In this powerful episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show with Tayyab Yunus, Brother Muhammad Abdul-Aleem—founder of IslamiCity and HADI—joins us to reflect on 30 years of trailblazing work in Islamic tech. From setting up early relief efforts in Iraq and the Balkans, to pioneering Islamic digital platforms, Brother Alim shares how his team made history by putting the entire Quran on the internet and later on the blockchain—making it impossible to erase.
Hear insights into nonprofit resilience, building impactful Islamic organizations, and how AI and blockchain can serve the Ummah. A must-watch for tech-minded Muslims, nonprofit leaders, and anyone passionate about preserving sacred knowledge. 🎧 Tune in and don’t forget to 🔔 subscribe for future episodes with nonprofit founders, Islamic scholars, and sector experts.
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleemx/ 00:00 – Introduction: A Miracle in Our Time
01:33 – Meet Brother Muhammad Abdul-Aleem (Founder of Islamicity)
03:12 – Why HADI Was Founded: Gulf War & Quran Study Circles
06:48 – First Project: $250,000 in Relief Aid to Iraq
08:45 – Shift to Long-Term Impact: Computer Training Centers
10:21 – Building the First Islamic Bulletin Board Online
12:02 – Launching Islam.org & Islamicity in 1994
13:40 – First Quran Online: Text + Audio in 1997
15:08 – Evolution of the Organization & Staff Advice for Founders
17:45 – Quran on the Blockchain: Why It Matters
19:40 – ChatILM: An Islamic Language AI Model
21:00 – Advice to Future Leaders: Values, Purpose & Persistence
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