Islamically Correct Podcast

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  "I Lost KES 7 Million In A Truck Fire, Then Allah Answered My Prayers" Ep 29 07.08.2026 1h 3min

  From journalist to entrepreneur running three businesses at once JJ Haircare, a cross-border petroleum logistics business, and a Somali spiced-tea brand our guest sits down with Maya Ali to talk faith, finance, and the money lessons that came the hard way.She opens up about the day her truck caught fire in Congo her driver fled and hasn't been seen since and the KES 7 million loss that followed. Her first question wasn't about the money. It was whether he was alive.Then comes the moment she calls a living testament: after the fire wiped her out, thieves struck again. With nothing left, she prayed two rakats and fell asleep on the mat, hands still raised. Hours later, a stranger called with news that changed everything.She also breaks down what it takes to build a haircare brand from scratch in Kenya, why she runs a self-funded feeding program back home, and the line she repeats to herself in the mirror: "the cost of success is embarrassment."A conversation about resilience, faith, and rebuilding after loss money, mishaps, and miracles, all in one story.#IslamicallyCorrect #MoneyStory #MuslimEntrepreneur #FaithAndFinance #KenyanBusinessHelp us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories:👉 Suggest a guest here: https://islamicallycorrectpodcast.com/guest-applicationFollow 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.
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  He Treated Patients in Kenya... Now He's Inside the Most Powerful Pharma Company! EP 28 31.07.2026 1h 6min

  Assalam alaikum and welcome back to another episode of Islamic Correct with your host, Maya Ali! In today's episode, we have an honest conversation about faith, finance, and life with Dr. Abdulrizak Hassan, a physician, clinical trial expert, and medical director of clinical development at BioNTech. Dr. Abdulrizak shares his incredible journey, starting from a humble middle-class upbringing in Nairobi where he lived with his parents and seven siblings. He discusses how the scarcity of money in the late 90s and 2000s taught him the value of hard work, and surprisingly reveals that he initially wanted to study law to advocate for Muslim students' rights before his family advised him to pursue medicine. He breaks down his educational journey, including securing a full scholarship to the International University of Africa in Sudan where tuition, food, and accommodation were covered. Returning to Kenya during a 100-day doctors' strike, he shares his struggles of hustling for locum shifts before eventually treating critical patients in the ICU and oncology units at Kenyatta National Hospital. Throughout the interview, Dr. Abdulrizak beautifully ties his medical practice back to his Islamic faith, noting that while doctors provide the tools and medicine, true healing comes only from Allah. Finally, he explains his major career pivot into the global pharmaceutical industry following a fellowship in Germany, and his ongoing mission to bring cutting-edge clinical trials to patients across Africa.Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Growing up in Nairobi and learning the true value of money and inflation. The journey of studying medicine in Sudan on a full scholarship. Surviving a 100-day doctors' strike in Kenya and hustling for early career income. Treating critical patients in the ICU and radio-oncology units at Kenyatta National Hospital.How being a Muslim changes a doctor's perspective on life, death, and healing. Pivoting from clinical hospital work to the pharmaceutical industry. The critical importance of establishing clinical trial sites in Africa to give patients free access to cutting-edge drugs.Connect with our Guest: You can find Dr. Abdul Razak Hassan (under Abdulrizak Hudow) on LinkedIn.Support the Podcast:Please don't forget to subscribe, like, and share!If you are listening on Spotify, please follow and rate us.Want to be a guest or recommend someone? Fill out the Google form linked below! 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.
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  From the Orphanage to the Ummah: Abu's Journey Through Faith, Money & Sacrifice Ep. 27 25.07.2026 56min

  In this powerful episode of Islamic Correct, host Maya Ali sits down with Rashid founder of Kenya's first award-winning Islamic entertainment platform Abu Najma With Kids, first Muslim chaplain at Kenyatta National Hospital, and one of the 100 Most Influential Muslims in Kenya.Abu opens up about growing up as an orphan in Nairobi children's home, the hopelessness he battled as a child with no family and no counsel, and how a chance encounter with a Sudanese ambassador changed the entire trajectory of his life — sending him to Sudan for his Islamic university education, broke, without a passport, and leaving behind a wife and newborn child.He shares the best advice he's ever received (and who gave it to him), what it really cost him — financially and personally — to chase his dream of becoming a scholar, and the message from his own grandson that reminded him why it was all worth it.This is a raw, honest conversation about faith, poverty, marriage, sacrifice, and what it means to give back when you were once the one in need.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.
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  From Somalia's Civil War to Managing $1 Billion at Amazon | Ahmed's Halal Wealth Journey | Episode 26 17.07.2026 1h 29min

