Muslim Money Talk

This special live podcast event episode (featuring Sadiq Dorsat, Niaz Azad & Yasmine  El-Mahairy) discusses financial challenges faced by British Muslims, highlighting issues like debt, financial literacy, and the importance of giving Zakat locally. The speakers emphasises building generational wealth within the Muslim community and supporting Muslim-owned businesses, while also tackling stereotypes about wealth and piety.

This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromise 

Find out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/

And how we help banks here: https://business.kestrl.io/

Show Notes: 

00:00 - The State of Muslim Finances in UK
08:42 - Challenging Poverty-Piety Misconceptions
17:05 - Muslim Charitable Giving and Local Impact
23:29 - Introducing EverGive's Endowment Approach
27:08 - Muslim Women and Financial Empowerment
31:10 - Supporting Muslim Businesses and Entrepreneurship
40:35 - Final Advice for Muslim Entrepreneurs

Abul Uddin UK Head of Private Client Services at Wahed Invest, discusses the importance of Sharia-compliant pensions, financial literacy among UK Muslims, and shares personal insights into his career transition to Islamic finance. He emphasises how Muslims often leave money on the table by not taking advantage of pensions and tax-efficient investments.

This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromise 

Find out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/

And how we help banks here: https://business.kestrl.io/

Show Notes: 

00:00 - Opening

07:20 - Abul Fazal Salah's Journey into Islamic Finance

18:53 - Cultural Differences in Financial Literacy

32:25 - Understanding Sharia-Compliant Pensions

47:15 - Tax Benefits of Pension Contributions

53:05 - Strategic Investment Planning Advice

This episode of Muslim Money Talk features Imam Shabbir Hassan, founder of The Nikkah Co., discussing modern Muslim marriage trends, challenges, and solutions. From rising intercultural marriages and shifting wedding costs to divorce trends and the impact of marriage apps, the conversation explores how faith, culture, and financial awareness intersect in today’s Muslim relationships.

This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromise 

Find out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/

And how we help banks here: https://business.kestrl.io/

Show Notes: 

00:00 - Opening 

5:20 - From Devon to Islamic Scholar: An Unexpected Journey

17:38 -The Birth of The Nikah Co and Marriage Specialization

28:56 - Wedding Statistics and Cultural Time Management

38:53 - Money, Marriage and Cultural Expectations

49:06 - Why Muslim Marriages Survive or Fail

1:03:19 - Finding a Spouse in the Digital Age

1:13:40 - Overlooking Flaws and Finding Barakah in Marriage

This podcast episode dives into how Takadao is revolutionising the insurance industry by creating a decentralised, Sharia-compliant mutual protection system powered by blockchain. The guests discuss their entrepreneurial journey, Web3 adoption in Saudi Arabia, and how their innovative model empowers communities to take control of their financial security.

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This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromise 

Find out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/

And how we help banks here: https://business.kestrl.io/

Show Notes:

00:00 - Opening

3:17 -Muslim vs Western Insurance Principles

5:06 - Tim Draper Investment and Facing Rejection

37:27 - Wearing Religious Identity in Business

46:01 - Saudi Arabia's Growing Tech Ecosystem

1:07:02 - Married Cofounders: Challenges and Benefits

1:13:19 - Investment Strategy and Claims Verification

He’s back! By popular demand, the founder of Riba Free Foundation Omar Khaliel returns to the Muslim Money Talk podcast to update what he’s been working on for the past year to educate the masses on the dangers of riba.

How does it affect society, from crime to marriages? Are Muslims desensitised to this issue? Why should non-Muslims care about this more? Find out more in this fantastic episode.


This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromise 

Find out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/

And how we help banks here: https://business.kestrl.io/

Show Notes:

0:00 - Opening

02:40 - What is the Riba Free Foundation?

04:40 - Effects on marriages and society 

14:01 - Are Muslims desensitised to riba?

16:37 - Why younger generations care more

19:20 - Moving away from the Islamic argument

22:01 - Developing the mindset of a custodian 

28:54 - Teaching students at university 

31:00 - Addressing the critics of Islamic Finance

37:26 - What to be excited about

44:00 - What do leaders of tomorrow need to learn

In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, host Areeb Siddiqui is joined by Najib Al-Aswad, Director at IFAAS, and co-host Ali Siddiqui to discuss the intricacies of Islamic finance. They delve into whether Islamic finance is truly different from conventional finance, the challenges it faces in the UK, and why misconceptions persist. The conversation explores regulatory hurdles, awareness gaps, and the role of Sharia scholars in defining what is truly compliant.

This podcast is powered by Kestrl.

Kestrl is an app that helps Muslim to grow their wealth without compromising their beliefs

Kestrl - The Muslim Money App

https://kestrl.io/

Show Notes:

0:00- Opening

10:53 -Comparing Islamic Windows in Conventional Banks

16:56 - Evolution of Islamic Finance Principles

31:53 - Challenges in Islamic Finance Marketing

41:56 - Embracing Islamic Finance for All

51:29 - Navigating Sharia Compliance in the UK

Meet Sokhiba- super angel investor and one of our very own investors at Kestrl! she shares her ‘Secrets to a Successful Fundraise’, from hiring well to not giving up too much equity. A great episode for startups and investors alike!

