One of the biggest sins in Islam is usury or riba; in fact, taking any type of interest is prohibited. In today's episode, Firdaous and Sarah have a conversation with Matthew Hutchison, a recent Muslim revert, businessman and YouTuber, on the dangers usury has in society. They discuss the reasons why it doesn't work, as well as how money has become the new religion in the West.

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Growing up in a low-income family taught us to appreciate the value of money and prioritize meeting basic needs. In this episode, Firdaous and Sarah share their experiences of growing up in different social classes. Firdaous also discusses the culture shock she faced when she began studying and working with people from diverse backgrounds, and how she is adapting to understanding that not everyone shares her perspective on life.

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Everyone knows the American dream is a lie, but what if TikTok sells it to us? The Lucky Girl Syndrome is Gen Z’s version of America’s propaganda. In this episode, Firdaous talks about how achieving your dream has less to do with believing that you are lucky enough to get them and more with the privileged that made it easy for you to get there.

P.S. I apologize for the annoying noise you might hear; I kept playing with my mic, but now I know I shouldn't lmao