Muslim Money Talk
Introducing the Muslim Money Talk Podcast, a place for all things Muslim and Money related.
Every week we'll be sitting down with Founders, leaders and industry experts from across multiple disciplines to discuss lessons learned, mistakes made and most importantly 'How they did it?'.
Brought to you by Kestrl: The Muslim Money App, software to help Muslims grow their wealth without compromise. Find out more here: https://kestrl.io/
Episodes
50 episodes
Battling Islamophobia In Silicon Valley: Abdul Haseeb Basit (and Mystery Guest?!) Ep. 50
Episode number 50!!!We’re joined by Abdul Haseeb Basit, cofounder of Madinah Angels to discuss Islamophobia in the startup ecosystem, prompted by controversial comments from a top VC partner, and explore how Muslim entrepreneurs can bui...
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Episode 50
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1:01:40
Halal Stocks Expert: Ethical Vs Shariah Screening, Active Vs Passive, Fixing Donations & More! | Ep 49 - Rehan Ahmed
Meet Rehan Ahmed, founder of Halal Stocks, an Australian based FinTech on a mission to give investors an unfair advantage in the markets. Ethan shares his journey from tech to the MuslimCharity sector and how a shocking revelat...
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Episode 49
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1:03:46
Marriage Finance Expert: Mehrs, Prenups, Second Wives & More! | Ep 48 - Khizar Muhammad
In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Areeb Siddiqui speaks with Khizar Muhammad, a Shariah scholar and Islamic finance professional, about the often-overlooked intersection of money and marriage in Muslim communities. They explo...
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Episode 48
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1:09:04
Muslim Leadership Expert: Lessons From Muhammad PBUH, The Sahabah & More! | MMT Ep 47 Omar Khaliel
In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Omar Khaliel, co-founder of the Riba Free Foundation and Muslim CEOs Collective, discusses the urgent need for ethical, long-term Muslim leadership rooted in Islamic principles. He and host Areeb S...
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Episode 47
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58:53
Quitting Our Jobs To Launch A £25M Islamic Fintech | Daeng Termizi & Areeb Siddiqui Ep 46
In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, co-founders Areeb Siddiqui and Daeng Termizi dive deep into the journey of building Kestrl, a Muslim fintech startup, from meeting during their MBAs at Cambridge to launching a full-fledged digital Islamic ...
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Episode 46
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1:16:26
Children’s TV Expert: Fighting Islamophobia, Becoming A Father, Tackling Zionism | Mohammad Shoaib
Today we’re joined by Mohammed Shoaib, Head of Sales and Marketing at Muslim Kids TV, to discuss the urgent need for high-quality, values-aligned Muslim children’s media. They explore Shoaib’s personal journey through faith, father...
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Episode 45
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1:10:26
CEO Who Launched The UK’s 1st Islamic Bank: Interest vs. Profit, Expensive Mortgages & More
In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Areeb Siddiqui speaks with Sultan Choudhury OBE about the challenges and evolution of Islamic banking in the UK and beyond. They discuss misconceptions around Islamic finance, pricing challenge...
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Episode 44
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1:09:32
Interviewing My Dad: +40 Years in the UK, Career Advice, Being Muslim Post 9/11 | Ep 43 - Ayaz Siddiqui
In this heartfelt episode of Muslim Money Talk, host Areeb Siddiqui sits down with his father and Kestrl’s CFO, Ayaz Siddiqui, for an emotional and wide-ranging conversation about immigration, financial sacrifice, growing up in post-co...
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Episode 43
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1:38:10
Halal Crypto Expert : How To Invest in Bitcoin in 2025 | Ep 42 - Ibrahim Alkurd
Meet Ibrahim, a Palestinian born med school drop out who went on to build one of the UK’s largest crypto empires in both mining and trading.Ibrahim shares his journey with us, why and how Muslims should be investing into crypto, as well...
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Episode 42
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52:03
Muslim Millionaire: Investing in Gold, Moving to Dubai and Entrepreneurship | Shahid Munir Ep 41
Meet Shahid Munir, founder of Minted and Minted Edge, as he shares his journey from a family-run corner shop to leading fintech ventures in gold investment and Islamic banking solutions. They dive deep into entrepreneurship, ethical finance, wh...
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Episode 41
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1:02:21
UK Mortgage Expert: Authentically Halal? Buy To Let and Buying 1st Homes | Ep 40 Sagheer Malik
Meet Sagheer Malik, Chief Commercial Officer of Offa Finance, proving shariah compliant buy to let and bridge financing solutions.He discusses the regulatory challenges surrounding UK Islamic Home Financing, along with the criticisms th...
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Episode 40
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1:21:15
Financing Expert: Trump’s New Economy, Gold vs Crypto and The New World Order? | Hassan Daher - Ep 39
In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Dr. Hassan Daher, founder of Qardus, talks about building the UK’s first Sharia-compliant SME lending platform. They dive into the roots of Islamic finance, the fintech startup journey, and navigat...
