Business, Side Hustles, Self-employment, Making Hijrah, Muslim Money Advice & more - Interview with Br Abu Musa

Welcome to another episode of The Optimized Muslim Podcast! With the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadhan, we're all eager to make the most of this spiritually uplifting time. In this episode, I am joined by Br Mounir Lazouni, founder of The Modern Muslim Man, to discuss the importance of optimizing our nutrition and energy during the fasting period. Together, we will delve into practical tips and advice to help you maintain a healthy and balanced diet, ensuring you have the energy to engage in worship and fulfill your daily tasks. Br Mounir shares his expertise in nutrition offering best practices for suhoor, iftar and energy management. We also talk about sadaqah jariyah, online coaching, restraining the ego and engaging in spiritual self development. Br Mounir Lazzouni is a fitness coach hugely popular on Instagram and Tiktok. His mission: Helping Modern Muslims get fit & healthy and become the best Muslims they can be! The Modern Muslim Man YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJ1XUSeYAyDYbQIAINJihcQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernmuslimman/ ◼ Overwhelmed? Don't know where to start? Join the weekly self development email and get my personal collection of powerful Ayaat, ahadith and quotes to help give you a boost on your improvement journey Join here ► ⁠https://geni.us/FreeGift ◼ CHAPTERS 00:00 Preview & Introduction 04:30 Br Mounir's background & journey to becoming a better Muslim 13:30 How creating content can keep you accountable 17:50 Mounir's start in online business 21:20 Common problem areas for Muslims in Ramadhan 24:00 Managing caffeine in Ramadhan 32:10 Optimized meal plans for Suhoor 38:00 Hydration tips for fasting 44:20 Energy Boosting hacks: Cold showers and Breathing exercises 51:00 Importance of Tazkiyah and improving ourselves spiritually 59:00 Optimized meal plans for Suhoor 1:08:35 Importance of coaching and accountability ◼ ⁠Optimizedmuslim.com⁠ ◼⁠ Book Coaching/Mentorship 🧠 ◼ ⁠YouTube Channel ⁠ ◼ ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ ◼ ⁠Listen on Google Podcasts⁠ ◼ ⁠Listen On Spotify⁠ ◼ ⁠Instagram⁠ ◼ ⁠Tiktok⁠ ◼ ⁠Facebook⁠ ◼ ⁠Support on Patreon⁠ ◼ ⁠Support on Buy Me A Coffee⁠ 📩 For Enquiries email: [email protected] 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at ⁠https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about...⁠ Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

Daniel Haqiqatjou on Muslim Skeptic, Debating, Controlling Emotions, Tasawwuf, Hijrah & more. Ustadh Daniel joined me for the second time to discuss a variety of topics starting from the developments in his work over the last two years, debating effectively, managing emotions, the power of social stigma, apostasy laws, hijab, importance of tasawuf, hijrah and more. As many of you know I have benefitted immensely from Ustadh Daniel Haqiqatjou and have followed his work since 2014. I was also a student with Alasna and will look to rejoin in the future. I have no affiliate relationship with his work but fully endorse it. Muslim Skeptic: YouTube:  Muslim Skeptic Website:  Overwhelmed? Don't know where to start? Join the weekly self development email and get my personal collection of powerful Ayaat, ahadith and quotes to help give you a boost on your improvement journey Join here ► https://geni.us/FreeGift HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Preview & Introduction 03:40 Developments in Dawah over last 2 years 13:30 Dealing with severe criticism 16:15 Benefits of Debating 21:30 Daniel's first debate and advice on debating 28:20 Advice on being stoic and debating tactics 34:10 Power of an opening statement 38:30 Building a confident Muslim frame 41:40 How DH would tackle Piers Morgan & Apostasy 45:25 The Power of social stigma to preserve Deen 56:30 Pakistan 58:30 DH on Imam al Ghazali and Tasawwuf 1:03:30 Hijrah ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Free Mindset/Strategy Session 🧠 ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: [email protected] 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

