Iqbal Nasim is the former CEO of NZF, the National Zakat Foundation.
He studied economics at Cambridge University before starting his career in investment banking, which he left to join NZF.
Under his leadership, NZF transformed how Muslims distribute their zakat, emphasising local impact and institutional development.
He’s now the founder of Transform My Prayer, a program which helps muslims spiritually connect with their salah.
The Last Day Leadership program, which helps muslims find meaning and purpose in their life.
And the In Good Faith Podcast, which helps people lead a God-centred life.
Connect with Iqbal Nasim
https://www.iqbalnasim.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@IqbalNasim
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iqbalnasim/
(Also, apologies for my voice, I was very ill whilst recording this episode.)
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Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations.
Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:35 - Leaving $1m Investment Banking Career.
04:12 - What do Muslims get wrong about Zakat?
12:51 - Leaving NZF after 10 years.
15:14 - Framework for finding the highest impact work in our lives.
18:53 - The 3-year death experiment to find our purpose.
22:25 - How to transform our prayer.
32:52 - The biggest mindset problem in our community.
39:55 - Advising Sohaib on his next career steps.
44:02 - What is the biggest problem in our community that needs tackling?
45:35 - How to find money whilst pursuing our purpose in life?
46:18 - What keeps Iqbal up at night?
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