The Halal Mortgage Question We’ve All Been Avoiding | Is It a real Solution or a Loophole? (EP 100)

I’m still in disbelief that I host a podcast. Week after week.Alhamdulillah, we’ve just hit Episode 100 of the Side by Side Podcast, and I want to pause for a moment to say… Thank You. Thank You for getting Side by Side this far.I’m not an educated person. I barely scraped a B in GCSE English.I’m not naturally confident.And I’m definitely not a media professional. But I am someone who’s OK with being uncomfortable. Someone who doesn’t shy away from tough conversations. And someone who’s always trying to learn and grow.This podcast has been one of the most uncomfortable, humbling, and beautiful journeys I’ve ever taken. Every bit of encouragement, every bit of criticism, even the brutal kind, has shaped me. And I’m still learning.For our 100th episode, I wanted to do something meaningful. Something that’s been on my list from day one.So we finally brought together a panel to discuss one of the most complex and sensitive topics in the Muslim community: Is Halal Mortgage Really Halal?With me in this long-overdue conversation are:🧠 Mufti Abdul Kadir Barkatulla – Islamic finance scholar🏦 Sagheer Malik – Halal mortgage provider and industry voice💬 Saira Hayati – a returning guest who raises bold questions00:04 Historical Context of Islamic Finance in UK00:07 Types of Islamic Home Finance00:30 Pricing and Market Challenges01:15 Future Developments and SolutionsNo fluff. No PR answers. Just real questions and genuine effort to seek clarity. I hope this helps you think deeper, ask better questions, and make more informed decisions, whether you agree or disagree.Thank you for walking this journey with me.– Kazi Shafiqur Rahman P.S: Apologies in advance for any technical issues in this episode if there are any!💸 SPONSOR MESSAGE – Send Money to Bangladesh with ZERO Fees!Taptap Send is making it easier to support loved ones back home — with no transfer fees and a £20 bonus for first-time users.✅ To claim your bonus:👉 Download the app using this link: https://taptapsend.one…💬 When prompted to “Add promo code,” enter KSR and press ‘Enter’.Taptap Send UK Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900842).