In this episode, Ustadh Faris breaks down the forgotten guidance found in the Qur’an and Sunnah - not just quotes, but actual parenting principles that prepare your children for this world and the next.We talk about why Islamic values h...

In this episode of Raising Humans, Kairo opens up about what it was really like growing up in a broken home. The challenges didn’t stop at home. By the time he was in his early twenties, Kairo had lost over a dozen friends,  ma...

In this episode, Shabz, a mobile barber in Dubai, opens up about how becoming a father completely changed his life. At first, he wasn’t ready. The sleepless nights and the burden of responsibility.Everything shifted when he held his son...

In this episode, we sit down with Hamzah Mota, a man whose journey has been defined by unimaginable loss and incredible resilience.At just nine months into his first child’s pregnancy, Hamzah and his wife faced the heart-wrenching news ...

In this episode of we dive into the challenges of raising children in the West. Abu Bakr shares his powerful journey from a difficult childhood to the decision to move to a Muslim country for the sake of his family. From tackling t...

In this episode I sit down with Ataullah Parkar – Principal, Government Advisor, and Expert in Education Transformation.We speak about what’s really happening inside schools. Why the UK curriculum is broken, how to raise children in a d...

In this episode, I sit down with Brother Amir - once known to the world as Loon, a renowned rapper in the music industry. He had money, fame, and success. But behind the scenes, he was searching for something more.Amir shares his journe...

In this episode, I speak with Zain Bhikha – a voice that shaped the soundtrack of my own childhood. His songs weren’t just background noise. They were reminders. Of who I was. What mattered. And the type of father I one day wanted to be.

We all crave wisdom from those who’ve walked the path before us. Today, I’m sitting down with Uncle AJ — a man whose journey spans continents, generations, and profound lessons in resilience, family, and integrity.Born in Kenya, raised ...

Jamal Muse’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and the pursuit of freedom. From his humble beginnings as the child of Somali immigrants in the UK to building a thriving Amazon FBA business, Jamal’s story is both inspiring and practi...

Zarir Saif Uddin is one of those rare souls you meet once in a lifetime - the kind of man who’s been shaped by pain, pressure, and purpose.From the moment we sat down, I could feel it - he carries his father’s legacy like a fire in his ...

Dr. Maaz Sadiq is one of those people who’s just easy to talk to. From the start, I felt at home - probably because we share a lot of the same childhood experiences. He’s the kind of man who refuses to stay stagnant, always pushing to be bet...

Omar Choudhry is a builder. Not just of businesses, but of legacies. He’s the man behind Feed Source, Best Dubai, Guilty Chef, and Teenietales - but more than that, he’s a husband, a father, and someone who refuses to let the world define his l...

Imran Ibn Mansur - also known as Dawah Man - is a name you’ve likely come across. You might have seen clips online of him shouting or getting angry. I’ll admit, that was my first impression too. But after today’s conversation, my view of Imran ...

Faisal was a guest on my podcast, but his energy felt so laid-back that he made me as chill as if there were no cameras rolling. I felt more like myself than ever - no overthinking, no dissecting every response. I was just present. ...

Sometimes, you meet someone who steps in exactly when you need them most - someone who becomes that guiding voice and safe place. For me, that person was Nouman. He was like an older brother during my time in Saudi Arabia, taking me...

Meet Umar Naeem. A Regional Coordinator at Beaconhouse Group, shaping education across the MENA region. When he’s not leading academic strategy, he’s mastering the markets as a stock trader and pushing limits as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor...

"Perfection is only for Allah”.Kaya Ismail isn’t just another entrepreneur. He’s one of the most self-aware and articulate guys I’ve had the pleasure of sitting down with. We covered everything - from his early days in London to b...

“And He (Allah) will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine.” (65:3)Ahsan’s story stayed with me long after our conversation. As I listened back and worked through the footage, this one ayah kept playing in my mind.

“You never know whose prayer will save you." - Murtaza EbrahimjiMeet Murtaza - Prime Residential Sales Director at @luxuryconciergere.In this episode, Murtaza takes us on an unforgettable journey through his life.From th...

In this episode we step into the mind of John D. Rockefeller - not as the oil tycoon but as a father. Rockefeller distils what he believes are the principles of a meaningful and successful life. These letters were private, raw, and written with...

Meet Luna, a Cyber Psychology Specialist.In this week’s episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Luna, and what stood out most wasn’t just her deep expertise, but the way she rooted every insight in her own lived experie...

Meet Jermaine Ekpo, a Master Personal Trainer and one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met.I first crossed paths with Jermaine when I moved to Dubai, and we’ve been playing football together every week since. What’s remarkable abou...

Meet Hamza Chohan. An Engineer, Entrepreneur and Father of Two.In today’s episode, Hamza takes us on a journey through his childhood in Pakistan, the cultural shock of moving to Scotland without a word of English, and how those experien...

In today’s episode we sit down with Darren Harris AKA Abdulmuhsin , an American revert Muslim living in Dubai. We explore his childhood, home-schooling experience, and the evolving challenges of parenting across generations.