Azim Kidwai is CEO of Mercy Mission, Chairman of the Bradford District Community Foundation and, most of all, my best friend.
After we first met in 2010, Azim was the one who helped me transition from investment banking to taking the helm at National Zakat Foundation the following year. He's been the most wonderful mentor, colleague and comrade ever since.
Azim doesn't do podcasts. So I'm honoured that he made an exception for me. I hope that you benefit from this enriching conversation in the same way that I did.
(0:00) Iqbal’s tribute to Azim
(2:09) Azim outlines his mission
(7:16) Designing zakat systems internationally
(14:44) Local community funding in the UK
(20:46) How should faith be reflected in social action?
(23:11) Advice for those who want to do good
(26:34) Mindset, belonging and identity
(35:01) Palestine and overcoming pessimism
(42:53) Scaling up our long-term efforts
(51:19) What’s going on in Bradford?
(57:32) How to make faith more accessible to others
(1:11:52) Longing to meet God
Find out more about Mercy Mission here: https://www.mercymission.org.uk
Connect with Azim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azim-kidwai-5595a66/
