The Optimized Muslim Podcast - Self Development For The Muslim

Welcome to another episode of The Optimized Muslim Podcast! With the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadhan, we're all eager to make the most of this spiritually uplifting time. In this episode, I am joined by Br Mounir Lazouni, founder of The Modern Muslim Man, to discuss the importance of optimizing our nutrition and energy during the fasting period. Together, we will delve into practical tips and advice to help you maintain a healthy and balanced diet, ensuring you have the energy to engage in worship and fulfill your daily tasks. Br Mounir shares his expertise in nutrition offering best practices for suhoor, iftar and energy management. We also talk about sadaqah jariyah, online coaching, restraining the ego and engaging in spiritual self development. Br Mounir Lazzouni is a fitness coach hugely popular on Instagram and Tiktok. His mission: Helping Modern Muslims get fit & healthy and become the best Muslims they can be! The Modern Muslim Man YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJ1XUSeYAyDYbQIAINJihcQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernmuslimman/ ◼ Overwhelmed? Don't know where to start? Join the weekly self development email and get my personal collection of powerful Ayaat, ahadith and quotes to help give you a boost on your improvement journey Join here ► ⁠https://geni.us/FreeGift [https://geni.us/FreeGift] ◼ CHAPTERS 00:00 Preview & Introduction 04:30 Br Mounir's background & journey to becoming a better Muslim 13:30 How creating content can keep you accountable 17:50 Mounir's start in online business 21:20 Common problem areas for Muslims in Ramadhan 24:00 Managing caffeine in Ramadhan 32:10 Optimized meal plans for Suhoor 38:00 Hydration tips for fasting 44:20 Energy Boosting hacks: Cold showers and Breathing exercises 51:00 Importance of Tazkiyah and improving ourselves spiritually 59:00 Optimized meal plans for Suhoor 1:08:35 Importance of coaching and accountability ◼ ⁠Optimizedmuslim.com⁠ [https://optimizedmuslim.com/] ◼⁠ Book Coaching/Mentorship [https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/coaching/] 🧠 ◼ ⁠YouTube Channel ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7ZmULGgdW4ISLlf301Xw] ◼ ⁠Listen on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/optimized-muslim-podcast-self-development-for-muslim/id1350594212] ◼ ⁠Listen on Google Podcasts⁠ [https://geni.us/GoogleOptimizedMuslim] ◼ ⁠Listen On Spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/7ifyFUAnh6jdHaA1b2AdBx] ◼ ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/optimizedmuslimproject/] ◼ ⁠Tiktok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@optimizedmuslim] ◼ ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/optimizedmuslim] ◼ ⁠Support on Patreon⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/optimizedmuslimproject] ◼ ⁠Support on Buy Me A Coffee⁠ [https://geni.us/mYT7g0j] 📩 For Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at ⁠https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about...⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZtbG1jcm4wZHpFSHpWaHEzZ0JGUHlLOG1pd3xBQ3Jtc0ttNTdvNi1Bc1hjWnByTEUtR0lRWXVmc2tiaDFYNGgzVS1Fc213RThnTkdOak4xUTR4S2xYSl9iXzF2cVNkUXJURkxTRklxTmVmT3lCWFFBMnVLaE9FNVRPdURGakk5WHhscE9vajdyclN4ekxrSEp1VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimizedmuslim.com%2Fabout-optimizedmuslim%2F&v=ZSjAGE-v2oQ] Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

