The Muslim Pound

In this episode of the Muslim Pound Podcast, Abdul Rahman shares his journey of overcoming the fear of sharing ideas and how it led to the viral success of his tweets. Learn how an open and community-centred approach helped shape his unique designs and create meaningful connections. Tune in to discover valuable lessons about creativity, collaboration, and breaking barriers. Abdul Rahman Pillars -...

Afsor Ullah, an Islamic Finance expert, shares his journey into the field, beginning with his training contract and later transitioning to Islamic Finance. He offers insights on the current banking landscape, which includes both conventional and Islamic financing. He discussed how important Islamic Finance is and how it works behind the scenes. He emphasises the importance of government support in...

Arfah Farooq, founder of Muslamic Makers and co-founder of Muslim Tech Fest, both initiatives aimed at creating a collaborative space for Muslims in tech. Founded in 2016, Muslamic Makers fosters a community where Muslims share ideas, network, and access courses, events, and mentorship to enhance their skills. Muslim Tech Fest highlights the contributions of Muslims in the tech industry, bringing...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Billy, a scientist-turned-entrepreneur. Discover his journey from academia to business, the challenges and triumphs he faced, and his innovative ventures, including Changeblock. Billy shares his thoughts on science, religion, investment strategies, and his future plans. This episode is packed with lessons on entrepreneurship, the intersection of science...

Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the journey of Aaron Knightly, who has built 15 streams of income. Aaron shares his experiences and valuable lessons and shows us why networking is huge and why he has created his events company Peak Performance. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFq... Follow Our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ilovemon...

Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the journey of Syed, the founder of Savortex. From overcoming a challenging upbringing to creating a groundbreaking company, Syed shares his experiences and valuable lessons. Learn about his first job, the impact of losing a family member, and the drive to set up a charity. Syed participation The Apprentice 2006 with Alan Sugar and discusses how he...

Today we have Saqib Qureshi an entrepreneur who has developed over 100 million dollars of real estate and an investor and a best selling author. Saqib Qureshi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saqib-qureshi/ Watch our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemondaypodcast Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/+LCf7zuZa2Kg4ODI0 Listen on: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podc...

I had the privilege of sitting down with Farah to discuss profound topics such as struggling with the identity of growing up as a British Muslim, overcoming generational trauma, and how business gave Farah the freedom to live her life and bring change! Farah went from being told she couldn’t do anything to cleaning tables because that’s all she thought she could do to connecting with like-minded p...

Mohammed Paracha is the head of Middle East & Africa for islamic finance for a law firm Norton Rose & is also on a mission to revolionise the islamic banking world with Nester. Mohammed Paracha LinkedIn: https://ae.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-paracha-977873b Nester: https://nester.com/ Watch our other podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemondaypodcast Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.m...

Omar Khaliel, founder of the Riba-Free Foundation, talks about his early life experiences where he held various jobs and discovered that sheer hard work does not guarantee success. In this discussion, they explain the concept of Riba and its impact on both spiritual and our daily lives. By founding RFF, they aim to educate people on the importance of being Riba-free and understanding that money sh...

In this podcast, Dr. Asif Munaf, a former contestant of The Apprentice and founder of DATE Smoothies, shares his journey from becoming a doctor to becoming an entrepreneur. He offers valuable food advice particularly relevant during this month of Ramadan. They also discussed the Muslim Economy and explores ways for the community to support one another, ultimately creating a stronger and more unite...

Ibby & Ish, two talented brothers who have made their mark in the content creation world. While Ish focuses on on-camera work, Ibby excels in behind-the-scenes roles. They share their unique perspectives and journeys, exploring their thoughts on social media, business, and life in general. This engaging conversation between Zaid and his cousins highlights their shared experiences as they navig...

Saj Hussain, a renowned property investor, narrates his fascinating journey. From his early years to earning money during his teenage phase, he then ventured into the IT business. Despite its eventual closure, he persevered and discovered valuable insights and motivation. Discover how he transformed his setbacks into motivation and how he taught himself about the property world from scratch. Today...

