This is the Season 2 finale of the Barakah Blueprint.
I’m recording and releasing this episode on the same day — January 2nd, 2026.
2025 was a year of growth, opportunity, and unexpected difficulty. A year where the podcast grew beyond what I imagined, where I launched Itqan, and where I had conversations with people I once only watched from afar.
But it was also a year that taught me something essential:
When intention drifts, clarity quietly follows.
In this episode, I reflect on the lessons of the past year and why the most important discovery I made was the need to return — back to the Qur’an, back to intention, and back to alignment.
This episode isn’t about endings.
It’s about returning.
Timeline:
0:00 Introduction
1:57 Why a Seasonal Break?
4:28 Progress and Lessons Learned so far
7:50 New Company Launch!
11:21 Main Challenge of the year
19:05 What to Expect in 2026
28:37 Goal for 2026 & Closing Remarks
In this episode, I reflect on the end of the first year of the podcast — recorded from Madinah.
We explore internal clutter, quiet ego, comparison, leadership, and what it means to carry responsibility with sincerity.
Madinah is not a place that impresses you.It is a place that corrects you.
📺 Timeline0:00 - Introduction
1:59 - The Reality Check
4:31 - A Scary Reflection from Umrah
8:26 - Final Advice about reconnecting with Qur'aan
Ego doesn’t only show up in arrogance.Sometimes it shows up in comparison, constant noise, and the need to be seen.In this episode, I reflect on the Qur’anic warning about taking one’s desires as a god, and how that manifests in the digital age.I talk about:
This is a personal reflection — a reminder to myself first — about choosing clarity over noise, growth over validation, and sincerity over applause.
Timeline:
0:00 Introduction
1:25 Today's Topic – Digital 'Hijrah'
3:50 Comparative Disorder – How it affected me
7:44 A recurring problem I keep seeing
9:39 Why the Ego is so dangerous...
13:05 What is the 'Digital Hijrah'?
20:15 Closing Remarks & Final Advice
How do you build a brand without feeding your ego, chasing vanity metrics, or disconnecting from Allah?
In this episode, Shareef breaks down the essence of Barakah-Centered Branding, a framework rooted in niyyah, sincerity, ihsan, and service.
Learn how branding becomes an act of worship, how to create with intention, and how to build something Allah accepts… not just something the algorithm promotes.
A grounding, heart-centered episode for Muslim creators, founders, and professionals navigating the digital world.
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Timeline:
0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - Who the episode is for
4:29 - The questions we will address
6:33 - Why todays episode is important
8:25 - Lessons from my personal struggles
13:15 - Build your brand with Ihsan
16:45 - The importance of a pure Niyyah
22:19 - Why your speaking skills affect your brand
23:59 - The danger we risk falling into
26:57 - Practical tips to building a brand with Barakah
33:04 - Shift you should implement NOW
36:23 - Closing remarks and final naseeha
In this episode, I sit with Salih, founder of Koranpodden — one of Sweden’s most impactful Muslim podcasts.
We discuss:
How Koranpodden climbed the iTunes billboards
Why Qur’an-centered media is essential today
Salih’s mission distributing free Qur’ans across Sweden
The evolution of Swedish dawah over 20+ years
Why Muslims must build and own their platforms
This conversation encapsulates the heart of The Barakah Blueprint: clarity, Qur’an, purpose, and building platforms that strengthen the ummah.
Check out Salihs links:
English Episodes: https://www.koranpodden.se/tag/english/
Free Qur'aan Project: https://www.koranpodden.se/gratiskoran/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koranpodden/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salih.tufekcioglu
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro and Collaboration History between Salih and Ibrahim
05:01 - Community Challenges and Support, Islamophobia, Funding and Mosque Construction
09:33 - Identity: Ambassador vs Neighbor
14:29 - Quran Conversation Approach
20:42 - Purpose and Motivation Behind Podcast
42:13 - Quran Burning Controversy and Freedom of Expression
46:51 - Political Stances and Global Issues
49:15 - Legacy, Future Plans, and Closing Reflections
1:04:39 - Legacy and Impact
1:07:53 - Personal Reflections on Nature and Hijra
1:12:40 - Guest Stories and Closing Thoughts
1:23:45 - Barakah Blueprint and Free Quran Project
A seven-year dream finally came true.
In this episode, I sit with Faisal Choudhry, founder of Freshly Grounded, a podcast that shaped an entire generation of Muslim creatives and inspired me to start my own journey.
We dive into:
• The real story behind Freshly Grounded
• Parenting, leadership & fatherhood
• Showmanship, stage presence & public speaking
• What it means to build an authentic Muslim brand
• Lessons from years of creative struggle and growth
A heartfelt, honest conversation between two podcasters, filled with wisdom, reflection, and gratitude.