Daniel Haqiqatjou on Muslim Skeptic, Debating, Controlling Emotions, Tasawwuf, Hijrah & more. Ustadh Daniel joined me for the second time to discuss a variety of topics starting from the developments in his work over the last two years, debating effectively, managing emotions, the power of social stigma, apostasy laws, hijab, importance of tasawuf, hijrah and more. As many of you know I have benefitted immensely from Ustadh Daniel Haqiqatjou and have followed his work since 2014. I was also a student with Alasna and will look to rejoin in the future. I have no affiliate relationship with his work but fully endorse it. Muslim Skeptic: YouTube:  [https://muslimskeptic.com/] Muslim Skeptic Website:  [https://muslimskeptic.com/] Overwhelmed? Don't know where to start? Join the weekly self development email and get my personal collection of powerful Ayaat, ahadith and quotes to help give you a boost on your improvement journey Join here ► https://geni.us/FreeGift [https://geni.us/FreeGift] HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Preview & Introduction 03:40 Developments in Dawah over last 2 years 13:30 Dealing with severe criticism 16:15 Benefits of Debating 21:30 Daniel's first debate and advice on debating 28:20 Advice on being stoic and debating tactics 34:10 Power of an opening statement 38:30 Building a confident Muslim frame 41:40 How DH would tackle Piers Morgan & Apostasy 45:25 The Power of social stigma to preserve Deen 56:30 Pakistan 58:30 DH on Imam al Ghazali and Tasawwuf 1:03:30 Hijrah ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com [https://optimizedmuslim.com/] ◼ Free Mindset/Strategy Session [https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/coaching/] 🧠 ◼ YouTube Channel  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7ZmULGgdW4ISLlf301Xw] ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/optimized-muslim-podcast-self-development-for-muslim/id1350594212] ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts [https://geni.us/GoogleOptimizedMuslim] ◼ Listen On Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7ifyFUAnh6jdHaA1b2AdBx] ◼ Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/optimizedmuslimproject/] ◼ Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@optimizedmuslim] ◼ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/optimizedmuslim] ◼ Support on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/optimizedmuslimproject] ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee [https://geni.us/mYT7g0j] 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZtbG1jcm4wZHpFSHpWaHEzZ0JGUHlLOG1pd3xBQ3Jtc0ttNTdvNi1Bc1hjWnByTEUtR0lRWXVmc2tiaDFYNGgzVS1Fc213RThnTkdOak4xUTR4S2xYSl9iXzF2cVNkUXJURkxTRklxTmVmT3lCWFFBMnVLaE9FNVRPdURGakk5WHhscE9vajdyclN4ekxrSEp1VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimizedmuslim.com%2Fabout-optimizedmuslim%2F&v=ZSjAGE-v2oQ] Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

Sh Muaawiyah Tucker was a guest on the podcast for a second time and we discussed the developments in the crypto space since March 2021, his views on Ethereum, how to live the "Bitcoin Standard" and avoid Riba based banking, the flawed arguments behind "necessity" for mortgages and loans, Making Hijrah, Artificial Intelligence and Central Bank Digital currencies. Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Optimized Muslim Email: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here [https://sendfox.com/OptimizedMuslim] HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Preview & Intro 03:45 Crypto developments over last year 08:20 Why a lot of coins are scams 14:40 People made money by accident 18:43 Views on Ethereum changed? 26:50 Why Bitcoin is important 30:30 Exit the Riba System and live on BTC standard 44:00 The "necessity" or "Dharoorah" argument for riba  mortgages 51:35 Psychological benefits of living on Bitcoin  1:04:20 Now making Hijrah is much easier 1:09:00 Security for Bitcoin keys 1:13:30 Any developments in fatawa on Bitcoin 1:18:00 Sh Mu'Aawiyah's thoughts on Artificial Intelligence 1:25:20 AI has shortened the timescale to acquire information 1:32:00 Central Digital Currencies and the "State" 1:40:00 Save for future expenses ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com [https://optimizedmuslim.com/] ◼ Free Mindset/Strategy Session [https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/coaching/] 🧠 ◼ YouTube Channel  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7ZmULGgdW4ISLlf301Xw] ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/optimized-muslim-podcast-self-development-for-muslim/id1350594212] ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts [https://geni.us/GoogleOptimizedMuslim] ◼ Listen On Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7ifyFUAnh6jdHaA1b2AdBx] ◼ Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/optimizedmuslimproject/] ◼ Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@optimizedmuslim] ◼ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/optimizedmuslim] ◼ Support on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/optimizedmuslimproject] ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee [https://geni.us/mYT7g0j] 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZtbG1jcm4wZHpFSHpWaHEzZ0JGUHlLOG1pd3xBQ3Jtc0ttNTdvNi1Bc1hjWnByTEUtR0lRWXVmc2tiaDFYNGgzVS1Fc213RThnTkdOak4xUTR4S2xYSl9iXzF2cVNkUXJURkxTRklxTmVmT3lCWFFBMnVLaE9FNVRPdURGakk5WHhscE9vajdyclN4ekxrSEp1VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimizedmuslim.com%2Fabout-optimizedmuslim%2F&v=ZSjAGE-v2oQ] Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

