Accidentalmuslims.com

"Routine works well when there is flexibility. Quiet time in the evening before bed for kids are essential" - Fatima Osman "I made a decision to become a Baby Love Consultant as I can help others, as I know that there are a lot of parents out there such as first time mums/parents as well as parents who have more than one child who are suffering in silence with sleep deprivation, no time for themselves or for their older children, which eventually leads to the other siblings suffering because of this. My advice to all parents: deal with this before it gets worse. Remember nothing in life is easy, but by working hard, making an effort and perseverance to get the routine in place you and your family will reap a lifetime of rewards." Enjoy this one with Guest Presenter, Sumayya Jamal If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (21 April) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. In coll

"Success is not the awards you have won, not the degrees you have, nor the amount of autographs you have signed. Success is how people will remember you as a human being" - Shafiq Morton Definitely a special interview with the legend in our community. We really wanted to stay with him and soak up more of the stories and life lessons he has collated over the decades. We chat about everything... The future of radio, print, his favourite journalism moments, his introduction to Islam, mentorship, surfing and his new book... it's really jam-packed! Enjoy this one and see you in 2018 iA. If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (21 April) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. In collaboration with Proudly Muslims of South Africa - an organisation that aims to address the negative stigma associated with Muslims by highlighting the amazing humanitarian work that’s being carried out by

"I found my calling - being a Paramedic" - Ridhwaan Hassan We interviewed Ridhwaan quickly one evening considering the "Ambulance Attacks" in the Western Cape (Cape Town). It was good to get his view and his proposed solutions. Everybody has a story... listen to why he became a paramedic... Inspirational! Enjoy! If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (21 April) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. In collaboration with Proudly Muslims of South Africa - an organisation that aims to address the negative stigma associated with Muslims by highlighting the amazing humanitarian work that’s being carried out by Muslims in South Africa. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opport

“Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear…” (Qur’an, 2:286). A Video that will comfort your soul, In-sha-Allah.

"Seeing a smile on my parents faces - that is also success " - Moeghsien Aghmad Sulaiman Super inspiring "Mini Menk" - 12-year old boy studying and memorizing the Quran - Alhamdullillah! This confident youngster gives us some refreshing tips on Salah, Mentorship and Success. We were blown away... so worth a listen - please share if he inspired you. Enjoy! If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (21 April) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. In collaboration with Proudly Muslims of South Africa - an organisation that aims to address the negative stigma associated with Muslims by highlighting the amazing humanitarian work that’s being carried out by Muslims in South Africa. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all diffe

"When you make business or life decisions, make sure its guided by religion first" - Fehmz We really enjoyed this interview - Ok, we enjoy every interview but this one was so much fun! Fehmz is really a unique and special soul! Chatted about how she started working in Government. Why she in Government? Did you know she was broke and that led to starting Fehmz Mocktails??? From Instagram to her favourite Quranic surah to the HalaalGoodsMarket... Enjoy! If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (21 April) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. In collaboration with Proudly Muslims of South Africa - an organisation that aims to address the negative stigma associated with Muslims by highlighting the amazing humanitarian work that’s being carried out by Muslims in South Africa. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different fr

"You are not one of us!" -  "They said as they removed me from the Masjid" - Bilal Ismail Shaykh Bilal Ismail was born in Durban, South Africa. He memorized the Qurʾan while studying at school and went on to complete high school in 1998.  Bilal then went on to do a diploma in Computer Science in 1999, as well as qualifying as a Microsoft certified systems engineer. He was accepted into the Islamic University of Madinah in 2001 where he completed his Diploma in Arabic followed by a BA in Islamic Law from the faculty of Sharīʿah. Shaykh Tawfique Chowdhury says about him: “He was always one of the most studious people I have met and he never wasted time whilst in Madinah.” Also: “Shaykh Bilal is a personal friend of mine and I would describe him to be a true student of knowledge – someone who speaks with knowledge and is of the highest adab and morals.” After graduating, he returned to South Africa where he had been teaching Fiqh and Tafsīr weekly classes in Durban since the summer of 2007 and says he is “s

