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| Is Wealth a Blessing or Burden for the Muslim Ummah? | Almir Colan | 16 Jul 2025 | 01:05:42 | |
Financial literacy is more than numbers. It’s about empowering the Ummah to create wealth and opportunities. Join Ibrahim and Almir Colan as they explore the road to financial freedom. | |||
| From $0 to $100M: How CK Foods Built a Riba-Free Food Empire | 08 Jul 2025 | 01:09:51 | |
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of CK Foods, a family-run business that scaled from zero to $100 million without compromising on Islamic principles.
👉 Listen now to hear the full story of halal entrepreneurship and financial resilience. | |||
| The TRUTH About Islamic Finance And Its Critics | Ibrahim Khan | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:36:24 | |
In this episode, Ibrahim takes a turn in the guest seat to address some common criticisms about Islamic Finance asked by our very own Sohaib Ashraf, a portfolio manager for our sister company Cur8. | |||
| Millionaire Muslim: Interview with Tarteel AI - use AI to help you with your Qur'an recitation! | 08 Oct 2021 | 00:29:34 | |
Join Ibrahim in another exciting episode as he interviews the guys behind a new Qur'an app that uses AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning to help you with your Qur'an recitation! About Tarteel: Tarteel is a novel Quran application that leverages the latest technology in artificial intelligence to perform speech recognition and analyze Quran recitations. Incubated at MIT and built by technology veterans from Silicon Valley companies - Twitter, Facebook, and Amazon. Our mission is to provide you with the tooling to better understand and memorize the Quran through beautiful interfaces and experiences.The Tarteel team, guided by the principles of Islam and the love of the Quran, works with sincerity, transparency, and proficiency to serve the Muslim ummah and strengthen their faith with Allah - SWT - and His beautiful words. -------- 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter - https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/su... -------- | |||
| News Round Up: Boris Tax Grab, Google Fights Back Against Scammers | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:18:31 | |
This is episode five of our IFG fortnightly news roundup where members of IFG's expert team discuss the latest in finance and investment news and share our tips and insights. This week we cover: -------- 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter - https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/su... -------- | |||
| Tafseer Session: Kindness - the Building Blocks to a Just Society | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:18:12 | |
Join our Community Lead, Khidr Mohammad as he leads this Tafseer session sharing insights and reflections from a key verse in the Qur'an pertaining to money, business and finance. ======= 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter - https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/subscribe ======= | |||
| News Round Up: The Taliban, OnlyFans + Tesla's Terminator Robot | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:33:31 | |
This is episode four of our IFG fortnightly news roundup where members of IFG's expert team discuss the latest in finance and investment news and share our tips and insights. ======= | |||
| Tafseer Session: Men, Women & Money - Where Does the Buck Stop for Financial Responsibility? | 08 Sep 2021 | 00:15:08 | |
Join Ibrahim Khan in another Tafseer session as he discusses who financial responsibility rests with in the family and to what extent as well as the general relationship between men, women and money. ======= | |||
| News Round Up: Exam results fiasco + House price MADNESS | 29 Aug 2021 | 00:38:56 | |
Join us for the second episode of IFG's Fortnightly News Round Up where some of the IFG Team sit down and discuss a few key business and finance related news stories from the past two weeks! This week we cover: ======= 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter - https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/subscribe ======= | |||
| News Round Up: Crypto Bounce-back? China Crackdown & Mohsin the Oracle | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:35:35 | |
Join us for the second episode of IFG's Fortnightly News Round Up where some of the IFG Team sit down and discuss a few key business and finance related news stories from the past two weeks! This week we cover: ======= 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter - https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/subscribe ======= | |||
| Millionaire Muslim: Interview with the CEO of Muslim Aid | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:40:31 | |
Join Ibrahim in another exciting episode as he interviews the CEO of Muslim Aid, Kashif Shabir and explores his role as the CEO of a leading humanitarian charity. Bio: Kashif Shabir has been the charity’s interim CEO since April 2020. Kashif Shabir initially joined Muslim Aid as Director of Transformation and Strategy to work on the charity’s future direction. Having been asked to step in as interim CEO, in April 2020, he has guided Muslim Aid through not only the difficulties of operating throughout the pandemic but also has implemented significant organisational change since. He brings to his new role a range of experiences from across the Muslim and non-Muslim charitable sector, having worked previously at Oxfam, British Red Cross and Mercy Mission amongst other organisations. ======= 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter - https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/subscribe ======= | |||
| Millionaire Muslim: The Psychology of Wealth | Dr Osman Umarji, YAQEEN INSTITUTE | 17 Aug 2021 | 00:37:23 | |
