Muslims & Money: Why We Struggle to Build Wealth (and How to Fix It) | Ep 55 Ahmad and Adel (Nisba)

This episode explores the challenges Muslims in the UK face around wealth creation, from limited savings to a lack of financial literacy. Guests Ahmad Ayoubi and Adel Bereksi-Reguig, co-founders of Nisba, share their personal journeys and vision for empowering Muslims with halal investment education and tools.

This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromise

Find out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/

And how we help banks here: https://business.kestrl.io/

Show Notes: 

00:00 - Opening 

01:36 – Meet the founders of Nisba

03:42 – Career journeys: trading, teaching & consulting

09:41 – Reconnecting through faith and charity

13:27 – Founding Nisba: from idea to platform

20:09 – Leaving conventional finance for halal alternatives

25:35 – The mission: education, tools & coaching

35:20 – Biggest financial challenges facing UK Muslims

43:06 – Who should own Islamic banks?

49:25 – Challenges in halal investing & boycotts

56:09 – Practical advice for young Muslims with savings

1:07:31 – Final thoughts