Islamically Correct Podcast

"Men Take The Bigger Risks" But WHO Actually Invests More? The Answer Will Shock You EP 19

Assalam Alaikum! Welcome back to another episode of Islamically Correct — where we have honest conversations about faith, finance, and life.This host Maya Ali sits down with Aisha Mohammed Yusuf, a Financial Advisor at Standard Investment Bank (Najah) — the Islamic investment division of AIB — for a powerful conversation you don't want to miss.💬 In this episode we talk about:- 🔥 The viral clip of a man who married a child & used religion to justify it — It does not allow that. It's not okay and it's not normal."* — Maya Ali- 💰 How to start investing from scratch — even with just 50K shillings- 📈 Why knowledge is power when it comes to Sharia-compliant investing- 👩‍💼 The truth about women vs men in investing — "Women are the custodians of the funds in the house"*- 🌍 How global wars & market chaos affect your investments- 🏦 What Najaf offers and how to grow your wealth passively & ethically- 💡 Aisha's money story — growing up in Kisumu, running her dad's shop as a teenager & how that shaped her financial mindsetIf this episode added value to your life, please subscribe, like & share — it means the world to us! Also follow us on Spotify and leave us a review.🤍Until the next episode — Much Love, Light & Blessings. Wassalamu Alaikum.☪️00:00 — Intro & viral clip teaser01:17 — Welcome to Islamically Correct | Meet Aisha Mohammed Yusuf02:58 — 🔥 The viral child marriage clip — "It does not allow that!"05:03 — Aisha's background: Growing up in Kisumu & her dad's shop08:05 — How her childhood shaped her relationship with money45:48 — How to start investing from scratch (Sharia-compliant)47:10 — "I have 50K but no discipline" — What should you do?49:36 — Do women really invest more than men? The truth 👀50:41 — "Women are risk averse, men take the bigger risks"42:12 — How global wars & market chaos affect your investments43:55 — How Najah protects your portfolio through diversification51:10 — Where to find Aisha & how to reach her51:46 — Outro & closing words`#IslamicallyCorrect #IslamicFinance #HalalInvesting #MuslimPodcast #MayaAli #ShariaCompliant #WomenAndMoney #MuslimEntrepreneur #najah Fund #MoneyTalk Help us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories:👉 Suggest a guest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ9zHsHxeogrH2h4XhTXpS5Yokm21TrqNn9sJ6xJWh2gd3Hg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islamicallycorrectpodcast?igsh=MW9obzhuejl1czZlZw==TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicallycorretpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZM-91rD313F4frX https://x.com/icpodkeThe Host https://www.instagram.com/throughmaya?igsh=MXA0dTJvb3gxbXIzOQ==📩 For guest features, partnerships, or inquiries:Email: islamicallycorrectpodcast@gmail.com#IslamicFinance #MuslimMoneyStories #HalalWealth💬 Join the conversation—comment, share, and let us know what you learned.⚠️ Disclaimer: Content shared is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.

"I Break Down Every Time I Remember That Day — And I'm a Grown Woman" - Gwalah Early on FGM EP 18