Areeb Siddiqui, the founder of Kestrl, discusses his journey into the world of financial technology. He talks about identifying a gap in the Islamic Financial technology sector and how he filled it. He also delves into the challenges of raising funds for his business and highlights the importance of building a customer-centric brand identity. He shares his insights on the future growth of financia...

We welcome back Sean Land, one of our first guests, to share his journey and experiences from the past year. During this candid conversation, he opens up about his personal realisations and expresses gratitude for the life he enjoys today. Join in for a discussion of valuable insights on a wide range of topics such as life, relocating to different countries, and the nuances of everyday existence....

Adam Abraham, the co-founder of Love Luxury, shares his journey from his humble beginnings to founding Love Luxury with his wife. Having moved to China at 16 years old and learning discipline, it helped him develop a strong mindset. From having various experiences in different businesses, he highlights the importance of giving and helping other people. He is joined by his lovely daughter, Moo. Not...

Muhammad Lambat, founder of Muslim Investing, shares his journey about acquiring and spreading knowledge on Halal investing and Islamic finance. Through constant learning and his extensive presence on social media, he shares his invaluable expertise on his platform. He emphasised that you can start investing with small capital and that discipline is key in achieving your investment goals. The podc...

Dr Ismail Adam Patel, the founder of Friends of Al-Aqsa, discusses how he founded Friends Al-Aqsa and the brief history of Palestine. A timely conversation in understanding the history of how things came to be, how misinformation and biased narrative costs lives for Palestinians and Israelis. Its time to end the violence and end the siege on both sides and bring about peace for the common good of...

Saadat Khan, founder and CEO of Moduliv and My First House, reflects on his personal journey of overcoming the challenges of ADHD and serving time in prison. He explains how he redirected his life by embracing strong work ethics and finding inspiration in his faith. He discusses his latest venture, My First House, offers a modular housing solution that empowers first-time homeowners and addresses...

Raza Ullah, the CEO and founder of Pfida, discusses the role of an actuary and how his exposure to various corporate environments contributed to his understanding of the industry. He shared how one simple moment changed his life that inspired him to start Pfida, an organisation that is centered on helping people with their finance. With trust and faith in his vision, he has helped over a hundred c...

Saif Rehan, a property developer and mentor, shares how his upbringing in an entrepreneurial family has shaped his mindset and led him to start his own business. Discover his valuable insights on various property strategies and tips that can help newbies in the industry jumpstart their own property journey. He also shared his perspectives on the current property market, offering valuable advice to...

Terry Blackburn, a property investor, and a multi-business owner, shares his journey of owning 11 businesses and selling one of his ventures that proved to be a steppingstone for discovering new possibilities and growth as an entrepreneur. A story of learning curves, employee management, lifestyle adjustments, and the pursuit of a work-life balance that came with running several companies while be...

Fatimah Lorgat, the owner of Mika Couture, shares her journey as a young mom and establishing a women’s clothing business from ground up and growing in into an award-winning brand. She reveals how she handled failed partnerships, she persisted in pursuing her dreams and recognising her strengths, for she has firm faith in her business. As a result, Mika Couture flourished into a successful brand....

Ibby Aslam, a Mindset Growth Mentor and a CEO of multi- 7 figure corporation, shared his journey from emerging from prison at 29 years old and losing his mum and brother while serving his sentence. He shared how he bounced back by focusing on bettering himself, starting a new business and his dedication to learning as much as he can. As a mentor, he devotes himself to mentoring others and helping...

Omar Dacosta-Shahid, a Marketing expert and founder of influencer Network, shared his transition from journalism to establishing a Muslim-centered Marketing Company. He discussed the feedback received, the challenges, managing influencers, and emphasized the significance of acquiring knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the world as a Muslim. Omar Dacosta-Shahid Website: https://omarshahid.co....