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Faizan Syed
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creator founder. muslim polymath. I invented #muslimtiktok. investing in systems, ideas, and people
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Joined October 2019
@hassantsyed I haven’t seriously posted in over a year, but when ur the goat it’s hard to forget
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RT @haroonisdreamin: a porshe and an '08 off craigslist finna get u to the same place either way đź’Żđź’Ż
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I attended both @alifdotbuild Summit and @muslimtechfest SF. They were similar in many ways, but one big difference stood out. @haroon 's speech was the same at both. Making the differences even more obvious. Alif felt bigger, not because of details like branded napkins or Zareen’s catering, but because of its reach. High quality videos, influencer posts, and continuous engagement made sure people were still talking about it weeks later. Muslim Tech Fest had something Alif didn’t: time. By being part of Muslim Tech Week, it turned into an extended experience. More conversations, more connections, more chances to meet the right people. But not enough people knew about it, at least in the U.S. The event itself was great, but it didn’t have the same online impact. Alif summit proved one thing: It’s not just about who attends. It’s about who wishes they did.
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RT @ramadhanseba: Jazakallahu khayran for the reminder, makes it even more important to understand Fiqh muamalat. May Allah protect us all.
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In VC, if you’re not careful, you can fall into haram without even realizing it. Most funds get their money through interest-based debt. Startups raise capital using convertible notes and SAFEs, which look like equity but often act like loans with guaranteed returns. Preferred shares and liquidation preferences ensure investors get paid first, sometimes with extra, before founders or employees see anything. None of this makes VC bad, it just means you have to be careful. Where the money comes from, how deals are structured, and what industries you invest in it all matters. staying halal in this space isn’t impossible, it takes awareness and the right intention.
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Stanford MSA is paying $5k + expenses for someone to lead Taraweeh this Ramadan. Some of my Hafidh friends are getting $5K, $7K, even $10K+ for a month of recitation. Better than some SWE internships. Islam is growing in the West. Masjids are expanding. Ramadan programs are increasing. But there aren’t enough people to lead. For years, we were told a CS degree was the safest bet. But when Ramadan comes, it’s the Huffadh who are in demand. Masjids need leaders. Communities need guidance. The shortage is real. At some point, we have to ask: is an Islamic education more valuable than a CS degree?
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