Best Dr Tayyab Yunus Podcasts (2025)

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The "Career Path" Muslims Never Talk About | Ahmad Alaswad | Episode 26 14:05

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What happens when a young Muslim refuses to follow the traditional four "acceptable" career paths and instead chooses a life of service? In this episode, we sit down with Ahmad Alaswad, the first Muslim Chief of Staff for an elected official in Texas, whose story is rooted in purpose, sacrifice, and a deep commitment to serving humanity. From an un…

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The Power of Women Who Refused to Wait for Permission | Fatima Sadaf Saied | Episode 25 18:20

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What happens when a group of Muslim women decide they're done waiting for change and start building it instead? In this inspiring episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, Tayyab Yunus sits down with Sadaf Saied, co-founder of the Muslim Women Organization (MWO), to unpack the 15-year journey of how a small halaka turned into a powerful nonprofit movem…

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The Nonprofit That Solved Student Debt, Without Interest | A Continuous Charity Story | Episode 24 20:43

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In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, Tayyab Yunus sits down with Faizan Syed, co-founder of A Continuous Charity (ACC) an organization that turned a simple idea into a $10 million movement helping thousands of students pursue education without interest. From a handwritten notebook and $60,000 in seed money to a national impact across hundr…

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How to Help Muslim Youth Thrive, Not Just Survive | Ivana Zajkovska | Episode 23 17:07

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What if the way we talk to our kids is holding them back from becoming who they're meant to be? In this inspiring episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, Tayyab Yunus speaks with Ivana Zajkovska, founder of Youth360 Thrive, about how we can change the way we engage, teach, and raise our youth. Ivana introduces the powerful concept of Positive Youth D…

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The Truth About Muslim Nonprofits: Why Collaboration Beats Competition | Sarah Alis | Episode 22 18:29

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What's really holding Muslim nonprofits back? It's not funding. It's culture, mindset, and talent. In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, Tayyab Yunus sits down with Sarah Ali, founder of the Muslim Philanthropy Network, to discuss the structural and cultural shifts our sector must embrace to thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape. Sa…

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The Ultimate Ramadan Fundraising Playbook for Muslim Nonprofits | Episode 21 47:20

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Every Ramadan, Muslims in the U.S. donate over $4 billion, most of it within just 30 days. Yet many nonprofits scramble last-minute, missing out on impact, reach, and opportunity. In this powerful episode, Dr. Tayyab Yunus sits down with Monica Niro and Jumana El-Amori to reveal the proven strategies that drive successful Ramadan campaigns. They br…

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Why 95% of Muslim Nonprofits Fail And How to Join the 5% That Succeed | Episode 20 20:56

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What if 95% of nonprofits fail and you could be part of the 5% that actually succeed? In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, host Dr. Tayyab Yunus breaks down what separates thriving organizations from struggling ones. From his experience in Muslim philanthropy and doctoral research, he uncovers the four key strategies that transform passion…

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From Medicine to Mission: How Dr. Sabeel Ahmed Built a Global Da'wah Movement | Episode 19 14:48

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What makes someone leave behind a career in medicine to dedicate their life to dawah? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Sabeel Ahmed, a leading da'ee and visionary behind GainPeace, to explore his journey from medical school to full-time Islamic outreach. Dr. Sabeel shares the pivotal moment that transformed his life: watching a lectu…

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The Muslim Activist Who Met Dr. Martin Luther King | Imam Khalid Griggs | Episode 18 27:29

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What does it really take to build a sustainable Muslim nonprofit? In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with Imam Khalid Griggs, a lifelong activist, faith leader, and advocate for justice. Imam Khalid shares his journey from growing up in the American South during the Civil Rights movement — where he met Dr. Martin Lut…

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Why Most Muslim Nonprofits Stay Stuck | Islamic Leadership Lessons from Arshia Wajid | Episode 17 23:00

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What does it really take to build a sustainable Muslim nonprofit? In this inspiring episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with Arshia Wajid, founder of American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP), to uncover the powerful lessons she learned over a 20-year journey in nonprofit leadership. Arshia reveals: ✅ The 10-year mistake every nonpr…

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The Power of Needs Assessment: Lessons from MuslimARC's Founding | Margari Hill | Episode 16 19:06

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In this episode, we sit down with Margari "Aziza" Hill, founder of MuslimARC, to explore the inspiring journey of building an organization rooted in education, community, and purpose. From conducting one of the first quantified studies on intra-Muslim ethnic relations to creating impactful anti-racism initiatives, MuslimARC's story is filled with l…

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Making Tajweed Accessible to All Muslims | Adrian Kirk's Inspiring Journey | Episode 15 19:43

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In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with Adrian "Ashir" Kirk, founder of Measured Tones Institute of Quran, who shares his incredible journey of turning an idea into a global nonprofit dedicated to making tajweed of the Qur'an accessible to every Muslim. From moments of fear and doubt to trusting in Allah and taking t…

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Building Muslim Youth Leaders: The Untold Story of ILIA | Ayman Nassar | Episode 14 23:38

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In this powerful episode of The Muslim Non-Profit Show, we welcome Ayman Nassar, founder of the Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA). His journey reveals a surprising inspiration that sparked an organization dedicated to building leadership capacity in Muslim youth. From uncovering forgotten Muslim history in America, to creating the firs…

