IslamicFinanceGuru Podcasts

There's a lot of talk about Islamic revival, but rarely ever is there any talk of a plan to get us there? In this podcast episode, Ibrahim Khan outlines the blueprint for bringing the next Golden Age of Islam.

In this episode, Ibrahim Khan speaks with Dr Sohaib Saeed, who is well-known for his translations of classical works of tafsīr. He discusses how to make the Quran more accessible by changing the way we teach Quran and also go into how the Quran views money.

In this podcast episode, Ibrahim Khan sits down with best-selling author ('The Productive Muslim' and 'The Barakah Effect') Mohammed Faris. He shares with us insights on how Muslims can become more productive and bring barakah into our lives.

Husayn Kassai started a small company alongside his fellow co-founder to tackle the problem of idea verification whilst at university. The result was a startup which is reportedly being sold for up to $650m. This is the story for how they did it.

In this episode, Ibrahim takes a turn in the guest seat to address some common criticisms about Islamic Finance asked by our very own Sohaib Ashraf, a portfolio manager for our sister company Cur8.

We deep dive into all things date-related with Nazim Awan, co-founder of Holy Land Dates.

Ibrahim Khan hosts.

Have you ever reached a milestone, only to find it doesn't bring the happiness you expected? Picture Jordan Welch, having achieved a multimillion-pound exit, standing amidst wealth and success yet feeling a profound void. This video takes you on a journey exploring his story and many like his, where the endless chase for riches becomes a roadblock to true fulfilment. We’ll explore the choices we make at the fork in the road - one path glittering with gold, the other quietly inviting us toward deeper meaning and peace. Will you choose the superficial allure of material wealth, or the enlightening journey toward purpose?

Iqbal Nasim is a renowned educator and speaker dedicated to guiding individuals towards a truly God-centered life. Iqbal holds an MA in Economics and Management from Cambridge University and an MSc in Voluntary Sector Management from Cass Business School. In 2011, he left a successful investment banking career to lead the National Zakat Foundation (NZF), significantly impacting the distribution of Zakat in the UK. Today, through his platform iqbalnasim.com, he offers courses like 'Transform My Prayer' and shares insights to help believers prepare for the Last Day, live as true believers, and strive for God's cause.

From the moment we die, our wealth stops being ours - and starts becoming a test for our loved ones.

In this deep-dive episode, we cover the full Islamic, legal, and practical picture: from the spiritual roots of fara’id, to real-life inheritance disputes, to exactly how to draft a compliant will in the UK. We unpack taxes, trusts, non-Muslim relatives, complex assets, and more - all through the lens of Islamic law.

Whether you're writing your first will or managing a family estate, this is the one episode you can’t afford to miss.

Should Muslim giving be about short-term reward — or long-term systems change?
In this episode, we explore what strategic sadaqah looks like, why building impact means more than just building buildings, and how funders can rethink their approach to truly uplift the Ummah.

Islamic education is changing and Niyyah is leading the way. Forget outdated, overwhelming approaches - this conversation explores how modern tech transforms how Muslims connect with the Quran. In this episode, Ibrahim sits down with Shinaz Navas, founder of the Niyyah App, to discuss the future of Quran learning.

They dive into how bite-sized lessons, AI-driven personalisation, and mobile-first education are making it easier than ever to build a lifelong connection with the Quran - one daily lesson at a time.

Zakat isn’t just charity—it’s a weapon for real change.Forget the usual “feel-good” charity talk—this conversation uncovers the revolutionary potential of Zakat for nationwide impact. In this eye-opening episode, Ibrahim sits down with Sheikh Sohail Hanif (CEO, National Zakat Foundation) to discuss the often-overlooked power of Zakat to drive real-world change—including fighting Islamophobia, supporting refugees, educating our communities, and shaping a more just society.

Join us in this exciting episode as we literally hear it from the horse's mouth, Sultan Choudhury - a leader in Islamic Finance in the UK and a exec level insider who spills the tea on Islamic banking, halal mortgages and more...Don't miss this one.

Islamic scholarship is evolving, and Al-Salam Institute is at the forefront of this transformation.This conversation explores how modern education makes classical Islamic studies more accessible than ever.In this episode, Ibrahim speaks with Sheikh Akram Nadwi, founder of Al Salam Institute, to discuss the future of Islamic scholarship. We dive into how structured online programmes, flexible learning pathways, and world-class mentorship are empowering students worldwide to engage deeply with sacred knowledge—one lesson at a time.NOTE: While we deeply respect the Shaykh we do not necessarily agree with all his views and for our views on Islamic mortgages and finance, see our website: https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com.

