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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 48 MIN

Why Apple Hired This Muslim Convert GENIUS To Teach Islam

from Muslim Founder · host Sohaib Ashraf

Peter Gould is a designer and author who has spent over two decades integrating Islamic spirituality with contemporary design.He's the founder of Gould Studio and author of "The Heart of Design," developing frameworks that apply Islamic principles to creative work.His influence extends from designing products for Muslim families to teaching Islamic design concepts to big tech companies such as Apple and Google.Follow Peter Gould:https://www.instagram.com/petergouldart/https://www.linkedin.com/in/petergouldart/https://peter-gould.com/Heart of Design:https://www.theheartofdesign.com/Tales of Khayaal:https://www.talesofkhayaal.com/00:00 Introduction02:55 Peter's Journey to Islam At 2006:40 Visiting Muslim Countries & Islamic Architecture09:30 What Makes Design "Islamic"?11:14 Design for Remembrance vs Distraction14:56 Bringing Islamic Principles to Apple & Google17:26 Implementing Islamic Design In the Corporate World21:03 Lessons from Photographer Peter Sanders22:50 Writing "The Heart of Design"25:58 Heart of Design vs Modern Design28:04 Tales of Khayaal: Building Muslim Media31:17 Why "Muslim Alternatives" Isn't Enough36:39 The Rise of Global Muslim Digital Nomads40:33 Advice for 21-Year-Olds Starting Out44:41 The Taraweeh Melbourne Story47:44 How Peter Wants to Be Remembered_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________Follow Sohaib (Host):https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97https://twitter.com/sohaibashraf97

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