The Muslim Non-Profit Show

Dr. Iltafat Hamzawi, a respected physician, mentor, and changemaker, shares his deeply personal journey from post-9/11 adversity to becoming a leader in nonprofit advocacy and governance. He reflects on finding your current in life, how misinformation and fear shaped his drive to tell the truth, founding the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), and how American Muslims can build lasting institutions rooted in both purpose and professionalism. Offers practical tools for those feeling lost and guidance for early-stage nonprofits.

Dr. Jihad Turk shares his personal journey from a disconnected Muslim teen in Arizona to becoming a community builder in California. He addresses why Muslims weren't coming to the masjid and built a movement to bring them back. Covers his spiritual search, studying in Medina, facing harsh masjid culture upon return, discovering the gap between Muslims at parties vs. the masjid, creating Amila as a "third space," and 20 years of learning and activism. Essential for masjid founders, board members, and community leaders.

Anwar Khan, an engineer from the U.S. who returned to Bangladesh in 2004, shares how he went from helping one refugee camp to founding Obat Helpers, now employing over 350 people across 12 schools, IT centers, clinics, and more. A masterclass in purpose-driven leadership, grassroots development, and trusting Allah to guide your steps while serving stateless refugees and forgotten communities.

Imam Tariq Rashid from the Islamic Center of Orlando shares his remarkable journey of transforming a small masjid into a 23,000 sq ft community hub—completely debt-free. He discusses early struggles, opposition, the value of outreach to non-Muslim neighbors, and the critical mindset needed to grow a masjid successfully. Covers fundraising, handling criticism, managing boards, and the immense barakah of sincere leadership.

Sister Magda Elkadi Saleh, a three-time founder of successful Islamic schools in Tampa, Florida, shares deep insights into what it really takes to build, sustain, and scale Islamic educational institutions. With over 32 years of experience, she discusses why she started three Islamic schools, challenges and blessings of starting from scratch, community trust, donors, sustainable tuition models, and how to tailor schools to serve diverse Muslim family needs.

How do you launch and lead a successful Muslim nonprofit? In this very first episode, 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. Covers the mission of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, common challenges in the nonprofit space, the story behind Intuitive Solutions, and empowering the next generation of Muslim changemakers.