E65: Ibrahim's Oxford Interview Process

E65: Ibrahim's Oxford Interview Process

Author: Islamic Finance Guru February 25, 2020 Duration: 32:45

In this episode, Mohsin interviews Ibrahim about his Oxford application and interview. He shares some hacks for other students and reveals how, ironically, he massively flopped his R.E exam.


The IslamicFinanceGuru Podcasts, from the team at Islamic Finance Guru, delve into the practical and spiritual dimensions of wealth within a Muslim life. This collection moves beyond theory, offering tangible guidance on navigating modern financial landscapes in a halal manner. A central pillar is the popular Millionaire Muslim series, which breaks down concepts of halal investing, personal finance management, and building entrepreneurial ventures aligned with Islamic principles. Beyond the balance sheet, the podcast regularly integrates spirituality with material success through dedicated sessions of Qur'anic tafseer, exploring verses with direct relevance to business and economic conduct. For a broader perspective, the IFG team also gathers fortnightly to analyze current affairs, dissecting world events through a lens of faith and ethical finance. The result is a multifaceted audio resource that addresses the entire spectrum of money matters-from the technical to the spiritual-empowering listeners to build prosperity with purpose and integrity. Each episode in this podcast series is designed to equip the Muslim community with the knowledge and spiritual context to confidently engage with the financial world.
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E64: an update from us (and an apology for the hiatus!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:06
Hey folks, we're just using this episode to update you on our lives! Listen in to hear the latest goings-on at IFG and what has been keeping us busy. **The Millionaire Muslim podcast is supported by Euro Quality Lambs. T…
EP63: How a Muslim Should Approach the Coronavirus [Sermon] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:35
In this khutbah Ibrahim discusses what a Muslim's approach to the Coronavirus (and other pandemics like it) should be and how a Muslim can make the most out of it for his or her akhirah.
E61: My life in Islamic Finance - law firm partner Mohammed Paracha [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:17
Many moons ago, in typical Ibrahim fashion, he randomly reached out to a bunch of top lawyers asking for work experience. Those of you in the industry will know that law firms don't take people like this, they have forma…
E60: we analyse the Latin Honey Shop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:24
In this episode, we're talking through another business as part of our Business Agony Aunts series. This week, it's latinhoneyshop.com - a great website selling high-quality honey. We analyse and run through some really…
E58: Thought Experiment - plonked in London with £5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:04
This episode felt like a throwback to our uni days! We had the rare pleasure of being in the same room whilst recording a podcast and so we conducted a thought experiment like we used to back in the day. More particularl…
E57: Why we think the definition of Islamic Finance needs to change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:05
Check out this talk by Ibrahim at the Islamic Finance & Ethics Society. He goes into detail about why the old-school Islamic Finance of big-ticket corporate stuff is not what we need to focus on - and why we at IFG are a…