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IslamicFinanceGuru Podcasts
by Islamic Finance Guru
The Islamic Finance Guru Podcasts are a series of podcasts aimed at bringing money matters to the forefront of the Muslim community. We've got something for everyone, from our popular Millionaire Muslim podcast where we discuss halal investments, personal finance and entrepreneurship! We also give you a spiritual kick with regular business/finance-focused Qur'an tafseer sessions! Or hear the IFG team discuss current affairs in our fortnightly news round-up!
Episodes
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Has The Islamic Finance Experiment Failed? What Do We Do Next? | Debate
Islamic finance has come a long way over the last 20 years, but is it actually serving Muslims as well as it should? In this video, we put six of the biggest criticisms of Islamic finance to Monem Salam and Khurram Agha, two industry veterans who have been at the heart of the space in the US....
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The Ex-Google Engineer Building A Halal Savings Account (7% Returns?)
We met up with Tariq from Goldsand in Egypt to hear about his fascinating experiences in Mauritania, his time at Google and his startup Goldstand that is working on a savings account for Muslims. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:48 How did Tariq end up in Mauritania? 15:18 Tariq's experience working at...
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How to Save $100,000 on a Low Salary
I’m going to show you exactly how to earn your first 100,000 even if you have a low income.
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5 AI-Proof Side Hustles Ideas to Make $1000/Month
I’m going to share 5 side hustles you can start in 2026 with $0 — and the last one is the one I’m most excited about, because it’s at the cutting edge and hardly anyone is doing it yet.
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How To Have Better Finances Than 95% of Muslims (in 3 Months)
Building stronger finances is simpler than what you think. Find out more by watching this video, so you can get ahead 99 per cent of people in just three months.
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How I Quit My 6-Figure Job and Built a $190M Business
In 2015, I left a 6-figure job in Law to start IFG, an online education platform for Muslims.Today, I also now run Cur8 Capital our investment arm which manages over $190m. We have a team of 43 people across 3 offices and are on track to turn profitable this year. And in this video I’m going to...
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13 Things That Are A Complete Waste Of Money
I’ll share 13 of the biggest money wasters Muslims fall into and how you can avoid them, so your wealth goes towards building your future, your family, and your akhirah.
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The Truth Behind The Muslim City The Far-Right Wants To Stop
If you’re curious about what’s really going on with the EPIC City development in Texas, join me as I dive into the buzz and controversy around it with EPIC Masjid's Imran Chaudhary. We’ll cut through the noise, separate fact from fiction, and look at it from an investment perspective.
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How This £80M Muslim Entrepreneur Built a Viral Bengali Brunch Brand
My friend Sonny is an entrepreneur who’s spent the last decade building and scaling businesses across food, property and community ventures. He’s developed a reputation for spotting opportunities and turning ideas into reality.Now focussed on transforming overlooked spaces into thriving...
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Reviewing Gatehouse Bank's Islamic Mortgages & Savings Accounts
Can an Islamic bank led by non-Muslims be any good? This is the question I get asked a lot with Gatehouse Bank, so in this video, I will assess whether that's a fair question and dig into their main products.
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Have Pfida Created A Genuine Halal Alternative To Mortgages? (2025 Review)
Islamic mortgages are criticised for not being Islamic enough, instead the critics champion a different type of product called shared ownership. One of the best examples of shared ownership is Pfida - a new innovative way of home finance that has over 10,000 people on their wait list. Clearly,...
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Give Me 67mins And I'll Show You How To Build A Halal Portfolio
Walk away in just over an hour’s time with a clear game plan on how you’ll make savings each month, how to build your investments objectives so you’re not just stabbing in the dark, and what specific investment platforms are out there today for Muslims.
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Should Muslims Invest in Bitcoin?
Understand the debate, learn practical insights, and discover what Mohsin and I have to say about this modern asset class.And do remember, with every investment, your capital is at risk, always research the asset, understand the risks, and only invest what you can afford to lose.Read more:Is…
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How Uthman Ibn Affan (RA) Became Islam's Wealthiest Leader
Uthman Ibn Affan (RA) was one of the wealthiest men in Islamic history. But how did he do it?In this video, I dive into the wealth-building principles of Uthman Ibn Affan and explore the lessons we can apply to our own lives today.Get ready to learn the secrets that helped him build lasting…
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Is Wealth a Blessing or Burden for the Muslim Ummah? | Almir Colan
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.
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From $0 to $100M: How CK Foods Built a Riba-Free Food Empire
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. Learn how they navigated the food industry, avoided riba, and stayed true to their faith while achieving massive success. 👉...
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Inside the mind of a Muslim millionaire | Mohammed Paracha
In this episode, IFG Co-founder Ibrahim Khan sits down with Nester Co-founder Mohammed Paracha to uncover the mindset, principles and strategies that shaped his success.What drives a Muslim millionaire?Get ready to gain actionable insights on wealth-building, entrepreneurship and staying true to...