  In this episode of Islamically Correct Ahmed, Senior Manager in Global Deal Strategy & Business Development at Amazon and founder of Fast to Wealth, joins host Maya Ali to talk about growing up in Mogadishu during the civil war, fleeing to Kenya, and eventually moving to the US as a teenager. From fleeing civil war in Somalia to managing over $1 billion in global investment at Amazon . Ahmed shares his full money story on this episode of Islamically Correct.He breaks down how he built his career from an entry-level accounting job to Amazon, why patience and career growth matter more than chasing quick money, and how he built wealth the halal way through index investing.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.
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  Near-Death Pregnancy, Debt, and Opening a Mental Health Clinic in Kenya EP 25 10.07.2026 42min

  In this episode of Islamically Correct, Yusra Muktar shares her 2025 pregnancy with hyperemesis gravidarum — a diagnosis so severe doctors told her family she and the baby might not survive. She talks through the financial cost of flying back from Doha for treatment, how the experience deepened her relationship with Allah, and why she's now working to bring proper mental health services to a community she feels has been underserved — both in Australia and in Kenya.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.
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  Growing up with little can shape how you spend when you finally have more. | Ep. 23 03.07.2026 49min

  In this episode of Islamic Correct, Maya Ali sits down with Dr. Tauhida Mbarak, the award-winning founder and CEO of The Skin Clinic. Dr. Tauhida Mbarak shares her incredible journey from hitting rock bottom with only 35 shillings in her bank account as a single mother, to building a thriving international skincare empire. Tune in as she discusses how the healing power of black seed inspired her formulations, how she overcame massive business failures, and her exact blueprint for inviting Baraka (blessings) into her finances by supporting her family and single mothers.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.
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  How I Built a Bakery at 22 and Why I Walked Away Ep 22 20.06.2026 1h 5min

  How I Built a Bakery at 22 and Why I Walked Away | Nema RashidIn this episode of Islamicly Correct, Maya Ali sits down with Nema Rashid — educator, former bakery owner, storyteller, Program Manager at Abu With Kids, and Kenya's first female Muslim certified hospital chaplain.Nema shares her journey from growing up in a humble household, learning financial responsibility, earning her first income as a teacher, building a successful bakery business in her early twenties, and eventually leaving it all behind to pursue a mission-driven career working with children.This conversation explores entrepreneurship, faith, money, family, education, resilience, and finding purpose beyond profit.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, finance, business and life.#Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Kenya #Business #BakeryBusiness #MoneyStory #IslamiclyCorrect #NemaRashid #FinancialLiteracy #MuslimEntrepreneur 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.
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  He Left a 320K/Month Banking Job to Build Africa's Most Honest Bookstore | Abdullahi Bulle EP 21 12.06.2026 1h 8min

  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 #QuitYourJobHelp 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.
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  "Your Skills Matter" —A Muslim Software Engineer Breaks Down How To Survive AI Taking Your Job Ep 20 05.06.2026 58min

  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.
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  "Men Take The Bigger Risks" But WHO Actually Invests More? The Answer Will Shock You EP 19 29.05.2026 51min

  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 #MoneyTalkHelp 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.
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  "I Break Down Every Time I Remember That Day — And I'm a Grown Woman" - Gwalah Early on FGM EP 18 22.05.2026 46min

  "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.
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  Is Forex Haram? Muslim Medical Student Making Millions Trading Reveals the Truth EP 17 15.05.2026 1h 5min

  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.
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  How I Made 300% Profit From $100 Then Bought a Range Rover In 7 Days | Amiin Fx Ep 16 08.05.2026 44min

  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.
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  Why This Doctor Quit Medicine to Change the Narrative for Muslims Ep. 15 02.05.2026 1h 14min

  "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 callingHelp 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.
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  Entrepreneurship vs. Family Advice: Lessons from Starting a Business Ep. 14 24.04.2026 53min

  What happens when your biggest supporter is also your biggest skeptic? In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of starting a business when your father warns you against it.Opening a business is a leap of faith, but doing it against the advice of family adds a layer of emotional and professional pressure. We sit down to discuss the challenges of balancing respect for elders with the drive for entrepreneurship. Was the warning justified? Or was the risk worth the reward?In this episode, we cover:The specific warnings given before the business launch.The psychological toll of "going it alone" without initial family approval.Key business mistakes made in the early days.How to handle disagreement with parents while pursuing your dreams.The current status of the business and the relationship today.If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a creative professional, or someone navigating family dynamics while building a brand, this conversation is for you.#Entrepreneurship #Podcast #SmallBusiness #BusinessLessons #FamilyAdvice #StartUpLife #SuccessStories #Inspiration 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.
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  Why Potential Doesn’t Matter the Hard Truth About Hiring Ep 13 17.04.2026 55min

  In this episode Maya Ali sits down with Nasra, the powerhouse co-founder behind Reggalo Studio and Gaia Organic. Nasra opens up about the "Money Story" of her businesses from starting a gifting company with just 10k to the heartbreaking decision to temporarily close their studio after investing over 1 million shillingsHelp 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.
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  How Drama Training Transformed My Teaching Career and The Story of Kumbusha Mwanafunzi EP12 10.04.2026 50min