Ex-City lawyers Ibrahim Khan and Mohsin Patel started Islamic Finance Guru as a blog. They just wanted to solve a problem. Then things took off. Here’s the real story.

Hailing from Afghanistan, raised in the USA and living in Madinah, Sheikh Hasib Noor takes us through his engagement with the Taliban, his thoughts on Islamic revival and where he thinks Islamic Finance has gone wrong.

In this episode, Ibrahim takes a turn in the guest seat to address some common criticisms about Islamic Finance asked by our very own Sohaib Ashraf, a portfolio manager for our sister company Cur8 Capital.

People in war zones face difficult lives, but Ryan here has cracked the code to fighting the good fight and supporting them through good old venture capital.

Ashfaque Chowdhury has been in the UK Muslim education space for a while now, and he reveals a new way stay-at-home mothers (and fathers) can potentially earn up to £42k a year, among other exciting topics.

In this episode, Ibrahim speaks to Kamran Mahmood a successful entrepreneur who's been in the property game since he was 11 years old!

Now, Kamran is the CEO of Gridizen, an end-to-end property management platform.

Join Mohsin in this panel discussion as they uncover some hard truths about life in Dubai.

With 14 years collectively between them, they share their honest thoughts, experiences and things most Muslims don't consider - the good, the bad and the ugly.

Samara Iqbal is a leading lawyer specialising in international family law, and if you thought normal divorce proceedings were complicated, wait until the sun, sand and sea of Dubai gets involved. From crazy stories of lawsuits by the dead to an expats legal checklist, you'll enjoy this.

In this podcast, we speak to millionaire philanthropist Rizvan Khalid, Managing Director at Euro Quality Lambs, about everything from generational wealth and managing family trust funds to philanthropy and his millionaire investing strategies. For those wanting to create generational wealth, this is one you cannot miss.

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In this episode, we get the founder of Muzz (formerly MuzMatch), the largest Muslim matrimonial app in the world to talk about marriage apps, Gaza as well as his various beefs with Penny Appeal, Match Group and Asim Qureshi. For Penny Appeal Rebuttal see here: https://pennyappeal.org/news/setting-record-straight

Join us in this exciting episode as we literally hear it from the horse's mouth, Sultan Choudhury - a leader in Islamic Finance in the UK and an exec level insider who spills the tea on Islamic banking, halal mortgages and more...

Don't miss this one.

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Join us in this conversation with Jennifer Ogunyemi, CEO of Sisters In Business, an organisation dedicated to encouraging entrepreneurship amongst Muslim women.

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In this podcast episode, we speak to Shaykh Asrar Rashid, a well-known scholar, debater and author. Join us as we tackle topics such as the nation-state, an Islamic economic system and the war of ideas both Muslims and non-Muslims face.

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Islam Answers Atheism: https://amzn.eu/d/5rI3NJ9

Navigating the End of Times: https://amzn.eu/d/8Cxs1iJ

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In this exciting podcast episode, Moulana Yunus Dudhwala talks to us about the ins and outs of the career of chaplaincy, the past, present and future of our Darul Ulooms as well as revealing the inner workings of the Halal Monitoring Committee.

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Join us as we chat to Sh Sulaiman Moola from South Africa on an array of topics; from poetry to social media, riba to debt. This chat really does have it all.

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In this interview, we sit with a behemoth in the Islamic Finance industry Ruggiero Lomonaco. He goes through his story; from humble beginnings as an average Italian guy to coming to Islam to witnessing what would become the boom of global Islamic banking.

We definitely need a part two.

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Taking a detour from our usual interviews, we chat with a local legend in Leicester Shareef, Shaykh Maulana Muhammad Sindhi who is also the Imam at Masjid Umar. In this short discussion, we talk about the importance of calling to Islam, Sh Sindhi's experience in his decades of doing so and some challenges he has faced.

Find out more about the Islam Information Centre (IIC): https://www.islaminfocentre.org.uk

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Join us for an episode with Rizwan Yusoof, executive director of Funders in Good where we deep dive into the Muslim Charity sector, all the knitty and gritty details and not to mention its past, present and future.

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Join us as we speak to ex-VC investor now Islamic ed-tech startup founder, Shinaz Navas about his journey, tips for getting startup funding and news about his latest venture!

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Join us in this exceptionally interesting episode with none other than the illustrious legend, Sh Tawfique Chowdhury as they discuss an action plan for reviving the Ummah.

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