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In this eye-opening conversation, Youness Abidou, co-founder of Nester, explains why property has always been the backbone of Muslim wealth but why the traditional path of home ownership is slipping further out of reach. He shares how fractional investing is giving Muslims new ways to grow wealth without falling into debt traps or unethical finance.
Youness breaks down the reality of the UK housing crisis, the principles of Sharia-compliant finance, and the challenges of running a fintech that puts community impact before profit. From non-Muslim investors backing Nester to the power of circulating the Muslim pound, he uncovers both the opportunities and the obstacles ahead.
This is not just about property. It is about building trust, creating halal financial alternatives, and ensuring Muslims invest in each other. It is a call to think long-term, support our institutions, and keep barakah at the heart of wealth building.
00:52 Why Muslims turn to property and why it’s harder than ever
06:24 The new mindset of young Muslims towards investing
12:11 Why Nester chose property over crypto or gold
17:19 The problem that sparked the creation of Nester
26:29 The struggles of funding an Islamic fintech startup
31:14 How a non-Muslim investor kickstarted Nester with £5 million
39:40 Inside the daily life and challenges of a CEO
53:51 Burnout, balance, and advice for young Muslim entrepreneurs
1:10:03 The meaning of the Muslim Pound and Nester’s future vision
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