Why is there still a massive gap between the wealth in the Muslim community and the financial products available?

In Episode 84 of Majlis & Markets, Hassan Jivraj is joined by Ibrahim Khan, co-founder of Islamic Finance Guru (IFG) and Cur8 Capital. Together, they explore the evolution of Islamic finance, the mission to help the community "level up" financially, and the real reasons behind the industry's most significant structural gaps.

Ibrahim shares his journey from running a blog to building a powerhouse in the Sharia-compliant investment space. This conversation dives deep into the entrepreneurial ecosystem, addressing the specific challenges of bias in venture capital and the future of asset management for an increasingly affluent and educated demographic.

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

• The IFG Mission: How Ibrahim’s journey evolved into a movement to level up the community financially.
• Structural Gaps: Why current financial products are failing to meet the needs of modern Muslims.
• The UK Market: How a demographic shift is demanding a new era of Islamic banking.
• Venture Capital: Confronting Islamophobia in venture capital and building a more supportive ecosystem.
• Building Wealth: Strategies for creating sustainable, long-term wealth within the community.

📖 Deep Dive Reading & Resources

• Article: https://www.wired.me/story/can-islamic-finance-shape-fintech
• YouTube Episode: Is Islamic Finance Broken? (ft. Khalid Howladar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1DOb07YYUI&t=290s [cite: 2026-01-21]
• YouTube Episode: Why Islamic Finance Is Losing Its Purpose | Ep. 80: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFUd2dih2vI
• YouTube Episode: Sequoia Takes Muslim Money. So Why the Silence? | Ep. 79: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WjPn7UeeTQ&t=35s
• Podcast Episode: Episode 49: AAOIFI's Impact on Islamic Finance: https://majlisandmarkets.buzzsprout.com/1907033/episodes/16355515-episode-49-setting-the-standard-aaoifi-s-impact-on-islamic-finance

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