The Muslim Pound

House prices are broken. Salaries are stagnant. The system is rigged to keep Muslims locked out of ownership.

But what if there was another way? A way to build wealth that is ethical, local, and rooted in community.

Youness Abidou reveals how Muslims can flip the script. Why money left in banks keeps us weak. How circulating the Muslim pound could transform entire neighbourhoods. And why the future of Muslim wealth will not come from handouts, but from building our own institutions.

This is not just about property. It is about reclaiming power, rewriting the rules, and choosing Barakah over empty promises.

Watch the full conversation 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE75Y...

3 months ago | [YT] | 2

The Muslim Pound

From £400k poker winnings to purpose and baraka

Siwash Zahmat walked away from professional poker after embracing Islam, then built a seven figure business that runs on calm, clarity, and integrity. This episode unpacks how to replace hustle with baraka, and chaos with systems.

He explains why success is 80 percent inner work and 20 percent strategy, and how the four execution pillars of clear goals, lead measures, a live scoreboard, and weekly accountability can transform a business. He shares the difference between baraka culture and hustle culture, showing how praying first, family second, and work third can actually grow revenue faster.

We also explore how to create raving fans with delivery, onboarding, retention and service, why delegation makes money, how to invest in yourself wisely, and why building companies that outlive the founder is essential to circulating wealth in the Ummah.

This is a blueprint for Muslim founders who want income, impact, and ihsan.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RQc3...

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

The Muslim Pound

Muslims will never build an Apple, Microsoft or Netflix. Not because we lack intelligence. But because we lack infrastructure, unity and long-term vision.

In this powerful episode, Dr Wajid Akther, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, unpacks the uncomfortable truth about our community. We have billion-pound mosque extensions, domes and carpets. Yet our children are inhaling laughing gas on the streets. We raise money for short-term projects but we do not invest in the human capital and institutions that could secure our future.

Dr Wajid argues that the real battleground is not money, but mindset. We chase donations instead of building systems. We boycott Starbucks but fail to create the next Starbucks. We dream of stars on the pitch, not the ones who own the stadium.

The Muslim Pound is more than economic power. It is vision, sacrifice and unity. If we do not prioritise these, we will always remain consumers of other people’s ideas instead of producers of our own.

This is a wake-up call for every Muslim in Britain. Stay, build and sacrifice. Only a united community with infrastructure, ambition and faith can change the course of history.

Watch the full conversation here 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPP68...

3 months ago | [YT] | 2

The Muslim Pound

Death should unite a family. Too often, it rips them apart.

Na’ima B. Robert joins us for a raw conversation on inheritance, grief, and the painful mistakes that leave Muslim families in lifelong conflict. From government claims and legal fees to siblings turning on each other, she exposes what really happens when you leave this world without your affairs in order.

This episode goes beyond the theory of Islamic wills. It explores the real cost of neglecting them, the disputes that destroy trust, and the systems every Muslim should put in place to protect their family.

If you care about your loved ones, this is a wake-up call you cannot afford to ignore.

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Full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_4VU...

4 months ago | [YT] | 4

The Muslim Pound

Can Muslims and the far right truly coexist in the West?

In this episode, Imam Ammaar Domun tackles one of the most pressing and uncomfortable questions facing our communities today. He explains why much of the tension is manufactured, how the media fuels division, and why many people in far-right movements may have more in common with Islam than they realise.

We discuss how mosques can change the narrative by keeping their doors open, engaging in meaningful dialogue, and addressing shared community issues. Imam Ammaar shares a vision of the mosque as more than four walls. A vibrant hub for worship, youth, education, wellbeing, and social action.

From tackling mental health crises and providing spaces for mothers, to safeguarding reverts and building trust with non-Muslims, this is a powerful call for leadership, transparency, and courage in the Muslim community.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmlnf...

4 months ago | [YT] | 2

The Muslim Pound

Why are so many Muslims getting their priorities backwards?

In this segment of the latest episode, Ustadh Shabbir Hassan lays out the three pillars that should shape every Muslim’s life: faith, family, and finances. In that order.

Too often we reverse it. We chase money first, telling ourselves we will focus on family and faith later. But by the time “later” comes, our relationships have withered, and the spiritual connection we thought we would fix has slipped even further away.

Ustadh Shabbir shares how to balance all three without neglecting any of them. From planning your day around prayer, to carving out dedicated time for loved ones, to ensuring your career ambitions never overshadow your ultimate purpose.

This is not theory. It is a practical framework rooted in the Sunnah, designed to bring barakah back into your life.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez-NS...

4 months ago | [YT] | 1

The Muslim Pound

We talk about productivity. But most of us are still burning out.
Why? Because we’ve borrowed the wrong blueprint.

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir Hassan shares a practical and spiritual guide to living a productive Muslim life, with purpose, balance, and barakah at the centre.

He breaks down the seven essential steps every Muslim needs to align their faith, family, and finances. From the power of intention to the meaning of true barakah, this is a complete rethink of how we approach success.

This is not hustle culture dressed up in Islamic language.
It is a call to live with sincerity, structure, and soul.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to do it all, this episode is for you.

Watch now 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcgVL...

4 months ago | [YT] | 0

The Muslim Pound

You can earn £30K in a week and still be broke by the end of the year.

In this episode, Faisal Choudhry breaks down a silent but growing problem: many Muslims making money online have no idea how to manage it. Inconsistent income. High spending. No structure.

Faisal shares the hard truths he’s learned through experience, from helping creators avoid financial chaos to explaining why personal finance frameworks rooted in Islamic values are now essential.

This is not about chasing riches. It is about building discipline, financial clarity, and long-term benefit for yourself and your family.

If we want Barakah in our income, we need to be intentional with how we spend, save, and circulate it.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6UXn...

4 months ago | [YT] | 1

The Muslim Pound

How can 60 seconds teach you more than a whole lecture?

In this eye-opening episode, Faisal Choudhry explains how the biggest creators like MrBeast hack your brain to keep watching. But this isn’t about entertainment. It’s about urgency.

Muslims are far behind in content creation. But we don’t have to be.

Faisal and Zaid unpack the systems, psychology, and strategy behind world-class content, and why our Ummah needs to master them. From viral storytelling to thumbnail theory, this is your crash course in building content that works and carries barakah.

We cannot afford to fall behind in the information war.
We must study the game, then rewrite the rules.

🎥 A must-watch for every Muslim creative, strategist, or storyteller.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Patpd...

4 months ago | [YT] | 0

The Muslim Pound

What kind of person walks away from a multi-million-pound Muslim tech startup…
To save a podcast?

In this powerful episode, Faisal Choudhury opens up about why he left his dream role at Tarteel to revive Freshly Grounded. A show he built from scratch nearly 10 years ago.

He had the title. The team. The fastest-growing Islamic tech product in the West.
But something was bleeding.

Faisal shares what it means to pursue a mission with full focus. Why Muslim content can be excellent without compromising. And how your work can still be true to Islamic values while being world-class.

He reminds us that Islam encompasses everything.
So our content should reflect that.

This is more than just a podcast. It is a mission.
And Faisal put everything on the line for it.

Watch now 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXrCT...

4 months ago | [YT] | 2