Shareef Abdul Malik, Entrepreneur, community leader, and a man whose faith guides his every move. This episode features a conversation with Shareef Abdul Malik as he discusses how Islam and cultural identity have shaped his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. From starting We Buy Black to evolving into Naspora, Malik shares how his passion for uplifting communities and his commitment to creating opportunities for others are rooted in his deep faith and values. Discover how he navigated challenges, embraced personal growth, and pioneered initiatives that empower the underserved, including his ambitious goal of selling 40 million Naspora boxes filled with products from Black and Muslim-owned businesses. Whether you're intrigued by stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, or the intersection of faith and business, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Shareef's reflections on manhood, getting married at 17, marrying a second wife and his unwavering dedication to building a legacy through service. Don’t miss this powerful conversation — make sure to like, comment, and SUBSCRIBE to stay connected with more transformative stories! #youthmentorship #nasporamission #nasporaplatform #nasporavision #culturalunity #entrepreneurship #buyblack #islamicvalues #naspora #muslimbusiness CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Early Life 06:27 - Howard University Experience 08:57 - First Taste of Entrepreneurship 10:58 – Highschool Marriage 18:17 - Leaving College 19:46 - Starting We Buy Black 22:01 - Importance of Education for His Wife 25:41 - Founding We Buy Black 31:37 - Transition from We Buy Black to Naspora 35:04 - Unboxing the Naspora Box 40:00 - Defining Manhood 45:55 - Advice for the Next Generation 51:36 - How You Can Suppor Naspora 53:53 - Outro The Oasis with Haqq Islam Podcast Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@haqqislamoasis Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oasis-with-a-haqq-islam/id1740666577 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haqqislamoasis/?hl=en Follow on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haqqislamoasis Oasis Podcast Website: https://www.theoasispodcast.com/ Support Naspora https://naspora.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooEtjFnWcm2NAbucssaJ5kgJ6nwzfohovQV_35q4gG5kKFvPFh1