The Optimized Muslim Podcast - Self Development For The Muslim

I was joined by Imam Tom Facchine for a wide-ranging interview on Self-Development, Learning Languages, Problems of Modernity, Attaining Balance, dealing with overwhelm, Ibn Al Jawzi,  the moral considerations of YouTube Creators & more.   It was one of my favourite interviews and I am thankful to Imam Tom for being so gracious with his time and honouring this project.   UTICA Masjid YouTube Channel (Imam Tom's videos): https://www.youtube.com/c/UTICAMASJIDUTICA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uticamasjid/ Al-Raghib al-Isfahani Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfKJU... Special thanks to br Sifet from Imam Tom's team for arranging the collaboration and being a pleasure to deal with throughout.   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://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

I was joined on the podcast by br Muhammad Deen, a performance psychologist from the UK currently working in Malaysia. We discuss Islamic psychology, charisma, growth mindset, morning routines, stoicism, Islamic resources on psychology, Hijrah to Malaysia and more. (see chapters below) Br Muhammad Deen is a sport & performance psychology consultant who consults athletes and high performers on their mental side of performance.  His website: https://www.mdperformancepsychology.com One of my favourite conversations on the podcast thus far alhamdulillah Link to the Video Interview: https://youtu.be/tEiyftxCP4k Highlights in the description) 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://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Brother Muttaqi Ismail who is the founder and host of The Islamic History Podcast joined me for an interview. We talked about Br Muttaqi's background, how he became interested in Islamic History. why he decided to start a podcast, his process for creating episodes, productivity tips and much more. The Islamic History Podcast is an amazing resource for Muslims and non-Muslims alike and I recommend that you subscribe to the podcast on whichever platform you use. Podcast Link: https://pod.link/islamichistorypodcast The Islamic History Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSJ... Do you like the content?  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER  ► https://geni.us/OMNewsletter HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Brother Muttaqi's background 10:20 Upbringing and why 15:39 Trip to Senegal and time spent there studying 20:49 Why Islamic History Matters 29:49 Mistakes of Arab Leaders in the Palestine Conflict 35:34 Importance of having strong faith before studying Islamic History 41:08 The early Shia were more diligent in recording their history 45:29 People trying to edit Islamic history to fit in with modern values 52:50 The Creation of Pakistan  01:02:07 Interesting remarks about Vikings by a Muslim historian 01:04:48 How the Islamic History Podcast is made 01:12:42 Balancing the podcast with life and work commitments 01:15:48 Br Muttaqi's productivity system 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://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

We discuss Qur'an memorisation and tajweed tips, the common mistakes people from the Indian Subcontinent make in Tajweed and fascinating insights into Ustadh Farhan's own journey during which he won an Indian National Qur'an memorisation contest and spent time in Dr Zakir Naik's International Islamic school. Farhan Somani is an international Qur'an & Arabic teacher and Tajweed Tutor. He is the founder of Tajweed Essentials Learning Community. He has obtained Ijazah  Mِistake: At 46:00 the arabic acronym was cut out by mistake, the full acronym for the "heavy" letters is خص ضغط قظ  Tajweed Essentials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVx1-CMERDgRt14L3zzdkVQ/  00:00 Introduction  03:50 Ustadh's Qur'an Hifdh Journey 12:00 His daily Hifdh Revision Routine  16:00 Can you memorise the Qur'an by yourself?  19:50 Which Mushaf type to Choose?  28:00 Process of Memorising Qur'an  37:00 Learning Arabic & his admission into Hadith Studies  38:25 Obtaining Ijazah and its significance  44:00 Common Tajweed Mistakes   53:30 How he started teaching Online Courses  59:00 Final Reminder  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://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Interview with Jan The Slovak Muslim on his journey to Islam, different methods used in Da'wah, how Islam impacted his Business life, happiness and finding balance. Link to the video o Optimized Muslim YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/gDTaOD5hGvo HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Jan's Bio & Path To Islam 10:20 Discussion on Dawah 17:30 Self Development Seekers Becoming Muslim 22:00 Importance of a Strong Muslim Identity & Frame 32:00 Different Types of Dawah  43:00 Lifestyle Dawah 50:40 The special case does not disprove the general rule 53:15 How becoming Muslim Changed Jan's Business Life 58:45 Hedonic Adaptation & How Money doesn't Make You Happy 01:07:30 Balancing Deen & Dunya according to your Skills 01:17:00 Jan's Daily Routine 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 ◼ 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://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Want to be an activist? Purify yourself before attempting to lead and serve others.  Please follow UTICA Masjid's channel. I was hooked after first hearing Imam Tom on Blogging Theology. Imam Tom creates short, poignant and powerful clips eloquently addressing contemporary issues as well as traditional self-purification.   https://www.youtube.com/c/UTICAMASJID Source Video: https://youtu.be/8MYD0B0zibQ (re-purposed with permission) 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 ◼ 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://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Interview with the Make Hijrah team (Br Omar and Br Hamzah) - Why, how and where?  A wide range of topics were discussed from their personal stories of why they made hijrah, positives and negatives from their experiences, their views on Malaysia as a destination and much more. I think this podcast offers a good mix of information, depth, personality and some humour  thanks to the guests. Thank you to the Make Hijrah team for honouring this podcast with their time and advice. The Make Hijrah YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MakeHijrah Website: https://www.makehijrah.com Click here to watch this podcast on the Optimized Muslim YouTube channel 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 ◼ 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://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

DESTROYING The Free Speech Argument used to Insult our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ  - Hamza Tzortzis  Please watch the full source video on Sapience Institute for more. They have a few videos on this topic which go into much more detail. The purpose behind this was to direct you towards them. Link to full video: Hating Civility: France, Freedom of Speech & the Defamatory Cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:  Sapience Institute Channel  A topic very close to our hearts. I love Br Hamza for the work he has done.  I usually try to be stoic but not on this issue. My Message to those who insult our Prophet  ﷺ is we will use the rage you cause within us to work tirelessly for  the rest of our lives, and give our lives for this mission if necessary. We will never forget. We will see who wins. We will see where Islam is. This is ample motivation for us Muslims. 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 ◼ 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... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Ustadh Gabriel Al Romani shares 3 Practical Tips to Boost Iman and Fight Depression. This audio has been used to create a white board animations style video which is viewable on the Optimized Muslim Youtube Channel  Source video (audio repurposed): https://youtu.be/pi4FDCnI-gI Gabriel Al Romani's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GabrielAlRo... My interview with Ustadh Gabriel Al Romani: https://youtu.be/9q3yVNeAk_w 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 ◼ 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... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Dr. Ali Ataie powerfully offers that Islam is the last stand against woke liberalism. "Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie gives spiritual insights about Muslims becoming the last line of defence for traditional religion and being necessary vanguards for values and faith in a postmodern world. " Audio from the link below has been repurposed for educational purposes Link to other similar animations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Source video: https://youtu.be/84cHNipqd8c 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 ◼ 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... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message