Most People Have The Purpose Of Life Wrong | Tanim Zaman

Most People Have The Purpose Of Life Wrong | Tanim Zaman What happens when success, wealth, ambition, and even personal fulfilment are no longer the ultimate goal? In this reflective conversation, Tanim Zaman shares insights on faith, purpose, tawakkul, ambition, success, and navigating the dunya while remaining grounded in Islam. We discuss: • Why so many people feel lost despite achieving success • The danger of making yourself the purpose • What it means to make Allah the ultimate goal • Tawakkul and trusting Allah when life does not make sense • Why success is ultimately from Allah • How faith shapes business, wealth, and ambition • Family expectations, sacrifice, and choosing a different path • Why Islam can become a Muslim’s greatest strength This conversation explores not only achievement, but the person behind it — the values, struggles, lessons, and reliance upon Allah that shaped the journey. ABOUT: Tanim Zaman is a London-based entrepreneur, educator, and mentor, and the founder of an eight-figure group of companies spanning property management, education, and marketing. He is an Economics graduate from the London School of Economics and Political Science. During his studies, he worked within major global institutions including Deloitte, Bloomberg, Barclays, and UBS before pursuing entrepreneurship grounded in ethical, Islamic interest-free business practices. Alongside building businesses and mentoring entrepreneurs internationally, Tanim has spent years studying classical Islamic sciences including Tafsir, Hadith, and Fiqh. Through his educational content surrounding wealth, business, and Islam, he has built an online audience of more than two million people across social media. Connect with Tanim Zaman: LinkedIn:   / tanimzamanofficial   Instagram:   / tanimzamanofficial   Victorious Muslim shares reflective conversations with Muslims striving for excellence while remaining grounded in faith. Through honest discussions on purpose, hardship, discipline, sincerity, tawakkul, leadership, and personal growth, we aim to highlight the journey behind success — not just the outcome. Subscribe for more conversations exploring faith, purpose, and meaningful striving. “But whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger, and fears Allah and is conscious of Him — it is they who will truly triumph.” (Surah An-Nur 24:52) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Growing Up Muslim in Italy 02:32 The Turning Point That Led Him Back to Islam 07:19 Success, Wealth & Serving a Greater Purpose 11:53 Failing University Changed Everything 15:16 Choosing Entrepreneurship Over a Corporate Career 16:57 Financial Hardship, Family Pressure & Perseverance 18:57 Walking Away From Income to Avoid Riba 23:13 Why Islam Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage 25:43 Advice for Muslims Seeking Success in This Life and the Next 29:49 Why We Should Worship Allah, Not Jannah #TanimZaman #VictoriousMuslim #MuslimPodcast #IslamicReminder #FaithAndPurpose #MuslimSuccess #DeenOverDunya #Tawakkul #MuslimEntrepreneur #IslamicBusiness