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Turning Tragedy Into Mercy: The Rise of Mercy Bakery | Maeen Ali | Episode 13 18:28

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In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with Maeen Ali, founder of Mercy Bakery, whose journey began with a personal tragedy and transformed into a global movement. After losing his brother in Yemen, Maeen was inspired to take action not just for his family, but for thousands of others suffering from famine. From opening one small…

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Inside the Strategy That Made CAIR a Muslim Civil Rights Powerhouse | Nihad Awad | Episode 12 26:12

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In this episode of The Muslim Non-Profit Show, Brother Nihad Awad, co-founder of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations), shares the incredible journey from a small campus initiative in 1994 to the nation's largest Muslim civil rights organization. He reveals the challenges of confronting media bias, the importance of recruiting and training t…

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Be Faithful With a Few and He Will Give You More | Malik Shaw's Journey | Episode 11 19:02

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In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with community leader and convert to Islam, Malik Shaw, whose story is a masterclass in faith, grit, and service. Brother Malik shares how he went from working a 9-to-5 while hosting weekly meetups in his living room to running a vibrant food pantry that now feeds 40+ families in a historica…

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The Quran Can Never Be Deleted – The Vision Behind Islamicity's 30-Year Legacy | Episode 10 21:44

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In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show with Tayyab Yunus, Brother Muhammad Abdul-Aleem—founder of IslamiCity and HADI—joins us to reflect on 30 years of trailblazing work in Islamic tech. From setting up early relief efforts in Iraq and the Balkans, to pioneering Islamic digital platforms, Brother Alim shares how his team made histor…

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The Peacock Unicorn Method: How Muslim Women Are Reclaiming Power | Nausheena Hussain | Episode 9 27:30

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What does it take to build a movement that challenges stereotypes and redefines leadership? In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, Nausheena Hussain shares her founder journey—from launching Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE) to gracefully exiting the organization she built. She breaks down the Peacock Unicorn Me…

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How America's First Full-Time Muslim Activist Sparked a Movement | Salam Al-Marayati | Episode 8 26:56

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In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show with Tayyab Yunus, we sit down with Salam Al-Marayati, the first full-time Muslim activist in the U.S. and co-founder of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). From humble beginnings in Arizona to becoming a national leader in Muslim advocacy, Salaam shares his personal journey, the founding …

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How a Former Gang Leader Sparked Islam in Spanish | The Journey of Mujahid Fletcher | Episode 7 25:40

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In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show with Dr. Tayyab Yunus, we hear the inspiring story of Jaime "Mujahid" Fletcher — a former gang leader from Houston who found Islam, embraced it fully, and went on to found Islam in Spanish. What began as an effort to help his father understand Islam blossomed into an international movement that …

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From 9/11 to Nonprofit Leadership: Dr. Iltafat Hamzawi's Journey of Purpose 18:52

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In this inspiring episode of The Muslim Nonprofit HSow with Tayyab Yunus, we sit down with Dr. Iltafat Hamzawi—a respected physician, mentor, and changemaker—who shares his deeply personal journey from post-9/11 adversity to becoming a leader in nonprofit advocacy and governance. Dr. Hamzawi reflects on what it means to find your current in life, h…

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Why Muslims Are Leaving the Masjid and How Dr. Jihad Turk Brought Them Back | Episode 5 38:00

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What happens when a masjid is built—but no one comes? In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Jihad Turk shares his personal journey: from a disconnected Muslim teen in Arizona, to a dedicated student of knowledge in Medina, to becoming a community builder in California. He didn't just ask why Muslims weren't coming to the masjid—he bu…

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Built From the Ground Up: How Vision, Grit & Faith Created Real Change | Episode 4 31:44

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In this powerful episode of The Muslim Non-profit Show with Tayyab Yunus, we hear from Anwar Khan, an engineer from the U.S. who returned to Bangladesh in 2004 with a simple mission: adopt a family and help however he could. What he didn't expect was that a single bathroom would turn into an entire movement. Through deeply personal stories, we expl…

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From Rainy Prayers to a Mega Masjid: A Journey of Vision & Trust | Episode 3 31:31

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In this powerful episode of The Muslim Non-profit Show with Tayyab Yunus, we sit down with Imam Tariq Rasheed from the Islamic Center of Orlando, located just outside Disney World, to uncover his remarkable journey of transforming a small masjid into a 23,000 sq ft community hub—completely debt-free. He shares heartfelt stories of early struggles, …

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What It Really Takes to Build an Islamic School | Episode 2 23:47

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Assalamu Alaikum! In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show with Tayyab Yunus, we welcome the inspiring Sister Magda Elkadi Saleh – a three-time founder of successful Islamic schools in Tampa, Florida. With over 32 years of experience, Sister Magda shares deep insights into what it really takes to build, sustain, and scale Islamic educational in…

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From Corporate to Cause: Launching The Muslim Nonprofit Show | Episode 1 9:27

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How do you launch and lead a successful Muslim nonprofit? In this very first episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, Dr. Tayyab Yunus shares the inspiring "why" behind the show, his personal journey from corporate success to faith-driven service, and how Muslim-led organizations can change the world. If you're thinking about starting a nonprofit, alr…