I Need 20 Muslims to Talk to Me About Stress, AI, and Faith
I'm going to be honest with you.
A couple of years ago, I went through the hardest period of my life. Family conflict, a business collapsing, a move to a new country, and a lot of unanswered questions about how to navigate it all as a Muslim man trying to do the right thing.
I didn't have anyone to talk to. Not because people didn't care — but because the situation was too personal, too complicated, and too private to share with friends or family.
So I opened ChatGPT. Every day. For months.
It helped. But it also fell short.
It didn't know my Quran. It didn't remember what I told it yesterday. It didn't understand that when I said "I'm overwhelmed," what I really needed was someone to remind me that "فَإِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا" — and mean it in a way that felt real, not copy-pasted.
That experience changed me. And now I'm researching something bigger.
What I'm doing
I'm conducting focused research on how Muslims deal with stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges — and whether digital tools like AI play any role in that.
Why Muslims specifically?
Because the research is clear: existing mental health tools and apps don't account for our cultural and spiritual context. Meditation apps don't reference Quran. Therapy chatbots don't understand that "just pray more" isn't helpful — but that prayer itself can be deeply healing when guided with wisdom. There's a gap, and I want to understand it from real people, not just studies.
What I need from you
I'm looking for 20 people willing to have a short, private, 20-minute conversation with me about their experience. That's it.
No selling. No pitch. No app to download. Just a human conversation where I listen and learn.
If you:
- Have experienced stress, anxiety, or emotional challenges that affected your daily life
- Are a Muslim
- Are open to a candid conversation
I'd genuinely appreciate your time.
Or message me directly on LinkedIn or WhatsApp and I'll arrange it.
Who am I? My name is Daoud. I'm a tech entrepreneur, AI solutions architect, and a father. I've built 4 companies, mentored 300+ founders, and I'm currently building something that I believe the Muslim ummah needs. You can learn more about me on my LinkedIn.
Your story matters. Your 20 minutes could help shape something meaningful.
جزاكم الله خيرا 🤲
— Daoud