🎙️ EP. 71 — What Nobody Tells You About Halal Investing

Are your stocks really halal? In this episode, we sit down with Saad Malik, co-founder of Zoya, to unpack the realities of halal investing. 

From stock screening and Shariah standards to Islamic ETFs, fintech, and the future of the Islamic economy, this conversation explores the opportunities — and challenges — facing Muslim investors today.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before investing.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Zoya and Saad Malik's Journey
• 6:33 The Importance of Stock Screening for Muslim Investors
• 9:41 Challenges Faced by Muslim Investors
• 12:51 Navigating Sharia Compliance Standards
• 17:39 Flaws in Current Sharia Compliance Standards
• 21:39 The Role of Regulators in Islamic Finance
• 24:38 User Confusion and Trust in Stock Screeners
• 29:44 How Zoya Screens Stocks
• 35:24 Navigating Halal Investment Decisions
• 41:45 Ethics in Investment: BDS and Beyond
• 48:23 Challenges of Running an Islamic Fintech
• 52:41 The State of the Islamic Economy Ecosystem
• 54:14 The Future of Halal Investing
• 56:41 Innovations in Investment Strategies
• 1:06:41 Future Projects and Developments