Sh Muaawiyah Tucker was a guest on the podcast for a second time and we discussed the developments in the crypto space since March 2021, his views on Ethereum, how to live the "Bitcoin Standard" and avoid Riba based banking, the flawed arguments behind "necessity" for mortgages and loans, Making Hijrah, Artificial Intelligence and Central Bank Digital currencies. Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Optimized Muslim Email: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Preview & Intro 03:45 Crypto developments over last year 08:20 Why a lot of coins are scams 14:40 People made money by accident 18:43 Views on Ethereum changed? 26:50 Why Bitcoin is important 30:30 Exit the Riba System and live on BTC standard 44:00 The "necessity" or "Dharoorah" argument for riba  mortgages 51:35 Psychological benefits of living on Bitcoin  1:04:20 Now making Hijrah is much easier 1:09:00 Security for Bitcoin keys 1:13:30 Any developments in fatawa on Bitcoin 1:18:00 Sh Mu'Aawiyah's thoughts on Artificial Intelligence 1:25:20 AI has shortened the timescale to acquire information 1:32:00 Central Digital Currencies and the "State" 1:40:00 Save for future expenses ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Free Mindset/Strategy Session 🧠 ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: [email protected] 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

A wide-ranging conversation on how to get Muslims to take action through understanding their purpose, incorporating Da'wah to Non Muslims in our daily lives, carrying our Muslim Identity, helping New Muslims, focusing on innovation and "loon shots", cybersecurity, effective philanthropy and managing a diverse workload. HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 03:40 Coach Zubair's background 12:00 How to get Muslims to excel and take action 26:50 Coach Zubair's thoughts on Da'wah - Be proactive 35:00 Guiding New Muslim Converts-   44:00 Most people aren't militant atheists 50:45 a Shahadah is the start, not the end 57:00 Muslim Loon shots & Innovation 1:05:00 Cybersecurity 1:08:45 Optimizing charity and philanthropy 1:15:20 Productivity, motivation and Managing everything RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Coach Zubair's YouTube Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachzubair/ Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Free Mindset/Strategy Session 🧠 ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: [email protected] 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

Islam & Mental Health with a Consultant Psychiatrist: Depression, Trauma, combining Western & Islamic treatment modalities, Sihr and Black magic, Jinn possession Stories, working in Qatar & more!     Dr Abu Eesa is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist specialising in addiction, who is working in Qatar  He is on a mission to try to integrate therapeutic interventions from Quran and sunnah with the  Western understanding and treatment modalities to tackle Muslim Mental Health issues.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAbueesa  Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Free Mindset/Strategy Session 🧠 ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: [email protected] 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

Ustadh Gabriel Al Romani joined me on the podcast for a second time to discuss his new Muslim Masculinity Course which you can find out more about and join here: https://muslimalpha.com/ Ustadh Gabriel is one of my favourite people in the Online Muslim space. Online and offline he is legit ma sha Allah. Please follow and benefit from his work. For a more general discussion about Ustadh Gabriel's journey to Islam and his background please refer to our first podcast here:  Gabriel Al Romani's YouTube:  Instagram:  HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Episode preview 02:08 Changes since the last podcast 07:30 Why interview Gabriel Al Romani on Masculinity 15:00 Jordan Peterson & Andrew Tate 15:40 Key tenets of Muslim Masculinity 31:00 Consequences of feminism 34:00 Men should assume responsibility 39:15 Muslims should withstand discomfort and resistance 44:00 What can Muslims in the "matrix" do? 55:00 Conclusion Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Free Mindset/Strategy Session 🧠 ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: [email protected] 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

