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Muslim Money TalkWealth Secrets From The Quran That Will Change How You Think About Money | Adil Hussain Ep 52In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, host Areeb Siddiqui speaks with Adil Hussain from Islamic Finance Guru (IFG) about the powerful financial lessons found in the Quran and how they can guide Muslims in managing their money ethically. They explore stories from Surah Yusuf and Surah Kahf, the role of Bitcoin and Islamic finance today, and how Muslims can build generational wealth through tools like waqf, zakat, and halal investing.This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromise2025-07-281h 07
Muslim Money Talk84 Years of Life Lessons From My Grandmother: Pre-partition India, Tiger hunting and MoreIn this episode, the Areeb Siddiqui interviews his grandmother, Naina, about her remarkable life spanning pre-partition India, the creation of Pakistan, and her experiences living through pivotal moments in history. She reflects on her family’s legacy, her father’s resistance during partition, and shares advice on marriage, faith, and resilience.This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromiseFind out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/And how we help banks here: https://business.kest...2025-07-211h 07
Muslim Money TalkBattling Islamophobia In Silicon Valley: Abdul Haseeb Basit (and Mystery Guest?!) Ep. 50Episode number 50!!!We’re joined by Abdul Haseeb Basit, cofounder of Madinah Angels to discuss Islamophobia in the startup ecosystem, prompted by controversial comments from a top VC partner, and explore how Muslim entrepreneurs can build their own spaces and funding networks. They also delve into the origins and growth of Madinah Angels and the Muslim CEOs Dinner series, aimed at empowering Muslim founders.This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromiseFind out more about ou...2025-07-141h 01
Muslim Money TalkHalal Stocks Expert: Ethical Vs Shariah Screening, Active Vs Passive, Fixing Donations & More! | Ep 49 - Rehan AhmedMeet Rehan Ahmed, founder of Halal Stocks, an Australian based FinTech on a mission to give investors an unfair advantage in the markets. Ethan shares his journey from tech to the MuslimCharity sector and how a shocking revelation led him to founding Halal Stocks. We discussed the evolution of halal investing, why you really can beat the markets, practices of the early Muslims and crucially: how to align Islamic and ethical investing. Find out more about Halal Stocks and become a lifetime member here : https://t212.halalstocks.co/This podcast is ho...2025-07-071h 03
Muslim Money TalkMarriage Finance Expert: Mehrs, Prenups, Second Wives & More! | Ep 48 - Khizar MuhammadIn this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Areeb Siddiqui speaks with Khizar Muhammad, a Shariah scholar and Islamic finance professional, about the often-overlooked intersection of money and marriage in Muslim communities. They explore topics such as mahr (dowry), prenups, financial expectations, marital communication, and societal shifts that are reshaping how Muslim couples approach marriage today.This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromiseFind out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/And how w...2025-06-161h 09
Muslim Money TalkMuslim Leadership Expert: Lessons From Muhammad PBUH, The Sahabah & More! | MMT Ep 47 Omar KhalielIn this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Omar Khaliel, co-founder of the Riba Free Foundation and Muslim CEOs Collective, discusses the urgent need for ethical, long-term Muslim leadership rooted in Islamic principles. He and host Areeb Siddiqui explore wealth stewardship, the importance of servant-led leadership, and how Muslim CEOs can build generational impact by fostering a values-driven, collaborative ecosystem.This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromiseFind out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/...2025-06-0958 min
Muslim Money TalkQuitting Our Jobs To Launch A £25M Islamic Fintech | Daeng Termizi & Areeb Siddiqui Ep 46In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, co-founders Areeb Siddiqui and Daeng Termizi dive deep into the journey of building Kestrl, a Muslim fintech startup, from meeting during their MBAs at Cambridge to launching a full-fledged digital Islamic bank. They also explore the philosophy behind Islamic economics, Malaysia’s unique position in Islamic finance, and reflect on the spiritual and economic motivations driving their mission.This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromiseFind out more about our app he...2025-06-021h 16
Muslim Money TalkChildren’s TV Expert: Fighting Islamophobia, Becoming A Father, Tackling Zionism | Mohammad ShoaibToday we’re joined by Mohammed Shoaib, Head of Sales and Marketing at Muslim Kids TV, to discuss the urgent need for high-quality, values-aligned Muslim children’s media. They explore Shoaib’s personal journey through faith, fatherhood, and media, diving into how Islamic content creation can combat harmful mainstream narratives and influence the next generation positively.This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromiseFind out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/And how we...2025-05-271h 10
Muslim Money TalkCEO Who Launched The UK’s 1st Islamic Bank: Interest vs. Profit, Expensive Mortgages & MoreIn this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Areeb Siddiqui speaks with Sultan Choudhury OBE about the challenges and evolution of Islamic banking in the UK and beyond. They discuss misconceptions around Islamic finance, pricing challenges, the need for stakeholder alignment, and how scale and innovation can push the industry forward.This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl, the app that helps people to grow their wealth without compromiseFind out more about our app here: https://kestrl.io/And how we help banks here: https://b...2025-05-191h 09
