Rizqwise

Do you ever say to yourself: “I really need to get rid of some stuff…”

You’re not alone.

Most of us have a dysfunctional relationship with our stuff. We buy more than we need, usually to fulfill some void that can’t be filled by stuff, and then we relegate that stuff to some corner of our homes and forget about it.

Then, when our homes are full, we go out and buy additional storage. The storage industry in the United States is a $25 billion business. There are so many storage units that there’s even a reality television show that chronicles what happens after the storage units are abandoned (which happens often).

Do you think we’ve gone too far?

In this episode, we talk about:

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Ever go to the mall just for fun?

You wouldn’t be the first. The culture of shopping is something most of us grew up with… and therefore, don’t even think about.

But the idea of shopping as a pastime is kind of weird. Why leave the house to buy things you don’t need… just to pass the time?

In this episode, we take a closer look at the culture of shopping. Tune in to learn:

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What's all this fuss about minimalism?

Do a quick Google search and you'll find pages and pages of blogs dedicated to helping people live simpler lives.

Is there any actual substance behind all the hype? In this episode, we explore the practical benefits of doing with less.

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The Prophet Muhammad said:

The worldly comforts are not for me. I am like a traveller, who takes a rest under a tree in the shade and then goes on his way.

In Part 2 of the Sunnah of Minimalism, we take a closer look at how the Prophet chose to engage with the world… and the lessons we can learn from the way he lived.

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If you missed Part 1, listen here.

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Is it wrong to have money?

As Muslims, we often find ourselves caught between two worlds. On one hand, the asceticism of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions is legendary. And we know very well that they are the examples we ought to follow.

On the other hand, we have to work hard to establish ourselves, support our families, and strengthen our communities.

How do we strike a balance?

In this episode, we explore the relationship Muslims should have with their wealth and material possessions according to the Quran and Sunnah.

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This week’s episode is a bit of a departure from our regularly scheduled programming.

The Rizqwise team was recently interview on Let the Quran Speak a cable television show that airs on VisionTV in Canada (also available on YouTube).

There are two interviews which will be aired on two separate episodes of Let the Quran Speak. But we’ve put them both together here for you in one episode of Rizqwise.

If you’re a regular listener, much of what we discuss in the interview will sound familiar. We’d still love for you to listen and share your feedback.

But if you’re relatively new to Rizqwise, this is actually a pretty good place to start…

Apologies in advance: since we were on set and didn’t have our usual audio setup, you’ll notice the audio quality isn’t the best. You will also hear a strange rumbling sound every few minutes. That’s the Toronto subway line that runs right underneath the building where the show is recorded.

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If history shows anything, it is that there’s no better way to justify relations founded on violence, to make such relations seem moral, than by reframing them in the language of debt above all, because it immediately makes it seem that it’s the victim who’s doing something wrong. David Graeber

Debt has a destructive past. Societies characterized by widespread levels of excessive indebtedness, with few exceptions, almost always imploded.

Whether it’s war, poverty, or good old fashioned pitchfork protesting there’s no ignoring the real dangers of what can happen when debt levels spin out of control.

In this episode, we talk to Rehan Huda, a prominent investment banker and leading authority in Islamic Finance, about some of the key lessons we can learn from the long history of debt.

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Getting out of debt is an important milestone. But if you’re not careful, the same habits that got you into debt can send you right back.

In this episode, we outline some practical steps to stay debt free for the rest of your life.

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I get worried about putting all of my savings into investments because of the recent history of the 2008 financial market meltdown and the Bernard Madoff investment scandal. I am kind of a hard core libertarian and I follow Ron Paul’s Liberty report. He keeps saying that our economy is going to go bankrupt because the federal reserve keeps printing money.

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So you’ve worked out a detailed plan to tackle your debt, circled your debt free date on the calendar, and begun putting your plan into motion.

Good for you. You’ve officially done more than 99% of people who want to get out of debt, but fail to take the steps required to do so.

The bad news is you’re going to fail.

Like most meaningful pursuits, getting out of debt is a rocky road. You may have the best of intentions and even a rock solid plan, but that doesn’t mean everything will go your way.

And that’s okay. Because in this episode, we’re going to teach you how to get back on the wagon when your plan goes off the rails.

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