The Safi Bros Podcast

Sheikh Haitham al-Haddad shares his journey from being a stateless Palestinian born in Saudi Arabia to becoming one of the most influential Islamic scholars in the West. In this powerful episode, he opens up about identity, struggle, and what it truly means to find purpose, resilience, and home. A huge thanks to Sheikh Haitham for such an amazing discussion. For the video podcast, find us on: 📺:...

In Part 2, Danny Mikati returns with harder-hitting truths. From fraud in our own backyard to the reality of charity optics in war-torn regions, Danny peels back the curtain on what community work really demands. Are we actually helping, or just ticking boxes? A huge thanks to Danny for such an amazing discussion. For the video podcast, find us on: 📺: https://www.youtube.com/@SafiBros/ ✨follow u...

Danny Mikati shares raw insights from his journey as a senior police officer working in Sydney’s toughest neighbourhoods, and how his faith shaped his approach to the systemic issues faced by the community. A huge thanks to Danny for such an amazing discussion. Make sure to tune in next week for the second half of his Success Story. For the video podcast, find us on: 📺: https://www.youtube.com/@S...

In this episode, we sit down with the 'Diet Doctor', Moodi Dennaoui, a passionate health educator and advocate for Sunnah-based nutrition, to unpack what the Prophet ﷺ taught us about food — and why it matters more than ever today. We discuss Moodi's unconventional approach to nutrition, which has earned him a reputable following across the globe. A huge thanks to Moodi for such an amazing discuss...

In this episode, we sit down with Nina Fashik, Islamic Educator and Mindset Coach. Nina reflects on her transition from a demanding corporate career to fully dedicating herself to Islamic work, as well as her personal journey with personal growth, hijab, and navigating relationships in the Muslim world. A huge thanks to Nina for such an amazing discussion. For more information on hr work, please h...

Mohamed Gula is a political advocate for the Muslim Community & the manager for Emgage's Million Muslim Votes, Emerging Leaders & Muslim Civic Table programs. In this episode, Mohamed shares his vast experiences in US politics, working as an organizer for the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign. A huge thanks to Mohamed for such an amazing discussion. Don’t forget to follow him on socials @moham...

We're back this week to share Shaykha Ieasha Prime's amazing story, from her conversion to Islam, to the brilliant work she does in Islamic Studies & Education as a world-renowned scholar. A huge thanks to Ieasha for such an amazing discussion. Find her on socials @ieashaprime For the video podcast, find us on: 📺: https://www.youtube.com/@SafiBros/ ✨follow us on socials✨ ♾️ TikTok: https://...

How do you succeed in a system that was never built for you? We are back on The Safi Bros Podcast with Asad Ansari, co-founder of Amanah Islamic Finance, lawyer & government advisor. A huge thanks to Asad for such an amazing discussion. For the video podcast, find us on: 📺: https://www.youtube.com/@SafiBros/ ✨follow us on socials✨ ♾️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safi.brothers Facebook: h...

Why do you need to vote? We are back with a special episode of the podcast in the lead-up to the election with Fatima Payman & Jacob Stokes of the Australia’s Voice Party. A huge thanks to Fatima & Jacob for such an amazing discussion. Don’t forget to follow fatima on all platforms @fatimapayman and check out https://australiasvoice.com.au/ For the video podcast, find us on: 📺: https://ww...

We are back with another episode of The Safi Bros Podcast with Ahmad Hraichie, The Muslim Undertaker. It is always such an amazing experience to sit down and talk to Ahmad, this time we discussed what a day in his life looks like, as well as his motorbike accident and how it changed him. We hope you find this discussion as illuminating as we did. A huge thanks to Ahmad for such an amazing discussi...

Today, we are honoured to be joined by Dima Djani, the visionary CEO of Hijra, Indonesia’s leading Islamic challenger bank, revolutionising Sharia-compliant financial technology for over 2 billion Muslims worldwide. With a background as Vice President at Société Générale and Citi, and an Executive MBA from INSEAD, Dima took a bold leap from conventional finance to build a digital banking solut...

In this episode of The Safi Bros Podcast, we sit down with El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud, a distinguished scholar, educator, and founder of Lanturna. From studying with scholars in Morocco, Mauritania, and Egypt, to teaching at Yale, Princeton, and Harvard, Shaykh Hisham’s journey is one of deep knowledge, purpose, and impact. Having left the Academy to establish Lanturna, El-Hajj Hisham is on a mission...