You going to enjoy this episode. Safiyyah is a graduate of Arabic and Islamic Studies, currently completing her M.A in Islam with a focus on gender. She is an avid writer, dabbling in freelance journalism and a community activist, concerned mainly with Muslim women’s issues, advocating for the participation of Muslim women at all levels of religious life.  She is a contributor to Muslimah Media Watch, where she critiques representations of Muslim women in the media. Safiyyah is also a teaching fellow in the Study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. She has worked at the Afro-Middle East Centre previously. She is the co-founder of Faithworks, a network of South African Muslim women, running activities like halaqat, retreats, interfaith & solidarity events, film screenings and more. Safiyyah serves on the committee of Masjid ul-Islam, where she serves the congregation. She lives in Johannesburg with her husband Ebrahim and their twin girls. If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (Apr

"My family was like my sword trying to battle the cancer" - Kauthar Roomaney This brave, young and beautiful (inside and out) young woman was so inspiring. She speaks about her cancer experience throughout the episode. Her lowest moment was when her mother took her to the hairdresser to cut her hair. Instead of cutting it, the hairdresser just combed it all off. It was a devastating experience. She describes chemo to us and explains why she wants to write her book and start her own NGO. You will be blown away with this episode. She inspired us - she says that the cancer is not a death penalty or an end of a gruesome story - rather it was a beginning of a beautiful journey for her. Enjoy! If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (March) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from

"Respect and love people who have less than you..." - Shabnam Palesa Mohamed We had the opportunity of interviewing Shabnam at the Durban Center for Fine Arts - bountiful place! Shabnam's interview is so rich and authentic. We find out who the love of her life is? A real activist, change maker & passionate about developing our youth and disadvantaged communities. Shabnam served 2 terms on Advice Desk and also founded the Standup Foundation - an Activism NPO.  A jam-packed interview with an all-rounder of a woman. Listen to the beautiful poem at the end ... WOW!!! Enjoy! If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (March) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differ

We were interviewed on Pippa Hudson's CapeTalk show "5 Things to do in Cape Town" - highlighting our recent Leadership Conference in Cape Town. Listen to the short insert... Please try & rate us on iTunes or Stitcher. A 1 star is ok... 5 stars...even better! Enjoy! If you attended the Cape Town Leadership Conference on Saturday the 30th of September please give us feedback here. If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (March) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opportunities to learn - Inshallah!

"Learn the career before you start studying the career. Go and volunteer..." - Nkosikhona Uthmaan Mpungose His grandmothers gave him the names of "Nkosikhona" meaning "God does exist" and "Uthmaan" the name of the 3rd Caliph of Islam. After growing up in a boarding school he pursued IT, to Engineering and then switched to the love of Social Services. Early on he realized the gaps and challenges our youth are faced with. (HIV and Drugs) - hence Youth Interactive was established. Raised by a single parent he explains why our elders and teachers are important to us and how their experiences and wisdom shapes us into becoming who we are today and tomorrow. Guess what Uthmaan's favourite Quranic verse is? Don't guess... just listen and give us feedback. Please try & rate us on iTunes or Stitcher. A 1 star is ok... 5 stars...even better! Enjoy! If you attended the Cape Town Leadership Conference on Saturday the 30th of September please give us feedback here. If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in

Interview with AccidentalMuslims.com on ITV's iTrend Show with Zaheerah Bham-Ismail Enjoy! If you attended the Cape Town Leadership Conference on Saturday the 30th of September please give us feedback here. If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (March) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opportunities to learn - Inshallah!

"Living as a Muslim is a good life. You live in good boundaries. You don't harm others and you take care of others..." - Issa Lopez Issa Lopez was really interesting. Born in Grenada, Spain and then grew up in Mexico. Travelled to England to learn English and then fell in love with Cape Town. Growing up he was obsessed about patching and mixing fabrics & material together. Who knew he would one day be showcased on the SA Fashion Week platform as Issa Leo. Issa reminded us about many lessons. By the way we bought and tried a couple of his caps and T-shirts - really great quality and so comfortable. We visited his beautiful small boutique store in Cape Town CBD too. Enjoy! If you attended the Cape Town Leadership Conference on Saturday the 30th of September please give us feedback here. If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (March) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaim

