Sheikh Belal Assaad is a community leader, internationally renowned speaker, celebrant & religious scholar. Sheikh Belal combines his religious education with his Biomedical Science background for a holistic approach to his thought-provoking discussions. He is an incredibly giving brother who has always given his time time to the muslim communities & is a dear brother to the Safis.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:33 Upbringing
00:04:14 Importance of maintaining cultural identity
00:06:12 Role models and influences
00:09:24 Staying true to one's values
00:11:19 Da'wah and emotional intelligence
00:15:21 Influence of friends and peer pressure
00:18:45 Overcoming bullying
00:27:44 How my Da'wah started
00:37:42 Importance of knowledge & seeking advice
00:39:55 Importance of reading the Quran & praying
00:43:58 Public speaking
00:46:37 Difficult times
00:52:28 Turning challenges into strengths
00:58:14 Having the right mindset
01:00:00 Da'wah through social media