He Left a 320K/Month Banking Job to Build Africa's Most Honest Bookstore | Abdullahi Bulle EP 21

He Left a 320K/Month Banking Job to Build Africa's Most Honest Bookstore | Abdullahi Bulle EP 21

He walked away from a 320,000 shilling salary, sold his car, sold his property, and was left with 20 bob in his M-Pesa. But Abdullahi Bula — founder of Nuria Bookstore — doesn't regret a single day.In this episode, Maya Ali sits down with one of Nairobi's most radical thinkers. Abdullahi pulls zero punches — on halal money, African poverty, the lies of saving, and why he believes true freedom is more important than happiness.This is one of the most honest, uncomfortable, and thought-provoking conversations we've ever had on this podcast.🔥 WHAT WE COVER:– Growing up in Garissa with a self-made, uneducated father who built a family of 14– How he accidentally entered banking and spent 8.5 years climbing to a 320K salary– Why he quit it all — and the painful reality of entrepreneurship nobody tells you– Why he doesn't believe saving builds wealth (and what to do instead)– His brutal take on whether halal money even exists in Kenya– Why African governments are "stupid" for being remote-controlled by the IMF & World Bank– The moment he had 20 bob left in his M-Pesa and almost shut everything down– How COVID became the unexpected turning point for Nuria– Why he doesn't seek happiness — only freedom💬 "I don't know if there's halal money. Kenya is 80% Christian — everything is built on interest."💬 "I would live alone on an island and die there. It's an evil, extractive society."💬 "Our African leaders are textbook thinkers — that's how stupid we are."📚 Find Abdullahi & Nuria Bookstore:Instagram: @nuria_the_honest_storeTwitter/X: @nuriastore | @nuriabooksFacebook: Nuria Your StoreWebsite: https://nuriakenya.com/Nairobi: Biashara Street, Bazaar No. 12Mombasa: Lynx Arcade, Links Road━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎙️ Islamically Correct is a podcast about faith, finance, and life — hosted by Maya Ali. Every episode features a Muslim entrepreneur or professional sharing their real money story.📲 Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode.👍 Like if this conversation made you think.🔔 Hit the bell — we drop new episodes regularly.#IslamicallyCorrect #NuriaBookstore #AbdullahiBula #KenyanPodcast #MuslimEntrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #PersonalFinance #KenyaYouTube #MayaAli #AfricanBusiness #BookstoreKenya #HalalMoney #RadicalThinker #KenyanEntrepreneur #QuitYourJob 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 #MuslimMoney Stories#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.

"Your Skills Matter" —A Muslim Software Engineer Breaks Down How To Survive AI Taking Your Job Ep 20

In this episode of Islamically Correct, Maya Ali sits down with Sadiya Isa — software engineer, data analyst, and tech educator — to talk about her money story, breaking into tech with zero computer knowledge, and why she believes Muslim women belong in the industry.**From selling handmade journals at 2,000/- to building AI-powered web applications and teaching analytics to the Somali community, Sadiya's journey is anything but straight.She also gives the most honest breakdown of what tech actually pays in Kenya — and exactly what you need to survive AI taking your job.0:00 — Cold Open: "The Money Is Long Term"1:07 — Welcome & Guest Introduction2:19 — What's Stopping Women From Choosing Tech?3:33 — "That's Not Something I Will Really Agree" — Is Tech Really A Man's World?4:45 — "It Helps You Be In Your Feminine Energy"5:06 — Money Story Begins: Growing Up The Youngest6:25 — She Watched Her Sisters Hustle & Decided She Had To Do Something7:04 — She Built & Sold Custom Journals From Her Laptop8:26 — Her First Business Crisis: Customers Paid, Books Didn't Arrive9:47 — "I Know Nothing About Computer" — How She Stumbled Into Tech10:45 — "Computer Science Is One Thing I'm Not Going To Do My Entire Life"12:23 — She Tried Accounting For One Week & Quit18:33 — She Fell In Love With Networking — And Forgot About Everything Else20:06 — She Finally Enrolled In Computer Science At University23:47 — Choosing A University That Accepted Her Niqab25:23 — Going To University Alone For The First Time32:01 — She Was Building & Selling Websites From Her Dorm Room34:20 — How Much She Was Charging Per Website (25K–30K)35:03 — She Made 250K & Her Mum Said Buy Gold36:14 — How Much Does Tech Actually Pay In Kenya?40:26 — Should You Still Get Into Tech With AI Taking Over?42:28 — "Your Skills Matter" — Her 3-Step Advice For Anyone Starting Out43:33 — "Make AI Your Assistant, Not The One Guiding You"47:06 — How She Started Her Own Tech Company50:09 — She Chose To Come Back To Her Somali Community51:43 — She Started Coaching Analytics On TikTok For $50 Per Student52:25 — How Her Sister's School Hired Her As A Teacher52:57 — How Important Is It For Women To Be In Tech?55:31 — Happiest & Saddest Financial Moments58:45 — "We Are Consuming Tech, Not Creating It" — Her Final MessageIslamically Correct is a podcast about faith, finance and life — hosted by Maya Ali. New episodes every week.Subscribe, like & share. And if you want to be a guest or recommend someone, fill out the Google form in the description.#IslamicallyCorrect #MayaAli #MuslimWomenInTech #TechKenya #SoftwareEngineer #AfricanPodcast #MoneyStory #WomenInTech #KenyaPodcast #MuslimPodcast 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.

"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.