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In Good Faith#13 - Dr Sohaib Saeed: The Qur'an is CLEAR and EASY... or IS IT?For as long as I’ve known him, Dr Sohaib Saeed has been deeply immersed in all aspects of the study of the Qur’an. This was the first time I got to have a focused 1:1 discussion with him on challenging questions relating to the interpretation and contextualisation of revelation. I hope you enjoy and benefit from the conversation.After a BA and MSc in philosophy (Edinburgh), Dr Sohaib graduated from Al-Azhar (Faculty of Theology, Cairo) in Tafsīr and Quranic Sciences. He then completed his PhD at SOAS, University of London, under the supervision of the renowned Quran trans...2025-07-251h 47

In Good Faith#12 - Omar Salha: The Importance of Soft Power and Social CapitalRamadan Tent Project (RTP) has long been one of my favourite social impact organisations. So it was a pleasure to catch up with its Founder and Chief Executive, Omar Salha, for the latest episode of In Good Faith. In our conversation, Omar not only gave a useful theoretical introduction to the concepts of cultural diplomacy, soft power and social capital, but illustrated his points with stories from his own experience as well as from the past. In addition to the themes of belonging and integration, Omar also provided insight into the evolution of RTP thus far as...2025-07-171h 38

In Good Faith#11 - Zara Mohammed: What Does Sensible Muslim Political Engagement Look Like?I sat down with Zara Mohammed to discuss her unique experience as a high profile community leader. Zara talks about the practicalities of government and media engagement and shares personal leadership lessons. She also reflects on what our community needs to do better in order to improve political and civil society participation. Finally we talk about her possible plans for the future. From 2021-25, Zara was the first woman, the youngest person, and the first Scot to serve as Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), the UK’s largest and most diverse Muslim umbrella bo...2025-07-111h 36

In Good Faith#10 - Arfah Farooq: Muslim Tech Fest, AI, ADHD & MotherhoodI sat down with Arfah Farooq - co-founder of Muslim Tech Fest (MTF) - a few days after the successful conference which took place in London on 21st June. We reflected on the past, present and future of MTF. We also discussed the latest developments in AI, handling ADHD, as well as parenting opportunities and challenges in relation to tech. Overall, loads of great insights from Arfah in this 10th episode of In Good Faith. Enjoy! Follow Arfah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arfahfarooq/Follow MTF: https://www.linkedin.com/company...2025-07-041h 04

In Good Faith#9 - Dr Bilal Hassam: God, Culture, Aesthetics, Psychedelics, Physics, AI, Revelation & Migration~ Apply discount code IQBAL20 for 20% off all artwork on https://muslimplicity.com ~My conversation with Dr Bilal Hassam was pretty wild, very insightful and lots of fun. We talked about what it means and what it takes to build a faith-based civilisation in the build up to the 22nd century, covering a vast array of topics in the process. This episode is packed with stories and gems of wisdom - not least from Bilal's unique experience of reenacting the 200 mile prophetic migration (hijrah) from Mecca to Medina in 2024. Bilal is Founder of The Muslim Agency and Creative Director at...2025-06-271h 44

In Good Faith#8 - Dr Sahira Dar: Making Mosques Inclusive and Saving the Health of the NationDr Sahira Dar is a portfolio GP in Glasgow working in both the NHS and private sector. She is also President of the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA). Dr Sahira and I sat down ahead of the BIMA Conference on Saturday 28th June to discuss the organisation's work as well as challenges and opportunities for the future. She also talked about her work as Founder of Vibrant Scottish Mosques and a recent conference she organised to celebrate and raise the profile of women leading the way in scholarship, community leadership, and faith-based activism....2025-06-201h 13

In Good Faith#7 - How To Find And Follow Your God-Given PurposeIf you're a working professional who knows deep down that there's more to life than whatever you're up to right now, this one's for you!New guest hosts Ali Siddiqui and Fiyal Malik - who work in corporate law and financial services respectively - put their questions to me on finding our God-given purpose. We covered a range of considerations and concerns, including how to set our intentions, transcend constraints, avoid compartmentalisation, escape the minority mindset, find balance, and much more...(0:00) Teaser (0:51) Introducing Ali and Fiyal(6:20) What is the God-centred life?2025-06-131h 27

In Good Faith#6 - Dr Haroon Sidat: We Need to Recreate a Living Tradition URGENTLY...It was a pleasure catching up with scholar and social scientist Dr Haroon Sidat. Our conversation focused particularly on the past, present and future of religious scholarship and leadership. Haroon also shared many stories from his personal journey, including encounters with those who have inspired him and those who have threatened his life!(0:00) The importance of humour(2:02) Haroon’s early intellectual journey(6:57) Challenging the notion of “Islamic Studies”(27:04) The state of contemporary scholarship (44:30) Haroon invites your questions!(49:15) How to - and how not to - u...2025-06-061h 47

