In this episode, I speak with Zain Bhikha – a voice that shaped the soundtrack of my own childhood. His songs weren’t just background noise. They were reminders. Of who I was. What mattered. And the type of father I one day wanted to be.

We talk about how his parents raised him. What they did right. What they gave him that made him believe he had something worth saying. He tells the story of losing his best friend at a young age and how that heartbreak led him to a deeper understanding of life, faith, and purpose.

We explore how music became a tool for healing, for teaching, and for leaving something behind. We talk about legacy – not just through nasheeds, but through our children. How we raise them. How we guide them. And how we plant seeds that may only bloom long after we’re gone.

If Zain’s songs were part of your home growing up, I think you’ll find something in this that stays with you.

Comment below with the song that meant the most to you. Share this with someone raising the next generation. And subscribe for more honest conversations about parenting, faith, and living with intention.
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Timestamps:

00:00 – Coming Up
00:50 – Intro
01:23 – Family and Creativity
04:44 – Lessons from Dad
08:41 – Lessons from Mum
12:39 – Music and Emotion
18:42 – Advice for Young Artists
21:42 – Becoming a Dad
27:01 – Parenting in a Digital World
34:43 – Music and Mental Health
39:50 – Faith and Success
40:34 – Legacy as an Artist
45:29 – How Songs Are Written
48:01 – Message to Your Children

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Who is Zain Bhikha?

Zain Bhikha is a South African-born nasheed artist who became one of the first to sing Islamic songs in English. Since winning a major singing competition in 1994, he has released music that has reached millions around the world. His songs like Mountains of Makkah, Allah Knows, and My Mum is Amazing have become favourites in Muslim homes, especially among parents and children. Zain has worked with artists such as Yusuf Islam and Dawud Wharnsby, and is known for music that offers hope, faith, and reflection.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZainBhikhaOfficial/
Website: https://zainbhikha.com/

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