I got the chance to sit with Mohammed Ghanchi from @Raising.Humans where we talked about his experience as a teacher, his podcast Raising Humans, and the Blueprint to Raising Children that impact society and the Muslim Ummah. An Important episode to current and upcoming parents, teachers, educators and leaders.
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For the first time in Barakah Blueprint history...we have a LIVE recording!! We talked with community members that are on a Hijrah Journey and involved the TikTok community. Want to be featured in he next live? Feel free to join SKOOL or follow me on Instagram & TikTok!
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In this episode I open up about the recent updates I have with my personal brand and the company, why I rebranded, and what I learned about failure.
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Timeline:
00:00 - Podcast Introduction and Episode Purpose02:00 - Rebranding Announcement02:56 - Motivation, Skill Reflection, and Lessons Learned06:26 - Design Projects and Brand Development08:15 - Seeking Advice and Personal Branding Consultation10:11 - Hijra Mindset and Spiritual Excellence14:06 - Perfection vs Perfecting and Personal Challenges19:12 - Guidance on Salah and Modesty21:30 - Priorities, Metaphors, and Learning Journey25:15 - Business Setbacks and Ongoing Growth28:12 - Mindset, Failure, and Perspective31:18 - Consultation, Knowledge Sharing, and Vision34:27 - Future Plans, Sponsorship, and Call to Action39:21 - Closing Remarks and Final Motivation
The more we consume social media, the more we are programmed to believe that visibility is equal to worth, but the question is who are we really? Who are we when we are not seen except by Allah and ourselves?
This episodes dives deep into the performative nature of the human, referencing previous episodes, Quran and Hadith, and passages from Atomic Habits.
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Timeline:
00:00 - Episode topic: performative pressure and identity
02:51 - Guests and examples of performative behavior
06:22 - Private self vs public self — habits and voting for your identity
11:06 - Personal reflection on consistency, intention, and why
19:35 - Remembrance of Allah and the contrast in Surah Al Imran
25:55 - Who are you behind closed doors — qualities of the successful believer
33:25 - Ihsan, excellence, calls to action and closing
What does it actually take to build a 7-9 figure business?
Honestly I am yet to figure that out, but I can tell you after being immersed in a network of successful Muslim entrepreneurs, founders, CEO's and investors of 7-9 figures I can tell you that it requires one to be the best version of themselves.
And that...comes with a cost most people are not ready to pay. I am going through that journey, it is painful and comes with struggles that often times tempts me to give up.
I share the pain points with you and pray my journey helps you avoid the mistakes I made (and keep making).
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Timeline:
Timeline:00:00 - Podcast intro and purpose
01:41 - Personal journey and recommended books
04:49 - The iterative approach: build, measure, learn and sacrifices
09:45 - Consistency vs Results
15:32 - Putting in the work
18:26 - Cost of becoming, losing your why, and community plans
23:22 - Spiritual reminder, audience profile, and learning from others
29:46 - Call to action, final reminders and closing
In this special episode of Barakah Blueprint, I got the chance to interview Murrad Asgheddi, aka Tech with Murrad, aka crowned by Alex Hormozi as the Skool Games Winner!! And boy...what an episode this was...
We talked about his journey, breaking into the tech roles and seniority he acquired, the process and journey behind building an award winning Skool Community...and what makes it award winning.
Murrad also explained how other professionals can break into and thrive in tech without necessarily having a degree nor a technical background, and he gave specific examples from his students and their success stories!
Check out tech_with_murrad and his Skool Community...and find out why it is award winning!
CoderCo Academy:https://www.skool.com/coderco/about?ref=c95e7a5da2ab4795b968d6f9639ed4a3
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Murrads TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tech_with_murrad
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In this episode, Ibrahim Shareef explores the real reason most entrepreneurs fail — not because of lack of ideas or talent, but because they never start.
Drawing lessons from Atomic Habits, The War of Art, Essentialism, and Measure What Matters, Ibrahim connects modern productivity with timeless Islamic principles — movement, momentum, and Ihsan (excellence).
Discover how to overcome perfectionism, start building before you feel “ready,” and create accountability systems that bring both Barakah and progress into your projects.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Podcast intro and purpose
01:00 - The trap of requiring clarity and importance of movement
03:15 - Movement in faith and prophetic example
04:54 - Definition of Done, focus, and removing noise
06:49 - Ihsan (excellence): start, learn, and improve
10:03 - Accountability, metrics, and a personal example
12:46 - Perfectionism vs excellence and practical steps to start
15:15 - Spiritual reminder, main takeaway, and call to action
16:56 - Barakah Blueprint project update and five-day Hijra blueprint
21:01 - Outro: engagement requests and final reminder
What happens when rock bottom becomes the starting point?
