestine. Sr. Abeer provides details about how res…

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Faith in Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness (Part 2: Liberty) 25:49

11M ago25:49

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By Mahmood Kauser sahibBy VIBE

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Faith in Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness (Part 1: Life) 28:58

11M ago28:58

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By Mahmood Kauser sahibBy VIBE

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113. Noor Kids Co-Founder Amin Aaser 59:46

11M ago59:46

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Amin Aaser was an entrepreneur in search of a problem, and then he realized the problem that had been with him his whole life: feeling different. Embracing his faith as a Muslim while also living his best life as an American. Aaser, along with his brother, launched Noor Kids with the goal of “raising Muslims who build a better world.” Initially, th…

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Ep.4: Politics of Environmental Lawmaking- Dr. Nadia B. Ahmad, Author, Attorney, Law Professor, & Environmental Justice Advocate 55:52

12M ago55:52

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In this eye-opening episode of Islam & Earth in the third Jumah of Shawwal, 1444, Dr. Nadia Ahmad shares insights from her work on the environmental legal framework and how her own journey in law initiated at the heels of 9/11 and the civil rights issues that would ensue. She discusses sacrifice zones, whose residents are subject to severely hazard…

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112. Omnia Fishing Co-founders Matt Johnson, Chris Morgal, Dan Wick 1:03:27

12M ago1:03:27

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Years before chatbots burst into the mainstream, a trio of Minneapolis-based fishing enthusiasts launched a data-driven e-commerce shopping platform for anglers that gets smarter the more people use it. Omnia Fishing, founded in 2018 is disrupting the $5 billion dollar U.S. and Canadian tackle industry by offering a shop-by-lake e-commerce experien…

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111. PUR Golf Founder David Swan 59:20

12M ago59:20

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"If I had listened to people around me, I wouldn't have proceeded after three months. This is a risky business and maybe it isn't going to work and I'm going to look back and say I spent $300,000 and four years of my life, but I do believe the end is in sight."David Swan is the founder of PUR Golf—that stands for Producing Unmatched Results. PUR go…

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Ep.3: Climate Injustice, Colonization & Muslim Narratives - Sr. Nazish Qureshi, Muslim Climate Watch 53:16

12M ago53:16

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In this thought-provoking episode of Islam & Earth in Jumah & Eid-ul-Fitr, 1444, Sr. Nazish Qureshi, founder of Muslim Climate Watch highlights how compounded impacts of conflict, climate change, and climate apartheid are drastically impacting Muslim-majority nations and communities. Sr. Nazish explains how the impacts of colonization traces back t…

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110. GrandPad Co-Founders Scott + Isaac LIen 56:58

12M ago56:58

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Isaac Lien was a college student in California who wanted to stay in touch with his grandma in Iowa. When popular video conferencing programs proved too complicated for her, Isaac decided to develop his own simplified software tool. It worked. Issac’s father Scott Lien immediately recognized the potential. Scott was a career corporate technologist …

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Urdu - Introduction to the Study of the Holy Quran 6:11:36

1y ago6:11:36

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The book Introduction to the Study of the Holy Quran was authored in Urdu by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II (ra) under the title Deebacha Tafseer-ul-Quran. This narration has been prepared by Majlis Ansarullah UK and is being shared with their permission.By VIBE

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English - Introduction to the Study of the Holy Quran 16:06:35

1y ago16:06:35

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The book Introduction to the Study of the Holy Quran was authored in Urdu by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II (ra). This Narration of English Translation has been done by Murabbi Qasim Choudhary.By VIBE

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109. Step One Foods Founder Dr. Elizabeth Klodas 1:03:20

1y ago1:03:20

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Frustrated that pills weren’t making her heart patients feel better, Minneapolis-based cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas went looking for other answers. She started with a simple question for her patients: “What are you eating?” and was shocked to find more than a decade ago ago that she was often the first medical professional to ask her patients …

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Ep.2: Prophetic Inspiration for Sustainability & Eid celebrations - Sr. Kori Majeed, Green Ramadan 34:16

1y ago34:16

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In this episode of Islam & Earth in Ramadan 1444, Sr. Kori Majeed, who founded the Green Ramadan Platform reminisces on her experiences of growing up on her grandmother's farm and her connection to food from the land. Sr. Kori shares how she conceived Green Ramadan and has developed this project over the last decade. She also speaks about Prophetic…

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