Ameen Omar joined me on the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics: Masculinity for Muslim Men, Red Pill, Getting Married, personal development & more. All covered in his book titled The Shephard's Way. *apologies for the audio on my side; Ameen's audio is fine** About Ameen Omar Ameen is an entrepreneur, author and content creator. Follow his pages below for more: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ameenomar__ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MindHeistPodcast Order his book: https://www.theshepherdswaybook.com/ HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 03:25 Ameen's Journey 16:00 The Shephard's Way - Ameen's book 19:15 Ameen's Personal Development Journey 28:20 Just in Time Knowledge not Just In case 33:20 Leaving the office for entrepreneurship 47:15 Masculinity for Muslim Men and problems of feminism 54:00 Red Pill Movement 1:04:00 Hypergamy 01:07:00 Advice to Muslims looking to get married? 01:16:00 A message to our Brothers 01:20:00 Concluding Remarks RESOURCES MENTIONED: ProductiveMuslim.com Getting Things Done: https://amzn.to/3AvPo3W 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://amzn.to/3tQqsQQ Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: [email protected] 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

We spoke about Tanim's business journey, the importance of prioritising spirituality or tazkiyah al nafs, the importance of mentorship and learning, productivity, delegation, leverage and more  Get in touch with Tanim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanimzaman/ Tanim's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoldenTouchAcademy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldentouchacademyUK/ 00:00 Intro & Tanim's Bio 11:45 A Gap Year that changed everything 19:00 Spiritual Development & Tazkiyah comes first 33:33 Do you have to be ruthless in business? 38:00 Tanim's Business Journey 52:20 Acquiring Knowledge & Importance of  Mentorship 1:06:00 Tanim's current business ventures 1:16:20 Working 3.5 days a week? 1:20:00 Productivity Tips Getting a Coach 1:29:00 Leads on Linkedin 1:33:00 Madina Masjid & SH Ahmad Dabbagh in Bolton  Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: [email protected] 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

Paul Williams of Blogging Theology - Becoming Muslim, Podcasting, Books, Addressing Criticism & More I had the great pleasure of being joined by Br Paul Williams who you will be familiar with from the Blogging Theology YouTube Channel. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation and I hope you all do too. We spoke on a number of wide-ranging topics. Chapter headings are listed below for your convenience. Br Paul is doing some great work so please subscribe to his channel if you have not already. Blogging Theology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloggingTheology Twitter: https://twitter.com/freemonotheist Website & blog: https://bloggingtheology.com/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Preview & Intro 02:10 Br Paul's Background and Religious Journey 13:00 What do Christians mean by "encounters with the Lord" 16:50 How Br Paul embraced Islam 20:02 Br Paul's thoughts on Dawah 26:30 The "No Design 🙄" Posts 29:48 Navigating sects in Islam following conversion 37:20 How Blogging Theology started? 45:40 Response to criticism of Dr Michael Millerman/Dugin Podcast 49:50 Dealing with Criticism & Differing viewpoints 1:00:50 How is Blogging Theology managed behind the scenes? 1:05:15 Guests Br Paul would like to interview? Jordan Peterson? 1:09:50 The Viral Clip on King Charles 1:12:00 Paul's thoughts on reading and his current books 1:22:55 Day in the life and previous career experience 1:26:30 Paul's views on the future of Islam in the UK Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: [email protected] 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

How much of the conventional self-help and self development content can we apply as Muslims? Which ideas are problematic and are opposed to our creedal beliefs and faith? Sh Ismail provides a helpful framework on how to filter the correct information from Ideas such as "manifesting", "being in control of your own destiny" and others which may conflict with our understanding of qadr. We also discuss how Islam is flourishing in South Africa and the reasons why. What can Muslim Communities in other countries learn from them. How much of being productive is inherent in someone's natural ability, and how much can be improved? Productivity, time-management, gratitude, vision planning, managing finances, online business, home schooling and more.   Ismail Kamdar graduated from the ʿĀlimiyyah program in 2006 and completed a BA in Islamic Studies at International Open University in 2014. Specializes in the fields of Fiqh, Tafsir, and History. The author of over a dozen books in the fields of Islamic Studies and Personal Development. He is the founder of Islamic Self Help, and the research manager at Yaqeen Institute.    RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED  Sh Ismail Kamdar's website: https://www.islamicselfhelp.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/IsmailKamdar 4 hour Workweek: https://amzn.to/3TGU1jb Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: [email protected] 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message