Project100: Who's Who Profiles

Episodes

1. 11

   Dawah: A New Paradigm

   As American Muslims move from survival to stability, what comes next? In this episode of Who’s Who: P100 Profiles, host Abdusalaam Marshall speaks with Br. Hossam AlJabri, former Executive Director of the Muslim American Society, about reinvigorating dawah in America. They explore Islam’s…

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   Dec 27, 2025

   48m
2. 10

   Courage: There is Someone Out There Like You

   In this episode we speak with Lamise el Betar, who describes how her medical condition gives her empathy for others and inspires her to serve those in need. Never afraid to stand out, Lamise is a role model who encourages Muslims to be their authentic selves and help those around them. Lamise is…

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   Aug 18, 2023

   33m
3. 9

   Voice: "I didn't like speaking with people"

   Every masjid has them. A quiet brother or sister who shuns the limelight but is always there putting in the work and getting things done. Adam Aly is one such unsung hero. He proves that even those who are on the quiet side still have a lot to say. Listen to his story about finding community and...

   Jun 2, 2022

   29m
4. 8

   Time - "No excuses, I felt the need to act"

   Time is not promised. This is the lesson that Sr. Tahira Wellman learned as a frontline healthcare worker during the Covid-19 pandemic. While continuing to work full time as a physician assistant, Sr. Tahira decided to go back and continue her Islamic education by enrolling in the first ever…

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   May 6, 2022

   29m
5. 7

   Intentions - "The journey is the reward"

   This is a must-listen episode for all Muslim youth and young Muslims professionals. Brother Harith talks about growing up in a predominantly African American Muslim milieu in Brooklyn, a supportive community that prepared him well for the academic challenges of studying mechanical engineering in...

   Mar 14, 2022

   23m
6. 6

   Faith - "It All Comes Together"

   In this episode, we speak with business developer and lifelong entrepreneur Dr. Maher El Jamal, a man who comes from a long line of enterprising Palestinian immigrants who have built themselves with nothing. Dr. El Jamal has a history of turning tragedy into triumph, having earned his master's…

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   Feb 7, 2022

   29m
7. 5

   Opportunity - “Know your identity”

   Brother Hashim Mir is a former Facebook developer and now a software engineer for WayMo, the Google self-driving car project. In this episode we discuss everything from the future of driverless cars, to navigating the demanding world of the high-pressure tech-sector while remaining grounded in...

   Dec 7, 2021

   26m
8. 4

   Community - “I didn’t know where I fit”

   For many people, finding community as a new Muslim can be a struggle. Sometimes, even other Muslims can hold reverts back in their faith journeys. That was the experience of Jacquelyn Crutchley, who accepted Islam in 2016. Despite her background in non-profit management, business development...

   Oct 28, 2021

   24m
9. 3

   Calling - “It found me later on”

   All her life, Sister Amina Saad saw herself headed for law school. But something happened along the way. She found her true calling. Today she is a successful family and marriage counsellor, therapist, life coach, inspirational speaker, wife and mom. Find out how she found her path, inspirational...

   Oct 3, 2021

   24m
10. 2

    Determination - “If I feel like I have to do it, I’ll just do it”

    Hamza Reed is Director of Operations at the Muslim Community Center in Houston Texas, a Muslim-led community center serving all of Houston's many culturally diverse communities. When he began work at the new center in February 2020, he had no idea that he would need to carry his community through...

    Sep 5, 2021

    26m
11. 1

    Changes - “Your lifestyle is killing you”

    How many of us sacrifice our own physical health and spiritual wellbeing just to keep up with the daily grind of work? What if you were told that this lifestyle was literally killing you? Would you be prepared for a total transformation, a complete personal makeover? Where would you begin? Who...

    Jul 31, 2021

    25m
12. Perseverance - "They said it was too late"

    An interview with Imam Dr. Mohamed Abu Taleb becomes a lesson in perseverance. Dr. Mohamed, now a leading figure in American Islam, was once told it was too late to study the Quran. Imam Dr. Mohamed Abu Taleb has a Master's Degree and a PhD in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering From MIT,...

    Jul 4, 2021

    29m