What happens when a masjid is built—but no one comes?
In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Jihad Turk shares his personal journey: from a disconnected Muslim teen in Arizona, to a dedicated student of knowledge in Medina, to becoming a community builder in California.
He didn't just ask why Muslims weren't coming to the masjid—he built a movement to bring them back.
This is a must-listen for masjid founders, board members, and community leaders wondering how to bridge the gap between tradition and connection in today's world.
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00:00 - Welcome and Intro: Why Muslims Aren't Coming to the Masjid
01:45 - Dr. Jihad Turk's Early Life & Spiritual Search
06:30 - The Power of Mentorship & Finding Authentic Islamic Knowledge
10:20 - Leaving Engineering to Pursue Islamic Studies
14:10 - Studying in Medina During the Gulf War
18:00 - The Aha Moment in Medina: Finding Purpose & Inner Peace
21:40 - Returning to the U.S. and Facing a Harsh Masjid Culture
24:05 - Discovering the Gap: 300 Muslims at a Party, Not the Masjid
25:40 - Creating a Third Space: Amila is Born
29:10 - How Quran Reflections Opened Hearts
32:00 - Legacy of Amila: 20 Years of Learning and Activism
35:15 - Elevator Advice That Changed His Leadership Forever
37:00 - Closing Reflections & What's Coming in Part 2
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