This podcast is powered by Kestrl.

Kestrl is an app that helps Muslim to grow their wealth without compromising their beliefs

Kestrl - The Muslim Money App

https://kestrl.io/


Show Notes: 


00:00 - Opening 

02:15 - Growing up in Kazakhstan 

05:58 - Starting a Career in the UK

08:38 - Becoming an investor 

12:06 - Syndicates and Tax incentives

14:33 - Is the UK still good for startups? 

18:00 - Secret #1: Laser Focus

20:00 - Secret #2: Start a Side Hustle 

21:45 - Secret #3: Get Smart Capital

23:40 - Secret #4: Bootstrap to Revenue

28:22 - Secret #5: Staying Lean 

29:42 - Lessons from Theranos Scandal

30:55 - Crazy Term Sheets and Female Founders

34:54 - Secret #6 Hiring A Killer Team

37:40 - Is YC always worth it?

39:44 - Community Building in Fintech

44:30 - The 2 Chanel Bag Rule

47:24 - Building B2C vs B2B

49:13 - Angels vs VCs

51:48 - Secret #7 How Much Equity to Give? 

53:37 - What Investors Look For In Founders 

56:28 - Why Invest in Kestrl?

In this episode, Sheikh Mohammed Paracha an accomplished Islamic finance lawyer and fintech pioneer—shares his journey from drafting groundbreaking Sharia-compliant contracts to building Nesta, a non‐bank financial institution that reimagines ethical fixed income products. He also discusses the challenges of aligning conventional financial practices with true Islamic principles while advocating for regulatory innovation and grassroots engagement.

This podcast is powered by Kestrl.

Kestrl is an app that helps Muslim to grow their wealth without compromising their beliefs

Kestrl - The Muslim Money App

https://kestrl.io/

Show Notes:

0:00 - Islamic Finance and Fintech Opportunities

3:05 - Legal Career and Islamic Scholar Journey

12:05 - Pioneering Islamic Finance in the UK

22:10 - Breaking Ground in Islamic Finance

31:26 - Islamic Banking Feasibility Study and Challenges

39:31 - Reforming Islamic Finance and Fintech

43:22 - Innovative Sharia-Compliant Investment Platform

48:58 - Regulatory Challenges and Financial Empowerment

57:09 - Islamic Finance and Foreign Investment

1:04:54 - Innovative Approaches in Islamic Finance

1:10:31 - Islamic Finance and Entrepreneurial Insights

A very special guest for episode 30- our very own shariah scholar, Mufti Faraz Adam!

Mufti Faraz shares his views on the state of Islamic Finance and weighs in on current debates. From TikTok Fatwas and productivity hacks to how to be more like the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when doing buiness.


This podcast is powered by Kestrl.

Kestrl is an app that helps Muslim to grow their wealth without compromising their beliefs

Kestrl - The Muslim Money App

https://kestrl.io/

00:00 – Opening

03:25 – Being A Lifelong Learner

04:25 – What is a Mufti?

08:39 – Emotional Burdens of being a Mufti

12:34 – Education and Personal Goal

17:49 – Changing Hate into Love: Learning from Enemies

23:36 – Why Focus on Islamic Finance?

30:07 – Finding Your Why

35:54 – Fatwa controversies & social media misinformation.

45:14 – Is Islamic finance truly halal?

51:45 – Achieving a Prophetic Level of Islamic Finance

57:15 – Should Islamic Finance be used by Non-Muslims?

1:02:37 – How the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did Business

1:13:13 – The 4 AM productivity rule

1:18:51 – Q&A: Could a Waqf Resolve Home Financing?

1:20:02 - Q&A: What Qualifications are Best for an Islamic Finance Career? 

1:27:52 - Q&A: Is Sukuk Permissible? 

1:33:01 – Final thoughts on the industry’s future.

This episode dives into the purpose of life through the lens of Islam, with Ishaaq reflecting on the beauty and practicality of applying the Quran in daily life. The discussion spans personal development, virality in content creation while maintaining Islamic values, and navigating the balance between deen and dunya. It concludes with impactful lessons from Islamic history, leaving listeners inspired to align their actions with their ultimate purpose.

This podcast is powered by Kestrl.

Kestrl is an app that helps Muslim to grow their wealth without compromising their beliefs

Kestrl - The Muslim Money App

https://kestrl.io/

Show Notes:

00:00 – Introduction: The beauty of Islam and the Quran’s guidance.

02:30 – How internships and early experiences shaped Ishaaq’s growth.

05:12 – Pillars of growth and strategies for scaling an app like Nia.

09:12 – Organic vs. paid growth strategies in Islamic startups.

16:00 – Building a meaningful relationship with the Quran.

21:26 – Aligning deen and dunya: Practical advice for young Muslims.

27:27 – Choosing halal careers and maintaining sincerity in intentions.

36:34 – Ishaaq’s journey to becoming growth lead at Nia.

45:03 – Balancing gratitude, humility, and accountability.

49:48 – Formula for achieving virality while staying values-aligned.

59:36 – Quickfire questions: Favorite ayahs, advice for startups, and impactful hadiths.

1:07:29 – Reflection on the humility of Umar ibn Khattab (RA).

1:08:20 – Closing thoughts and gratitude for the conversation.