Muslim Money Experts

Global markets declined in March 2025 amid trade tensions and new U.S. tariffs. While equities fell, gold surged and central banks held rates steady. Mixed economic signals shaped cautious investor sentiment worldwide.

We’ve analysed decades of UK housing data to see if real estate is an effective hedge against inflation. Historically, in the long-term, housing prices have performed better than inflation in most periods.

Global markets face volatility in February 2025 amid trade tensions, tariffs, and economic shifts. The MSCI World Islamic Index drops, while gold reaches record highs. Economic resilience in the U.S. contrasts with challenges in the UK, Eurozone, and China, with central banks adjusting policies to stabilize economies.

Real estate is often seen as a good option for generating passive income because of regular monthly rental payments. Learn more about passive vs. active investing strategies.

Despite the prevalence of Riba (interest) in modern economies, there are still a few Shariah-compliant methods for Muslim investors to participate in the property market.

Markets rebounded in January 2025, with equities, bonds, and gold showing strong gains despite December’s correction. U.S. GDP grew 2.8%, while inflation and tech sector volatility, driven by China’s AI startup DeepSeek, added uncertainty. The UK and Eurozone faced economic struggles, and China saw mixed results with weak manufacturing but solid GDP growth. Central bank policies, inflation, and trade risks will shape global markets in 2025, highlighting the need for a diversified investment strategy.

December marked the end of a year defined by strong performance across major asset classes, with equities, bonds, and gold all recording positive returns. Despite a pullback in the final month, markets benefited throughout the year from easing monetary policies and robust corporate earnings.

Learn more about angel investing, venture capital funds and online investment platforms with a clear understanding of Shariah risks for each type.

November markets rose as the MSCI World Islamic Index gained 4.0% and the Dow Jones Sukuk Index edged up 0.3%. US policy clarity post-elections, a stronger dollar, and shifting central bank actions shaped global trends, while challenges persisted in the UK, Eurozone, and China.

Explore the journey of investing with balance and faith. Learn how to align risk and return with Islamic principles to achieve your financial goals.

Markets had a relatively downbeat month in October, largely due to shifting expectations around rate cuts and their impact on U.S. Treasury yields.

Looking for halal real estate investing options in the UK? Here’s a brief 8-step guide that walks you through the journey of a Wahed Real Estate investment, from property selection to your potential returns.

Markets continued to gain ground in September, extending gains from previous months, driven by declining US Treasury yields.

Interest or Riba in Islam is clearly prohibited. This article discusses the key reasons and rationale behind why Riba is forbidden.

We believe the current interest-based financial system is unfair. In this article we discuss why we believe interest creates unfairness, inequality and injustice.

This article uncovers the links between interest and inequality and assesses the fairness of interest in society.

Interest is often used interchangeably with growth. This article assesses the mental and psychological impact of debt on people in the UK.

The US is often looked at a beacon of economic prosperity and growth. In this article, we review the underlying epidemic of interest affecting the vulnerable in society.

Interest is affected the UK economy in many different ways. We explore the impact it has on growing inequality

The impact of debt and interest on economies is often overlooked in the search for growth. But what is the actual real impact?

The size of the world's interest bill has reached an astronomical $13 trillion. But what is the impact on the global economy?

Learn how Wahed makes halal property investing in the UK accessible and completely hassle-free. Earn potential passive income from properties, starting at just £500.

Halal real estate investing for beginners: Learn Shariah-compliant ways to earn rental income and grow wealth, starting from just £500. No mortgage needed!

Global markets continued their upward trend in June, with the MSCI World Islamic Index rising by 1.22% for the month, up 4.34% year-to-date.

Sebagai Muslim, kami faham kepentingan pengendalian kewangan dengan cermat dan teliti. Kami memastikan setiap aspek pengendalian wang berlandaskan prinsip-prinsip Islam, termasuklah dalam penyimpanan, pelaburan, serta perbelanjaan.

As Muslims, we understand the importance of managing our finances with diligence and care. From where we store, invest, and spend our money, we take measures to ensure that our financial dealings align with our faith.

After a bullish start to the year, most markets in April 2024 experienced a correction. The MSCI World Islamic Index declined by -3.88%, reversing its earlier upward trend. Similarly, the Dow Jones Sukuk Index saw a drop of -1.59%, due to rising inflation expectations and an uptick in U.S. Treasury yields.

In March 2024, global markets continued their upward trend, with the MSCI World Islamic Index rising by 2.67%, building on the strong performance seen in February.

Banks are a modern day necessity. But as a Muslim, our commitment to God's prohibition on riba takes precedent. Are Islamic banks then truly riba free?

Key considerations to ensure a comfortable retirement, including what is “enough”, state pension, and expectations around relying on family support.

Global markets continued their February 2024 surge following January after a lull.

Delve into why global markets took a pause after a strong finish in 2023, the implications of Fed policies, and further economic insights. Read more for insights.

The monthly deductions from your payslip being put towards your pensions, are they halal and shariah-compliant? We explore how to check and what to do.

As a Muslim, navigating pensions can be tricky, with multiple types of pensions available. But the big question is, are they halal and shariah-compliant?

