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#3-9: Final Episode for Season 3 w/ hosts: Maheen & Mifrah

Welcome to the final episode of season three. In this episode, we take a break from our usual interviews and talk about things we’ve learned, achievements and more. Download Mp3 File (Right Click & “Save-As”)   Thank You For Listening! Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a review for us on iTunes or […]

#3-8: How to Get Married w/ Sheikh Musleh Khan

Joining us on the show today is Sheikh Musleh Khan. Sheikh Musleh serves as one of North America’s youngest Imams at the Islamic Institute of Toronto and does a wide range of work including relationship and marriage counseling. In this interview, we tackle the million dollar question – how to get married along with related […]

#3-7: Getting into Entrepreneurship w/ Omar Taha

In this interview we talk to brother Omar Taha. Omar is the founder of Startup Muslim (startupmuslim.com), a global platform connecting experienced minds with startups to create successful ventures, businesses and network. We get into topics such as: where to start when it comes to business, mindset, mentorship, how to pick a field and much more. If […]

#3-6: Overcoming Procrastination w/ Abu Muawiyah Ismail Kamdar

Joining us on the show today is Abu Muawiyah Ismail Kamdar. He is the head tutorial assistant at Islamic Online University, radio presenter at Radio Al Ansar, creator of the online space islamicselfhelp.com as well as a published writer of multiple books including the one we will be discussing in our interview called “Getting the […]

#3-5: The Art of Public Speaking w/ Omar Usman

Joining us on the show this week is brother Omar Usman, the co founder of Muslim Matters, Qalam Institute and Debt Free Muslims and one of the instructors of the Khateeb and Sisters Public Speaking workshop by the Qalam Institute. In this episode, we speak all about public speaking, including how to deliver a powerful speech regardless of […]

#3-4: Giving Yourself Permission to Pursue Your Purpose w/ Nadia Yunis

Today we speak to sister Nadia Yunus. She is a spiritual, creative and personal peak performance coach. In this episode, we talk about our finding our unique purposes in our lives, giving ourselves permission to embrace it and how to tackle all the obstacles that come in pursuit of it.

#3-3: Feeling Like a ‘Fraud’ & The Imposter Syndrome w/ Haleh Banani

Today we will be speaking to sister Haleh Banani. She has a masters degree in clinical psychology, a featured expert on a variety of platforms and also hosted her own TV show for Al-Fajr TV called ‘with Haleh’ which combined principles of psychology and Islam to help people reach their full potential. In this interview, […]

#3-2: Setting a Vision for Your Life w/ Sheikh Sajid Umar

Sheikh Sajid Umar joins us on the show to talk about person visions. He is an educator, speaker and graduate in Information Technology, Islamic Law and Judiciary with a vision of a world filled with communities that inspire and benefit humanity. We cover the basics of vision setting, why it’s necessary to have one and how it helps […]

#2-14: Season 2 Finale, Highlights & Listener Questions [M&Ms]

Mifrah and Maheen talk about the season 2 finale of the podcast as well answer listener questions and asks about productivity, life, business and the upcoming season. This episode is brought to you by: The Millionaire Who Went To Jannah Download Mp3 Version ( Right Click, Save As ) Highlights from the show: Upcoming Muslim […]

#2-05: Turning Ideas Into Brands w/ Peter Gould [Interview]

Mifrah and Maheen interview Peter Gould on the creative process and how to turn ideas into reality. We also take a look at Peter’s latest projects, how he manages his time and his vision of connecting people all around the Ummah.

#50: An Year In Reflection – Muslim Life Hackers 2014

Episode 50, the last episode for 2014. Wow! We made it, alhamdulilah. In this special episode, we take you behind the scenes of Muslim Life Hackers and let you in our 2014 year in review discussion. Disclaimer: This episode is not like our ordinary episodes and for that reason – we recommend this listen for serious Muslim Life Hackers fans only […]

#49: How To Deal With The Toxic People In Your Life

We know that who we are is the sum of our closest friends and companions, so when you have someone influential in your life that just seems to drag you down, it is important to identify the toxic relationship and start to deal with it before it affects you further. In this episode, Maheen talks […]

#48: What the Internet is Doing to Your Mind

Do you love the internet but have troubles reading a book? learning? concentrating? In this episode, Mifrah speaks about what the Internet is Doing to Your Mind based on the book ‘The Shallows’ by Nicholas Carr.

#47: [Interview] Hamza Tzortzis on Success, Mindset and Planning

Mifrah and Maheen interview Hamza Tzortzis on the topics of; success, mindset, thinking and planning for your future, plus much more! Hamza Tzortzis is a prominent speaker, researcher and writer on Islam, politics and Western/Islamic thinking and philosophy. He has lectured and taught workshops worldwide for institutes such as iERA, AlKauthar Institute and IOU.

