Building Muslim Youth Leaders: The Untold Story of ILIA | Ayman Nassar | Episode 14

In this powerful episode of The Muslim Non-Profit Show, we welcome Ayman Nassar, founder of the Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA). His journey reveals a surprising inspiration that sparked an organization dedicated to building leadership capacity in Muslim youth.

From uncovering forgotten Muslim history in America, to creating the first Muslim-run youth crisis line, Ayman shares lessons on faith, resilience, and leadership that every parent, educator, and community leader needs to hear.

This conversation is not just about leadership, it’s about empowering the next generation to rise with integrity, service, and purpose.

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00:00 – Introduction & Welcome to the Show 02:10 – Ayman Nassar’s early involvement in Muslim community work 05:35 – Discovering hidden Muslim history in America 08:12 – Realizing the Muslim leadership capacity problem 11:20 – Founding of ILIA in 2009 & the first youth program 14:05 – Building youth leadership through patience and real-life challenges 16:45 – Expanding into mental health: The Muslim Youth Crisis Line (2015) 19:20 – Adapting to new challenges: Career empowerment & food security 21:10 – Advice for aspiring Muslim changemakers & leaders 23:00 – Closing reflections and gratitude

Conversations like this remind us that leadership is not about titles or recognition, but about serving Allah and uplifting the people around us. May Allah bless our youth, strengthen their faith, and guide them to become leaders who bring light and mercy to the world.

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