In Good Faith#5 - The Serious (and Some Funny) Aspects of PilgrimageTaimur just left with his mum for his first ever Hajj, the major pilgrimage to Mecca. A few days ago we sat down to see how his preparations were coming along and what he was hoping to get out of it all. I shared some reflections based on my own trips as well as, of course, from revelation itself - especially Chapter 2 (The Cow) and Chapter 22 (Pilgrimage). (0:00) Will Taimur shave his head?(1:43) Anticipation and preparations (6:25) Connect, cultivate, control, conquer(13:02) Iqbal's experience and memories(20:06) Substance, patience and sacred dress code 2025-05-301h 07

IslamicFinanceGuru PodcastsWhy he quit his $1 million a year investment banking job | Iqbal NasimIqbal Nasim is a renowned educator and speaker dedicated to guiding individuals towards a truly God-centered life. Iqbal holds an MA in Economics and Management from Cambridge University and an MSc in Voluntary Sector Management from Cass Business School. In 2011, he left a successful investment banking career to lead the National Zakat Foundation (NZF), significantly impacting the distribution of Zakat in the UK. Today, through his platform iqbalnasim.com, he offers courses like 'Transform My Prayer' and shares insights to help believers prepare for the Last Day, live as true believers, and strive for God's cause. 2025-05-291h 33

In Good Faith#4 - Azim Kidwai: Combining Capital and Courage to Remove Barriers to GodAzim Kidwai is CEO of Mercy Mission, Chairman of the Bradford District Community Foundation and, most of all, my best friend. After we first met in 2010, Azim was the one who helped me transition from investment banking to taking the helm at National Zakat Foundation the following year. He's been the most wonderful mentor, colleague and comrade ever since.Azim doesn't do podcasts. So I'm honoured that he made an exception for me. I hope that you benefit from this enriching conversation in the same way that I did. (0:00) Iqbal’s tr...2025-05-231h 19

In Good Faith#3 - Is Arabic Making Your Faith Less Real?In this discussion, Taimur and I go deep into exploring the way we as believers use certain Arabic phrases in our day to day lives. Why is it that we say certain things in Arabic instead of English amongst ourselves? Do we say these phrases meaningfully? Why is it that we don't feel comfortable saying the English equivalents with those outside our community even when it's relevant to do so? We tackle these questions with plenty of practical examples and scenarios. We also explore the issue of language in the context of "du'a", i.e. calling upon God. Finally...2025-05-161h 15

In Good Faith#2 - How Does God Explain the Purpose and Benefits of Prayer?In this episode of In Good Faith, Taimur and I discuss the single most important action in the life of a believer: prayer (salat). After some initial reflections on the importance of meaningful communication through our prayer - and exploring some analogies to illustrate how it should fit coherently into our overall lives - we referred to a number of verses from revelation to see how God Himself explains this central topic.(0:00) - Prayer as connection (3:36) - The importance of meaningful communication with God (11:38) - Prayer in public and useful analogies for prayer ...2025-05-1052 min

Muslim FounderMuslim Banker: I Left My $1M Salary for This 3-Year Death ExperimentIqbal Nasim is the former CEO of NZF, the National Zakat Foundation.He studied economics at Cambridge University before starting his career in investment banking, which he left to join NZF.Under his leadership, NZF transformed how Muslims distribute their zakat, emphasising local impact and institutional development.He’s now the founder of Transform My Prayer, a program which helps muslims spiritually connect with their salah. The Last Day Leadership pro...2025-05-0947 min

In Good Faith#1 - Launching In Good Faith: Exploring the God-centred lifeIn this inaugural episode of In Good Faith, Iqbal Nasim — educator, speaker and writer on the topics of prayer, giving, leadership and revelation — is joined by guest host Taimur Abdaal.Together, they discuss what this new show is all about, focusing on the profound question: what does it mean to lead a truly God-centred life?This conversation examines the personal and societal implications of orienting one’s life around divine guidance. With plenty of reflection on scripture, Iqbal and Taimur talk about how the prescriptions of faith are not arbitrary, but divinely calibrated for hu...2025-05-041h 10

The Deenspiration PodcastEp 51: How to Transform Your Prayer & Connect with Allah Like Never Before | Iqbal Nasim Complete Change the Way You Think About Salah & Develop a More Meaningful Relationship with Allah This week we’re joined by Iqbal Nasim. He’s an educator, writer, speaker, former investment banker and non-profit leader, and a Hafidh of Qur’an. In our opinion, he is one of the most forward-thinking visionaries in the UK Muslim community today, and in this episode you’ll get a flavour for why that is! Iqbal has a long-standing passion for aiding Muslims lead a more meaningful, purposeful, God-centred life. After a decade as CEO of the Nati...2022-03-301h 09

The Deenspiration PodcastEp 51: How to Transform Your Prayer & Connect with Allah Like Never Before - Iqbal NasimRegister for 'Transform My Prayer' Ramadan Edition 2022 (with a discount + a freebie!): https://www.deenspiration.com/transformmyprayer This week we're joined by Iqbal Nasim. He's an educator, writer, speaker, former investment banker and non-profit leader, and a Hafidh of Qur'an. Iqbal has a long-standing passion for aiding Muslims lead more meaningful, purposeful, God-centred lives. After a decade as CEO of the National Zakat Foundation, Iqbal's focus has turned to creating and delivering transformational educational experiences through his courses on salat, the Qur'an, and leadership. In this episode we discuss his journey briefly, and then dive...2022-03-301h 09