#46: OK Let’s Talk About The Elephant In The Room – Regret

    We all have events, situations and circumstances that we just wish didn’t exist. Things that plague our mind that we wish we could forget, but the thoughts keep coming back! Decisions that we have made, for which we pray and hope that the next day when we wake up could have been a […]

#44: Low Attention Span? Find Out How To Get Things Done!

Do you find yourself having troubles getting things done because you are unable to focus on the work at hand? Do you have find yourself having a low attention span? In this podcast, Mifrah discusses how you can get things done despite all this.

#40: [Interview] The Fiqh of Social Media w/ Omar Usman

Maheen interviews Br Omar Usman on the fiqh of social media, a faith based guide to navigating the social media lifestyle. In this interview, you will hear about the things that are not so commonly spoken about on social media – Including the good, the bad and the ugly. Omar Usman is a founding member […]

#39: Self Esteem – It Matters!

Low self esteem? We have all been there. Our perception of self worth is extremely important to how we conduct ourselves within life and can influence our behaviours as well. When you are feeling low, it can be like nothing is right with your life. In this podcast Maheen talks about understanding self esteem, the […]

#37: Why YOU Should Become An Optimist

With so much negativity engulfing the world, the ability to remain optimistic is even more important! Maheen Talks about why optimism matters, how we can asses our character, what Islam says about the topic and gives you 4 neat tips to get you started with optimism

#34: How To Become A Great Listener! [Podcast]

In this episode, I talk about listening; the benefits, importance and six strategies to get you on the road to better listening skills. We live in an increasingly noisy world where everyone has something to say, and to get your message across, it is even more important be someone who listens!

#32: How YOU Can Become An Abundance Thinker [Podcast]

There are two types of thinkers in the world. Which one are you? We have all heard about having an abundance mentality and scarcity mentality. We may have even met people who have these characteristics, but what does it really mean to have an abundance mentality, and how does it impact you? In this episode […]

#30: So You’re Overcommitted. What Can You Do? [Podcast]

We have all been there, you have so much to do and so little time. It seems like people are asking you to do more and more and you have agreed even though you know you shouldn’t have. You’re overcommitted. In this ever expanding world of ours, we are continuously exposed opportunities and they just […]

Eid Mubarak 2014

The Muslim Life Hackers Team would like to wish you a big Eid Mubarak! May Allah (swt) accept all your deeds from Ramadan 🙂 Don’t forget to fill out our feeback form! You can find it here: http://muslimlifehackers.com/feedback

#28: This Ramadan Rework Your Life [Podcast]

Time flies and so does our life. In this episode I am going to be talking about reevaluating your life this Ramadan. Ramadan is a blessed month and there is no better time to reconnect with your goals and get some perspective on where you are in life. We all need a little direction, so […]

#27: How to Connect with the Quran this Ramadan! [Podcast]

Once upon a time there lived a group of people who weren’t the most civilised, they were superstitious, engaged in strange practices and generally were not regarded by the world at the time but then things changed after a man amongst them was given a divine guidance. This man was no other than our Prophet (saw) and […]

#26: Take Your Life to Another Level through Dua this Ramadan [Podcast]

We have all heard amazing stories about how dua has changed peoples’ lives in incredible ways. But have you ever wondered what it is about dua that makes it so special? And how do you use it effectively? In this podcast I explain how YOU can use dua to take your life to another level […]

#25: Get Prepared For Ramadan [Podcast]

Ramadan is on it’s way! It is a time for spirituality, eman and rekindling a connection with our Lord. But do you ever get into the month and wish you had done  some things in advance? In this episode I talk about why it is important to prepare in advance in order to make the […]

#23: The Amazing Secret To Good Memory! [Podcast]

Have you ever forgotten someone’s name, or a number? Maybe you want to memorize a speech or prepare for an exam, but lack confidence in your memory? Have you always wanted a better memory? You need to check out this weeks podcast! Maheen talks about one memory technique that will have you remembering on and […]

#22: Punctuality (Part 1) – Why it’s Important to Be On Time! [Podcast]

Being late once in a while, be it an emergency or a situation completely out of your control is one thing but what about if it’s habitual? You always seem to be find yourself being late for everything? If that sounds familiar to you then check out this week’s podcast. In the first of the […]

#21: What’s Wrong With Multitasking? [Podcast]

