🎙 Episode 62 – Why Islamic Finance Isn’t Driving Impact We welcome back Reza Zain Jaufeerally to explore why Islamic finance is falling short on climate action, development goals, and real-world impact—and what must change. This wide-ranging conversation touches on everything from AI and sustainability to grassroots initiatives, cultural challenges, and th ... Show More
May 31
Ep 94. MENA VC: Cashed Up but Cautious? | Hasan Haider
While global headlines fixate on macro volatility and regional tensions, the underlying data tells a completely different story for Gulf technology.In this episode of Majlis & Markets, we sit down with Forbes Top Venture Capitalist Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner at Pl ... Show More
38m 23s
May 18
Ep 93. Private Credit: Bubble or GCC Boom? | Sharif Eid
Is the multi-billion dollar private credit market a global financial crisis in the making, or is the GCC region building a bulletproof alternative capital haven? In this episode of Majlis & Markets, we sit down with Sharif Eid, Portfolio Manager at Amwal Capital Partners, for a c ... Show More
59m 39s
May 7
Ep 92. Iran War: Egypt’s Breaking Point? | Angus Blair
As the 2026 Iran War escalates, the Middle East faces a defining moment of economic reckoning. While the world watches the missiles, the markets are watching the financial lifelines of Cairo, Beirut, and the Gulf. Expert Angus Blair (Signet Institute) returns to Majlis & Markets ... Show More
42m 23s
Dec 2024
War on RIBA, Building Wealth and Halal Mortgages | Dr. Sajid Umar
<p>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.<br/><br/>Joining us is Dr. Sajid Umar, an esteemed Islamic scholar and ... Show More
1h 25m
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
May 2023
Pragmatism, Politics and Power with Dr Yasir Qadhi
Please consider making a donation, however small, to The Thinking Muslim, to receive a share in the reward and to help us make a greater impact. https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateFrom its first moments, Islam was linked to a state-building process, and the shari’ah expli ... Show More
1h 35m
Mar 2025
Episode 376: Arman Markar
<p data-start="151" data-end="360">In this episode of Freshly Grounded, we sit down with <strong data-start="205" data-end= "221">Arman Markar</strong>, a social media creator whose journey took him from cybersecurity to content creation, and ultimately to using his platform for ... Show More
52m 8s
May 2025
124: Sheikh Omar Suleiman Like Never Before
Dr. Omar Suleiman shares his incredible journey from skepticism to faith, the early days of his da’wah work, and his passion for helping those in pain. He speaks out and advocates for prisoners, the power of social media in da'wah, and the role of art and culture in reviving the ... Show More
1h 4m
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
Jun 2025
The Money Trap: How Our Beliefs Hold Us Back — And What to Do About It | Takeover episode by financial coach Fatimah Jangana | islamic feelings
In this episode, certified financial coach Fatimah Jangana, founder of Finance Girlie, takes over the mic to uncover the hidden beliefs many of us hold about money—and how they might be keeping us stuck. She explores the mindset blocks that impact our ability to grow, give, and g ... Show More
18m 5s