#30 ISOC/MSA President to Working for the BBC as a Sports Journalist - Interview with Ameer Khan
The Optimized Muslim Podcast - Self Development For The MuslimShow Notes
Ameer Khan and I worked together as part of the Islamic Society leadership whilst studying at University. He is now a sports journalist working for the BBC.
We discuss the benefits of joining an Islamic Society or Muslim Students Association whilst at University and we draw upon some of our experiences to offer advice (in sha Allah) to young people at University or otherwise.
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
04:30 Understanding of an "ISOC" prior to University
10:15 Balancing religiosity and activism, not being either or.
16:30 Being introduced to Muslims practising differently
23:30 "Extremism on Campus" My thinking on why some go to extremes at university
37:00 Should companies recruit former ISOC leadership?
43:00 Ameer's career journey after University
48:00 Concluding remarks
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