Islamically Correct Podcast
Islamically Correct Podcast is dedicated to halal wealth and the Muslim money journey. Hosted by Maya Ali, each episode explores the real financial stories of Muslim entrepreneurs and professionals, covering their upbringings, money habits, business growth, investments, mistakes, breakthroughs, and how they maintain taqwa while building wealth. The podcast discusses earning halal income, putting barakah in work, creating abundance with intention, and building long-term financial stability as a Muslim. It aims to guide, motivate, and empower the community to grow financially.
Episodes
Muslim Women & Mental Health: Faith, Grief and Breaking the Silence | Amisa Rashid Ahmed Ep. 38
Can Islam and mental health therapy work together? Why are Muslim women struggling with depression, anxiety, and grief sometimes told to pray harder instead of seeking professional help?In this episode of Islamically correct Podcast, host Maya Ali sits down with Amisa Rashid Ahmed, Founder and Executive Director of Nivishe Foundation, to explore Islam and mental health, grief, women's empowerm
Growing Up in a Strict Muslim Home: Parents’ Expectations, Girls’ Freedom & Finding Your Voice Ep 37
What is it like to grow up in a strict Muslim home while trying to find your voice? In this episode of The Power of a Woman, host Maya Ali sits down with Sulemi for an honest conversation about parents’ expectations, girls’ freedom, and the pressure to be the perfect firstborn daughter.Raised by parents who are both madrasa teachers, Sulemi reflects on navigating family rules, the different freedo
How to Build Wealth, a Powerful Personal Brand & Succeed Without Losing Your Faith Ep 36
How do you build wealth, create a powerful personal brand, negotiate your value and still stay grounded in your faith?In this episode of Islamically Correct Podcast, we sit down with a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, personal branding and image consultant, professional speaker and business strategist for an honest conversation about money, business, success, reputation and faith.He shares his journey
Jaymo Ule Msee: Why I Left My Old Life After Finding Islam Ep. 35
In this episode of Islamically Correct, Maya sits down with Kenyan comedian, digital content creator and entrepreneur Jaymo Ule Msee Abdulhakim Amir Malik for an honest conversation about money, faith, purpose, content creation and the journey that completely changed his outlook on life.Jaymo takes us back to his upbringing, where conversations about money and financial literacy were rare, before
The Conversations Every Muslim Couple Must Have | Marriage, Money & Nikah Ep 34
Before you get married, there are conversations every couple needs to have about money, faith, family, children, expectations, and conflict.In this episode of Islamically Correct Podcast, we sit down with Salim Maina, an Imam, Islamic scholar, licensed Muslim marriage officer to talk about what couples should discuss before Nikah and why so many marriages struggle when important conversations are
My Dad Burned Charcoal So I Could Stay in School… Now I’m a University Manager EP 32
Her father burned charcoal to keep his children in school.There were times when the money simply wasn’t enough.Her family sold what they could. Relatives came together to help. She almost dropped out of university. And at one point, after resigning from her job without a backup plan, Zohra spent nearly two days with nothing to eat alone in her room during Ramadan, praying that Allah would open ano
They Arrested Him at School as a Terror Suspect… Then His Life Changed Forever | Imam Ali EP 32
🎟️ Islamic Finance Forum & Dialogue — September 10, 2026Radisson Blu Arboretum, NairobiGrab your ticket here 👇https://langopass.com/event?id=7aed1d72-7de4-4ef6-b94c-8551d3a275d7What happens when a young boy grows up surrounded by poverty, drugs and crime — only to later be arrested at school and accused of being connected to terrorism?In this powerful episode of Islamically Correct, Imam Ali o
Blue Money vs White Money | Who Does Your Money Really Belong To? EP 31
🎟️ Islamic Finance Forum & Dialogue September 10, 2026Radisson Blu Arboretum, NairobiGrab your ticket here 👇https://langopass.com/event?id=7aed1d72-7de4-4ef6-b94c-8551d3a275d7Early Bird: KSh 7,000 | Advance: KSh 8,000 | Corporate Table of 10: KSh 100,000For more information call Kifah Asad: 0113311604On this episode of Islamically Correct, Maya sits down with Faisal Kassim — entrepreneur, stra
From the Slums to a Motivational Speaker | Hamza Hassan’s Incredible Money & Faith Journey Ep 30
What does it take to build a life when you grow up believing that certain opportunities and even money aren’t meant for people like you?In this powerful episode of Islamically Correct, we sit down with Hamza Hassan motivational speaker, journalist, mentor and founder of House of Hope for an honest conversation about faith, money, poverty, family, resilience and purpose.Hamza takes us back to growi
"I Lost KES 7 Million In A Truck Fire, Then Allah Answered My Prayers" Ep 29
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 follow
He Treated Patients in Kenya... Now He's Inside the Most Powerful Pharma Company! EP 28
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
From the Orphanage to the Ummah: Abu's Journey Through Faith, Money & Sacrifice Ep. 27
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
From Somalia's Civil War to Managing $1 Billion at Amazon | Ahmed's Halal Wealth Journey | Episode 26
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 s
Near-Death Pregnancy, Debt, and Opening a Mental Health Clinic in Kenya EP 25
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 c
Growing up with little can shape how you spend when you finally have more. | Ep. 23
