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Halal Money Matters

Saturna Capital
Islamic Finance
Amana Mutual Funds
Individual Retirement Accounts
Roth IRA
Health Insurance
Financial Order Of Operations
Social Security
Halal Investing
Medicare
Blended Families
Islamic Investing
Retirement Planning
401K
Financial Planning
Philosophy Of Investing
Traditional IRA
Zakat
Financial Responsibilities
Investing Strategies
Health Insurance Brokers

Halal Money Matters is your source for insights on how to manage your money in accordance with your principles. Join our hosts and an assortment of special guests as they discuss Halal investing, retirement, financial planning, and much, much more. Brought to you by Saturna Capital and the Amana Mutual Funds.

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Host Monem Salam speaks with returning guest Motasem Benothman, founder of Portola Springs Capital and co-founder of Islamic Endowment Advisors, about why Muslim nonprofits in the US lag behind other faith-based groups in establishing endowments and ... more

In this special 50th episode of Halal Money Matters, host Monem Salam continues the discussion on securing halal options in employer retirement plans by exploring a different path: religious accommodation and litigation. Monem speaks with longtime Lo... more

On this episode of Halal Money Matters, Monem Salam sits down with engineer and Harvard MBA candidate Malek Sarhan to unpack how he helped open access to a truly halal 401(k) inside a giant like General Motors, without walking away from his company m... more

American Muslims are younger, highly diverse, and collectively spend an estimated 170 billion dollars a year, with especially strong emphasis on education, real estate, and charitable giving. In this episode, Monem Salam talks with Rafi-uddin Shikoh ... more

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Recent Guests

Haaris Syed
Public defender for Los Angeles County
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Episode: Episode 50: Fighting for a Halal 401(k) Part 2
Zeba Huq
Civil rights attorney
Stanford Law School's Religious Liberties Clinic
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Malek Sarhan
Palestinian-American engineer
General Motors (GM)
Episode: Episode 49: Fighting for a Halal 401(k) Part 1
Rafi-uddin Shikoh
Managing Director and CEO of DinarStandard
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Episode: Episode 48: The American Muslim Wallet
Ibrahim Khan
Co-founder of Islamic Finance Guru; sister investment company Curate Capital
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Episode: Episode 47: Boycott, Divest, Sanction
Melanie Elturk
Entrepreneur and founder of Haute Hijab, specializing in modest fashion.
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Episode: Episode 44: Haute Hijab
David Skade
Internal Auditor with experience in European banks
Episode: Episode 43: Scams and Schemes
Jon Potts
Head of a gold custody service with extensive experience in precious metals
Episode: Episode 42: Gold as an Investment
Amjad Quadri
Regional manager for Saturna Capital with extensive experience in Islamic investment and mortgage banking.
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Host

Monem Salam
Director of Saturna Capital, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the Amana Income Fund; host of Halal Money Matters; affiliated with Saturna Capital.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great podcast for money!!

    This is such an amazing podcast and I’ve enjoyed hearing about money from the Muslim perspective! Brother Monem has done a great job using this platform to educate everyone about Islamic finance. One of my favorite episodes is 12 regarding behavioral finance! I can’t wait to hear all the upcoming episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TNabeel89
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Show

    Relevant topics and they really go deep and get to the heart of the matter. I always learn a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Butterman 88
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing

    Very informative topics and needed in this day and age

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hisham_boss
    United States3 years ago
  • Enjoyed the discussion

    interesting discussion on behavior change among Muslim consumers and companies during Ramadan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zeeunit650
    United States5 years ago
  • Well worth the time.

    Great intro and glimpse into healthy personal finances. “No one plans to fail. We only fail to plan”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lkiy
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate practical Muslim-finance guidance grounded in Islamic principles.
Clear, actionable tips for building wealth while adhering to Halal guidelines.
Quality discussions with experienced guests on investing and personal finance.
Hosts bring credibility with industry experience and ethical focus.

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Episode 48: The American Muslim Wallet
Q: What are the notable differences in spending patterns by generation?
Education spending stands out as higher for Muslim households, with younger generations showing more engagement in passive income and real estate investments, while older generations tend to rely more on conventional financial services; first-generation Muslims show stronger adherence to Islamic financial products than later generations.
Episode 48: The American Muslim Wallet
Q: How is the 170 billion in household spending calculated and what does it cover?
The figure comes from multiplying the average household spending in the US by the Muslim population and adjusting with the study's own survey insights; it covers housing and housing services, transportation, education, food, clothing, medical, personal care, charity, recreation, savings, and related categories.
Episode 48: The American Muslim Wallet
Q: Tell us about the methodology used to estimate the American Muslim population and the 7.47 million figure.
The estimate uses a conservative triangulation approach, starting from mosque attendance data collected by ASARB, then incorporating ISPU's findings on what percentage identify as Muslims and attend mosques, and validating with city- and state-level surveys, along with cross-checks against local studies, yielding a cautious 7.47 million.
Episode 44: Haute Hijab
Q: What advice would you have for ex-inspiring entrepreneurs on the financial side?
Focus on profitability and self-sustainability; relying on outside funding can lead to failure.
Episode 43: Scams and Schemes
Q: Can you explain what affinity marketing is and how it relates to scams?
Affinity marketing is when scammers use emotional appeal, often within specific communities, to manipulate individuals into offering financial help, exploiting their sense of duty or connection.

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Halal-focused money discussions attract listeners who want to manage wealth in line with Islamic principles. Episodes cover halal investing, retirement planning, and personal finance with guests who bring practical, principle-centered strategies. The show often blends financial fundamentals with faith-based considerations, delivering approachable guidance for Muslim professionals, families, and first-time investors alike. Noteworthy is the mix of industry insiders, including senior fund managers, and a clear emphasis on ethics, community impact, and long-term wealth-building within a Sharia-compliant framework.

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1. Haaris Syed
2. Zeba Huq
3. Malek Sarhan
4. Rafi-uddin Shikoh
5. Ibrahim Khan
6. Melanie Elturk
7. David Skade
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