In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with community leader and convert to Islam, Malik Shaw, whose story is a masterclass in faith, grit, and service.
Brother Malik shares how he went from working a 9-to-5 while hosting weekly meetups in his living room to running a vibrant food pantry that now feeds 40+ families in a historically Black neighborhood in Memphis.
You'll hear how his upbringing, spiritual awakening, and commitment to service led to the founding of MANA, the Table Spread Pantry, and more. He offers heartfelt advice to aspiring changemakers especially those who feel stuck between their job and their dream.
Whether you're a revert, a nonprofit leader, or simply someone wanting to make a difference, this conversation is for you.
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00:00 – Intro: Meet Malik Shaw
01:05 – Growing up in Detroit & the early seeds of service
03:18 – The moment he knew he had to make a change
05:27 – Life as a convert: the social gap and the community need
07:35 – How "I.M.A.N." began in his living room
09:24 – From side hustle to full-time service: the transition
11:05 – The mindset shift around fundraising
13:10 – Be faithful with a few: advice to those just starting
15:00 – Building the food pantry: from fear to flourishing
17:35 – Serving with dignity: giving people more than just food
18:50 – Final reflections + how you can help
Malik's journey is a powerful reminder that real change begins with sincere intentions, consistency, and trust in Allah. His story proves that you don't need to have it all figured out to start you just need to start. May Allah continue to bless his efforts and inspire others to follow in his footsteps.
💬 If this story moved you, drop a comment below! What's one thing you're doing to serve your community?
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