We believe in the power of stories to inspire action. Whether you're a budding activist, a community leader, or simply someone interested in the rich history and future potential of Muslim leadership, this podcast is for you. Join us as we build a community of listeners passionate about advocating for justice, equality, and the betterment of societies worldwide through the lens of Muslim experience and values.
09 - How Faizah is Shaping the Future of the Westside
Faizah Malik is one of LA’s leading public interest lawyers and housing advocates. For over 15 years, she’s fought to keep thousands of Angelenos in their homes, created new affordable housing, and championed policies that bring stability and opportunity to working families.
Faizah’s roots in LA and the Westside run deep. The eldest daughter of South Asian Muslim immigrants, her family came to LA over 50 years ago, building small businesses and community institutions that shaped their neighborhood. Faizah attended public schools, graduated from Brown University and the University of Michigan Law School, and has spent her career fighting for everyday people—both inside and outside of government. She’s worked for the New York City Council and now serves as Managing Attorney for Housing Justice at Public Counsel, one of the largest nonprofit legal organizations in LA.
She’s taken on the powerful and won: defending eviction protections against landlord lobby attacks, suing the state to stop the denial of rent relief, leading the campaign for the strongest tenant protections in 40 years, advocating for the Venice Dell Community affordable housing project, and helping return Bruce’s Beach to its rightful owners in a historic victory for racial justice.
Now, Faizah is running for City Council to deliver real affordability, fight displacement, and make City Hall work for all of us—not just the wealthy.
Faizah is a renter and mom raising fourth-generation Angelenos in Venice, where you can find her cheering on her kids at North Venice Little League.
9 Apr 2026
08 - How Mussab Ali Became Jersey's Youngest Elected Official
Mussab Ali was 3 years old when his family immigrated from Lahore, Pakistan to Jersey City. His father has delivered your mail for 24 years. His mother spent three decades teaching in JC public schools. After 9/11, she was attacked for wearing a hijab. His father was laid off. They never stopped serving this community.
By 23, Mussab was Board President — eliminating student lunch debt, raising teacher salaries, and securing full school funding for the first time in a decade. That same year, he got Stage 4 cancer. He beat it. He went on to Harvard Law, launched the Ali Leadership Institute, and became one of New Jersey's top advocates for affordable housing and tenants' rights. He came home because the families who raised him deserve a fighter in Congress — not someone bought by special interests, not someone waiting in line.
"I didn't run for office to build a career. I ran
9 Apr 2026
07 - How Spirituality Works in Politics? with Shaykh Hassan Elwan and Imam Abdul Hafiz
How Spirituality Works in Politics? with Shaykh Hassan Elwan and Imam Abdul Hafiz
9 Apr 2026
06 - Dr. Cornel West on the Future of Muslim Power
Dr. Cornel West on the Future of Muslim Power
9 Apr 2026
05 - Journey to Gaza and Back with Tarek Gouda
Journey to Gaza and Back with Tarek Gouda
11 Dec 2024
04 - What's the 2025 Political Strategy? with Imam Tom Facchine
In this episode of Muslim Visionaries, we sit down with Imam Tom Facchine to explore the critical questions facing the Muslim community in 2025. How can Muslims build power, influence, and advocate for justice in an ever-changing political landscape? From grassroots organizing to engaging with policymakers, we discuss actionable strategies to ensure our voices are heard and our communities thrive.
9 May 2024
03 - How to Change American Foreign Policy? with Shahed Ghoreishi
Shahed Ghoreishi (@ShahedGhoreishi (https://twitter.com/ShahedGhoreishi)) is the communications manager at Win Without War, where he advocates for a progressive foreign policy and ending endless wars. Previously, he has worked as a communications consultant, a policy fellow at Defense Priorities, and as a volunteer advising on foreign policy for multiple Presidential campaigns in 2020.
His analysis of U.S. foreign policy and Southwest Asia has been published in Defense One, Business Insider, CSIS’ CogitAsia blog, Newsweek, Responsible Statecraft, Inkstick, and the Atlantic. He is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and the University of Washington. He is also on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahedghoreishi/).
8 May 2024
02 - How to Stay Safe? Reflections on UCLA with Khalid Shah and Umar Hakim
Please join us for this important community security and safety training with brother Khalid Shah, a senior leader in South Los Angeles. Brother Khalid has been doing important work in Los Angeles to keep communities safe.
He’s been in some of the most dangerous situations in South LA including during the 1992 Watts Riots. Brother Khalid will provide guidance on keeping our communities safe and organized while we protest.
Brother Khalid has 50 years of experience in community work ranging back to his time with the Nation of Islam.
Conversation will include Umar Hakim, founder of Inkerij and Chair of LA Voice.
10 Apr 2024
01 - How to Organize and Build Power? with Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Jihad Saafir, Tabari Zahir and Dr. Emad Rahim
In this episode, we are honored to host an incredible panel of distinguished guests: Dr. Cornel West, a philosopher, political activist, and social critic renowned for his insightful analyses of race, politics, and culture; Dr. Jihad Saafir, an influential Islamic leader and advocate for social justice; Tabari Zahir, a dynamic grassroots organizer with a passion for community empowerment; and Dr. Emad Rahim, an entrepreneur and educator with a remarkable story of resilience and achievement.
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