Be Faithful With a Few and He Will Give You More | Malik Shaw's Journey | Episode 11

In this episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, we sit down with community leader and convert to Islam, Malik Shaw, whose story is a masterclass in faith, grit, and service.

Brother Malik shares how he went from working a 9-to-5 while hosting weekly meetups in his living room to running a vibrant food pantry that now feeds 40+ families in a historically Black neighborhood in Memphis.

You'll hear how his upbringing, spiritual awakening, and commitment to service led to the founding of MANA, the Table Spread Pantry, and more. He offers heartfelt advice to aspiring changemakers especially those who feel stuck between their job and their dream.

Whether you're a revert, a nonprofit leader, or simply someone wanting to make a difference, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Tune in and don’t forget to 🔔 subscribe for future episodes with nonprofit founders, Islamic scholars, and sector experts. 📌Connect and Follow Dr. Tayyab Yunus: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tayyabyunus/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tayyabyunus YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@tayyabyunus 🔗 Connect with Brother Malik Shaw: Website: https://midtownmosque.org/ 00:00 – Intro: Meet Malik Shaw 01:05 – Growing up in Detroit & the early seeds of service 03:18 – The moment he knew he had to make a change 05:27 – Life as a convert: the social gap and the community need 07:35 – How “I.M.A.N.” began in his living room 09:24 – From side hustle to full-time service: the transition 11:05 – The mindset shift around fundraising 13:10 – Be faithful with a few: advice to those just starting 15:00 – Building the food pantry: from fear to flourishing 17:35 – Serving with dignity: giving people more than just food 18:50 – Final reflections + how you can help Malik’s journey is a powerful reminder that real change begins with sincere intentions, consistency, and trust in Allah. His story proves that you don’t need to have it all figured out to start you just need to start. May Allah continue to bless his efforts and inspire others to follow in his footsteps. 💬 If this story moved you, drop a comment below! What’s one thing you’re doing to serve your community? #MuslimNonprofit #RevertToIslam #FaithInAction #CommunityBuilding #IslamInAmerica #MuslimStories #ServeTheUmmah #MuslimLeadership #MuslimPodcast