Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular EconomyIn this highly practical and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Adil and Ahmed from NISBA, two leading voices in halal investing and financial education for Muslims in the UK.They break down the core principles of Sharia-compliant investing, the hidden risks of pensions, the lack of halal financial products, and the mindset shifts needed to make your money work...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular EconomyIn this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with Shakil Malji, founder of Abdullah Aid. He shares the powerful story of how the death of his young son transformed his entire life and sparked a global movement of service through charity.He opens up about being falsely accused, the sacrifices behind running a transparent organisation, and the raw reality of workin...
Jun 07, 2025•59 min
Join the movement: https//www.themuslimpound.com A Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular Economy.
May 30, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Join the movement: themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular Economyhttps//www.themuslimpound.comIn this episode, I sit down with Ibrahim Khan, lawyer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Islamic Finance Guru (IFG) and Cur8 Capital to talk about what it really means to build a strong Muslim economy in the West. He left behind a six-figure salary to focus on helping Muslims invest with purpose and think bigger than just getting by.We g...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Join the movement: https//www.themuslimpound.comA Movement which establishes and promotes intentional spending within the Muslim Circular Economy. In this episode, we sit down with renowned Islamic scholar and economist Mufti Barakatullah, whose decades of experience have helped shape Islamic finance in the UK and abroad. From resolving £100 million family disputes to consulting for global banks, Mufti Barakatullah has been at the forefront of establishing halal alternatives in finance, law, and...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFqWsVWFjqRBZMxdPe8LvA/joinMost Muslim entrepreneurs don’t realise it’s not lack of time, it’s their routine that’s draining their energy, hurting their mindset, and slowing down their business.In this episode, Gaff opens up about his own journey, from working at British Gas to becoming a fitness coach, and how discipline, and small daily changes helped him take back control. We talk about everything from gym motivation a...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFqWsVWFjqRBZMxdPe8LvA/joinSalman Anwar used to work inside HMRC — now he helps people fight them. From £3 million tax bills reduced to £464K, to how HMRC actually finds fraud and who they don’t go after… this episode dives into the shocking reality of how tax really works behind the scenes in the UK.We talk about fraud, dodgy accountants, suspicious activity reports, and why more entrepreneurs are fleeing the UK than eve...
Apr 25, 2025•45 min
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @muslimpoundpod 00:00 – When Everything Fell Apart 05:02 – The Dua That Changed Her Life 08:44 – Housing Six Syrian Refugee Families 13:40 – Learning to Trust Her Intuition 17:48 – The Church Was There… But Where Were We? 21:42 – The Real Reason Refugees Are Losing Their Iman 26:35 – From 1 to 50 Children: How the Project Exploded 31:13 – “They Didn’t Trust Me. I Cried.” 38:52 – Gaining Access to 185 Hotels Across the UK 44:28 – Burnout, Barakah & ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFqWsVWFjqRBZMxdPe8LvA/join 00:00 – 04:44 Losing Lives and Saving Dignity: How COVID Changed Everything 04:45 – 10:32 Feeding 92,000 People: The WhatsApp Message That Launched a Movement 10:33 – 16:22 The Graveyard, The Burials, and Finding Peace Among the Dead 16:23 – 24:21 Building a Different Kind of Charity: Women Leading the Future 24:22 – 34:11 Mental Health Stigma is Killing Us: Why Communities Must Act 34:12 – 44:...