In this episode of the Barakah Blueprint Podcast, I’m joined by JustUmr, who shares his raw story of battling suicidal thoughts and finding Islam at the edge of despair.
We talk about:
This conversation is not about glamorizing pain — it’s about showing how the darkest nights can lead to the brightest dawns.
👉 If you’ve ever struggled with meaning, battling the ego or mental health, this episode will give you perspective, honesty, and hope.
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Timelines:
00:00 - Personal Struggles and Spiritual Awakening
15:46 - Finding Strength and Divine Guidance
33:09 - Islam as Protection and Community Challenges
37:38 - The Growing Theme: The Danger of the Ego
49:36 - Appearance, Secularism, and Distance from God
54:09 - Materialism, Social Media, and Moral Decline
83:43 - Challenges of Quranic Understanding and Translation
96:47 - Encouragement to Take on the Quranic Challenge
102:35 - The Challenge of Maintaining Quranic Memorization
115:56 - Closing Remarks and The Barakah Blueprint Mission
Description:
In this Campfire Edition, I share a simple shift that’s changing my life: treating the Qur’an not as a symbol to honor, but as a compass to live by. We talk gratitude (Ibrāhīm 14:7), the hadith of “recite and ascend,” and a powerful analogy—giving the Qur’an a luxurious “office” in our lives while never letting it work. I also reflect on how beautifying recitation softened an anxious day and why there’s an Opening (Al-Fātiḥah) but no “closing chapter.”
In this episode: daily Qur’an habit → lived guidance, gratitude → expansion, deliberate practice → growth.
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Resources mentioned:
“Bidon Waraq” Arabic podcast;
Peak (Anders Ericsson)
Islamic Declaration (Alija Izetbegovic)
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Its Purpose
01:00 - Introducing the Quranic Compass and Recommended Podcast
02:27 - Personal Experience with Quran Recitation and Gratitude
05:01 - Understanding Gratitude and Its Consequences
06:40 - Showing Gratitude to Allah Through Following His Guidance
07:55 - The Quran: From Concept to Ideology
10:04 - The Quran as an Underutilized Resource
12:00 - Challenges and Thoughts on Implementing the Quran
13:34 - The Endless Journey of the Quran
14:27 - Continuous Practice and Growth in Life and Faith
16:10 - Implementing the Quranic Compass in Daily Life
17:55 - The Spiritual Elevation Through Quran Recitation
19:00 - Reflection on the Quranic Verse and the Hereafter
20:54 - Closing Remarks and Additional Resources
Time is life’s most valuable resource—yet so many of us waste it. In this episode of the Barakah Blueprint Podcast, Ibrahim Shareef unpacks why scheduling your time is essential and shares a 4-step framework to set goals, break them down, and respect your calendar like a contract.
Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or professional, this episode will inspire you to stop procrastinating and start managing your life with clarity, consistency, and barakah.
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Purpose
01:23 - Community Shoutouts and Resources
02:10 - The Importance of Clarity in Goal Setting
03:47 - Scheduling Time and Avoiding Procrastination
05:48 - Four-Step Framework for Time Management
06:24 - Personal Experience with Daily Journaling and Goal Setting
07:37 - Step 1: Set Clear and Timely Goals
07:45 - Step 2: Break Goals into Actionable Tasks
07:52 - Example of Breaking Down Tasks: Website Project
09:32 - Step 3: Schedule Tasks or Time Blocks
11:02 - Summary of the Four Steps and Emphasis on Respecting Time
11:30 - Analogies on Scheduling and Respecting Time
12:41 - Analogy of Respecting Time Like Respecting Others
13:37 - Why We Fail to Respect Our Own Time
14:21 - Comparing Time to Money and Its Value
15:51 - Final Reminder: Use Time Wisely According to Islamic Teachings
18:06 - Honoring Your Time Like a Personal Contract
18:44 - Closing Remarks and Calls to Action
In this episode of the Barakah Blueprint Podcast, I sit down with FalafelKimchi (Bruce Kang, also known as Haroon) — the Korean-Canadian content creator who’s gone viral for his hilarious and thought-provoking takes on Arab culture, language learning, and life as a Muslim convert.
We talk about his journey from a Catholic upbringing in Toronto to embracing Islam, and how that transformation shaped his identity and content. With over half a million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Haroon has built a community by leaning into humor, authenticity, and the unique challenges of being a “non-Arab Arab.”
From navigating stereotypes and cultural misunderstandings to teaching Arabic in comedic sketches, this conversation dives into the power of storytelling, faith, and laughter to bridge worlds.
If you’ve ever wondered how comedy can carry culture, or how one person can turn identity into influence, you don’t want to miss this one.