On this episode of the Safi Bros Podcast, we are back with another episode from the Prophetic Summit in Turkiye. We are excited to share the Success Story of Stephen Brown, CEO of the National Council of Canadian Muslims. Stephen is a leader and community organizer with decades of experience in the private sector, in organized labour, and in human rights advocacy. We were blown away to hear the hi...

We were honored to meet Tina Rahimi & get to know the girl behind the gloves. Tina has won bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, gold at the 2023 Pacific Games & made it to the 2024 Paris Olympics as the first Australian Muslim woman. Having shared her journey on instagram and created a movement with over 100,000 followers cheering her on, we were absolutely floored to learn about the str...

This week we sat down with the incredible Ahmed Bassal. Ahmed is a business consultant & incredibly experienced Public Speaker and MC with a rich history of uplifting the Muslim community. Ahmed has been a huge part of many amazing projects, such as the global launch of Project Quran, Co-founding the Intro To Islam course, Event Management for MATW Project, & even previously Managing the O...

In this special episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with the inspiring Dr. Anas Altikriti, founder and CEO of The Cordoba Foundation, aiming to bridge the game of understanding between the Muslim World and the West. From his formative years and the profound influence of his father to his pivotal role in the largest anti-war demonstrations in Britain, Anas shared his remarkable journey. W...

In this inspiring episode, we are joined by the incredible Munira Abdullahi, a trailblazer and role model in every sense. Munira made history as the first Somali-American woman elected to the Ohio Statehouse, where she champions impactful legislation and community advocacy. She is a mentor, a youth advocate, and a dedicated servant to her community. We explore Munira's remarkable success story, st...

In this inspiring episode of The Safi Bros Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Mohammed Faris all the way from the US, renowned author. Mohammed shares his incredible journey and how he’s transforming lives with his insights on productivity, faith, and living a purpose-driven life. Get ready to dive deep into his personal success story, his approach to balancing spirituality with modern challenges,...

In this episode of The Safi Bros Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Senator Fatima Payman, the first Afghan-Australian and hijab-wearing woman in the Australian Senate. Senator Payman’s journey is one of resilience, hope, and determination, shaped by the values her father instilled in her. Senator Payman opens up about the personal values and beliefs she brought to the Labor Party, her late father’...

We were honored to welcome Khaled Beydoun to the studio during his time in Melbourne to share his amazing story for our audience. Khaled spoke on his upbringing, experiencing war in Lebanon, facing adversity growing up and finding role models in the books he was reading, looking up to great men like Muhammad Ali & Malcolm X. Khaled's unwavering sense of justice was truly inspiring to us, and w...

We are back with another podcast shot in Turkiye, this time with the amazing Sami Hamdi, a renowned political analyst, entrepreneur, and managing director of the International Interest. Known for his deep insights into global politics and strategic affairs, Sami has built a reputation for offering a fresh and critical perspective on world events. Join us as we delve into Sami’s journey, his rise t...

In this second episode, we discuss Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed & his brothers' journey with Miftaah Institute. We were excited to delve deep into the founding and fundamentals behind the brothers' mission to create the largest Islamic boarding school in the United States, with a campus spanning over 100,000 square ft & a waiting list of over 500 students. Once again, we extend our absolute th...

In this episode of The Safi Bros Podcast, we were honored to welcome Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed from the US to share his amazing Success Story with us. Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed is a born-and-raised scholar, becoming a Hafiz at 11, he is now a Co-founder and Director at Michigan Islamic Institute & Miftaah Institute, alongside his brothers. We were truly touched by his story of brotherhood &...

We had the absolute honor and privilege of sitting down with Dr Tareq Al-Suwaidan while we were in Turkiye and hearing the beginning of his incredible Success Story. While everyone knows him today as an author, speaker and businessman among the 500 Most Influential Muslims for the past three consecutive years, we had the unique opportunity to share his early experiences, from growing up in poverty...

In this episode of The Safi Bros Podcast, we sat down with 2nd degree Black Belt BJJ Champion, Burak Sarman. Burak has won 15 Australian & multiple International championships and has also founded the fastest growing martial arts school in Melbourne, the Australian Submission Academy. You do not want to miss Burak's amazing story! A huge thanks to Burak Sarman for such an amazing discussion. D...