Muslim Money TalkInterviewing My Dad: +40 Years in the UK, Career Advice, Being Muslim Post 9/11 | Ep 43 - Ayaz SiddiquiIn this heartfelt episode of Muslim Money Talk, host Areeb Siddiqui sits down with his father and Kestrl’s CFO, Ayaz Siddiqui, for an emotional and wide-ranging conversation about immigration, financial sacrifice, growing up in post-colonial societies, surviving personal loss, and the evolution of Islamic finance in the UK. From humble beginnings in Pakistan to executive roles in global banks, Ayaz reflects on how faith, resilience, and mentorship shaped his journey — and why he ultimately chose to back his son’s fintech startup.This podcast is hosted by Areeb Siddiqui, the founder and CEO of Kestrl...2025-05-121h 38
Muslim Money TalkHalal Crypto Expert : How To Invest in Bitcoin in 2025 | Ep 42 - Ibrahim AlkurdMeet Ibrahim, a Palestinian born med school drop out who went on to build one of the UK’s largest crypto empires in both mining and trading.Ibrahim shares his journey with us, why and how Muslims should be investing into crypto, as well as what Muslims should be focussing their skillsets on today.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 hel...2025-05-0552 min
Muslim Money TalkMuslim Millionaire: Investing in Gold, Moving to Dubai and Entrepreneurship | Shahid Munir Ep 41Meet Shahid Munir, founder of Minted and Minted Edge, as he shares his journey from a family-run corner shop to leading fintech ventures in gold investment and Islamic banking solutions. They dive deep into entrepreneurship, ethical finance, why Muslims love gold, and how to tackle being “debanked” in today’s world.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...2025-04-281h 02
Muslim Money TalkUK Mortgage Expert: Authentically Halal? Buy To Let and Buying 1st Homes | Ep 40 Sagheer MalikMeet Sagheer Malik, Chief Commercial Officer of Offa Finance, proving shariah compliant buy to let and bridge financing solutions.He discusses the regulatory challenges surrounding UK Islamic Home Financing, along with the criticisms that have come his way from other practitioners! Sagheer also discusses the UK Muslim children’s adoption crisis and draws parallels between it and Islamic finance.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...2025-04-211h 21
Muslim Money TalkFinancing Expert: Trump’s New Economy, Gold vs Crypto and The New World Order? | Hassan Daher - Ep 39In this episode of Muslim Money Talk, Dr. Hassan Daher, founder of Qardus, talks about building the UK’s first Sharia-compliant SME lending platform. They dive into the roots of Islamic finance, the fintech startup journey, and navigating the modern economy as a Muslim entrepreneur and investor.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/Sho...2025-04-141h 03
Muslim Money TalkBuilding MUSLIM Generational Wealth! Ft Sadiq Dorsat, Niaz Azad & Yasmine El-Mahairy | Ep 38This 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 ba...2025-03-3142 min
Muslim Money TalkHalal Pensions 101: Investing £10k, Tax Benefits, Employee Schemes and More | Abul Uddin - Ep 37Abul 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://b...2025-03-2458 min
Muslim Money TalkThe Nikkah Expert: Rising Divorce Rates, Inter-Cultural Marriages and More | Shabbir Hassan - MMT #36This 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 ban...2025-03-171h 36
Muslim Money TalkWeb3 Experts: The Husband & Wife Reinventing Insurance | Morrad Irsane & Sharene Lee - MMT #35This 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.Join TheLifeDao.io by Takadao 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 he...2025-03-101h 31
Muslim Money TalkThe Riba Expert: Broken Marriages, Financial Literacy, Leadership Lessons | Omar Khaliel - MMT Ep 34He’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 comp...2025-03-0355 min
Muslim Money TalkHow ISLAMIC Is Islamic Finance? | Najib Al Aswad - MMT Ep 33In 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...2025-02-241h 07
Muslim Money TalkThe 7 Secrets of Succesfull Fundraising | Sokhiba Mukhitdinova - MMT Ep 32Meet 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 beliefsKestrl - The Muslim Money Apphttps://kestrl.io/Show Notes: 00:00 - Opening 02:15 - Growing up in Kazakhstan 05:58 - Starting a Caree...2025-02-1758 min
Muslim Money TalkThe Lawyer Who Built UK Islamic Banking - And How He’s Fixing It | Mohammed Paracha - MMT Ep 31In 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 beliefsKestrl - The Muslim Money Apphttps://kestrl.io/Show Note...2025-02-101h 18
Muslim Money TalkAsk A Mufti: Mortgages, TikTok Fatwas & Productivity Hacks| Mufti Faraz Adam - Muslim Money Talk #30A 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 beliefsKestrl - The Muslim Money Apphttps://kestrl.io/00:00 – Opening03:25 – Being A Lifelong Learne...2025-02-031h 35
Muslim Money TalkQuran Expert: Leaders Must Internalise The Quran | Ishaaq Qureshi - Muslim Money Talk Ep 29This 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 beliefsKestrl - The Muslim...2025-01-271h 08
Muslim Money TalkMuslim Money Talk Best of 2024! Compilation Episode - Muslim Money Talk Ep 28A 2024 round up! Alhamdullilah after 27 episodes we've have some incredible moments, from discussions on all things Muslim and Money related. Whether it was debating Islamic Finance, getting Personal finance tips, career advice or learning how to start a business there were some fantastic moments from the last 6 months.Here are just a few...Show Notes:00:00 - Introduction01:54 - Islamic Finance solving WORLD HUNGER?02:57 - The Power of a Mother's Prayer06:16 - My Wife Dared Me to Launch An Airline10:13 - How Islamic is Islamic Finance?2025-01-131h 14