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
📢 How a PhD Student Accidentally Built the World’s First Muslim Audiobook Platform 00:00 – 01:00 | From Academic to Entrepreneur: How Dr. Salah Accidentally Started His First Business 01:01 – 02:30 | The Role of Trust: How a Facebook Post Turned Into a Profitable Venture 02:31 – 04:44 | Proofreading to Publishing: The Organic Growth of Wordsmith 04:45 – 07:06 | Business Meets Barakah: Using Entrepreneurship to Fund Islamic Studies 07:07 – 09:26 | The Mindset Shift: Why Muslim Entrepreneurs Need...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Join us in this insightful interview with entrepreneur Kazi Rahman as he shares his journey of closing Firnas Airways, facing allegations, and creating a successful fast-food brand. Learn about his passion for aviation, business growth strategies, and experiences working in the family business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a business enthusiast, this conversation is packed with valuable insights. Kazi Rahman Website: https://kazirahman.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/k...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 2
Niaz Azad, co-founder of Millennial Money, shares his inspiring journey as the eldest child, navigating the pressure of setting a positive example for his siblings. He reflects on how he launched Millennial Money just before the COVID-19 pandemic, seizing the perfect timing to create a platform dedicated to empowering young adults through meaningful discussions about personal finance and financial literacy. In this episode, Niaz delves into the challenges posed by the Riba-based banking system, ...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 25 min
In this episode, we sit down with Sakib Ahmed, the visionary founder of Simply Smashed, London's #1 burger joint! Discover the secret to their success and how they leveraged technology to disrupt the industry. From data-driven decision making to a publicly transparent approach, Sakib shares the key factors that set them apart. But it's not just about the tech - Sakib emphasises the importance of building a community-focused business that prioritises values over profits. He stresses that staying ...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 18 min
In this episode of the Mutah Podcast, Mutah Napoleon Beale shares his incredible journey from a troubled childhood to global fame as a member of the Outlawz. Discover how he overcame the struggles of losing his parents, selling drugs, and being arrested at a young age. Learn how music became his escape and how his faith in Islam helped him rebuild his life after hitting rock bottom. From his time with Tupac to starting successful businesses in Saudi Arabia, Napoleon offers deep insights, advice ...
Dec 02, 2024•58 min
In this episode of the Muslim Pound Podcast, Abdul Rahman shares his journey of overcoming the fear of sharing ideas and how it led to the viral success of his tweets. Learn how an open and community-centred approach helped shape his unique designs and create meaningful connections. Tune in to discover valuable lessons about creativity, collaboration, and breaking barriers. Abdul Rahman Pillars - http://thepillarsapp.com Website: https://abdulrahmanabbas.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Afsor Ullah, an Islamic Finance expert, shares his journey into the field, beginning with his training contract and later transitioning to Islamic Finance. He offers insights on the current banking landscape, which includes both conventional and Islamic financing. He discussed how important Islamic Finance is and how it works behind the scenes. He emphasises the importance of government support in bridging the gap and achieving Shariah-compliant Islamic Finance. He also addresses misconceptions ...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Arfah Farooq, founder of Muslamic Makers and co-founder of Muslim Tech Fest, both initiatives aimed at creating a collaborative space for Muslims in tech. Founded in 2016, Muslamic Makers fosters a community where Muslims share ideas, network, and access courses, events, and mentorship to enhance their skills. Muslim Tech Fest highlights the contributions of Muslims in the tech industry, bringing together innovators to connect and share their experiences. Arfah draws motivation from the success ...
Oct 21, 2024•54 min
Join us for an insightful conversation with Billy, a scientist-turned-entrepreneur. Discover his journey from academia to business, the challenges and triumphs he faced, and his innovative ventures, including Changeblock. Billy shares his thoughts on science, religion, investment strategies, and his future plans. This episode is packed with lessons on entrepreneurship, the intersection of science and business, and the pursuit of impactful goals. Tune in to hear Billy's story and gain valuable in...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2024Ep. 49
Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the journey of Aaron Knightly, who has built 15 streams of income. Aaron shares his experiences and valuable lessons and shows us why networking is huge and why he has created his events company Peak Performance. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFq... Follow Our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ilovemonday... https://www.tiktok.com/@ilovemondaypo......
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 2024Ep. 48
Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the journey of Syed, the founder of Savortex. From overcoming a challenging upbringing to creating a groundbreaking company, Syed shares his experiences and valuable lessons. Learn about his first job, the impact of losing a family member, and the drive to set up a charity. Syed participation The Apprentice 2006 with Alan Sugar and discusses how he has grown into an inspiring entrepreneur Discover the behind-the-scenes story of launching Savortex...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2024Ep. 47
Today we have Saqib Qureshi an entrepreneur who has developed over 100 million dollars of real estate and an investor and a best selling author. Saqib Qureshi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saqib-qureshi/ Watch our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemondaypodcast Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+LCf7zuZa2Kg4ODI0 Listen on: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/i-love-monday-podcast/id1664140048 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nMNMBmKexJ9lptflpWGco...
