Representing Britain's ENTIRE Muslim Community | Zara Mohammed - Muslim Money Talk Ep 10

In this podcast episode, Zara Mohammed, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, discusses her journey into leadership, the challenges she has faced representing the Muslim community in the UK, and the efforts to change public perception through advocacy. Host Areeb Siddiqui talks about Zara’s media experiences, leadership in FOSIS, and the evolving representation of Muslims in British society.

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Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro 

02:07 – Zara shares her early career path in law and Muslim leadership.

04:14 – Challenges of being a visible Muslim and discrimination.

08:01 – Dealing with racism and advocacy as a student leader.

10:06 – Zara’s rise in leadership within FOSIS.

12:00 – What FOSIS does and its advocacy work.

15:30 – Challenges with Prevent and counterterrorism policies.

19:29 – Media challenges and Zara’s tough interviews.

26:00 – Rise of Islamophobia and far-right rhetoric.

32:00 – Reflections on Muslim leadership and representation in British society.

42:00 – Reflections on Ramadan and public Muslim identity.

50:18 – Zara’s leadership challenges and future aspirations.