The IFA Podcast

Pure Finance

Honest conversations on money, faith, and the future of Islamic finance.

Pure Finance brings scholars, founders, and practitioners together for frank, in-depth conversations on the questions Muslims actually face with their wealth — from Zakah and giving to the real state of the Islamic finance industry.

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“Redefining Muslim Giving”

with Kashif Shabir

Episode 4 · March 2025

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EP 4

“Redefining Muslim Giving”

Kashif Shabir · March 2025

EP 3

“Fulfil Your Zakah”

Shaykh Fuad Abdo · February 2025

EP 2

“The Scholar's Neck Is On The Line”

Shaykh Dr. Sajid Umar · January 2025

EP 1

“Islamic Finance Failed The People”

Umer Suleman · October 2024

Quick Answers

Short, to-the-point answers to everyday questions on Zakah, Riba, mortgages and Islamic finance — from our scholars.

Foundations

Checking home-ownership contracts

Shaykh Dr. Sajid Umar

Zakah

Zakah Q&A

Shaykh Dr. Haitham Al-Haddad

Zakah

Should I give Zakah locally or abroad?

Zakah

Can Zakah be used for community projects?

Industry

The challenges of the Islamic finance industry

Umer Suleman

Pure Finance

“Redefining Muslim Giving”

All episodes

“Redefining Muslim Giving”

“Fulfil Your Zakah”

“The Scholar's Neck Is On The Line”

“Islamic Finance Failed The People”

Quick Answers

What is Islamic Finance?

What is Riba?

Does interest-free really mean Halal?

Can Riba ever be avoided?

Are you allowed one property on a conventional mortgage?

Checking home-ownership contracts

Zakah Q&A

Should I give Zakah locally or abroad?

Can Zakah be used for community projects?

The challenges of the Islamic finance industry

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