Sebagai pelajar, kita sering melabur banyak masa dan usaha dalam pendidikan untuk mencapai kerjaya impian kita.

Muslim Money Experts, Wahed deep dive into why the stock markets go up and down, introduce the idea of bull and bear markets and help you understand the best investment strategies through market highs and lows.

Wahed explores the exciting world of startups and makes the case for why Muslims shouldn't neglect this asset class!

Wajarkah untuk anda cuba mengatasi pasaran? Atau adakah cara yang lebih mudah untuk menjana wang semasa melabur?...

Global markets rebounded in November, with changes in the expectations of policy rate providing impetus for the rally. Read on for more market analysis for November by Wahed!

Wahed explore the concept of saving vs investing and why inflation means investing could be a long-term solution for you.

Wahed demystifies inflation and how it erodes the value of your savings over time and present an alternative way to preserve and grow your wealth.

Should you try to beat the market? Or is there an easier and better way to make money via passive investing?

Penat bekerja berjam-jam demi mendapatkan wang Ringgit? Adakah anda ingin menjana wang semasa anda tidur? Terdapat pelbagai cara bagaimana wang anda boleh bekerja untuk anda dan bukannya anda yang bekerja untuk wang...

Tired of exchanging hours for dollars? Do you want to earn money whilst you sleep? There's a way your money can work for you instead of you just working for money...

Skipton Building Society, a leading lender in the UK has recently announced plans to launch a 100% mortgage product aimed at first-time buyers, who struggle to save for a deposit. In a cost-of-living crisis, you can be forgiven for viewing this as a generous and appealing offer at first glance.

Would you like to invest in startups before they hit the stock market? Enter Venture Investing, where you can invest in high-risk high-growth early-stage startups!

There’s more to investing than just the stock market. There are high-growth high-risk startups that are trying to be the next Amazon, Google or Microsoft. Here's how to invest in startups in line with the shariah.

The cost of Hajj is seemingly getting more and more expensive each year. We outline the key reasons why and also the alternative ways to attain the reward of Hajj!

Halal investing has come a long way in such a short space of time. But, there is a much wider discussion that needs to happen first; and that is why halal investing matters in the first place. To truly embrace and excel at something, we must first grasp the underlying reasons and motivations behind it. The why is our ‘’North Star’.

Politicians, business leaders and economists all over the world have their own ideas on how to fix the economy but Muslim Money Experts argues, that Zakat, a divinely obligated wealth tax, must be the cornerstone to any economic remediation.

We're back with another really great episode of The Muslim Money Experts Podcast! This episode features a very special guest, Paul Pogba.

Given how much time we spend thinking about money, Muslim Money Experts examine what money really is, and what our attitude as Muslims should be towards it.

In our latest episode of the Muslim Money Experts podcast, Mutah Beale joins us to talk about his journey from leaving stardom as a record-selling rapper and becoming a Muslim in Saudi.

Crowdfunding has entered the mainstream to disrupt and democratize how entrepreneurs, artists, nonprofits and others access capital. Read on to find out what crowdfunding is all about, and a breakdown of its main models.

We're back again with a special release episode of The Muslim Money Experts Podcast talking to Islam Makhachev.

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has risen to prominence in the early parts of 2023, making headwinds across various industries. The investment sector was no different as it saw artificial intelligence making waves both positively and negatively.

Sheikh Sulaiman Moola shares insights about the Shariah on a deeper level, the intense hardship many of our parents had to face, and the dangers of dealing with interest, and the enormous damage it imposes on one’s faith and lifestyle.

Mufti Menk addresses his early childhood in Zimbabwe and the challenges that came along with hyperinflation and apartheid in the country. He also shares his thoughts on what we can do to have a better relationship with money, including charity, setting up Waqf and Wills and gold-based banking.

Waqfs have been around for centuries and have taken on different forms to play a vital role in supporting various charitable causes and community development. This article will showcase 5 different ways a Waqf can be used to benefit society.

We outline ten golden rules for halal investing, providing a guideline for how you can align your financial goals with your faith.

Welcome to the first ever episode of The Muslim Money Experts podcast! Our first episode features a very special guest and brand ambassador, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

At Muslim Money Experts, we believe that Muslims should revive the use of Awqaf (plural of Waqf) to set an example for the world on how to maximise our charity to build a better world for future generations.

We speak with Kerim Ture about the journey of launching Modanisa, a phenomenal online retailer leading the $200bn modest fashion market, the vision he initially had in mind, the obstacles he had to face, and the eye-opening advice he gives to younger Muslim founders in business.

As we admire grand universities like Harvard or the architecture of the Makkah Royal Clock Tower, it is enlightening to know the common civilizational roots that made them possible.

One underutilized way to donate is via establishing a Waqf. A Waqf is an Islamic endowment wherein an asset or cash is donated, with the income generated used to sustainably fund charitable causes.

Students invest a huge amount of time and effort into their education to achieve their dream careers. Yet, whilst focusing on your studies and career path is essential, dedicating time to learning about how to utilise and manage money effectively can multiply how much wealth you generate over your lifetime.