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 f
How I Built a Bakery at 22 and Why I Walked Away Ep 22
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 inco
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 free
"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, S
"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
"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 h
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
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. trad
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 boo
Entrepreneurship vs. Family Advice: Lessons from Starting a Business Ep. 14
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 fo
Why Potential Doesn’t Matter the Hard Truth About Hiring Ep 13
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 he
How Drama Training Transformed My Teaching Career and The Story of Kumbusha Mwanafunzi EP12
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:👉 Sug
Only forex ' influencers' make money from forex" ! The truth about building wealth legitimately Ep11
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 blu
From Divorce & Debt to Digital Success: Maya ISA’s Money Story | Islamically Correct Ep 10
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 &qu
Money Lessons from a Top Journalist: Why I Didn’t Negotiate at the BBC Ep08
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 "
How to Scale a Fashion Brand Using Instagram Content | Rahma of Amana Threads EP 07
How do you turn 35,000 KES into a thriving online fashion brand?. In this episode of Islamically Correct, we sit down with Rahma, the intentional founder behind Amana Threads, to hear her unique money story.What you’ll learn in this episode:The 35k Start: How Rahma used family support to launch her first collection.Cultural Money Lessons: Growing up in a Somali household and learning the value of
"Connections Won't Get You Through the Door," Ibrahim Omar's Success Secret Ep. 06
In this episode of Islamically Correct, we sit down with Ibrahim Omar, a marketing professional and content creator who recently made waves as the face of Uber’s billboard campaigns. Ibrahim shares the unfiltered truth about what it takes to land major brand deals, why connections are secondary to hard work, and the financial reality of his passion for bikes.What we discuss in this episode:The Ube
The Power of Family Inspiration From Entrepreneurial Mother to Successful Son EP. 06
Welcome back to another episode of Islamically Correct! In this episode, host Maya Ali sits down with Nasruddin, a Kenyan entrepreneur, travel consultant, and lifestyle content creator, to dive deep into his unique money story. Nasruddin shares his journey from growing up in a hardworking family where money was "not new," to finding his own path in business. He opens up about:The power o
My Story of Losing My Mother, Fighting Cancer, and Moving to Turkey
In this episode of Islamically Correct, host Maya Ali sits down with the vibrant and resilient Fatima Ahmed to discuss her incredible life journey through the lens of faith, finance, and personal growth.Fatima opens up about her childhood in Mombasa, growing up in a large family with a "scarcity mentality" where surviving meant simply having food and a place to sleep. She shares the prof
Breaking the "Money Scarcity" Cycle: How I Built My Brand from Scratch.
Assalam'alaikum and welcome back to Islamically Correct!In this episode of the Islamically Correct podcast, we sit down with the incredible Anzel, the visionary entrepreneur behind the jewelry and hijab brand Subah. Anzel opens up about her deeply personal journey with money, from growing up in a middle-class family where "money wasn't enough" to how those childhood imprints shap
From middle class to clear money goals : Digital Marketer on Islam, Finance and personal growth. Ep 04
In this episode of the Islamically Correct Podcast, a digital marketer shares his personal journey growing up in a middle-class household and how that background shaped his views on money, ambition, and financial discipline. He explains how converting to Islam influenced his financial mindset, money goals, and long-term approach to wealth.The conversation explores why he often discusses money goal
A young girl from Malindi won the Presidential innovation award $3000 (GiSave) ft. Gheida Abdala Omar
In this episode of the Islamically Correct podcast, we sit down with Gheida Abdala Omar, a young innovator whose relationship with money was shaped early by scarcity, resilience, and faith. Growing up in Malindi, Gheida experienced firsthand what it meant to dream while lacking financial security from struggling with school fees to relying on scholarships throughout her education.She shares how be
We Didn’t Have Much, But There Was Barakah | Salma Yusuf on Money, Writing & Faith
In this episode of Islamically Correct, we sit with Salma Yusuf, an award-winning civic leader, creative writer, and designer, for a deeply honest conversation about money, purpose, and faith. Born in Kilifi County and raised in Malindi, Salma grew up in a humble home where there wasn’t much materially, yet there was always barakah. Despite financial limitations, her family was never left wanting;
I wanted to do media then became a doctor and opened up a hospital ft Dr.Muhidin
In this inspiring episode of Islamically Correct, we sit down with Dr. Muhyiddin Mohamed, a doctor, aesthetic practitioner, and young Kenyan entrepreneur whose journey is rooted in barakah, discipline, and purpose.Growing up between Nairobi and Mombasa, Dr. Muhyiddin was raised by a strong mother who shaped his work ethic early—from helping her run a small restaurant to learning the value of servi
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