What makes someone leave behind a career in medicine to dedicate their life to dawah?

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Sabeel Ahmed, a leading da’ee and visionary behind GainPeace, to explore his journey from medical school to full-time Islamic outreach.

Dr. Sabeel shares the pivotal moment that transformed his life: watching a lecture by Sheikh Ahmad Deedat as a teenager, which ignited his passion for Islam and showed him that dawah was not just a choice — it was a mission.

We discuss:

• How one video changed his life forever and gave him certainty in Islam.
• Why he left medicine to pursue dawah full-time.
• The importance of joining existing organizations (like ICNA) before starting your own.
• The rise of GainPeace and how it grew from local to global impact.
• The role of social media in spreading the message of Islam worldwide.
• Advice for young Muslims: how to find your mission, align with the ummah’s needs, and choose the path of dawah responsibly.
  
  

This is more than a personal story — it’s a reminder that Islam needs dedicated voices today. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply searching for your role in the ummah, this episode offers lessons in courage, purpose, and service to humanity.

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🔗 Connect with Dr. Sabeel Ahmed:
Website: https://sabeelahmed.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sabeelIslam
Facebook: facebook.com/DrSabeel-Ahmed-1713750915538314

00:00 – Introduction & Salaam
01:15 – The spark: What inspired this journey
03:40 – Islam’s emphasis on giving back
05:10 – Lessons from prophetic examples
07:05 – Why sustainability matters in Muslim organizations
09:22 – The role of capacity building and investing in people
11:45 – Facing challenges: Balancing mission and growth
13:10 – Advice for young Muslims stepping into leadership

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What does it really take to build a sustainable Muslim nonprofit?
In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with Imam Khalid Griggs, a lifelong activist, faith leader, and advocate for justice.

Imam Khalid shares his journey from growing up in the American South during the Civil Rights movement — where he met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — to embracing Islam in college and dedicating his life to organized activism.

We discuss:
✅ The lessons he learned from his father, a union organizer in the Deep South
✅ Why Muslims must embrace courage and conviction in the fight for justice
✅ The risks and realities of activism in America
✅ How Islam calls us to collective action and organized resistance
✅ Why joining forces with others is essential for lasting impact

This is not just a story about history — it’s a call to action for every believer who wants to live their faith through service, courage, and justice.

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🔗 Connect with Imam Khalid Griggs:
Website: https://muslimalliancebl.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imamkhalidgriggs/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalid-griggs-b8678887/

00:00 – Introduction & Salaam
01:15 – Growing up with a union leader father
04:05 – Meeting Dr. Martin Luther King as a child
06:50 – Becoming Muslim during college years
10:20 – From spiritual focus to organized activism
13:40 – The courage to stand for justice despite risks
17:15 – Facing danger and intimidation as an activist
20:05 – Why Muslims must avoid fear and embrace advocacy
23:30 – The importance of allies in social justice movements
26:30 – Final advice: join groups, stand together, never be alone

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What does it really take to build a sustainable Muslim nonprofit?
In this inspiring episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with Arshia Wajid, founder of American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP), to uncover the powerful lessons she learned over a 20-year journey in nonprofit leadership.

Arshia reveals:
✅ The 10-year mistake every nonprofit founder should avoid
✅ How faith and Islamic values guided her mission
✅ Why so many Muslim organizations stay “stuck in startup mode”
✅ The hard truths about fundraising, donors, and sustainability
✅ How the Muslim community’s philanthropy is shifting and what it means for the future

If you’re passionate about Islamic leadership, Muslim philanthropy, or building impactful organizations, this conversation will give you both practical tools and spiritual motivation.

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🔗 Connect with Arshia Wajid:
Website: https://amhp.us/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amhp_health
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arshia-wajid/

00:00 – Introduction & Salaam
01:20 – How AMHP Began with One Simple Idea
06:00 – From Notepad to a National Movement
10:20 – Faith as the North Star of Service
13:05 – Why Healthcare Advocacy Matters for Muslims
18:20 – The 10-Year Mistake That Delayed Growth
21:05 – Building Sustainable Funding & Staff
29:30 – No Margin, No Mission: Lessons in Nonprofit Leadership
32:15 – Shifting Priorities in Muslim Philanthropy
36:45 – Final Advice for Muslim Leaders & Founders

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