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Mar 2025
52m 8s

Episode 376: Arman Markar

FAISAL & SAM
About this episode

In this episode of Freshly Grounded, we sit down with Arman Markar, a social media creator whose journey took him from cybersecurity to content creation, and ultimately to using his platform for the Deen.

🎙️ We discuss:

✅ The struggle between faith and fame in the digital age
How social media helped him reconnect with Islam
✅ Why young Muslims today are embracing their identity more than ever
✅ The importance of righteous companionship and how it transformed his life
✅ How working online can be the best halal income strategy for Muslims
✅ The power of Islamic content creation and how to do it right

Along the way, we also dive into pistachio-flavored everything, why Malaysia is underrated, and what it’s like to pray Tarawih in Dubai.

This episode is full of gems, laughs, and deep insights, don’t miss it!

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