In this episode I talk about the once king of productivity, yes you guessed it, multitasking. Do you find yourself, doing hundreds of things at once, all in the name of saving time? Got the phone in one hand a book in another, while you are driving to work and and scoffing down breakfast? How […]

#19: The BEST Investment [Podcast]

In this episode Maheen discusses the best investment we can make, which is investing in self education. Often times we see ourselves investing in things that will turn a financial profit for us, but why don’t we take time and put aside money to nurture our minds? Maheen shares 4 reasons why YOU need to […]

#18: How to Keep Going When Things Don’t Go To Plan! [Podcast]

In this episode Mifrah speaks about what to do when things don’t go according to plan. So you have all these plans in place…but things didn’t go so well. So not only did you waste the time but you felt like a failure :/ Lets say you woke up really late one day, when you […]

#17: Anger Management – Part 2 [Podcast]

Maheen discusses how anger a seemingly normal emotion can eat up and destroy our lives. How is it this one emotion takes control or our character? This podcast includes a recap on ‘Anger Management – Part 1‘ and goes on to discuss strategies to help get our anger under control.   In this episode you […]

#16: Anger Management – Part 1 [Podcast]

  Maheen discusses all things anger management. Feel like an angry little monster? Find yourself fuming at even the littlest things? Or maybe you just want to be more chill? This podcast delves into how we as humans express anger through different ways and methods and the importance of being aware of yourself.   In […]

#15: 3 Life Lessons from Ice Skating [Podcast]

Mifrah discusses 3 profound life lessons she took when she went ice skating… yes, that’s right, Ice Skating! Sometimes we can find wisdom in the most unlikely places. Check it out.   In this episode you will learn: What to do when you fall down in life Opening the door to opportunities People are more […]

#14: Perfectionism [Podcast]

Mifrah discusses all things perfectionism. Sometimes we set the bar too high, ask for too much and expect the gold standard. High expectation can be good but on the other hand they can bring you down. Real down. In this podcast we address what perfectionism is and how to tackle it if you find it […]

#13: Habits of Happiness [Podcast]

Maheen talks about the habits of happiness in this episode. We all want more happiness within our lives, and look for it constantly whether in material things or experiences. In this episode we discuss how this emotion impacts our lives and how to get more of it! In This Episode, you will learn: Why knowing […]

#12: How to Recognise Narcissistic Traits & What To Do About Them [Podcast]

Maheen speaks about narcissism, its traits and ways to improve if you recognise these traits in yourself. Why character is important What are the traits of a narcissist Tips on how to improve if you see narcissistic traits within yourself   Action Point: Do you see some of these traits within yourself? Next time you catch yourself implement one […]

#11: [Book Insights] Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us [Podcast]

Mifrah discusses the insights she took from the book Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss. Prepare to be surprised! 🙂   About the Book: In this No. New York Time Bestseller, Michael Moss reveals how the processed food industry uses salt, sugar, and fat to make you addicted to […]

#10: The Truth About Motivation [Podcast]

In this Podcast episode Maheen Malik will be talking about motivation and what to do when we are lacking it.  Why it is important to know about motivation  How we experience motivation  Steps on how to stick to your goals when you lack motivation Action Point: Take a look at your goals, are you lacking […]

#09 : Why You Need to Put Yourself First [Podcast]

In this Podcast episode Mifrah Mahroof talks about why you need to put yourself first and why it is important to do so. In This Episode, you will learn: Why it is important to put yourself first The benefits of putting yourself first 3 steps on how to get started    

#08: Body Language & How You Can Use it Effectively

In this Podcast episode Maheen Malik talks all about powerful body language and how you can use it effectively. In This Episode, you will learn: Why is body language important How does your body language effect others and you When to use effective body language 5 steps on better body language

#06: [Interview] Sr. Zohra Sarwari on Legacy, Talent & Leadership [Podcast]

In this Podcast Mifrah and Maheen catch up with Sr. Zohra Sarwari and talk about all things leadership, vision, talents and goals In this episode, you will learn: Why it is important to leave behind a legacy. How do I find my talents in order to leave a legacy? What is a key quality of […]

#05: Why Habits & The Easy Way to Start One [Podcast]

Mifrah Mahroof explains why habits are important and explains an easy way to pick one up. In This Episode, you will learn: Why Habits are Important The Easy Way to Pick One Up Examples on How to Get Started

#02: How & Why to Read Non-Fiction Books [Podcast]

In this episode of the Muslim Life Hackers Podcast, Maheen Malik explains to us why reading is important and presents us with tips on how to read a Non-Fiction Book.   You will learn: Why Reading is Important for Muslim Life Hackers 5 steps on How to Read a Non Fiction Book