In this episode of the ‪@HalalFinanceHub‬ , we sit down with the BOSS himself, Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf, CEO and Co-Founder of Manzil.

Dr. Sawwaf reveals the raw reality of his journey - from growing up in Parkdale and Scarborough to managing multi-billion dollar territories at TD Bank, only to realize that the "Western" financial system was missing something vital for the Muslim community.

➡️ Take the first step toward Halal wealth. Visit manzil.ca to learn more about Shariah-compliant investing and home financing.

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Episode 17 of ‪@HalalFinanceHub‬ , friends of ‪@getmanzil‬

Assalamwalaikum! Welcome to another episode, here's an introduction of our guest!

Sh. Abdullah Oduro was born in Arlington, Texas and raised in Houston, TX. He converted to Islam in 1997, a year later, he made Hajj for the first time and in 1999 he was accepted to the Islamic University of Al-Madinah, where he graduated from the faculty of Islamic Law in 2007. In this episode we talk about many aspects of what it means to BE A MAN in Islam

Waleed Gabr, a veteran in business development and strategic philanthropy, reveals how Muslims can shift from "guilt-driven" giving to "impact-driven" giving, and why giving is a na'ima (blessing) that Allah grants.

Waleed Gabr is the Vice President of Business Development at Clearoute and a Co-Founder & Board Member of Humaniti. He spent over 16 years in strategic roles at Islamic Relief USA, including National Major Gifts Manager. He is also a Co-Founder of Muslimi and Muppies (Muslim Urban Professionals).

I Quit Microsoft After 16 Years: The TRUTH About Wealth and Impact We all dream of the perfect career path, but what happens when you achieve it and realize it's empty?

In this captivating episode, Abdul Matin sits down with Khurram , a product builder with an excellent track record at companies like Microsoft, who left a senior, 16-year corporate role to start a FinTech company dedicated to making Halal wealth accessible.

Khurram shares the raw, personal journey of trading guaranteed affluence for the challenging, often lonely, path of mission and impact.

In this powerful interview, Yasmine Khan reveals the raw, emotional, and spiritual journey toward true financial independence for Muslim women. Yasmine, the founder of The Intentional Currency, shares her personal story of overcoming a devastating financial crisis as a young adult to build a mission-driven platform. We dive deep into why so many Muslim women feel guilt and anxiety about their finances and how to use the principles of Islam - not just numbers - to build a system that protects their future, their families, and their faith.

The conversation covers:

0:31 Yasmine Khan: Founder

2:05 Why Did Yasmeen Start?

5:00 How Can Women Prepare?

7:30 Do Women Feel Guilty About Investing?

11:24 How To START?

18:40 What Does the Program Accomplish?

38:07 How Do You Keep Your Intention Right?

Watch now to learn how to move from financial anxiety to absolute certainty with an intentional plan!

We got the one and only Ousama Alshurafa! 1.9+ Million followers on Instagram, an author, creator of the Rizq Framework, ex-CMO of Manzil Canada, a Masters from Harvard & so much more!

In this highly provocative and necessary episode, Abdul Matin sits down with Ousama Alshurafa (@ousamaalshurafa) to confront the single biggest hurdle to Muslim success, your yaqeen in Allah!

We unpack the high-cost problems

💡 Riba: The major sin that could be preventing Barakah from entering in your life

💡 The Yaqeen Test: How your lack of consistency in the gym and your budget reveals a deeper crisis of certainty

💡 Rizq Framework: What is the framework that Ousama created?

➡️ This isn't just a conversation between 2 friends making a difference! It's a conversation discussing one of the biggest sins in the Quran AND it's solution!

Being Lazy is Against the Sunnah man!

You've tried every diet. You've downloaded every budgeting app. You're still running out of money, and you're still carrying extra weight. What if we told you those two problems are the exact same problem? In this highly provocative and necessary episode, Abdul Matin sits down with Ahmad Mounir Lazzouni (The Modern Muslim Man) - a coach with a background in Psychology and Brain Sciences- to confront the single biggest hurdle to Muslim success: the failure of self-mastery.

We reveal why you can't be rich if you can't be disciplined. We unpack the high-cost habits:

💡 The Hidden Impulses: Why impulse spending and emotional eating are stealing your wealth and health.

💡 The Budget Killer: The psychological barrier that makes you excellent at earning but terrible at saving (and losing weight).

💡 The Yaqeen Test: How your lack of consistency in the gym and your budget reveals a deeper crisis of certainty

💡 The Science of Failure: Why the same brain patterns that make you fail a diet make you fail a financial plan.

💡 The Truth about Hustle: The ultimate discipline to unlock Barakah in your money and your body.

➡️ This isn't a motivational talk. This is an intervention. Stop lying to yourself and start building the self-mastery that guarantees success in your Dunya and Akhirah.

We all know the call to give charity, but what does it really cost us? And what does it truly give us?

In this incredibly powerful and personal episode, Abdul Matin sits down with Imam and community leader Shaykh Nabil Muhammad to discuss the deep, spiritual impact of Sadaqah and the profound lessons he learned on humanitarian missions. Shaykh Nabil shares the difficult truth behind his decision to give up food vlogging, revealing the moment that transformed his understanding of charity and sacrifice.

We unpack:

💡 The Ultimate Sacrifice: Shaykh Nabil reveals the pivotal moment he chose his mission over his passion and why he felt it was inappropriate to continue his hobby.

💡 Beyond the Donation: What is the profound difference between a simple donation and a transformative act of Sadaqah?

💡 The Giver’s Gain: The single most unexpected blessing that people who give charity gain, and how to attract Barakah into your own life.

💡 First-Hand Stories: The most impactful, human story Shaykh Nabil has witnessed on the frontlines of humanitarian aid.

💡 Spiritual Wealth: How to choose a life of purpose over a life of profit, and why true wealth is measured in the hearts you change.

➡️ Don't let your giving be just a transaction. Watch this episode to turn your charity into a spiritual journey that changes your heart and blesses your wealth.

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