  In this episode, we meet Sabri, a true visionary who proves that creativity is the ultimate survival tool. Before he founded Kumbusha Mwanafunzi, he was a young man in Mombasa selling water to make ends meet. Today, he is a Drama Coach and educator who used his unique skills to keep students engaged during the darkest days of the 2020 pandemicHelp 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.
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  Only forex ' influencers' make money from forex" ! The truth about building wealth legitimately Ep11 03.04.2026 52min

  What is the real cost of "quick money"? In this powerful episode of Islamically Correct, host Maya Ali sits down with Anas Abdi, a digital marketer and former forex trader, to discuss his incredible journey from being raised in a refugee camp to navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Anas shares the "Win or Perish" mindset passed down from his mother and gives a blunt, honest look at why he walked away from the forex market after losing everything. We dive deep into the predatory world of "trading gurus," how signals are used to gamble, and why the real money is often in selling courses rather than the trades themselves. Whether you're interested in faith-based finance, starting a business, or considering trading, this conversation is a must-watchHelp 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.
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  From Divorce & Debt to Digital Success: Maya ISA’s Money Story | Islamically Correct Ep 10 27.03.2026 1h 8min

  In this episode, host Maya Ali sits down with the "Rich Girl" herself, Maya ISA, a prominent Kenyan content creator and entrepreneur. Maya ISA shares her raw and inspiring journey of overcoming personal hardship—from the financial strain of a sudden divorce to losing her business in a catastrophic protest—to building a thriving career in digital marketing.We explore the importance of "unlearning" negative stereotypes about wealth, the realities of being a single mother in the Somali community, and how a strong relationship with Allah can pull you through the darkest moments of depression and loss.🔍 In This Episode, We Discuss:The "Rich Girl" Branding: Why Maya ISA chooses to call herself "Rich Girl" and how it helps her mindset and business.Overcoming Financial Stereotypes: Breaking free from the belief that wealth is inherently bad.Resilience After Divorce: The "force" of reality that hit Maya ISA after her divorce and how she learned to raise her son independently.Entrepreneurial Struggles: Lessons learned from a failed Alibaba import business and the devastating protest that destroyed her physical shop.The Power of Faith: How praying for relief from "physical heart pain" and depression led to a deeper connection with Allah.Digital Marketing Success: How identifying a gap in the influencer market led to her own social media management company and professional skill center.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.
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  Money Lessons from a Top Journalist: Why I Didn’t Negotiate at the BBC Ep08 20.03.2026 58min

  The Reality of Being a Top African Journalist: Faith, Finance & Fame with Fathiya Mohamed NurWelcome to another episode of Islamically Correct! 🎙️In today’s episode, host Maya Ali sits down with renowned Kenyan journalist and media professional Fathiya Muhammad Nur. From her early days as an intern at K24 to reporting for global giants like the BBC, KTN News, and CGTN, Farhia shares the "unfiltered" truth about a career in the spotlight.We dive deep into the intersection of faith, career growth, and the financial realities of the media industry. Fathiya reveals how she navigated the challenges of reporting on sensitive global issues, the mindset required to jump between major media houses, and how her upbringing as the firstborn of eight children shaped her relationship with money.🔍 In This Episode, We Discuss:The "Journalism Voice": How professional projection becomes a permanent part of your identity.Mental Health in Media: Dealing with the emotional toll of reporting on heavy stories, like her impactful work on abortion rights in Zimbabwe.The Financial Leap: The reality of salary negotiations when moving between KTN, BBC, and CGTN.Entrepreneurship & Passion: Why Farhia launched The World Report and her future plans for business ventures and farming.Overcoming Self-Doubt: Learning to take your seat at the table and acting on ideas immediately.📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: The most impactful story of her career.01:50 – Meet Farhia Nur: BBC, KTN, and CGTN professional.03:00 – The "Journalism Voice" and projecting from the diaphragm.04:15 – Reporting from Zimbabwe: A story that changed her.06:00 – Money mindset: Growing up as a firstborn of eight.08:50 – Starting out: From researcher to the BBC.13:30 – Career transitions: How moving media houses increases your value.25:20 – Interviewing Jerry Rawlings: Overcoming "smallness" in big moments.32:45 – Financial independence and multiple streams of income.35:00 – Battling overthinking and acting on your ideas.45:00 – Mentorship and giving back to the next generation.🌟 About Our Guest: Fathiya Mohamed Nur is a Kenyan journalist and storyteller with over a decade of experience in international current affairs. She is the creator of The World Report and has established herself as a leading voice in African media.Instagram: @fatia_em_nur TikTok: @fatianurHelp 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.