Join Ibrahim in another exciting episode as he interview DR Osman Umarji, Associate Editor at Yaqeen Institute on his latest paper titled: 'The Psychology of Wealth: An Islamic Perspective on Personal Finance.' Bio: Dr. Osman Umarji holds a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master's and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from UC Irvine. He has studied Islam at al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. His research interests include the development of human motivation, religious socialization, spirituality, and Islamic legal theory. Dr. Umarji is also an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at UC Irvine. He has previously taught child development, adolescent development, and statistics. His expertise in both psychological and Islamic sciences allows him to conduct empirical research on contemporary issues facing Muslims. ======= | |||
| Millionaire Muslim: Deep Dive with Mufti Faraz Adam | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:59:19 | |
Join Mufti Billal Omarjee and Mufti Faraz, director of Amanah Advisors, for a very special episode of Millionaire Muslim where the two Islamic Finance specialists dive deep into a variety of topics; from pursuing Islamic Finance for students of knowledge to zakat and book recommendations. Watch this special and benefit from the wisdom of two great scholars. | |||
| Why Israeli dates are juicier | Palestinian Date Expert | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:41:55 | |
We deep dive into all things date-related with Nazim Awan, co-founder of Holy Land Dates. Ibrahim Khan hosts. | |||
| Tafseer Session: Why So Many Finance Laws? | 10 Aug 2021 | 00:17:08 | |
Join Ibrahim Khan in another Tafseer session as he discusses the logic behind Islamic injunctions on finance and trade. ======= | |||
| Muslim Millionaire: The Halal Meat Economy with Usman Rauf, Hill Farm Finest | 30 Jul 2021 | 00:38:51 | |
Join Khizar for an exciting episode with the co-founder of Hill Farm Finest, Usman Rauf on the Halal Meat Economy and how the halal meat market is undergoing great changes in the UK especially! ======= | |||
| News Round Up: $33bn Revolut, Amazon Burning, Billionaire Space Race | 29 Jul 2021 | 00:39:10 | |
Join us for the first episode of IFG's Fortnightly News Round Up where some of the IFG Team sit down and discuss a few key business and finance related news stories from the past two weeks! ======= | |||
| Tafseer Session: Inheritance Injustice? | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:20:38 | |
Join Ibrahim Khan in another Tafseer session as he goes through the verses on inheritance and discusses the divine justice of allocated inheritance shares. ======= | |||
| Tafseer Session: Money and Your Family | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:12:59 | |
Join us in this Tafseer session where Ibrahim discusses the connections between money and your wife, kids and family in general. ======= | |||
| Millionaire Muslim: Our U-turn on Cryptocurrency | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:35:03 | |
Listen in as Ibrahim and Mohsin discuss all things crypto including how their opinions have changed over time and its sharia compliance. | |||
| Millionaire Muslim: Interview with Aghaz Invest | 25 Jun 2021 | 00:39:09 | |
Check out our interview with Aghaz Invest, a robo advisor helping people to save for their goals. | |||
| Tafseer Session: What's The Big Deal With Riba Anyway? | 17 Jun 2021 | 00:16:55 | |
In this weeks Tafseer session Ibrahim breaks down Riba and discusses the implications of debt. | |||
| Tafseer Session: Charity, an Essential Enabling Layer of Our Society | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:15:52 | |
Join us to hear Ibrahim break down charity from both an Islamic perspective and on a deep social level. | |||
| Tafseer Session: The Fridge That Takes You to Jannah | 06 Jun 2021 | 00:18:46 | |
Tafseer session with Ibrahim reflecting on the world around us. | |||
| This millionaire's secret regret will shock you | Jordan Welch | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:04:25 | |
Have you ever reached a milestone, only to find it doesn't bring the happiness you expected? Picture Jordan Welch, having achieved a multimillion-pound exit, standing amidst wealth and success yet feeling a profound void. This video takes you on a journey exploring his story and many like his, where the endless chase for riches becomes a roadblock to true fulfilment. We’ll explore the choices we make at the fork in the road - one path glittering with gold, the other quietly inviting us toward deeper meaning and peace. Will you choose the superficial allure of material wealth, or the enlightening journey toward purpose? | |||
| Tafseer Session: Encouraging Good Financially | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:17:43 | |
Join us for our latest tafseer - this week it's about encouraging good financially. | |||
| Tafseer Session: Embrace the Friction in Your Life | 22 May 2021 | 00:25:01 | |
Join us as Ibrahim leads another Tafseer session discussing how we should all be embracing friction in our lives. | |||
| Tafseer Session: Money Priorities and Akhirah | 15 May 2021 | 00:18:39 | |
Tafseer session with Ibrahim about where to prioritise your money. | |||
| Tafseer Session: The Importance of Using Our Skills Properly | 06 May 2021 | 00:23:14 | |
Join us for another Tafseer session - this week it's about effectively utilising our skills! | |||
| Tafseer Session: Thankfulness, Power and Hope | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:22:47 | |
Join us for another tafseer session! | |||
| Millionaire Muslim: Interview with Crowd2Live | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:27:00 | |
Check out our interview with CrowdtoLive, a new platform allowing people to invest in and buy houses. | |||
| Tafseer Session: Attaining Righteousness Through Money | 26 Mar 2021 | 00:15:33 | |
Tafseer session with Ibrahim about attaining rightenousness through money. | |||
