UIF Community Podcast

Conversation with a Principal & Educator Extraordinaire

On this podcast episode we are super excited to bring you a conversation with Br. Habeeb Quadri. 
 
Habeeb is an acclaimed educator and community leader recognized for his outstanding contributions both locally and internationally.  He was honored with the prestigious National Principal Award in 2019.  Habeeb has conducted over 1,000 seminars on topics such as ethical leadership, social-emotional intelligence, school culture and empowerment of educators and administrators. 
 
Habeeb is also an acclaimed author with multiple books to his credit and a member of Harvard University's School of Education Advisory Board. We are grateful that Habeeb took some time out of his busy work and travel schedule to share some of his wisdom with us.  This conversation covered many topics including how parents can raise confident, faith-driven and respectful children in today’s world? He then shared some thoughts on how Islamic schools are playing a pivotal role in shaping our next generation.
 
The conversation ends with Habeeb discussing some topics from his recent book "Prophetic Leadership".   However, we begin this episode by discussing the current state of the real estate industry and our thoughts on the upcoming home buying season. 
Please enjoy and share this episode with your loved ones if you find it valuable!

Mastering The Art of Productivity

What does it mean to be truly productive while staying grounded in faith? In this episode of the UIF Community Podcast, we sit down with Mohammed Faris, the founder of The Productive Muslim Company and one of the Top 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World. As an internationally recognized coach, speaker, and author, Mohammed has helped thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, and students integrate Islamic principles with high performance to lead more meaningful and impactful lives. With Ramadan being a time of reflection, discipline, and personal growth, this episode comes at the perfect moment to help you stay productive while staying true to your values.Join us as we explore Mohammed’s journey from an online blog to a global movement, his practical strategies for achieving balance in a fast-paced world, and the mindset shifts necessary to align your faith with your daily habits. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on faith-driven success, personal growth, and making the most of your time—especially in a month where productivity can be truly transformative. Tune in now!

Conversation with NBA star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

We are excited to drop our newest podcast with a celebrity guest. In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome an extraordinary human being whose story exemplifies resilience, courage, and the power of conviction - former NBA star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
Mahmoud’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. From growing up in a rough neighborhood in Mississippi, to becoming a standout college basketball player and achieving stardom in the NBA, he’s overcome countless obstacles, including Tourette Syndrome & societal challenges. Through it all, Mahmoud has remained steadfast in his principles, demonstrating what it truly means to lead with faith and integrity.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, guidance, or just an incredible story, this episode promises to deliver. Have your kids listen to this podcast as well if they want to know what it takes to play professional ball.  It may strengthen their resolve, or they will pivot to another career. Sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by one of the most thoughtful voices in our community today... Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. As always, we begin the episode with some thoughts on the Housing Markets from our EVP Sales, Aijaz Hussain.  Please share this episode with your contacts... it will mean the world to us!
If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your family and friends. We are extremely proud that over 140,000 people have listened to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube in the last few months. Thanks for your support... it means the world to us!
Connect with Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf here: https://www.instagram.com/mahmoudar123/

Free advice from a high-profile Attorney

As-Salaam Alaikum & Happy New Year Friends! We are excited to launch the 11th episode of our UIF Community Podcast. In this episode we chat with a very successful attorney & community activist, Furqan Mohammed.  Our goal is to interview and learn from interesting community members who can add value to our lives.  Furqan definitely checks these boxes for us!  After covering Furqan's journey from a school teacher to a prominent attorney, we discuss how to protect assets & families with proper estate planning techniques. We then talk about some high-profile cases Furqan is working on, including the case of Sania Khan, a social media personality who was murdered in Chicago few years ago. 
 
However, we begin this episode sharing our thoughts on the 2025 Housing Market outlook and the challenges we see ahead.
 
Enjoy the episode and thank you for listening! 

21 Laws of Leadership

Have you ever wondered what separates great leaders from the rest? Why do some people naturally inspire trust, influence others effortlessly, and lead teams to extraordinary achievements? Well wonder no more... on this episode of our podcast, we review the book "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" a NY time bestseller from the famed author John Maxwell.
 
You too can become a very effective leader by applying some of the principles discussed in this book. However, before we dive into the book our hosts discuss their favorite travel destinations in light of Br. Aijaz's recent trip to the Far East. The discussion is quite humorous, engaging and interesting. Hopefully it inspires your own travel plans. Please enjoy the podcast and tell your friends about us.
 
With over 100,000 people having listened to our past podcasts we are excited about what we hope to deliver in the future.

Delivering Happiness

We are excited to launch our newest podcast episode based on one of our favorite books of all time, Delivering Happiness.  The book discusses how to build a successful business, provide world class service, and create a culture that is admired by customers and competitors alike.  The speakers share their personal experiences as they go through the book's main points and how UIF has incorporated many of the book's lessons to deliver happiness to our customers and gain success over time.
 
This book is also a personal life story of Tony Hsieh (founder of Zappos).  Tony combined his love for people and his passion for excellence by delivering this masterpiece to the world.  Delivering Happiness is a must read for everyone but please start by listening to our podcast.

The Future of Money

We are excited to announce the launch of our newest podcast episode, The Future of Money.  In this episode we discussed the main ideas from the highly acclaimed, best-selling book, The Future of Money by Cornell University Professor and finance Guru, Eswar Prasad. We also invited Ali Hassan, a crypto-currency Hedge Fund Manager to share his thoughts on this topic.  We covered a wide range of issues from the US dollar losing its world #1 reserve currency status to Government efforts to compete in the new fintech arena and how to best prepare for the monetary changes ahead. The speakers then dive into Bitcoin basics and why Ali Hassan feels that Bitcoin and blockchain technology is a game changer when it comes to modern finance.  Listen, learn and share this excellent podcast on the future of money... we promise that your money will thank you later. 🙂 

Good to Great

We are excited to launch our newest podcast episode based on one of the BEST books on Leadership and Business strategies. The book is Good to Great. This book hopes to answer one question... Why some companies make a leap from Good to Great while many others in the same industry don't? The principles and best ideas from this book are examined in this episode using practical examples and case studies.Whether you are an entrepreneur, manager or hope to be a future business leader, this book discussion will impact your life greatly.

Diaries of a Female Real Estate Investor

On this episode we speak to Farrah Ali, an author, business coach and highly successful Real Estate investor.  Her story will be an inspiration to all as she shares her life journey from a divorced mother of two kids (with $80,000 in debt), to now a successful investor owning over 50 properties in less than 10 years.Farrah shares some of her success tactics and wisdom on how she has built a mini real estate empire against all odds.  Whether you are considering buying your first property or a starting a career in real estate investing, this podcast is a "must-listen" for you! Please enjoy and share… we will appreciate your support greatly.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

On this episode we review the New York Times best-selling book "Richer, Wiser, Happier. How the world's greatest investors win in markets and in life." Join our hosts as they discuss not only investing and success strategies from this book, but also life experiences that can bring you joy and fulfillment. At the end of the day, we all want to be Richer, Wiser and Happier... why not start today by listening and implementing some of the ideas discussed.