IslamicFinanceGuru Podcasts Inside the mind of a Muslim millionaire | Mohammed Paracha
Jul 2, 2025
Mohammed Paracha, Nester Co-founder and Sharia scholar, shares the mind of a successful Muslim millionaire with insights into wealth-building and entrepreneurship. He discusses navigating investments while staying true to Islamic principles, highlighting personal strategies between stocks and private markets. Paracha emphasizes the importance of gratitude and responsible asset allocation, while also addressing the financial exclusion of Muslim communities. Learn how Nesta is innovating Islamic finance to help empower individuals and promote economic growth.
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Medina Airport Islamic Finance Anecdote
- Mohammed Paracha remembered a challenging Islamic finance structure for Medina Airport due to ownership issues.
- They innovated using a profit share model based on traffic revenue rather than asset ownership.
Value of Private Markets Investing
- Private markets and pre-IPO investments offer higher returns but require access and acceptance of risk.
- Access to top companies and sectors like AI and space is key for growth-oriented investing.
Shift from Buy-to-Let to Private Credit
- Due to tax and regulatory burdens, buy-to-let returns have diminished causing a shift towards private credit in real estate.
- Nesta offers senior secured real estate financing with higher returns and lower risk than traditional buy-to-let.