Muslim Money with Dr Imran Lum

Dr Imran Lum
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The Muslim Money podcast, hosted by Dr Imran Lum, talks about anything and everything related to Muslims and money. The idea behind this podcast series is to increase Islamic financial literacy on all things related to Muslims and Money. Leveraging the host's academic studies and work in the Islamic finance industry, the series covers some of the prohibitions namely ribā or what many interpret as interest, Islamic economics, Islamic finance structures, and also what it's like to work in the Islamic finance industry. The host talks to experts, business leaders, investors, and academics who are shaping the Islamic finance industry and it will also cover money and relationships. About the host: Imran is the Head of an award-winning Islamic Finance business at a major Australian bank and is the author of 'A Comparative Study of Islamic Finance in Australia and the UK' (Routledge, UK, 2022). Prior to this he served on the Board of the Australia-ASEAN Council, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and was an Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute for Religion, Politics and Society at the Australian Catholic University. Imran was ranked in the top 500 who make the Islamic Economy by ISLAMICA 500 (2017-2019) and he was the 2019 Corporate Winner for the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians. Imran has an undergraduate degree from the University of Adelaide, a Masters in Islamic Studies from the University of New England and a PhD in Islamic Studies from the Melbourne Law School and the Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne. 

  1. 20H AGO

    Episode 17: Series on Islam and Trade in the Malay Archipelago. Part 1 - Who are the Austronesians?

    Send a text This episode begins a three-part series on Islam and trade in the Malay Archipelago. Before we can understand how Islam spread through Southeast Asia, we first need to understand the people who inhabited the region long before its arrival — the Austronesians. In the first episode, Anisa and I talk about how these remarkable seafaring peoples spread across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from Taiwan and the Philippines through the Malay Archipelago and as far as Polynesia and Madagascar. Their languages, maritime traditions, and shared cultural heritage formed the foundation of the peoples that inhabit what we know today as the Nusantara or Alam Melayu. In this first episode, we explore who the Austronesians were — their origins, migrations, languages, and cultural traditions — and how they shaped the societies of Islands Southeast Asia and beyond. In the second episode, we examine the role of Islam and trade in the Malay Archipelago, and how merchant and spiritual networks helped spread Islam throughout the region. In the third episode, we look at colonisation, occupation, and resistance in the Malay world, and how local societies resisted European colonisation. Join us for this three-part journey through the history of the Malay Archipelago. If you enjoy the series, please share it, like it, and leave a comment. #Malayworld #alammelayu #nusantara #Austronesian Support the show

    45 min

  2. 20H AGO

    Episode 16: Introduction to a Three Part Series on Islam and Trade in the Malay Archipelago

    Send a text This episode is an introduction to a three-part series on Islam and Trade in the Malay Archipelago.  Before we can understand how Islam spread through Southeast Asia, we first need to understand the people who inhabited the region long before its arrival — the Austronesians. In the first episode, we will hear how these remarkable seafaring peoples spread across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from Taiwan and the Philippines through the Malay Archipelago and as far as Polynesia and Madagascar. Their languages, maritime traditions, and shared cultural heritage formed the foundation of the peoples that inhabit what we know today as the Nusantara or Alam Melayu. In this first episode, we explore who the Austronesians were — their origins, migrations, languages, and cultural traditions — and how they shaped the societies of Islands Southeast Asia and beyond. In the second episode, we examine the role of Islam and trade in the Malay Archipelago, and how merchant and spiritual networks helped spread Islam throughout the region. In the third episode, we look at colonisation, occupation, and resistance in the Malay world, and how local societies resisted European colonisation. Join us for this three-part journey through the history of the Malay Archipelago. If you enjoy the series, please share it, like it, and leave a comment. #Malayworld #alammelayu #nusantara #Austronesian Support the show

    12 min

  3. 06/12/2025

    Episode 15: التمويل الإسلامي في أستراليا - An interview with SBS on Islamic Finance in Australia (in Arabic)