"They Told Me We Had a Visitor — I Was Just a Child With No Power Over What Happened Next" | Gwalah Early She survived FGM, lost both parents, built a business from zero, went broke, and came back stronger. In this raw and unfiltered episode, content creator, actress and activist Gwalah Early shares her full money story — the trauma nobody talks about, the financial mistakes that broke her, and the mindset that rebuilt her.This is not just a money story. This is a survival story.In this episode:- The truth about FGM that Somali women are afraid to say out loud- How Gwala went from making **150K a month to making nothing- Losing 300K in a failed milkshake business- Why she says housewife friends are dangerous for your growth- How brands underpay content creators — and why she said NO- The financial lessons her mother taught her that still run her home today- Why she almost gave up content creation after zero views for 6 months TIMESTAMPS`00:00:00` — Introduction & Meet Gwala Ali`00:00:55` — Why Gwala is an FGM activist`00:02:00` — *"To make fun of someone who went through trauma as a child — that is someone kicked in the head"*`00:03:57` — *"I just felt like my mum betrayed me"* — Her FGM story begins`00:07:22` — *"They told me we had a visitor… they just hold you in a position"*`00:09:10` — *"I had no power. I could not make a decision."*`00:11:15` — *"I lost a lot of blood and fainted — my mum was very scared"*`00:09:23` — *"I'm old, I have kids — and every time I remember, I break down"*`00:14:57` — Gwala's childhood, military father & businesswoman mother`00:17:35` — Moving to Mandera — a total culture shock`00:19:03` — How she escaped at 15 years old with just a school ID`00:22:52` — First job at 18, making 5K a month & feeling rich`00:26:27` — *"Quitting work was the worst decision I ever made"*`00:28:57` — *"I'm sorry — but the worst friends you can keep are housewives"*`00:31:03` — The 300K milkshake business that collapsed`00:31:58` — *"From making good money to making nothing — I was so depressed"*`00:34:14` — How content creation started by accident`00:36:23` — The viral video that changed everything`00:38:34` — Being underpaid by brands & learning to say NO`00:42:42` — Happiest & saddest financial moments`00:44:24` — *"Stop being too generous. Think about yourself."*`00:46:10` — Final advice: *"Make your own money. Don't be around women who make you feel less."*---**🔔 SUBSCRIBE** for honest conversations about faith, finance & life every week.📲 Follow Gwala Ali: @GwalahEarly on TikTok | YouTube | Facebook📩 Want to be on the podcast? Fill the form in the description below.#GwalaAli #IslamicallyCorrect #MayaAli #FGM #SomaliWomen #ContentCreator #MoneyStory #MuslimWomen #FaithFinanceLife #WomenEmpowerment #AfricanWomen #NairobiCreators #FGMAwareness #ContentCreatorKenya #PodcastKenyaHelp us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories: 👉 Suggest a guest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ9zHsHxeogrH2h4XhTXpS5Yokm21TrqNn9sJ6xJWh2gd3Hg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islamicallycorrectpodcast?igsh=MW9obzhuejl1czZlZw==TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicallycorretpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZM-91rD313F4frX https://x.com/icpodkeThe Host https://www.instagram.com/throughmaya?igsh=MXA0dTJvb3gxbXIzOQ==📩 For guest features, partnerships, or inquiries:Email: islamicallycorrectpodcast@gmail.com#IslamicFinance#MuslimMoneyStories#HalalWealth💬 Join the conversation—comment, share, and let us know what you learned.⚠️ Disclaimer: Content shared is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.

Is Forex Haram? Muslim Medical Student Making Millions Trading Reveals the Truth EP 17

Is Forex trading halal or haram? In this episode of Islamically Correct, host Maya Ali sits down with Abdiaziz Hassan, an Alliance High School alumnus, a medical student on his way to becoming a neurosurgeon, AND a profitable forex trader, to unpack his raw money story.Abdiaziz shares how he went from a privileged upbringing in Nairobi to managing $5,000 of someone else's money with zero prior experience, turning it into $10,000 — and why he nearly walked away from it all. He also makes a bold claim that will divide the internet: "Everything in this world is gambling."In this episode we cover the following:Growing up with a wealthy father who intentionally withheld financial pamperingHow Abdiaziz gamed the KCPE system to get into Alliance High SchoolManaging $5,000 of a stranger's money as a teenagerHis first profitable forex payout and the certificates still hanging on his wallWhy he believes forex is NOT haram (and how he argues it to scholars)The difference between interest and transaction fees in Islamic financeInvesting in Nvidia, Apple & S&P500 as a Muslim halal or not?How he balances medicine and trading to build generational wealthHelp us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories:👉 Suggest a guest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ9zHsHxeogrH2h4XhTXpS5Yokm21TrqNn9sJ6xJWh2gd3Hg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islamicallycorrectpodcast?igsh=MW9obzhuejl1czZlZw==TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicallycorretpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZM-91rD313F4frX https://x.com/icpodkeThe Host https://www.instagram.com/throughmaya?igsh=MXA0dTJvb3gxbXIzOQ==📩 For guest features, partnerships, or inquiries:Email: islamicallycorrectpodcast@gmail.com#IslamicFinance #MuslimMoneyStories #HalalWealth💬 Join the conversation—comment, share, and let us know what you learned.⚠️ Disclaimer: Content shared is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.

