Nadeem is a Chartered Accountant who qualified whilst working at PwC. In this interview we explore not only his tips on how to succeed in the Big4 but also his time at university. A common theme he shares is one of self-reflection and having an honest conversation with yourself about where you strengths and weaknesses lie. Lets dive straight into how and what gave Nadeem …
Halal Investing for Muslims
Is there such a thing as halal investing and is investing in the stock market allowed in Islam? One of the many ways to create wealth is by investing your money in successful companies or index funds but how can Muslims do this? More importantly, how can we do it in a shariah compliant manner? This article will show how to start your investment journey …
Muslims and Mental Health
How can we lead healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives, and flourish as Muslims? How can we be more resilient in an ever-changing world?
Mental health is a poorly understood and highly stigmatised area of health in the Muslim community. Yet, good mental health is key to being more resilient and overcoming hardships. But what is mental health? Mental health can be defined as the …
Aziz Deen – Islamic Finance Solicitor
In this interview we talk to Islamic finance lawyer Aziz Deen about his colourful career in this growing sector of law. He talks us through his decision process of choosing to specialise in Islamic finance, the state of the UK Islamic finance market and also gives us gems on what up and coming lawyers should be ready for and how to prepare to be the …
Muharram and the Significance of Ashura
Muslims around the world have recently welcomed the month of Muharram. But what is the importance of Muharram and why do Muslims celebrate Ashura?
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Historically, it marks the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to the city of Medina, known as Hijrah – which marked the beginning of Islam and thereafter, the start …
Healthy Date Cupcakes
These healthy cupcakes require no sugar and yet taste delicious, all due to dates being our main ingredient. Dates have their own natural caramel like sugars and when you add in their fibre and antioxidants, you can enjoy these cupcakes guilt free! As well as our take, there’s numerous adjustments that you can make to this recipe to personalise these healthy cupcakes to your own …
Sana Saddique – Family Law Solicitor
Making sure you give back after achieving your goals is something we admire here at That Muslim Life. Sana Saddique, a qualified family law solicitor discusses with us her journey into achieving success in the legal field. We uncover her motivation and skills that led her to this path and also look into The Last Law – an organization she set up to help …