Jun 13, 2024•55 min•Season 2024Ep. 46
I had the privilege of sitting down with Farah to discuss profound topics such as struggling with the identity of growing up as a British Muslim, overcoming generational trauma, and how business gave Farah the freedom to live her life and bring change! Farah went from being told she couldn’t do anything to cleaning tables because that’s all she thought she could do to connecting with like-minded people and giving talks at women’s conferences, hosting events, keynotes, institutions and local comm...
Jun 11, 2024•55 min•Season 2024Ep. 46
Mohammed Paracha is the head of Middle East & Africa for islamic finance for a law firm Norton Rose & is also on a mission to revolionise the islamic banking world with Nester. Mohammed Paracha LinkedIn: https://ae.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-paracha-977873b Nester: https://nester.com/ Watch our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemondaypodcast Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+LCf7zuZa2Kg4ODI0 Listen on: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/i-love-monday-po...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2024Ep. 44
Omar Khaliel, founder of the Riba-Free Foundation, talks about his early life experiences where he held various jobs and discovered that sheer hard work does not guarantee success. In this discussion, they explain the concept of Riba and its impact on both spiritual and our daily lives. By founding RFF, they aim to educate people on the importance of being Riba-free and understanding that money should not only serve personal aspirations but also benefit one's family and the community. Follow Oma...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 2024Ep. 43
In this podcast, Dr. Asif Munaf, a former contestant of The Apprentice and founder of DATE Smoothies, shares his journey from becoming a doctor to becoming an entrepreneur. He offers valuable food advice particularly relevant during this month of Ramadan. They also discussed the Muslim Economy and explores ways for the community to support one another, ultimately creating a stronger and more united Ummah. Follow Dr Asif Munaf here: Website: https://drasifmunaf.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2024Ep. 4
Ibby & Ish, two talented brothers who have made their mark in the content creation world. While Ish focuses on on-camera work, Ibby excels in behind-the-scenes roles. They share their unique perspectives and journeys, exploring their thoughts on social media, business, and life in general. This engaging conversation between Zaid and his cousins highlights their shared experiences as they navigate diverse aspects of their professional and personal lives. Sponsored by: Created by Lemon: https:...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 2024Ep. 4
Saj Hussain, a renowned property investor, narrates his fascinating journey. From his early years to earning money during his teenage phase, he then ventured into the IT business. Despite its eventual closure, he persevered and discovered valuable insights and motivation. Discover how he transformed his setbacks into motivation and how he taught himself about the property world from scratch. Today, he hosts networking events and helps others in building their own multi-million pound property por...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2024Ep. 40
Areeb Siddiqui, the founder of Kestrl, discusses his journey into the world of financial technology. He talks about identifying a gap in the Islamic Financial technology sector and how he filled it. He also delves into the challenges of raising funds for his business and highlights the importance of building a customer-centric brand identity. He shares his insights on the future growth of financial technology and its potential to benefit a wide range of individuals that caters young adults to ol...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2024Ep. 2
We welcome back Sean Land, one of our first guests, to share his journey and experiences from the past year. During this candid conversation, he opens up about his personal realisations and expresses gratitude for the life he enjoys today. Join in for a discussion of valuable insights on a wide range of topics such as life, relocating to different countries, and the nuances of everyday existence. Sean Land Youtube: http://bit.ly/3D30A9t Twitter: https://bit.ly/3wfR3s7 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2024Ep. 1
Adam Abraham, the co-founder of Love Luxury, shares his journey from his humble beginnings to founding Love Luxury with his wife. Having moved to China at 16 years old and learning discipline, it helped him develop a strong mindset. From having various experiences in different businesses, he highlights the importance of giving and helping other people. He is joined by his lovely daughter, Moo. Not only does she serve as the face of the brand but also contributes significantly to the family busin...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2023Ep. 38