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The Rise of the Alt-Bros | Dr William Barylo
Are Muslims falling for the Alt-Bro trap?Sociologist Dr William Barylo joins IFG’s Ibrahim Khan to expose the rise of the Muslim manosphere: a red-pill inspired movement wrapped in Islamic branding. They explore the toxic blend of hustle culture, fake alpha coaches and social media dawah and how...
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The Power of Pioneering in Muslim Tech | Arfah Farooq
Arfah Farooq, co-founder of Muslim Tech Fest, shares the inspiring journey of creating a global platform that empowers Muslim entrepreneurs and tech innovators.🎧 In this episode, Arfah talks to IFG Co-Founder Ibrahim Khan about her mission, the challenges she faced and the future of tech for...
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The Crypto Expert: How To Make Crypto Money in 2025 (Even If You’re A Beginner) | Ibrahim Alkurd
In this podcast episode, Ibrahim Khan sits down with Ibrahim Al Kurd, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder. He studied medicine and then founded four other companies, a charity and invested in businesses. He shared with us cutting-edge insights at the frontier of the crypto world, and how it is still...
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How to Return the Ummah to its Former Glory | Muslim gameplan for success
There's a lot of talk about Islamic revival, but rarely ever is there any talk of a plan to get us there? In this podcast episode, Ibrahim Khan outlines the blueprint for bringing the next Golden Age of Islam.
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How To Finally Connect With The Quran | Dr Sohaib Saeed
In this episode, Ibrahim Khan speaks with Dr Sohaib Saeed, who is well-known for his translations of classical works of tafsīr. He discusses how to make the Quran more accessible by changing the way we teach Quran and also go into how the Quran views money.
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How To Become A Productive Muslim In 2025 | Mohammed Faris
In this podcast episode, Ibrahim Khan sits down with best-selling author ('The Productive Muslim' and 'The Barakah Effect') Mohammed Faris. He shares with us insights on how Muslims can become more productive and bring barakah into our lives.
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From Idea to £X00m exit | Husayn Kassai Onfido Co-founder's Story
Husayn Kassai started a small company alongside his fellow co-founder to tackle the problem of idea verification whilst at university. The result was a startup which is reportedly being sold for up to $650m. This is the story for how they did it.
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The TRUTH About Islamic Finance And Its Critics | Ibrahim Khan
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.
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Why Israeli dates are juicier | Palestinian Date Expert
We deep dive into all things date-related with Nazim Awan, co-founder of Holy Land Dates. Ibrahim Khan hosts.
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This millionaire's secret regret will shock you | Jordan Welch
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,...
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Why he quit his $1 million a year investment banking job | Iqbal Nasim
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...
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Everything you NEED to know about Islamic wills and inheritance
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...
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Build Impact, Not Just Mosques: Strategic Charity Explained | Funders In Good
Should Muslim giving be about short-term reward — or long-term systems change? In this episode, we explore what strategic sadaqah looks like, why building impact means more than just building buildings, and how funders can rethink their approach to truly uplift the Ummah.
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How Sunnamusk became a £20M international empire | Kazi Abidur Rahman
Ibrahim Khan sits down with Kazi Abidur Rahman, Sunnamusk's CEO, to hear the story of how the business went from the streets of East London to becoming an international brand doing £20m a year in revenue.
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Indian Entrepreneur: From council estate to building a global Muslim app
Islamic education is changing and Niyyah is leading the way. Forget outdated, overwhelming approaches - this conversation explores how modern tech transforms how Muslims connect with the Quran. In this episode, Ibrahim sits down with Shinaz Navas, founder of the Niyyah App, to discuss the future…
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Zakat expert: "Zakat isn't supposed to make you feel good"
Zakat isn’t just charity—it’s a weapon for real change.Forget the usual “feel-good” charity talk—this conversation uncovers the revolutionary potential of Zakat for nationwide impact. In this eye-opening episode, Ibrahim sits down with Sheikh Sohail Hanif (CEO, National Zakat Foundation) to…
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Sultan Choudhury | Building the 1st UK Islamic Bank, Islamic Mortgages DISSECTED, Al-Rayan Analysed
Join us in this exciting episode as we literally hear it from the horse's mouth, Sultan Choudhury - a leader in Islamic Finance in the UK and a exec level insider who spills the tea on Islamic banking, halal mortgages and more...Don't miss this one.
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Sheikh Akram Nadwi: Future of Islamic education in the West | In Urdu
Islamic scholarship is evolving, and Al-Salam Institute is at the forefront of this transformation.This conversation explores how modern education makes classical Islamic studies more accessible than ever.In this episode, Ibrahim speaks with Sheikh Akram Nadwi, founder of Al Salam Institute, to...
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How we quit our jobs and built a £34M MUSLIM fintech | The IFG Story
Ex-City lawyers Ibrahim Khan and Mohsin Patel started Islamic Finance Guru as a blog. They just wanted to solve a problem. Then things took off. Here’s the real story.