    Send a text This episode is an exerpt from my interview with SBS Arabic on Islamic Finance in Australia. Don’t understand Arabic? Check out my other podcast Arabic with Imran Lum! #Islamicfinance  Support the show

    7 min

  4. 11/23/2024

    Episode 14: Dubai Bling? Shaher shares his experiences of living and working in Dubai (in Arabic)

    Send a text Shaher moved to Dubai 7 years ago. A thriving career and a couple of kids later, it doesn’t look like he’s coming back any time soon. Shaher talks about his experience living there with his young family. If you’re thinking of moving to Dubai, this episode is for you.  #Dubai #expat #career Support the show

    34 min

  5. 09/23/2024

    Episode 13: In Conversation with the Giant Killer of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar, Senior Political Secretary to the PM Anwar Ibrahim

    Send a text I had the pleasure of catching up Datuk Seri Shamsul in recently at the Malaysian Parliament and he kindly took some time out to jump on the podcast. Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar was appointed to the role of Senior Political Secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Before this he was the Deputy Minister of Primary Industries under the former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and he was the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Hang Tuah Jaya and for Bukit Katil.  He is also the Vice President of the People's Justice Party (PKR), a component party of the ruling PH coalition. Datuk Seri Shamsul has been dubbed the giant-killer after he managed to defeat the then Melakan chief minister Ali Rustam for the Bukit Katil parliamentary seat in 2013.  If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to give us a rating and share it with your friends! Support the show

    27 min

  6. 08/13/2023

    Episode 12: Hustling for this Life and the Next, Lessons from Moustafa Fahour OAM

    Send a text I’m super excited about this episode. It’s very rare to come across someone who has excelled so much in the corporate world and at the same time has done so much for the community. Through knowing Moustafa I now realise that anything is possible with belief and sheer determination. I remember when he said, 'I'm going to build an Islamic museum' I naively thought, 'How is that even possible? You'd have to raise at least $2m'. Not only did he do that, he raised another $10m and built the first Islamic Museum in the Western world. We now have a waqf institution that will inshallah continue to educate people for generations. I personally owe so much to Moustafa and I certainly would not have had the opportunities I have had if it wasn’t for him and his family.    Moustafa Fahour OAM is the current Chief Operating Officer of Plenary Middle East and is the founder of the Islamic Museum of Australia. Formerly the CEO and Managing Director of one of the leading diversified international contractors in the Middle East, based in Dubai. He has over 22 years of experience in the banking industry, construction, management and has held senior roles with CIMIC Group, Macquarie Bank, National Australia Bank, UBS and Citigroup.  In addition to that, Moustafa Chaired the redevelopment of the Umar Ibn al-Khattab Masjid in Preston, VIC. He was recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) by the Australian Government in 2015, was selected as one of The World's Most Influential Young Arabs under the age of 40, by Arabian Business and the distinguished Alumni Award by La Trobe University in 2016. If you like these episodes, hit us up with a like and a rating!  Support the show

    47 min

  7. 02/11/2023

    Episode 11: How to Develop a Savings Mindset with James Inglis

    Send a text In this episode, I speak to my brother-in-law James (Bungas) Inglis who has been a mentor to me my whole life alhumdulilah. We talk about the need to develop a savings mindset and he give some tips and techniques on how we can save at each phase of our life. James is a Financial Planner with Adelaide Wealth Management and prior to that he held various roles at Macquarie Bank, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.  *Disclaimer: The topics and themes mentioned in this episode does not constitute financial product advice, we recommend seeing an accredited financial adviser for your personal financial advisory needs. JAMES INGLISJames Inglis is a Financial Planner with Adelaide Wealth Management and has over 13 years advisory experience. He specialises in personal insurance focusing on death, total & permanent disability, trauma and income protection cover. James provides advice to professionals, including those with industry specific insurance requirements, such as medical practitioners.  Prior to Adelaide Wealth Management, James held a senior private client manager position at Macquarie Bank, providing specialised personal insurance advice for over 7 years.  James has a Commerce (Corporate Finance) degree from the University of Adelaide and a Diploma of Financial Planning from Kaplan Professional. Support the show

