

Muslim Leadership Expert: Lessons From Muhammad PBUH, The Sahabah & More! | MMT Ep 47 Omar Khaliel
In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Omar Khaliel, co-founder of the Riba Free Foundation and Muslim CEOs Collective, discusses the urgent need for ethical, long-term Muslim leadership rooted in Islamic principles. He and host Areeb Siddiqui explore wealth stewardship, the importance of servant-led leadership, and how Muslim CEOs can build generational impact by fostering a values-driven, collaborative ecosystem.
This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromise
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Show Notes:
00:00 - Opening
04:43 – Circular economy & wealth flow in the Muslim community
07:08 – Leadership, governance & building 100-year organizations
12:56 – How Muslim CEOs dinners foster real impact
21:33 – What is servant-led leadership in Islam?
27:16 – Qur’anic leadership lessons: Talut, Khalid ibn Walid, Abu Dhar
45:10 – Vision for the next decade of Muslim leadership
51:22 – The untapped potential of masjids, charities & investors
54:10 – Why Muslim startups struggle with funding
58:29 – Final thoughts & call to action