Mukhtar M. Ibrahim is an award-winning journalist and the founder of The Muslim Brief. He holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University.
Oct 3, 2025
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How Faisal Masood turned an overlooked $170 billion Muslim market into an ecosystem where Muslim founders could meet the demand and thrive.
Sep 26, 2025
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Zinet Kemal went from practicing law in Ethiopia to protecting Mayo Clinic's cybersecurity to writing celebrated children's books, showing us that you can rewrite your story as many times as you want.
Sep 19, 2025
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How Nausheena Hussain’s journey from corporate marketer to nonprofit founder to philanthropic scholar was a masterclass in turning personal conviction into institutional change.
Sep 12, 2025
How Muhsin Hassan's journey from a multicultural Kenyan childhood to the heights of global philanthropy was a lifelong search for a more meaningful way to make a difference.
Sep 5, 2025
From a single café in Dearborn to 31 locations and 200 more in development, Hamzah Nasser’s Haraz Coffee House is spreading Yemeni coffee culture and Muslim community on a global scale.
Aug 29, 2025
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They told her to remove her hijab, choose between motherhood and surgery, and stay quiet about discrimination. Dr. Qaali Hussein did the opposite and changed medicine in the process.
Aug 22, 2025
How Kowsar Mohamed’s journey from a Minneapolis housing project to the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents was a lifelong lesson in turning systemic trials into personal strength.
Aug 15, 2025
How Sahiza Hossenbaccus rose from cashier in a tropical Indian Ocean island to president of a North American manufacturing company through faith, patience, and strategic leadership.
Aug 8, 2025
How Mohamed Moussa left his job over the company's handling of anti-Muslim hate and built Tarteel, an AI-powered Qur'an app now used by millions.
Aug 1, 2025
How Hussam Ayloush traded a career in aerospace to build one of America's most powerful advocacy organizations.
Jul 25, 2025
How Munira MaalimIsaq's work led to a global solution for a life-or-death medical issue.
Jul 18, 2025
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The story of Amin Aaser and the calling behind Noor Kids.
Jul 11, 2025
How Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin’s quiet persistence broke down barriers for a new generation of Muslim doctors.
Jul 4, 2025
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Welcome to The Muslim Brief, the inaugural issue of a newsletter built for you.
Jul 3, 2025
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