Side by Side with Kazi Shafiqur Rahman

Send Money to Bangladesh with Zero Fees!Use promo code “KSR” and get a £20 bonus! (FOR FIRST TIME USERS ONLY)✅ To claim your bonus, download the Taptap Send app using this link:https://taptapsend.onelink.me/Lrab/KSRWhen prompted to “Add promo code,” enter “KSR” and press ‘Enter’.*Taptap Send UK Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011, Firm Reference Number 900842, for the issuing of electronic money.00:00 – Intro03:04 – Building Heathrow’s social media presence04:52 – The trap of the 9–5 grind07:59 – Islam as the real self-development framework13:05 – Becoming “The Airport Guy”18:19 – Invited by Virgin, sitting behind Richard Branson22:03 – “We will not support you” — and he quits26:04 – They celebrated someone else for the same thing33:08 – Why job titles mean nothing40:19 – How airport bag checks actually work46:22 – His mission: solving the aviation skills crisis57:24 – “You make a lot of senior people nervous”1:02:30 – What he does when motivation disappears1:14:59 – Mo’s advice for public speaking nerves1:26:07 – Final thoughts and advice for young MuslimsMuhammad Taher was on the rise at Heathrow — until they told him “we won’t support you.” So he quit overnight.In this episode, Muhammad Taher (aka Mo T, The Airport Guy) shares how he walked away from his 9–5 at the peak of his career, why he said yes to the UK Government and no to corporate limits, and how he’s now using storytelling and da’wah to reshape the aviation space for the next generation.#podcast #london #ukpodcast #business #entrepreneur 🔗 Useful Links: https://bit.ly/41ntoEO💻 Website: https://kazirahman.co.uk/Follow KSR ⬇️🔘 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3v7wq3K🔘 Instagram: https://bit.ly/46Wf4Ed🔘 TikTok: https://bit.ly/4aqeQIr🔘 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3tiC7eQ🔘 Facebook: https://bit.ly/41lFePLd

Send Money to Bangladesh with Zero Fees!Use promo code “KSR” and get a £20 bonus! (FOR FIRST TIME USERS ONLY)✅ To claim your bonus, download the Taptap Send app using this link:https://taptapsend.onelink.me/Lrab/KSRWhen prompted to “Add promo code,” enter “KSR” and press ‘Enter’.*Taptap Send UK Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011, Firm Reference Number 900842, for the issuing of electronic money.In today’s episode, Ehsaan Tahmid shares the story of when he lost everything — and how his mum’s dua changed his life. We talk about family expectations, helping your parents when you’re struggling yourself, and the unexpected blessings that come when you give with a sincere heart.It’s raw. It’s emotional. And it’s a reminder that real success isn’t always visible — it’s who you are when no one’s watching. If you’ve ever felt pressure to provide, struggled with guilt, or just wanted to do right by your parents… this one’s for you.#podcast #london #ukpodcast #business #entrepreneur 🔗 Useful Links: https://bit.ly/41ntoEO💻 Website: https://kazirahman.co.uk/Follow KSR ⬇️🔘 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3v7wq3K🔘 Instagram: https://bit.ly/46Wf4Ed🔘 TikTok: https://bit.ly/4aqeQIr🔘 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3tiC7eQ🔘 Facebook: https://bit.ly/41lFePLd

Send Money to Bangladesh with Zero Fees!Use promo code “KSR” and get a £20 bonus! (FOR FIRST TIME USERS ONLY)✅ To claim your bonus, download the Taptap Send app using this link:https://taptapsend.onelink.me/Lrab/KSRWhen prompted to “Add promo code,” enter “KSR” and press ‘Enter’.*Taptap Send UK Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011, Firm Reference Number 900842, for the issuing of electronic money. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Who is Adam Batti and how he became one of the UK’s youngest Muslim pilots 04:30 What first inspired him to fly and his early trial flights 11:00 The 3 main paths to becoming a pilot: Military, Modular, Integrated 20:00 Why he chose the integrated route and how it works 27:00 What airlines really look for when hiring pilots 32:00 The role of family support, sacrifice, and motivation 36:00 What training taught him about confidence, failure, and growth 42:00 Life as a commercial pilot: schedule, safety, and misconceptions 49:00 Using AI and mentors to study difficult aviation subjects 54:00 The role of Islam in his journey: praying, fasting, and purpose 1:01:00 Leadership lessons from aviation and the Prophet ﷺ 1:06:00 Final reflections, advice for aspiring pilots, and how to start the journey In this episode, we’re joined by Adam Batti, one of the UK’s youngest Muslim airline pilots. He opens up about his journey from a quiet childhood dream to sitting in the cockpit, the struggles his family faced, and how his mother’s sacrifices pushed him to never give up. We also talk about leadership, discipline, and what flying teaches you about life, responsibility, and faith. #podcast #london #ukpodcast #business #entrepreneur 🔗 Useful Links: https://bit.ly/41ntoEO💻 Website: https://kazirahman.co.uk/Follow KSR ⬇️🔘 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3v7wq3K🔘 Instagram: https://bit.ly/46Wf4Ed🔘 TikTok: https://bit.ly/4aqeQIr🔘 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3tiC7eQ🔘 Facebook: https://bit.ly/41lFePLd