    31 min

  8. 01/21/2023

    Episode 10: Oz Ahmed's Path to Becoming One of the Youngest CEOs - Part B

    Send a text This is the second part of our discussion with one of the biggest movers and shakers in the Islamic finance industry Oz Ahmed (CEO, Al-Rajhi Bank, Malaysia). In this episode, we track his rapid rise to becoming one of the youngest CEOs of HSBC and in Malaysia. We cover Value-Based Intermediation (VBI) a move towards re-orienting Islamic finance business models towards realising the Maqasid al-Shariah (Objectives of Shariah). We also discuss Al-Rajhi's innovative approach to 'Unbanking the bank'. Arsalaan 'Oz' Ahmed Oz is the current Chief Executive Officer of Al-Rajhi Bank Malaysia and is a recognised leader in Islamic finance with over 15 years in financial services, he has extensive experience in wholesale and retail banking across Europe, GCC and South East Asia. From Analyst to Chief Executive innovating and championing change across the Islamic finance industry, Oz has worked in Corporate Banking and Retail Banking and is a leader in Debt Capital Markets / Sukuk bonds structuring and issuances. He was involved in many world-first deals including overseeing the ‘United Nations Sustainable Development Goals’ Sukuk arranged by HSBC Amanah. Oz is a Pioneer and industry leader in banking for Value-Based Intermediation (Value Based Banking); and a thought leader in Sustainable Business Strategy. He is also the Chair of the Malaysian Financial Services JC3 (Joint Committee on Climate Change) Sub-Committee 4 on Engagement and Capacity Building and the Treasurer of the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions, Malaysia (AIBIM). Oz is also one of the Founders & a Board Member of a UK FinTech company, MMOB, which specialises in Open Banking and Open Finance technology infrastructure. Oz holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with distinction from London Business School executive program a Corporate Director Certificate from the Harvard Business School, and certificates for Sustainability from both Harvard Business School and London Business School. He has a Masters in Economics, Finance and Management from The University Bristol; and a Bachelors Degree in Information Management from University College London. Oz has received Islamic Finance industry acknowledgment through The Asset AAA 2018 award for Islamic Banker of the year for the industry. Prior to his current role he was the previously he was the CEO, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad,  Head of Islamic Treasury, The Saudi British Bank and the Head of Capital Financing & Financial Institutions Dukhan bank, Qatar.  Support the show

    43 min
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The Muslim Money podcast, hosted by Dr Imran Lum, talks about anything and everything related to Muslims and money. The idea behind this podcast series is to increase Islamic financial literacy on all things related to Muslims and Money. Leveraging the host's academic studies and work in the Islamic finance industry, the series covers some of the prohibitions namely ribā or what many interpret as interest, Islamic economics, Islamic finance structures, and also what it's like to work in the Islamic finance industry. The host talks to experts, business leaders, investors, and academics who are shaping the Islamic finance industry and it will also cover money and relationships. About the host: Imran is the Head of an award-winning Islamic Finance business at a major Australian bank and is the author of 'A Comparative Study of Islamic Finance in Australia and the UK' (Routledge, UK, 2022). Prior to this he served on the Board of the Australia-ASEAN Council, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and was an Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute for Religion, Politics and Society at the Australian Catholic University. Imran was ranked in the top 500 who make the Islamic Economy by ISLAMICA 500 (2017-2019) and he was the 2019 Corporate Winner for the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians. Imran has an undergraduate degree from the University of Adelaide, a Masters in Islamic Studies from the University of New England and a PhD in Islamic Studies from the Melbourne Law School and the Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne. 

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  • Creator
    Dr Imran Lum
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
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