A wide-ranging conversation on how to get Muslims to take action through understanding their purpose, incorporating Da'wah to Non Muslims in our daily lives, carrying our Muslim Identity, helping New Muslims, focusing on innovation and "loon shots", cybersecurity, effective philanthropy and managing a diverse workload. HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction 03:40 Coach Zubair's background 12:00 How to get Muslims to excel and take action 26:50 Coach Zubair's thoughts on Da'wah - Be proactive 35:00 Guiding New Muslim Converts-   44:00 Most people aren't militant atheists 50:45 a Shahadah is the start, not the end 57:00 Muslim Loon shots & Innovation 1:05:00 Cybersecurity 1:08:45 Optimizing charity and philanthropy 1:15:20 Productivity, motivation and Managing everything RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Coach Zubair's YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@UCx6Mc4GS7TJB10Tyx6O1oFQ ] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachzubair/ [https://www.instagram.com/coachzubair/] Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here [https://sendfox.com/OptimizedMuslim] ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com [https://optimizedmuslim.com/] ◼ Free Mindset/Strategy Session [https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/coaching/] 🧠 ◼ YouTube Channel  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7ZmULGgdW4ISLlf301Xw] ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/optimized-muslim-podcast-self-development-for-muslim/id1350594212] ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts [https://geni.us/GoogleOptimizedMuslim] ◼ Listen On Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7ifyFUAnh6jdHaA1b2AdBx] ◼ Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/optimizedmuslimproject/] ◼ Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@optimizedmuslim] ◼ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/optimizedmuslim] ◼ Support on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/optimizedmuslimproject] ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee [https://geni.us/mYT7g0j] 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZtbG1jcm4wZHpFSHpWaHEzZ0JGUHlLOG1pd3xBQ3Jtc0ttNTdvNi1Bc1hjWnByTEUtR0lRWXVmc2tiaDFYNGgzVS1Fc213RThnTkdOak4xUTR4S2xYSl9iXzF2cVNkUXJURkxTRklxTmVmT3lCWFFBMnVLaE9FNVRPdURGakk5WHhscE9vajdyclN4ekxrSEp1VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimizedmuslim.com%2Fabout-optimizedmuslim%2F&v=ZSjAGE-v2oQ] Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message

Islam & Mental Health with a Consultant Psychiatrist: Depression, Trauma, combining Western & Islamic treatment modalities, Sihr and Black magic, Jinn possession Stories, working in Qatar & more!     Dr Abu Eesa is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist specialising in addiction, who is working in Qatar  He is on a mission to try to integrate therapeutic interventions from Quran and sunnah with the  Western understanding and treatment modalities to tackle Muslim Mental Health issues.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAbueesa  Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here [https://sendfox.com/OptimizedMuslim] ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com [https://optimizedmuslim.com/] ◼ Free Mindset/Strategy Session [https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/coaching/] 🧠 ◼ YouTube Channel  [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7ZmULGgdW4ISLlf301Xw] ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/optimized-muslim-podcast-self-development-for-muslim/id1350594212] ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts [https://geni.us/GoogleOptimizedMuslim] ◼ Listen On Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7ifyFUAnh6jdHaA1b2AdBx] ◼ Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/optimizedmuslimproject/] ◼ Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@optimizedmuslim] ◼ Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/optimizedmuslim] ◼ Support on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/optimizedmuslimproject] ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee [https://geni.us/mYT7g0j] 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZtbG1jcm4wZHpFSHpWaHEzZ0JGUHlLOG1pd3xBQ3Jtc0ttNTdvNi1Bc1hjWnByTEUtR0lRWXVmc2tiaDFYNGgzVS1Fc213RThnTkdOak4xUTR4S2xYSl9iXzF2cVNkUXJURkxTRklxTmVmT3lCWFFBMnVLaE9FNVRPdURGakk5WHhscE9vajdyclN4ekxrSEp1VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.optimizedmuslim.com%2Fabout-optimizedmuslim%2F&v=ZSjAGE-v2oQ] Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/optimizedmuslim/message