IslamicFinanceGuru Podcasts

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 destinations, his ventures like Momlette and Kismet Cafe sit alongside his property work, where he now manages assets totalling over £80 million.Momlette opened in 2022 and instantly went viral on Instagram for its halal British brunch, turning a small 14-seater café into a smash hit grossing over half a million pounds in year one. With the second branch launched in 2024, Momlette is set to become a franchise in 2026.I sat down with him to learn more about lessons entrepreneurs can take from his journey.

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.

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, Pfida have captured the hearts and minds of many, so in this video I take a look under the hood and give my honest assessment on how Pfida stacks up against the rest? I’ll explain exactly what they do, how they are different from other Islamic home financing products, what their users have to say, and whether they are a viable alternative.

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.

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 Crypto Halal or Haram? What Different Scholars Say: https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/articles/scholars-who-say-cryptocurrency-is-haram-and-those-who-say-its-halal#:~:text=Mufti%20Muhammad%20Abu%2DBakar%20%E2%80%93%20Mufti,of%20shops%20and%20platforms%20todayFatwa: Is Bitcoin Halal or Haramhttps://forum.islamicfinanceguru.com/t/fatwa-is-bitcoin-halal-or-haram/35?_gl=1*kdeg1k*_gcl_au*MTM3MjE3NDQ0MS4xNzU1NTk4OTYy*_ga*MTg5NjAzMTE1MC4xNzUzMzYwNTQ0*_ga_NT552JYRBN*czE3NTY5OTU4MzMkbzEyOCRnMCR0MTc1Njk5NTgzMyRqNjAkbDAkaDA

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 wealth, and how you can do the same.

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.

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.👉 Listen now to hear the full story of halal entrepreneurship and financial resilience.

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.

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 it’s exploiting Muslims seeking purpose, wealth and identity.