Send Money to Bangladesh with Zero Fees!Use promo code “KSR” and get a £20 bonus! (FOR FIRST TIME USERS ONLY)✅ To claim your bonus, download the Taptap Send app using this link:https://taptapsend.onelink.me/Lrab/KSRWhen prompted to “Add promo code,” enter “KSR” and press ‘Enter’.*Taptap Send UK Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011, Firm Reference Number 900842, for the issuing of electronic money.00:00 Intro01:00 Who is Asim Khan and how his da’wah journey started06:40 How social media distorts attention and intention13:50 The identity crisis facing young Muslims in the West18:00 Why most Muslims don’t understand the Quran24:00 How the Quran was preserved after the Prophet ﷺ30:00 Why Seerah books don’t connect with today’s generation38:00 The Prophet ﷺ as the most powerful and emotional story44:00 What business books say about the Prophet’s persistence47:00 Social media and the death of patience51:00 The Prophet’s seclusion and what we’ve forgotten56:00 The difference between happiness and contentment59:00 A powerful story of a Sikh brother accepting Islam1:02:00 What makes non-Muslims love the Muslim brotherhood1:07:00 How to do da’wah without being a scholar1:12:00 Final reflections and daily ways to live your IslamIn this episode, we sit down with Ustadh Asim Khan for a real, down-to-earth conversation about purpose, identity, and what it’s like trying to hold on to your faith in a world full of distractions. He opens up about how he went from managing a pharmacy to writing Islamic books, why he resisted social media for so long, and what finally made him change his mind.We also talked about the struggle so many of us have with connecting to the Qur’an , not just reading it, but actually understanding what it means and letting it change us. This isn’t a lecture. It’s just a reminder. A quiet one. About what matters, why we drift, and how we can come back.#podcast #london #ukpodcast #business #entrepreneur 🔗 Useful Links: https://bit.ly/41ntoEO💻 Website: https://kazirahman.co.uk/Follow KSR ⬇️🔘 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3v7wq3K🔘 Instagram: https://bit.ly/46Wf4Ed🔘 TikTok: https://bit.ly/4aqeQIr🔘 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3tiC7eQ🔘 Facebook: https://bit.ly/41lFePLd

Send Money to Bangladesh with Zero Fees!Use promo code “KSR” and get a £20 bonus! (FOR FIRST TIME USERS ONLY)✅ To claim your bonus, download the Taptap Send app using this link:https://taptapsend.onelink.me/Lrab/KSRWhen prompted to “Add promo code,” enter “KSR” and press ‘Enter’.*Taptap Send UK Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011, Firm Reference Number 900842, for the issuing of electronic money.00:00 – Intro 01:48 – Moving to Dubai and starting fresh 04:05 – Life in the UK vs the Middle East 06:41 – Speaking up without being political 10:38 – What protests really achieve 13:58 – Lessons from the Prophet’s economic strategy 17:08 – Why Muslims need influence and infrastructure 20:15 – Who deserves da'wah the most? 25:17 – Building something that outlives you 30:35 – Learning leadership from mentors and books 34:55 – Following the Prophet and the Sahabah 40:12 – Common mistakes in da'wah and online debates 44:42 – What’s missing in the Ummah today 49:25 – The problem with surface-level activism 54:40 – Inside the mindset of real influence 59:33 – The supercar road trip and why it works 1:04:50 – Using media and brand to create change 1:08:15 – What he’s building in 2025 and beyond 1:12:31 – The power of environment and brotherhood 1:17:19 – Final thoughts on growth, sincerity, and legacy In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Imran Ibn Mansur for an honest and reflective conversation about the struggles many Muslims face today, both online and offline. We spoke about the pressure to appear successful, the culture of chasing clout, and how that affects our intentions and our work.Imran also shares his personal experiences with building dawah projects, the lessons he learned when they collapsed, and why he believes structure, sincerity, and long-term thinking are essential for real impact. It’s a conversation about growth, mistakes, and the quiet work that often matters most, away from the spotlight.#podcast #london #ukpodcast #business #entrepreneur 🔗 Useful Links: https://bit.ly/41ntoEO💻 Website: https://kazirahman.co.uk/Follow KSR ⬇️🔘 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3v7wq3K🔘 Instagram: https://bit.ly/46Wf4Ed🔘 TikTok: https://bit.ly/4aqeQIr🔘 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3tiC7eQ🔘 Facebook: https://bit.ly/41lFePLd