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Episode 39
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1:03:39
Building MUSLIM Generational Wealth! Ft Sadiq Dorsat, Niaz Azad & Yasmine El-Mahairy | Ep 38
This special live podcast event episode (featuring Sadiq Dorsat, Niaz Azad & Yasmine El-Mahairy) discusses financial challenges faced by British Muslims, highlighting issues like debt, financial literacy, and the importance of giving ...
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Episode 38
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42:21
Halal Pensions 101: Investing £10k, Tax Benefits, Employee Schemes and More | Abul Uddin - Ep 37
Abul Uddin UK Head of Private Client Services at Wahed Invest, discusses the importance of Sharia-compliant pensions, financial literacy among UK Muslims, and shares personal insights into his career transition to Islamic finance. He emphasises...
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Episode 37
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58:06
The Nikkah Expert: Rising Divorce Rates, Inter-Cultural Marriages and More | Shabbir Hassan - MMT #36
This episode of Muslim Money Talk features Imam Shabbir Hassan, founder of The Nikkah Co., discussing modern Muslim marriage trends, challenges, and solutions. From rising intercultural marriages and shifting wedding costs to divorce t...
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Episode 36
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1:36:55
Web3 Experts: The Husband & Wife Reinventing Insurance | Morrad Irsane & Sharene Lee - MMT #35
This podcast episode dives into how Takadao is revolutionising the insurance industry by creating a decentralised, Sharia-compliant mutual protection system powered by blockchain. The guests discuss their entrepreneurial journey, Web3 adoption ...
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Episode 35
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1:31:02
The Riba Expert: Broken Marriages, Financial Literacy, Leadership Lessons | Omar Khaliel - MMT Ep 34
He’s back! By popular demand, the founder of Riba Free Foundation Omar Khaliel returns to the Muslim Money Talk podcast to update what he’s been working on for the past year to educate the masses on the dangers of riba.How does it affec...
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Episode 34
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55:05
How ISLAMIC Is Islamic Finance? | Najib Al Aswad - MMT Ep 33
In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, host Areeb Siddiqui is joined by Najib Al-Aswad, Director at IFAAS, and co-host Ali Siddiqui to discuss the intricacies of Islamic finance. They delve into whether Islamic finance is truly differen...
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Episode 33
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1:07:37
The 7 Secrets of Succesfull Fundraising | Sokhiba Mukhitdinova - MMT Ep 32
Meet Sokhiba- super angel investor and one of our very own investors at Kestrl! she shares her ‘Secrets to a Successful Fundraise’, from hiring well to not giving up too much equity. A great episode for startups and investors alike!This...
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Episode 32
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58:57
The Lawyer Who Built UK Islamic Banking - And How He’s Fixing It | Mohammed Paracha - MMT Ep 31
In this episode, Sheikh Mohammed Paracha an accomplished Islamic finance lawyer and fintech pioneer—shares his journey from drafting groundbreaking Sharia-compliant contracts to building Nesta, a non‐bank financial institution that reimagines e...
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Episode 31
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1:18:38
Ask A Mufti: Mortgages, TikTok Fatwas & Productivity Hacks| Mufti Faraz Adam - Muslim Money Talk #30
A very special guest for episode 30- our very own shariah scholar, Mufti Faraz Adam!Mufti Faraz shares his views on the state of Islamic Finance and weighs in on current debates. From TikTok Fatwas and productivity hacks to how to be mo...
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Episode 30
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1:35:39
Quran Expert: Leaders Must Internalise The Quran | Ishaaq Qureshi - Muslim Money Talk Ep 29
This episode dives into the purpose of life through the lens of Islam, with Ishaaq reflecting on the beauty and practicality of applying the Quran in daily life. The discussion spans personal development, virality in content creation while main...
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Episode 29
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1:08:46
Muslim Money Talk Best of 2024! Compilation Episode - Muslim Money Talk Ep 28
A 2024 round up! Alhamdullilah after 27 episodes we've have some incredible moments, from discussions on all things Muslim and Money related. Whether it was debating Islamic Finance, getting Personal finance tips, career advice or learning how ...
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Episode 28
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1:14:34
Making Muslim Women Financially LITERATE | Yasmine El-Mehairy - Muslim Money Talk Ep 27
Yasmine El-Mehairy, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Deja Money, discusses her journey through startups, her inspiration from the Arab Spring, and her mission to empower Muslim women in finance through Deja. She shares lessons learned from ...
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Episode 27
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59:56
How Will AI CHANGE Islamic Finance For Good? | Salman Hussein - Muslim Money Talk Ep 26
In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Salman Hussein, co-founder of Zeed, discusses the intersection of AI, fintech, and Muslim values, explaining how personalised financial content can empower retail investors. The conversation also d...
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Episode 26
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