| Tafseer Session: Adornments of this World | 23 Mar 2021 | 00:27:01 | |
The resumption of our regular tafseer alhamdulillah - this week it's about adornments of this world. | |||
| Millionaire Muslim: Fundraising for your Start-Up | Interview with Mohammed Ashour | 17 Mar 2021 | 00:41:48 | |
Check out our interview with seasoned fundraiser Mohammed Ashour! | |||
| E104: How I beat the stock market | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:14:42 | |
Ibrahim reveals how he beat the stock market! | |||
| Why he quit his $1 million a year investment banking job | Iqbal Nasim | 29 May 2025 | 01:33:34 | |
Iqbal Nasim is a renowned educator and speaker dedicated to guiding individuals towards a truly God-centered life. Iqbal holds an MA in Economics and Management from Cambridge University and an MSc in Voluntary Sector Management from Cass Business School. In 2011, he left a successful investment banking career to lead the National Zakat Foundation (NZF), significantly impacting the distribution of Zakat in the UK. Today, through his platform iqbalnasim.com, he offers courses like 'Transform My Prayer' and shares insights to help believers prepare for the Last Day, live as true believers, and strive for God's cause. | |||
| E103: Household finance tips - the bargain aisle | 12 Feb 2021 | 00:41:14 | |
Join us for a lively discussion on household finance tips! | |||
| E102: How Ibrahim quit his corporate career - and how you can too | 05 Feb 2021 | 00:14:44 | |
This was recorded a few months after Ibrahim had quit his job and is a great insight as to how he managed to do it. It includes great tips for anyone aspiring to do the same! | |||
| E101: How to invest halal without losing all your hair! | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:12:08 | |
As always at IFG we're always keen on helping people with their investing journeys. Check out this snippet by Ibrahim on how to invest halal without losing all your hair (Mohsin couldn't do this episode for obvious reasons...). | |||
| E100: Expat Uzbekistanis working on "Quranera" | 17 Jan 2021 | 00:36:24 | |
Check out our fun interview with the founders (Maruf and Nadir) of Quranera, a fun way to teach quran to kids. The founder are both Uzbeki and now based in Australia and Canada. Definitely one to listen to. | |||
| E99: The Incredible Story of a $X00,000,000 Business Built in 3 Years | Powerry | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:49:28 | |
We had the pleasure of interviewing Abdumalik Mirakhmedov and Andrey Kim - the co-founders of Powerry and Scalo Technologies. They hail from Uzbekistan/Kazakhstan and have built amazing 9-figure businesses from scratch in that part of the world. We can't reveal the exact amount due to confidentiality but it's big! Borat gives a bad name to Kazakhstan but Abdumalik and Andrey gives a real insight into this fascinating region and how practising Muslims live in this region. In this podcast they share their story, how they started business, entrepreneurial lessons, what role Islam has to play in their careers, and what the future holds. A must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship. | |||
| E98: a successful business man from the community - Aftab's story | 03 Jan 2021 | 00:42:20 | |
Check out our interview with Aftab - an IFG fan and very much one of us from the community. Listen as he talks about his non-entrepreneurial background, working in McDonald's at 16, getting into pharmacy after university, before then setting up his own successful businesses. An inspiration from the community! | |||
| E97: Sheikh Haitham talking Islamic Finance | 27 Nov 2020 | 00:29:55 | |
Join us for this fascinating interview where we spoke to Sheikh Hatham al Haddad! | |||
| E96: Side incomes that actually work during COVID | 20 Nov 2020 | 00:58:30 | |
Listen to our musings on side incomes that actually work! | |||
| E95: a sneak peek into Wahed Invest | 18 Nov 2020 | 00:21:53 | |
Join us as we get a sneak peek into a company that has changed the face of halal investing globally - Wahed Invest. | |||
| E94: Kestrl - interview with founder Areeb | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:41:05 | |
Check out our interview with Kestrl founder Areeb Siddiqui! | |||
| Everything you NEED to know about Islamic wills and inheritance | 28 May 2025 | 02:19:28 | |
From the moment we die, our wealth stops being ours - and starts becoming a test for our loved ones. In this deep-dive episode, we cover the full Islamic, legal, and practical picture: from the spiritual roots of fara’id, to real-life inheritance disputes, to exactly how to draft a compliant will in the UK. We unpack taxes, trusts, non-Muslim relatives, complex assets, and more - all through the lens of Islamic law. Whether you're writing your first will or managing a family estate, this is the one episode you can’t afford to miss. | |||
| Transform Your Prayer - And Why That Makes you Happier and Richer | 01 Nov 2020 | 00:34:14 | |
We caught up with Iqbal Nasim the CEO of National Zakat Foundation who has now launched a new initiative to level up our prayer. Most of us zip through our prayers without attention, enjoyment, or even understanding. But then what's the point? And how do we fix this malaise? We go into all this and more in this podcast. You can find out more about the Transform My Prayer project here: https://www.transformmyprayer.com/ You can visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://islamicfinanceguru.com/subscribe. | |||
| E92: What I wish I knew about money when I was 18 | 16 Oct 2020 | 00:14:54 | |
The IFG team shares some roundtable thoughts on what we all wish we knew about money when we were 18! | |||
| E91: Is Forex halal or haram? An insider view | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:10:59 | |
In this short snippet, we explain the insider details on forex trading and whether it's halal or haram. | |||