BeutySeven keys to a successful salahBook by Iqbal Nasim 2022-03-0929 min

IlmFeed PodcastEP 089 - Transforming Your Prayer, Tips For Focus in Salah, Avoiding Distractions - Iqbal NasimIn this episode, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Iqbal Nasim where they explore ways in which we can improve our salah. 2021-09-2659 min

Roots Academy PodcastRoots Conversations Ep 4 | Transform Your Prayer with Iqbal NasimOnce you acknowledge that there is no god but Allah, prayer (Salat) is the single most important action of your life. It's the first thing you will be asked about on the Day of Reckoning... and it's the last thing you want to get wrong. But many people struggle to pray on time five times a day. And many of those who do pray don't understand a lot of what they're saying or why they're saying it. Their Salat lacks meaning and focus. 2021-01-131h 15

Giving ThoughtIslamic Giving in a Digital World, with Iqbal NasimIn this episode we talk to Iqbal Nasim, CEO of the National Zakat Foundation, about Islamic giving and using technology to transform the way Zakat works. Including: What is Zakat and how does it fit within Islamic teaching? What does Islamic teaching say about how Zakat is to be given? (i.e. are there specific causes, should it be anonymous etc?) Is Zakat the primary focus of giving for most Muslims, or do many give in other ways too? What is Sadaqa, and how does it relate to Zakat? Does most Zakat from Muslims in the UK go...2020-12-0855 min

IslamicFinanceGuru PodcastsTransform Your Prayer - And Why That Makes you Happier and RicherWe caught up with Iqbal Nasim the CEO of National Zakat Foundation who has now launched a new initiative to level up our prayer. Most of us zip through our prayers without attention, enjoyment, or even understanding. But then what's the point? And how do we fix this malaise? We go into all this and more in this podcast. You can find out more about the Transform My Prayer project here: https://www.transformmyprayer.com/ You can visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://islamicfinanceguru.com/subscribe.2020-11-0134 min

The Muslim Vibe PodcastEp 91 - How Our Zakat Impacts Our SocietyRamadhan Mubarak! This week our host Salim speaks to Iqbal Nasim of the National Zakat Foundation. It tends to be one of the topics that isn't explored all that much, but in this week's conversation, Salim and Iqbal take a much deeper look at Zakat and how it affects our society. They look at its importance in Islam and impact on the local communities, with Iqbal sharing some of his stronger opinions on the topic, and his reasoning for why. As he explains his logic and thinking around his approach to Zakat, this discussion leaves us wondering why we didn't sh...2020-04-261h 05

Social Muslims#17 - Tips For A Productive Ramadan 2020Preparing for Ramadan- How to get the most out of the blessed month Ramadan during lockdown Understanding & calculating your Zakat Bringing Zakat to life in the UK National Zakat Foundation – the local Zakat platform Q&A Who is this for? Open to all Muslim Professionals and Businesses Long-term Zakat payers or those preparing to give for the first time this year What will you take away? The session will help you get the most out of Ramadan despite the challenges of the current lockdown and equip you with a range of activities to enhance your faith throughout the blessed month. We...2020-04-2500 min

The MuslimCentric Podcast#17 S1.Ep5 | Iqbal Nasim | Desert Island GemsIqbal Nasim is CEO of the National Zakat Foundation, a UK based organisation that ensures Zakat donated by UK Muslims is distributed locally. In this interview, Iqbal discusses leaving his promising career within the heart of the London financial 'City' to head up NZF; the personal journey of seeking a life of meaning and purpose; and how we should reframe our whole understanding of Zakat. *RELATED LINKS https://nzf.org.uk/ *YOUTUBE Watch a video version of this interview at https://youtu.be/k_im2JuPZuE ...2020-04-1452 min

IslamicFinanceGuru PodcastsE20: NZF - from zero to £3.5m - CEO Iqbal NasimNZF (https://nzf.org.uk/) is the UK's only zakat-focused organisation, delivering zakat locally within the UK. In today's podcast we're interview NZF's chief executive, Iqbal Nasim, to hear about his inspiring story starting NZF and discuss the issues around zakat, as well as advice to anyone starting their own projects, be they commercial or charitable. Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review!2019-03-1947 min

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Family MattersUnderstanding ZakatInterview with brother Iqbal Nasim from the National Zakat Foundation where we talk about the importance of Zakat, its basics and how its calculated. Work out how to calculate missed zakat here: http://www.missedzakat.com/ Find out more about the National Zakat Foundation here: www.NZF.org.uk Have your most productive Ramadan ever with our FREE guide: '30 Days of Mercy: How To Have Your Most Rewarding Ramadan Ever' which includes a 30 day calendar style guide containing duas, recipes, tips for worship etc PLUS you get weekly checklists and the 99 names of Allah! Simply go to: ht...2016-06-1641 min