My friend Sonny is an entrepreneur who’s spent the last decade building and scaling businesses across food, property and community ventures. He’s developed a reputation for spotting opportunities and turning ideas into reality.Now focussed on transforming overlooked spaces into thriving destinations, his ventures like Momlette and Kismet Cafe sit alongside his property work, where he now manages assets totalling over £80 million.Momlette opened in 2022 and instantly went viral on Instagram for its halal British brunch, turning a small 14-seater café into a smash hit grossing over half a million pounds in year one. With the second branch launched in 2024, Momlette is set to become a franchise in 2026.I sat down with him to learn more about lessons entrepreneurs can take from his journey.
Can an Islamic bank led by non-Muslims be any good? This is the question I get asked a lot with Gatehouse Bank, so in this video, I will assess whether that's a fair question and dig into their main products.
Islamic mortgages are criticised for not being Islamic enough, instead the critics champion a different type of product called shared ownership. One of the best examples of shared ownership is Pfida - a new innovative way of home finance that has over 10,000 people on their wait list. Clearly, Pfida have captured the hearts and minds of many, so in this video I take a look under the hood and give my honest assessment on how Pfida stacks up against the rest? I’ll explain exactly what they do, how they are different from other Islamic home financing products, what their users have to say, and whether they are a viable alternative.
Walk away in just over an hour’s time with a clear game plan on how you’ll make savings each month, how to build your investments objectives so you’re not just stabbing in the dark, and what specific investment platforms are out there today for Muslims.
Understand the debate, learn practical insights, and discover what Mohsin and I have to say about this modern asset class.And do remember, with every investment, your capital is at risk, always research the asset, understand the risks, and only invest what you can afford to lose.Read more:Is Crypto Halal or Haram? What Different Scholars Say: https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/articles/scholars-who-say-cryptocurrency-is-haram-and-those-who-say-its-halal#:~:text=Mufti%20Muhammad%20Abu%2DBakar%20%E2%80%93%20Mufti,of%20shops%20and%20platforms%20todayFatwa: Is Bitcoin Halal or Haramhttps://forum.islamicfinanceguru.com/t/fatwa-is-bitcoin-halal-or-haram/35?_gl=1*kdeg1k*_gcl_au*MTM3MjE3NDQ0MS4xNzU1NTk4OTYy*_ga*MTg5NjAzMTE1MC4xNzUzMzYwNTQ0*_ga_NT552JYRBN*czE3NTY5OTU4MzMkbzEyOCRnMCR0MTc1Njk5NTgzMyRqNjAkbDAkaDA
Uthman Ibn Affan (RA) was one of the wealthiest men in Islamic history. But how did he do it?In this video, I dive into the wealth-building principles of Uthman Ibn Affan and explore the lessons we can apply to our own lives today.Get ready to learn the secrets that helped him build lasting wealth, and how you can do the same.
Financial literacy is more than numbers. It’s about empowering the Ummah to create wealth and opportunities. Join Ibrahim and Almir Colan as they explore the road to financial freedom.
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of CK Foods, a family-run business that scaled from zero to $100 million without compromising on Islamic principles.
Learn how they navigated the food industry, avoided riba, and stayed true to their faith while achieving massive success.
👉 Listen now to hear the full story of halal entrepreneurship and financial resilience.
In this episode, IFG Co-founder Ibrahim Khan sits down with Nester Co-founder Mohammed Paracha to uncover the mindset, principles and strategies that shaped his success.What drives a Muslim millionaire?Get ready to gain actionable insights on wealth-building, entrepreneurship and staying true to your faith while achieving wealth and financial freedom.#MuslimMillionaire #HalalWealth #MuslimEntrepreneur #IbrahimKhan #FinancialFreedom #FaithAndFinance #HalalInvesting #MuslimMoney #Entrepreneurship
Are Muslims falling for the Alt-Bro trap?Sociologist Dr William Barylo joins IFG’s Ibrahim Khan to expose the rise of the Muslim manosphere: a red-pill inspired movement wrapped in Islamic branding. They explore the toxic blend of hustle culture, fake alpha coaches and social media dawah and how it’s exploiting Muslims seeking purpose, wealth and identity.
Arfah Farooq, co-founder of Muslim Tech Fest, shares the inspiring journey of creating a global platform that empowers Muslim entrepreneurs and tech innovators.🎧 In this episode, Arfah talks to IFG Co-Founder Ibrahim Khan about her mission, the challenges she faced and the future of tech for Muslims.Get ready for actionable insights on entrepreneurship, tech, and building impactful communities.#podcast #arfahfarooq #muslimtechfest #startup #entrepreneur #tech #muslimsintech #ibrahimkhan #muslim #ifg
In this podcast episode, Ibrahim Khan sits down with Ibrahim Al Kurd, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder. He studied medicine and then founded four other companies, a charity and invested in businesses. He shared with us cutting-edge insights at the frontier of the crypto world, and how it is still possible to make money from Crypto in 2025.
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.