In this episode of the Awakening Project's "Learning From Our History" series, Sibtain interviews Kumail Manji, a Khoja Shia Ishnashri Muslim community member with diverse entrepreneurial and community service experiences. They discuss Kumail's background, growing up in Tanzania, his education, and his extensive involvement in community organizations, including his time as Secretary General of the World Federation. Kumail shares his insights on prioritizing time, the importance of grassroots engagement in community institutions, the challenges of the World Federation's three-tier structure, and the need for open and candid discussions on religious and social issues facing the Khoja community. The conversation also touches on contemporary issues like the situation in Palestine and the role of community members in addressing local and global challenges.
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