Episode 62-Why Islamic Finance Isn’t Driving Impact

🎙 Episode 62 – Why Islamic Finance Isn’t Driving Impact
We welcome back Reza Jafarally to explore why Islamic finance is falling short on climate action, development goals, and real-world impact—and what must change.

This wide-ranging conversation touches on everything from AI and sustainability to grassroots initiatives, cultural challenges, and the persistent issue of Islamophobia in global finance.

If you care about the future of faith-based finance and its role in solving urgent global challenges, this one’s not to miss.

🔁 Related episodes:
 • Episode 27 – Profit Over Principles? The Ethical Dilemma in Islamic Finance
• Episode 57 – Counting the Cost: Inside Syria’s Economy

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Chapters

• 1:04 Personal Reflections on Loss and Life's Meaning
• 3:49 Professional Endeavors: No Hunger Initiative
• 7:12 Islamic Finance and Economic Development
• 9:47 The Role of AI in Addressing Climate Change
• 13:57 Challenges in Islamic Financial Institutions
• 17:42 The Importance of Grassroots Solutions
• 20:45 Impact Investing and Lessons Learned
• 26:41 Governance and Economic Transformation
• 29:39 Malaysia's Cultural Renaissance and Future Prospects
• 30:57 Leadership and Economic Alignment in Malaysia
• 32:03 Challenges in Islamic Finance and Climate Action
• 32:22 The Role of Entrepreneurs in Climate Solutions
• 34:04 Impact Investing: Profitability and Sustainability
• 36:25 The Strength of the Islamic World in Climate Finance
• 37:32 Sukuk and Profit-Loss Sharing Dynamics
• 37:55 Modern Islamic Finance: Lessons from History
• 41:00 Decoupling from Conventional Financial Systems
• 41:52 The Need for Ethical Financial Instruments
• 43:44 Islamic Finance Experiments in Europe
• 44:51 Challenges Faced by Islamic Finance in Luxembourg
• 49:52 Taking a Stand Against Islamophobia
• 51:43 Future Projects and Aspirations