How I Made 300% Profit From $100 Then Bought a Range Rover In 7 Days | Amiin Fx Ep 16

From a middle-class family in Kakamega to owning a Range Rover Sport — Amin FX (CEO of Elite Trading Hub) shares his raw, unfiltered money story on Islamically Correct.In this episode, Maya Ali sits down with Amin to unpack:✅ Why he chose forex over university at 19✅ How he trades forex the HALAL way (and what "gharar" actually means)✅ The difference between trading for a living vs. trading as a BUSINESS✅ How he upgraded his car in less than 7 days using market profits✅ Why he won't advise his own son to follow his path✅ How to find a real mentor vs. a lifestyle flexer✅ Why dedication beats motivation — every timeWhether you're a Muslim entrepreneur, a forex beginner, or someone searching for financial freedom without compromising your deen — this episode is for you.🕌 Islamically Correct is a podcast where Muslim entrepreneurs share their money stories.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode👍 Like if this added value to your life📲 Share with someone who needs to hear this📩 Want to be on the podcast? Fill the form in the link below.#ForexTrading #HalalInvesting #IslamicallyCorrect #MuslimEntrepreneur #ForexKenya #AminAffix #EliteTradingHub #FinancialFreedom #YoungEntrepreneur #HalalForex #MoneyStory #IslamicFinance #KenyanYouth #ForexMentorHelp us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories:👉 Suggest a guest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ9zHsHxeogrH2h4XhTXpS5Yokm21TrqNn9sJ6xJWh2gd3Hg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islamicallycorrectpodcast?igsh=MW9obzhuejl1czZlZw==TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicallycorretpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZM-91rD313F4frX https://x.com/icpodkeThe Host https://www.instagram.com/throughmaya?igsh=MXA0dTJvb3gxbXIzOQ==📩 For guest features, partnerships, or inquiries:Email: islamicallycorrectpodcast@gmail.com#IslamicFinance #MuslimMoneyStories #HalalWealth💬 Join the conversation—comment, share, and let us know what you learned.⚠️ Disclaimer: Content shared is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.

Why This Doctor Quit Medicine to Change the Narrative for Muslims Ep. 15

"I spent years studying to be a doctor, but I realized the world needed a different kind of healing."In this episode, we sit down with a Mombasa-born visionary who made the ultimate sacrifice: walking away from a prestigious medical career to stand up for his community.After witnessing firsthand the negative stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding Muslims, he realized that writing books wasn't enough. He needed to build a platform that didn’t just argue with the world but showed the world the truth by celebrating the incredible people within the community.From the lecture halls of med school to the founding of Muslim Media, this is a story of faith, purpose, and the courage to change the narrative.Inside This Episode:The Mombasa Roots: Growing up and the path to medical school.The Pivot: Transitioning from medicine to professional writing and book selling.The Turning Point: The specific moment that inspired the "Defense" of a community.Muslim Media: How celebrating "good people" is the most powerful form of advocacy.The Cost of the Mission: What it’s really like to quit a stable career for a higher calling Help us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories:👉 Suggest a guest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ9zHsHxeogrH2h4XhTXpS5Yokm21TrqNn9sJ6xJWh2gd3Hg/viewform?usp=dialogFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islamicallycorrectpodcast?igsh=MW9obzhuejl1czZlZw==TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicallycorretpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZM-91rD313F4frX https://x.com/icpodkeThe Host https://www.instagram.com/throughmaya?igsh=MXA0dTJvb3gxbXIzOQ==📩 For guest features, partnerships, or inquiries:Email: islamicallycorrectpodcast@gmail.com#IslamicFinance #MuslimMoneyStories #HalalWealth💬 Join the conversation—comment, share, and let us know what you learned.⚠️ Disclaimer: Content shared is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.