This tafseer discusses 2:197 which, on the face of it, is about Hajj. But Allah is talking about much more, as we explore in this tafseer. Amongst other things we discuss fear and why it's good, how minimalism is Prophetic, and how to increase your willpower the Islamic way. 03:40 - How Fear gives Strength 13:15 - How a Muslim can become wealth ...…

We're talking about 3 key lessons from the life of Abdul Rahman ibn Auf – a supremely successful companion of the Prophet (s.a.w) and one of the 10 who were promised paradise. What can we learn from his life and implement in ours so that we may attain success from both a business and spiritual perspective?…

We're going through a few of the questions we have had recently on whether or not certain jobs are haram. Investment banking and other City jobs are often the subject of such questions, but we also explore what sort of framework you need to be thinking about when analysing whether or not your job is halal. Don't forget to subscribe to the podca ...…

We talk to Hussein Kanji, partner at Hoxton Ventures in this fascinating insight into the world of venture capital. Hussein talks about some of the companies he's invested (including the likes of Deliveroo), the amazing success rate they've had, what criteria they look for in a company, and where he thinks the next big things are happening.www. ...…

We talk to Taha Dar, co-founder of SearchSmartly (https://www.searchsmartly.co/), a company changing the way we search for property. Taha talks about setting up SearchSmartly, his story and advice for entrepreneurs. Don't forget to check out our website www.islamicfinanceguru.com and subscribe to our e-mail list. Please do leave a review and a ...…

How do companies without any debt in the UK & US compare against those who do have debt? We're discussing the results of an exclusive screen (which you can get hold of too at islamicfinanceguru.com/debtfreelist) which compares the return over the last 3 years of zero-debt companies against companies with debt (hint: they fare very well!). Do ch ...…

In today's episode, we're talking to Shahzad Younas, founder of Muslim marriage app Muzmatch. He talks about quitting his investment banking job, starting and growing Muzmatch, advice for budding entrepreneurs, and much more.The live YouTube version is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yZ57L01HFIIf you haven't checked out our upcoming course ...…

In this week's session we discuss verse 2:188. It's all about how to do business with ethics - as an employer, an employee, in our personal lives as buyers and sellers on platforms like eBay, Gumtree etc, and how we should negotiate. We also cover Islam's position on bribery and whether it can ever be justified if, for example, that is the norm ...…

Today we're exploring a topic that affects most, if not all, of us - pensions. We discuss whether you should have one or opt out, some changes that are coming in that will affect your take-home salary, how to make sure that your pension is halal, and what we should be doing if our workplace pension doesn't offer something sharia-compliant. If y ...…

NZF (https://nzf.org.uk/) is the UK's only zakat-focused organisation, delivering zakat locally within the UK. In today's podcast we're interview NZF's chief executive, Iqbal Nasim, to hear about his inspiring story starting NZF and discuss the issues around zakat, as well as advice to anyone starting their own projects, be they commercial or c ...…

We're talking about the not very glamorous part of marriages - finance! Everything from the roles and responsibilities of a husband and wife from a legalistic but also a spiritual, practical, and moral perspective, to more day-to-day stuff like bank accounts (joint or not?) and zakat (do you pay as a couple or not?). The comedian we mentioned a ...…

If ever there were a topic that not many people talk about but one which is hugely important, this is it! Yes, we're talking about wills and the Islamic position on them. Will template as mentioned within: https://www.eastlondonmosque.org.uk/sites/default/files/IslamicWillForm2014-1.pdf Please do leave us a review and don't forget to check out ...…

Today we're giving our tips and tricks on working and just getting started on your big idea, project or venture. We share key practical tips and some personal failures. Link to the careers presentation mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz3EqTGHxXU (or search Islamic Finance Guru in YouTube to get to our page and find the video entitled ...…

We're discussing ayah 2:177 which is a famous verse about al-birr (righteousness). We talk about the blueprint that Allah has laid out for us in order to be amongst the righteous. And crucially, we discuss this in a practical context that will allow you to go away and start implementing some changes in order to fulfil the description that Allah ...…

