Halal Money Matters

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Halal Money Matters is your source for insights on how to manage your money in accordance with your principles. Join our hosts and an assortment of special guests as they discuss Halal investing, retirement, financial planning, and much, much more. Brought to you by Saturna Capital and the Amana Mutual Funds.

  1. Episode 47: Boycott, Divest, Sanction

    FEB 4

    Episode 47: Boycott, Divest, Sanction

    Halal Money Matters hosts Monem Salam and guest Ibrahim Khan of Islamic Finance Guru take a deep dive into the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) movement and its impact on Muslim investors, portfolio construction, and ethics. They break down how boycotts, divestment, and government sanctions each work, what makes a boycott effective, where Islamic compliance ends and broader ethics begin, and how to avoid unprincipled or self‑defeating divestment decisions.

    45 min
  2. Episode 46: The Benefits of International Investing

    12/09/2025

    Episode 46: The Benefits of International Investing

    Is your portfolio too focused on the US? In this episode, Saturna Capital Portfolio Manager Dan Kim joins Halal Money Matters to reveal why international investing deserves more attention. From overlooked global opportunities and discounted valuations to emerging growth in AI, Japan, and Latin America, Dan explains how an international allocation could be the key to smarter diversification in today’s market.

    35 min
  3. Episode 45: Building Successful Endowments

    11/04/2025

    Episode 45: Building Successful Endowments

    Special guest Owaiz Dadabhoy and host Monem Salam discuss the importance of endowments for nonprofit organizations, emphasizing their role in providing financial stability and sustainability. They discuss the benefits of endowments, including long-term financial security and the ability to support operations and scholarships. They explore starting with a quasi-endowment and gradually transitioning to a true endowment, emphasizing the importance of clear goals, governance, and community engagement.

    54 min
  4. Episode 44: Haute Hijab

    10/03/2025

    Episode 44: Haute Hijab

    Our guest Melanie Elturk is the co-founder and CEO of Haute Hijab, the leading hijab brand in the United States, dedicated to empowering Muslim women through fashion, leadership, and community engagement. She joins host Monem Salam to discuss her journey from a law career to fashion entrepreneurship, emphasizing the challenges and growth of the modest fashion industry.

    54 min
  5. Episode 43: Scams and Schemes

    08/05/2025

    Episode 43: Scams and Schemes

    Our guest David Skade is a Financial Crime Executive and has over 20 years experience in risk management and financial crime prevention. He joins host Monem Salam to discuss the complexities of online scams, focusing on anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, affinity marketing, and how scammers play on sentiment and greed to exploit consumers.

    47 min
  6. Episode 42: Gold as an Investment

    07/02/2025

    Episode 42: Gold as an Investment

    Our guest Jon Potts has over 40 years in the precious metals industry. He discusses the historical and current significance of gold as an investment.

    44 min
  7. Episode 41: Islamic Order of Financial Operations

    05/13/2025

    Episode 41: Islamic Order of Financial Operations

    Special guest Amjad Quadri presents a 10-step guide to help you organize your finances—the halal way. Although every situation is different, this guide offers some great guideposts to help determine what the right order of financial operations is for you.

    59 min
  8. Episode 40: The Economic Impact of Tariffs

    04/17/2025

    Episode 40: The Economic Impact of Tariffs

    In this special episode of Halal Money Matters, we feature a webinar replay on new tariff policies and their effects on your investments. Saturna Capital's Director and Portfolio Manager Monem Salam and Director of Research and Portfolio Manager Dan Kim lead us through a very informative episode.

    1h 7m
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Halal Money Matters is your source for insights on how to manage your money in accordance with your principles. Join our hosts and an assortment of special guests as they discuss Halal investing, retirement, financial planning, and much, much more. Brought to you by Saturna Capital and the Amana Mutual Funds.

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  • Creator
    Saturna Capital
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©Saturna Capital Corporation
  • Show Website
    Halal Money Matters