Academia, Philanthropy & the Muslim World: A conversation with Dr. Umar

Send us a text🚨 Join us for an exciting conversation with Dr. Muhammad Umar Boodoo, an Associate Professor in Management at Warwick Business School!Dr. Umar shares his inspiring journey from Mauritius to Academia 👨🏽‍🏫, discussing his educational path, challenges, and motivations. We explore his research on sustainable development and income inequality ⚖️, shedding light on corporate philanthropy & ESG practices. ▶️ Links :- Learn more about the Birmingham Pakistani Report guided by Dr. Umar's expertise as Lead ResearcherSupport the show

Send us a text🏦 How can we bridge the financial gap while staying true to our values? Listen to our latest episode as Tanvir Uddin, a leader in the Halal investment sector, shares his entrepreneurial journey with Wholesum. 💡 Learn how strategic vision and a commitment to ethical finance are not only shaping the future of the market but also ensuring sustainable growth. Uncover the strategies that balance faith with modern financial needs today!  📈 #PurposeDrivenInvestment #IslamicEconomy▶️ Links : - Interested ? Learn more about investing with Wholesum.Disclaimer : The information provided in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The insights shared here should not be taken as recommendations for any specific investment or financial decision. Please consult with a qualified financial professional before making any decisions.Support the show

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, Islam Channel, TRT World...😮💭 We delve deep into her work covering global headlines, her reflections on the importance of diverse narratives, and her thoughts on balancing modern digital media trends with traditional journalistic values. This is an episode packed with wisdom and inspiration – a fitting end to an incredible season. 🎧🔥Support the show

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 wisdom. 🎯 His mission now? To light the same fervor in the hearts of his students at the Alif Institutt, crafting a space where language builds bridges between disparate worlds 🔮. 𝖫𝖾𝗍 𝖲𝗎𝖿𝗂𝖺𝗇 𝗍𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗈𝗇 𝖺 𝗏𝗈𝗒𝖺𝗀𝖾 𝗐𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒 𝖠𝗋𝖺𝖻𝗂𝖼 𝗅𝖾𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝖾𝗅𝗅𝗌 𝖺 𝗌𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗒, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝖽 𝗈𝗉𝖾𝗇𝗌 𝖺 𝗀𝖺𝗍𝖾𝗐𝖺𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝗁𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗒, 𝖿𝖺𝗂𝗍𝗁 & 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀.Support the show

Send us a textIntroducing 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 and identity but also sheds light on her groundbreaking work as a pharmaceutical researcher 💊. 💫 With a blend of humor, wisdom, and inspiring tales, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who seeks motivation in stories of real-world heroes conquering the odds 🚀. Links : - TEDx on how to learn to be a charismatic speaker- List of EPFL labs (browse by faculty and institute): https://www.epfl.ch/labs/- The Network of Muslim Professionals of Switzerland- Video portrait of Horia made by the EPFL - Brilliant video interview of Horia made by the Afghan Women Association of Switzerland Support the show

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 his initial move from Bangladesh to the life-shaping experience of performing Itikaf in Makkah 🕋, our brother opens up about the profound impact of faith on his life decisions, leadership style, and his approach to being an active Muslim leader. 😇 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩, 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘺 & 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘳𝘢! Support the show

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 into navigating a career in tech as a Muslim in a minority are enlightening ⚡. Link : - Japanese Language Learning Books (Minna no Nihongo) Support the show

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 hectic schedule, Karim is always open to assisting and offering support to the community! 👉 Here's where you can reach him!Links : EqualityX - Top 50 Inclusive Muslim Employers, Influential Muslims Europe, UK and AmericasSupport the show

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 downs, he managed to turn every loss into a win 🏆.Even with his hectic schedule, Mohammad is always open to assisting and offering support to the community! 👉 Here's where you can reach him!Support the show

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 the same boat ⛵. Such is the story of Ibrahim Zulfiqar, a healthcare and life sciences consultant at IBM, who exemplifies the bond between personal beliefs and professional success ☯️. 🔎 Ibrahim is deeply rooted in his Islamic faith, which runs parallel with his profession. His faith keeps him grounded, composed, and driven towards his ambitions while reminding him constantly to make a positive change in the world 🍀.Even with his hectic schedule, Ibrahim is always open to assisting and offering support to the community! 👉 Here's where you can reach him!Links : Ibrahim's mother's business for hair, make-up, and henna services. Ibrahim's media production company Support the show