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@falafelkimchi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falafelkimchi
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction and Origin of the Name 'Falafel Kimchi'
06:17 - Haroon's Early Life and Character Before Islam
11:27 - Journey to Islam: Discovery and Conversion
18:43 - Understanding Islam's Impact and Brotherhood
21:45 - The 'Oh Snap' Moments and Taking the Shahada
26:10 - Family Reactions and Cultural Challenges After Conversion
30:19 - Cultural Resistance and Navigating Traditions
33:39 - Most Awkward Cultural Clash and Family Conflict
38:43 - Reflection on Perseverance and Inspiration from the Conversion Journey
41:31 - Learning Arabic: Challenges and Experiences in Mauritania
48:50 - Going Viral on TikTok and Building a Personal Brand
53:43 - Content Creation Strategy and Audience Engagement
56:37 - Challenges of Identity and Perception as a Muslim Content Creator
59:41 - Audience Reactions and Unexpected Success
63:12 - Managing Growth and Team Building for Content Creation
64:36 - Memorable Audience Reactions and Language Skills
66:41 - Handling Negative Comments and Choosing Battles
69:39 - Haroon's Mission: Creating an Army of Non-Arab Arabic Speakers
71:33 - Upcoming Projects and Community Building
72:34 - Rapid Fire Questions: Food Preferences and Personal Insights
76:28 - Favorite Quranic Verse and Cultural Favorites
79:06 - Muslim Content Creators and Final Thoughts
80:22 - Closing Remarks and Final Advice from Haroon
Timetamps:
Intro – 0:00
Important Announcement – 2:27
The Campfire - Short Intro – 6:00
Life is a Story...which you are a character in – 6:32
The correlation between storytelling and character sheet – 8:44
The parallell to the prophetic stories – 12:44
Prophet Job & Duaa – 14:23
Prophet Abraham & Rhethorical Wisdom – 17:09
Understand your Character Plot – 21:06
In this special Campfire Edition of the Barakah Blueprint Podcast, we reflect on a timeless Qur’anic truth:
“We tell you the best of stories…”
[12:3]
Allah ﷻ is the best storyteller, and every soul is written as a character in His grand narrative.
Your life is not random, rather it is part of a divine story, carefully authored with wisdom and purpose.
In this episode, Ibrahim explores:
• Why Allah is the ultimate storyteller
• How the Prophets serve as character models to learn from
• What it means to embrace your role in the story of life
• How to find meaning in your own chapter
🔥 Pull up a seat by the fire. This is a reflection meant to inspire, to ground you, and to remind you of your place in the greatest story ever told.
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In the first episode of Season 2, I sit down with Gabriel Romaani to explore the true definition of the Muslim man.
We dive into discipline, leadership, and self-mastery, from controlling anger and desires to leading with responsibility. Gabriel explains why the Muslim man is like the captain of a ship, navigating himself, his family, and his community through turbulent waters.
This episode is a call for every brother to rise, embrace his God-given role, and live with purpose.
👉 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, focus, and building the Muslim man of tomorrow.
Gabriels socials:
https://www.instagram.com/galromaani/
https://www.tiktok.com/@galromaani
https://www.youtube.com/c/GabrielAlRomaani/videos
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Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction and Personal Background of Gabriel
01:07 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
08:18 - Gabriel's Adventurous Youth and Early Life Stories
46:24 - Islamic Guidance and Masculinity Blueprint
72:13 - Critique of Modern Gender Roles and Toxic Masculinity
84:04 - Gender Roles and Their Impact on Muslim Households
87:23 - Role of Women and Men in Society and Family
95:36 - Balancing Career and Maternal Roles for Women
98:38 - The 'Two Man Problem' and Marital Leadership Conflicts
103:05 - Closing Remarks and Quick Fire Questions
After 20 episodes of raw reminders and real conversations, this is the one message I need to leave you with:
You already know what to do.
This Season finale isn’t a motivational talk. It’s a wake-up call.
You’ve heard the blueprint. You’ve seen the signs.
Now it’s on you. No more waiting. No more planning. Move.
This is how Season 1 ends — not with fluff, but with fire.
Barakah only enters when you start walking toward it.
🎧 Tune in, reflect, and take the step — Barakah style.
Timestamps:
0:00 // 0. Introduction
1:39 // 1. The WHY & beginning of Barakah Blueprint
5:47 // 2. Reflecting on Expectations
9:40 // 3. Highlights from Season 1
13:13 // 4. Challenges
14:27 // 5. One thing I wish I could've done better
17:46 // 6. A personal message to you with potential
20:31 // 7. Have the Courage to START
23:14 // 8. Consistency IS the BLUEPRINT
25:16 // 9. Your self for Akhirah is a Character that needs upgrades
27:56 // 10. Until we meet again
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