In this interview, Roshan Muhammed Salih (founder of 5pillars) talks about his journey in journalism and setting up 5pillars from scratch, entrepreneurial lessons we can take, and the future vision for 5pillars. You can buy Roshan's book here: https://amzn.to/2Ejd66K And you can donate to 5pillars here: https://5pillarsuk.com/donate…

Halal meat is a highly emotive topic for Muslims, and we get stuck into it here discussing verses 2:168-173. You'll learn: - What the qur'an says about what we should eat - The mechanics of HFA/HMC/non-zabiha meat - Should we be eating free-range only? Should we go vegetarian? Don't forget to check out our website www.islamicfinanceguru.com and ...…

In this episode, we're talking about how your average busy professional can start making their money work hard for them. You'll learn: - how to make sure your workplace pension is halal and whether you should even be putting money into a workplace pension; - how to think about the balance of your portfolio in terms of risk; - 3 really neat ways ...…

In this episode you'll learn: what the verse on shipping is, its meaning and why Allah (swt) would mention shipping of all things; about the shipping industry and its modern-day importance (this might surprise you); tangential fiqh issues on contracts (e.g. selling goods you don't own); practical next steps on how you can use this verse to refl ...…

We interview the hugely inspiring Hajra and Umair, a Muslim couple running a successful Amazon business. They talk about their journey of going from zero to having a successful, semi-automated Amazon business, tips on how you can get started (including an old-school way to find your niche), their failures and so much more! If you want to get in ...…

This week we're continuing our finance tafseer with Surah Baqarah and focussing on the important topic of how to set and achieve your life goals through the Qur'an. Themes: 1. 2:128/131/138: Allah wants all of you. Not just your Friday. 2. 2:143: Your duty – stop your brother from selling alcohol or taking interest. 3. 2:148: Everyone has a God ...…

In this episode, we're focussing on a question we get asked about a lot: can Muslims work in investment banking? Please subscribe to our podcast if you enjoy it and leave us a review. This helps to spread the podcast far and wide. Check out our website www.islamicfinanceguru.com.

Welcome to our fortnightly tafseer live on Saturdays at 7pm UK time on www.islamicfinanceguru.com/livetafseer. This week we continue with Surah Baqarah: 2:57, 2:61, & 2:100 Themes: 1. Eat and earn halal and pure (tayyib) - plus we intro to one of the only truly halal and tayyib chicken producer in the UK today. (http://www.handtfood.com). 2. Ne ...…

Welcome to the Millionaire Muslim podcast by www.islamicfinanceguru.com. In this episode, we're addressing the age-old question of Islamic mortgages. Are they actually Islamic or should you just go for a conventional mortgage? Subscribe to the podcast and rate us so that we get a wider reach!

Welcome to the Millionaire Muslim podcast by www.islamicfinanceguru.com. This week's tafseer addresses the question: what the Prophet Adam (AS) can teach us about technology.

Welcome to the Millionaire Muslim podcast by www.islamicfinanceguru.com. This week we continue with Surah Baqarah: 2:2-3. Themes: 1 - What are the problems with the modern economy? What are the Islamic solutions? And what can we do about it? Subscribe!

Welcome to the Millionaire Muslim podcast by www.islamicfinanceguru.com. This week we cover Surah Baqarah: 2:2-3 Themes: 1. - Keeping the bigger context in mind (Islamic mortgages, shares) 2 - Treating Islamic restriction seriously 3 - What is the structure of the modern economy? What are the problems with it? And what are the Islamic solutions ...…

Welcome to the Millionaire Muslim podcast by www.islamicfinanceguru.com. This introductory tafseer covers Surah Fatiha and the themes of: arrogance, the signs of Allah in the economy, the concept of mercy for mankind, and taking account of our actions. Subscribe!

Welcome to the Millionaire Muslim podcast by www.islamicfinanceguru.com. In this episode, we're talking about the misconceptions we had when we first started investing, why investing in the stock market isn't rocket science, and how we think about our portfolios. You can buy the book we talked about in the episode (highly recommended!) here.…

Welcome to the Millionaire Muslim podcast by www.islamicfinanceguru.com. In this episode, we're talking about careers. We discuss our backgrounds, what we've learnt, some tips for getting ahead in your own careers, plus some valuable tips for those starting out. Subscribe!