From Medicine to Mission: How Dr. Sabeel Ahmed Built a Global Da'wah Movement | Episode 19

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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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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