IslamicFinanceGuru Podcasts

Samara Iqbal, a leading lawyer specializing in international family law, shares her insights on the unique legal landscape for expatriates in the UAE. She discusses the emotional and legal complexities of high-stakes divorces, including child custody issues and asset distribution. From bizarre legal cases involving inheritance to the impacts of Sharia law versus civil systems, Samara provides invaluable advice. She highlights the importance of proactive legal planning to avoid common pitfalls faced by expats, ensuring they protect their rights and families.

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 investment arm, Cur8 Capital 💌 Sign up to our email newsletter 🌍 Our website 📕 Order our book

Learn about managing generational wealth, family business dynamics, millionaire investing strategies, and impact investing in the Islamic ecosystem from guests like Rizvan Khalid, CEO of Euro Quality Lamb. Gain insights on nurturing responsible successors, navigating the livestock market, Zakat perspectives on investments, and balancing income generation with long-term investments in a diversified portfolio.

Dr Sohail Hanif, an expert on Zakat, delves deep into the comprehensive system of Zakat, exploring its historical context, challenges in distribution, and its significance in strengthening the Muslim community. Topics include Zakat in Islamic finance, distinctions between Zakat and Sadaqah, adaptability of Sharia law, and the challenges of applying Zakat in non-traditional areas like media and technology.

Shahzad Younas, founder of Muzz, talks about marriage apps, challenges with Penny Appeal and Match Group, misconceptions about Muzz, transparency in Muslim charities, growing the business, and using their platform for important issues.

Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam, an expert in Fiqh according to the Hanafi school, discusses topics such as the purpose of Salah, anecdotes from travels, diversity of views within Hanafi Fiqh, the concept of Ijtihad, recognizing a scholar as a layperson, and the strengths and areas for improvement of Dara alums in the UK.

Sunny Araf, featured in The Times' Top 50 Entrepreneurs, shares his journey as an entrepreneur. Topics include: upbringing and financial struggles, gratitude and blessings, balancing work and marriage, making decisions and taking action, coping with hard times and seeking support.

Omar Hamdi, famous stand-up comedian and BBC presenter turned PR CEO, discusses his journey to entrepreneurship, moving his business to Dubai, the power of artificial scarcity in business, transitioning from Apple to Samsung, rethinking business advertising and lead generation, and finding meaning and spirituality in business.

Exploring flaws in the financial system, challenges in Islamic banking, and the future of finance. Discussing equity-based financing, the impact of central banks, and the value of Bitcoin. Delving into innovative Sharia-compliant practices and the need for ethical finance. Emphasizing the importance of sound money and alternative financial structures.

Ibrahim Khan, an expert on Islamic finance and author of a comprehensive whitepaper on Riba-free economies, dives deep into rethinking today’s financial landscape. He discusses the challenges of dissatisfaction with Islamic financial products and the need for equity-based investments to combat wealth inequality. Khan highlights the vulnerabilities of modern finance and advocates for innovative solutions like cryptocurrencies. He urges a cultural shift toward community-focused investments and calls on Western Muslims to lead a transformation in the Islamic finance sector.