"Today's youth are so positive and so aware of the important stuff. They so woke." - Saaleha Idrees Bamjee Born in 1983 in the small town of Azaadville on Joburg’s West Rand, Saaleha now lives closer to the city’s engineered skylines working as a freelance writer, photographer and incidental designer.  Khalil was stuck in JHB traffic again for this interview traveling thousands of miles...Ok not really thousands but you know what we mean...It was a pleasure officially meeting Saaleha and her talking about success, writing, photography and she also recited a couple of her poems... She gave us tips on how to shoot a self-portrait and do a stop-motion video... Enjoy this one! Feedback is our oxygen... Reminder about our Cape Town Leadership Conference on the 30th September at the Baxter Theatre. You may purchase your tickets here. Or sponsor a student in need of this platform? AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaim

"I wanted to be a cricket commentator and follow the Pakistani cricket team around the world" - Fatima Asmal Obviously that didn't pan out because Allah had better and more rewarding plans for Fatima Asmal - Alhamdullillah. It was really great to meet her. We have been in contact for about 10+ years but seeing her, her mom and her adorable son was heart-warming to say the least. Fatima is an open book. She's courageous, daring and so caring. She tells us about how she started Ilm-SA and a beautiful story about empowering others (whether Muslim or not-yet). Some gratitude advice, single parenting advice and as she says... "just go with the flow" Enjoy this one! Feedback is our oxygen... Reminder about our Cape Town Leadership Conference on the 30th September at the Baxter Theatre. You may purchase your tickets here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those

"I would hop around and make up a lot of stories in my head when I was a kid." - Shubnum Khan Shubnum stuck out like a "sore thumb" in school already. She speaks about her school life and University, as well as taking us through her process of writing her first book called "Onion Tears". "At the end of the day. We all the same. We go through the same pain, same fears, same grief. I write to connect people." Shubnum is also fascinated by people's memories and how we all see the world. She also believes from the heart that she can do much better in terms of writing and art. (Her best is yet to come!). We loved Shubnum's vulnerability and her story. We know you will enjoy it too. Reminder about our Cape Town Leadership Conference on the 30th September at the Baxter Theatre. You may purchase your tickets here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our gu

"Speak your mind. One day it will be OK!" - Muhammad Zakaria Suleman We kicking off our first episode from Durban with Muhammad Zakaria. He speaks about 'clerking' for the Judge of the Constitutional Court but before that he studied Architecture? huh! We asked him whether South African law is tight and more progressive than other countries. The importance of not only breaking social boundaries within the South African Muslim community, but also intellectual boundaries. Muhammad Zakaria speaks about his 'successes' and dealings with Refugees/Schools and how it impacted him and his career. He goes deep about excellence, ego and gratitude. You going to find this episode very interesting (they all are!) We thrive you on your feedback! Reminder about our Cape Town Leadership Conference on the 30th September at the Baxter Theatre. You may purchase your tickets here. Enjoy! AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: T

"I am just a simple girl from Mayfair..." - Khadija Patel Khalil could not leave! It was more than 1.5 hours of a beautiful conversation and as you could imagine it was so difficult to edit this. Khadija starts by telling us about her school teacher who inspired her to read/write. How she started with the Daily Vox to becoming the Editor-in-Chief of the Mail & Guardian (interesting story). Such a humble human-being, Khadija defines success and you know what? She was singled out by Former US President Barack Obama! (funny story). This episode is an extended one as we fielded questions from our subscribers Zaheer, Wasfeeya, Shanaaz, Iman, Hasanain, MJ Khan, Saleem and Fatima Jakoet. Download the free Stitcher app and you can listen to this and all other episodes anytime and anywhere at your own comfort and convenience. That's the power of podcasts. Reminder about our Cape Town Leadership Conference on the 30th September at the Baxter Theatre. You may purchase your tickets here. Enjoy! AccidentalMuslims.c

"Rightfully, as a Muslim community we are extremely obsessive about eating halaal and that is important. However from an investment or financial product consumption perspective, we unfortunately not at that level yet." - Saliegh Salaam This interview with Saliegh was fascinating. We were glued to our seats and wanted more. In fact our community poured in questions, via different platforms, prior to this interview for shariah compliant advice and he delivered indeed. Check out the Facebook live interview here. He is the lead Fund manager and champion of Shari’ah products (equity and multi-asset) since 2007. In addition, Saliegh is also the lead fund manager on Old Mutual High Yield Opportunity Fund (Managed volatility) and co-fund manager on Managed Alpha Funds.  The liaison for Shari’ah board and Shari’ah product partners & a member of the boutique Exco and Sales committee. 20 years of financial markets experience encompassing the entire investments value chain, from dealing, equity analysis, portfolio ma