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Palestinian doctor | How I built a viral 1.2M+ user app for Muslims
Think Muslim tech founders are just a niche? In this podcast episode, we're diving into the world of faith-driven entrepreneurs with Abdul-Rahman Abbas, a former NHS doctor who turned his passion for technology into a global success.He created Pillars, a widely-used prayer app, and is now…
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Taliban BANNING women, stagnating Islamic scholarship, reviving Prophetic economics | Sh Hasib Noor
Hailing from Afghanistan, raised in the USA and living in Madinah, Sheikh Hasib Noor takes us through his engagement with the Taliban, his thoughts on Islamic revival and where he thinks Islamic Finance has gone wrong.
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The TRUTH about Islamic finance and its critics | Ibrahim Khan
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 Capital.
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Meet the man rebuilding Gaza, Iraq and Afghanistan through Venture Capital | Ryan Sturgill
People in war zones face difficult lives, but Ryan here has cracked the code to fighting the good fight and supporting them through good old venture capital.
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How stay-at-home-mums can profit from the childcare sector | Ashfaque Chowdhury
Ashfaque Chowdhury has been in the UK Muslim education space for a while now, and he reveals a new way stay-at-home mothers (and fathers) can potentially earn up to £42k a year, among other exciting topics.
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How I lost it all in property - then fought back up | Kamran Mahmood
In this episode, Ibrahim speaks to Kamran Mahmood a successful entrepreneur who's been in the property game since he was 11 years old! Now, Kamran is the CEO of Gridizen, an end-to-end property management platform.
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Moving to Dubai: Job market, choosing a neighbourhood, schools, Muslim community
Join Mohsin in this panel discussion as they uncover some hard truths about life in Dubai. With 14 years collectively between them, they share their honest thoughts, experiences and things most Muslims don't consider - the good, the bad and the ugly.
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Death, Inheritance, Divorce & Other Legal Matters as a UAE Expat | Samara Iqbal
Samara Iqbal is a leading lawyer specialising in international family law, and if you thought normal divorce proceedings were complicated, wait until the sun, sand and sea of Dubai gets involved. From crazy stories of lawsuits by the dead to an expats legal checklist, you'll enjoy this.
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Starting & Growing Tajikistan's 1st Islamic Bank | Abdullo Kurbanov
Entreprenuers rarely think about building banks, but Abdullo from Tajikistan is just built different. He, alongside his business partners, built and grew the first and one of the most successful islamic banks as well as some fintech companies in Central Asia. This is his story. ______ 🙆🏻♂️ Our...
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Managing Generational Wealth, Mixing Family & Business, Millionaire's Investing Plan | Rizvan Khalid
In this podcast, we speak to millionaire philanthropist Rizvan Khalid, Managing Director at Euro Quality Lambs, about everything from generational wealth and managing family trust funds to philanthropy and his millionaire investing strategies. For those wanting to create generational wealth, this...
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Dr Sohail Hanif | What Zakat Really Means
🙆🏻♂️ Our investment arm, Cur8 Capital - https://cur8.capital We all think of zakat as just a mandatory charity for those with more wealth than others, but it is so much more. Prepare to really understand Zakat like never before as well as how it was meant to and can be used in this 3 HOUR long...
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Shahzad Younas | Muzz a Muslim Tinder? Match Group Saga, Beef with Penny Appeal, Startup to Matchmaking Juggernaut
In this episode, we get the founder of Muzz (formerly MuzMatch), the largest Muslim matrimonial app in the world to talk about marriage apps, Gaza as well as his various beefs with Penny Appeal, Match Group and Asim Qureshi. For Penny Appeal Rebuttal see here:...
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Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam | Taqlid, Ijtihad, the Hanafi Madhhab and Mixing between Different Opinions
🙆🏻♂️ Our investment arm, Cur8 Capital We speak to the Director of @DarulIftaaUK , Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam Al-Kawthari - an expert in Fiqh and legal rulings according to the Hanafi school about some burning questions discussed by many today. -------- 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter 🌍…
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Sunny Araf | The 8-Figures SECURITY-GUARD, PRACTICAL ADVICE How He Did it and How YOU Can too
🙆🏻♂️ Our investment arm, Cur8 Capital In this episode, we speak to Sunny Araf - featured in The Times' Top 50 Entrepreneurs - about what becoming an entrepreneur really means. Join us for a deep dive into his story. -------- 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter 🌍 Our website 📕 Order our...
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The Islamic Finance Guru Podcasts are a series of podcasts aimed at bringing money matters to the forefront of the Muslim community. We've got something for everyone, from our popular Millionaire Muslim podcast where we discuss halal investments, personal finance and entrepreneurship! We also give you a spiritual kick with regular business/finance-focused Qur'an tafseer sessions! Or hear the IFG team discuss current affairs in our fortnightly news round-up!
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