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Feb 4
The Cold Truth Behind the Myth of “Radical Islam” - Dr Wesam Charkawi
Radicalization, media bias, and the truth about what drives violence. In this Podcast episode, Dr. Wesam Charkawi joins us to dismantle the "Muslim t*rrorist" trope using decades of empirical data.We also explore the idea of radicalisation, asking why politicians like Pauline Han ... Show More
55m 7s
Jan 5
Why Modern Muslim Spirituality isn't helping | Sh. Musab Penfound
Join us for a reflective conversation with Shaykh Musab Penfound, whose life has been shaped by a sincere search for truth and knowledge. Growing up in Manchester, Shaykh Mus’ab embraced Islam at eighteen, beginning a journey that would take him far beyond his home.He shares how ... Show More
1h 10m
Dec 12
I was DISGUSTED by my MILLIONAIRE Lifestyle - The Cold Truth | Muhammad Al Andalusi
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Muhammad Al Andalusi opens up about the truth behind his millionaire journey from the struggles, the spiritual battles, and the turning points that reshaped his life.From growing up as a street dancer to becoming a globally recognised ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2024
Episode 7-Halal or Hype? Demystifying Islamic Finance
<p>Islamic finance has seen remarkable growth over the past couple of decades. Its principles have gained traction not only in Muslim-majority nations but also in non-Muslim countries.</p><p>However, despite its growing popularity and an industry worth an estimated $4 trillion, q ... Show More
1h 23m
May 2025
Episode 60-Has Islamic Finance Lost Its Way?
1h 4m
Aug 2024
Managing Your Money and the Halal Economy with Harris Irfan
For a conscientious Muslim, managing ones money in the West can be a difficult prospect. Islam has a series of rules to do with money, the prohibition of riba (interest) being the key one, and rules on trade that often places it at odds with a rather laissez faire Neo liberal mod ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2024
The Political Strategy of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ With Dr Fadhl Hasan
<p>A question many Western analysts have attempted to answer is whether Islam is a political faith. To help us understand the subject, we have invited an Dr. Fadhl Hasan. Dr Fadl is a Co-Founder of the Dar Al Ilm Institute. He was born and raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2024
109: Islamic Banking: Allah's Formula to Gaining Wealth w. SH Navaid Aziz
<p>Why did Allah create money? What is Gold & Silver? Why are they in heaven? Why is interest haram? Is credit Card debt Haram? Can I get a Student Loan or is it haram? Can I get a mortgage in America or is it haram? Is it haram to get a car loan or should I lease. How do I g ... Show More
1h 26m
May 2024
The Truth behind Hawza, Maraje' & Scholars (Ft. Hajj Mustafa Masood)
<p>Join us for an insightful discussion with Sh Mustafa Masood of Najaf, as we delve into the role of scholars in Islamic society, the institution of Marja'iyya, and whether it's obligatory, relevant and globally applicable. We explore the intersection of AI and scholarsh ... Show More
1h 18m
Apr 2019
Ep 146: Optimal Maximum: Self Improvement and Ramadan Prep | Shaykh Ismail Kamdar
1h 14m
Oct 2024
Islamic Fintech Innovations: Shariah Issues and Parameters for E-Wallet Transactions by Dr Rafisah Mat Radzi
<p>On Wednesday, 4th September 2024, the Department for Islamic Legal Studies at the Al-Mahdi Institute (AMI) hosted a research seminar by Dr. Rafisah Mat Radzi (Universiti Sains Malaysia & AMI) on the topic of Islamic fintech innovations, focusing specifically on Shariah-com ... Show More
28m 2s
Oct 2023
Reviving Islamic Scholarship in the Modern Era with Sheikh Shuayb Wani
How do we revive a strong thinking scholarly tradition? Our guest this week is Dr. Shuayb Wani, he is the Director and Co-Founder of the Dār Al ‘Ilm Institute https://daralilm.org. His course on the Islamic worldview is currently running and is available online. He grew up in Ind ... Show More
1h 40m
Jun 2025
Episode 62-Why Islamic Finance Isn’t Driving Impact
<p>🎙 <b>Episode 62 – Why Islamic Finance Isn’t Driving Impact</b><br/> We welcome back <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rzjaufeerally1/'>Reza Zain Jaufeerally</a> to explore why Islamic finance is falling short on climate action, development goals, and real-world impact—and ... Show More
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What is Islamic Finance, and how can Muslims build wealth without compromising their faith? In this episode, we explore how to navigate the challenges of avoiding Riba and interest while living in the West. Joining us is Dr. Sajid Umar, an esteemed Islamic scholar and expert in Islamic Finance. From founding his first business at 20 to earning a PhD in Isla ... Show More
<p>In our 60th episode, we spoke to <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-calder-56b64410/'>Ryan Calder</a>.</p><p><a href='https://soc.jhu.edu/directory/ryan-m-calder/'>Ryan</a> is an assistant professor of sociology and director of the Program in Islamic Studies at Johns Ho ... Show More
<p style="text-align: left;">On this week's episode, we talk to time and life hacking expert, Shaykh Ismail Kamdar.</p> <p>Twitter: @ismailkamdar</p> <p><a href= "https://www.islamicselfhelp.com/">https://www.islamicselfhelp.com/</a></p> <p>Shaykh Ismail Kamdar is a graduate of a ... Show More
