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
41 episodes
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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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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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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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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1:06:57
Helping Muslims Invest in UK Real-Estate | Youness Abidou - Muslim Money Talk Ep 25
Meet Youness Abidou, founder and CEO of Nester, a Sharia-compliant real estate investment platform in the UK. He shares insights on navigating the regulatory landscape, the challenges of Islamic finance, and his vision for addressing financial ...
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Episode 25
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1:12:09
Buying In London, Rent-To-Rent and Why Muslims Love Property! | Zaid Patel - Muslim Money Talk Ep 24
Meet Zaid Patel, owner of Highcastle Estates and host of The Muslim Pound Podcast.In today’s Muslim Money Talk we discuss how and why property became such an attractive investment opportunity for Muslims, shariah compliant ways of growi...
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Episode 24
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1:12:43
Is Islamic Banking TRULY Islamic? | Harris Irfan - Muslim Money Talk Ep 23
In this special podcast episode, Harris Irfan, a veteran in Islamic finance, critiques the industry for not adhering to its foundational principles and discusses innovative solutions for real-economy, risk-sharing financial instruments....
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Episode 23
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1:13:08
More MUSLIMS Should Become Entrepreneurs! | Areeb Siddiqui - Muslim Money Talk Ep 22
In today’s episode we’re flipping the script and interviewing our host Areeb Siddiqui- the founder of Kestrl: The Muslim Money App!Driven to leave the corporate world by his growing discomfort working around interest- Areeb discusses hi...
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Episode 22
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1:18:49
From Aircraft Cleaner to Airline OWNER | Kazi Shafiqur Rahman - Muslim Money Talk Ep 21
Meet Kazi Shafiqur Rahman, Co-founder of SunnaMusk and Firnas Airways, as he shares his journey from being a cleaner at an airport to becoming a successful entrepreneur and airline owner. This conversation literally has it all, the ultima...
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Episode 21
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1:27:31
Can Muslim WOMEN Have a Successful CAREER and MARRIAGE? | Arfah Farooq - Muslim Money Talk Ep 20
Meet Arfah Farooq, co-founder of Muslamic Makers and Muslim Tech Fest!She shares her journey of community building, balancing family life, and the evolving role of Muslims in tech and entrepreneurship. This conversation explores the cha...
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Episode 20
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1:04:14
How I Grew My Prayer App Business to +1 Million Users | Abdul Rahman Abbas - Muslim Money Talk Ep 19
In this episode, Abdul Rahman Abbas, founder and CEO of the Pillars app, discusses building a privacy-focused Muslim prayer app and the entrepreneurial challenges and cultural dynamics Muslims face in the UK. He shares insights on bootstrapping...
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Episode 19
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1:10:33
Building The #1 Rated Burger Joint in London! | Sakib Ahmed - Muslim Money Talk Ep 18
In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, host Areeb Siddiqui speaks with Sakib Ahmed, co-founder of Simply Smash, London’s highest-rated burger joint. Sakib shares his journey from fintech to food service, discussing the ...
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Episode 18
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1:09:58
Helping Muslim Women Become FINANCIALLY Independent! | Fahan Ibrahim Hashi - Muslim Money Talk Ep 17
This podcast episode explores the journey of Fahan Ibrahim Hashi, founder of Nisa Invest, a financial platform tailored for Muslim women navigating personal finance in alignment with Islamic values. Fahan discusses her transition from investmen...
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Episode 17
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