The Practical Islamic Finance Podcast

The Practical Islamic Finance Podcast

Rakaan Kayali discusses contemporary issues related to Islamic finance, personal finance and halal investing.

Episodes

June 28, 2025 9 mins

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Calm Before Strom

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro & S&P Hits New All-Time High
  • Tesla Robotaxi Week 1: Steady Start
  • Market Outlook: Calm Before the Storm
  • Rate Cut Expectations at 93% for September
  • Bitcoin Consolidation & Upcoming Breakout
  • Institutional Crypto Demand Growing
  • Crypto Regulation A...
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Bull Thesis 🚀

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Market Recap & Bitdeer Price Drop
  • What Makes Bitdeer Unique
  • Revenue Breakdown & Dead Segments
  • Rise of SealMiner: Vertical Integration Strategy
  • Margin Profile by Business Line
  • Future Earnings from SealMiner Sales
  • Mining Power Growth & Efficiency
  • Cost per...
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June 25, 2025 20 mins

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Is this the next Coreweave?

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro
  • CoreWeave’s Explosive Growth
  • Risks in CoreWeave’s Valuation and Debt
  • Introducing Iris Energy (IRON)
  • IRON’s Pivot to AI and High-Performance Computing
  • Why CoreWeave Is More Than Just Infrastructure
  • IRON’s Bull Case: Acquisition or Hyperscaler Dea...
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June 24, 2025 21 mins

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What Next?

In this episode, we will cover:

  •  Intro & Market Overview
  • Iran’s Missile Strike: Limited Response
  • Market Reaction: Indices and Oil Drop
  • Bitcoin’s Correlation with Money Supply
  • Why Bitcoin Could Hit $150K
  • Tesla Robotaxi Event Recap
  • Elon’s Vision: 1M Robotaxis Soon
  • Tesla’s Stock Surge
  • HIMSS vs Novo N...
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June 21, 2025 10 mins

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The World is About to Change!

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro & Market Weakness Overview
  • Bloomberg Economic Surprise Index Signals Slowdown
  •  Trump Criticizes Fed Over Interest Rates
  • U.S. Debt Crisis & Iran Conflict Concerns
  • Chances of U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal
  • 05:00 - Tesla Robotaxi Hype & Elon...
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June 19, 2025 26 mins

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Did I Make a Mistake?

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro
  • Market Overview & Middle East Tensions
  • Fed Holds Rates Steady: Key FOMC Takeaways
  • Reflecting on LifeMD Sale
  • LifeMD Business Model Breakdown
  • Discounted Cash Flow Analysis on LifeMD
  • LifeMD Intrinsic Value vs Market Price
  • Silver & Gold Investment ...
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June 18, 2025 23 mins

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A Big Mistake IF True

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro and Market Overview
  • Sector Impacts: Tesla, Bitdeer, Enphase
  • Iran-Israel Conflict Escalation
  • Trump’s Role and Unfolding Strategy
  • U.S. Debt Crisis and Defense Spending
  • How War Impacts Markets
  • Faith Perspective: Adversity and Divine Wisdom
  • Q&A: Bitdee...
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June 17, 2025 17 mins

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Everything is Fine!

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Market Recap & Geopolitical Overview
  • War Impact on Stocks
  • Bitdeer, Tesla, and CleanSpark Update
  • Bitcoin Holding Strong Above $100K
  • Ethereum and Dogecoin Commentary
  • Miner Rally & Market Sentiment Shift
  • Bitcoin Price Models & 2030 Projections
  • Pakista...
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June 12, 2025 15 mins

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Brace for Impact!

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro & Market Recap
  • CPI Data Surprise
  • US-China Trade Truce
  • Bitcoin and Doge Price Update
  • Tesla, Elon, and Trump Update
  • Jensen Huang on Tesla’s Future
  • Optimus vs. Robotaxi Potential
  • Iran-Israel Strike Risk
  • Oil Surge & Defensive Stock Ideas
  • Bitcoin vs. Gold...
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June 11, 2025 18 mins

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How Much is Robotaxi Worth?

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro & Market Update
  • Bitcoin and Crypto Overview
  • Tesla and Elon Musk News
  • First Real-World Robotaxi Spotted
  • What Makes Tesla’s Robotaxi Unique
  • Cost Comparison: Tesla vs Waymo
  • Fleet Size & Growth Projections
  • Conservative Robotaxi Adoption Estim...
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June 10, 2025 26 mins

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MOOOORE!

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro & Eid Greetings
  • Market Overview: Indices and Movers
  • Tesla's Rally and Bitdeer Update
  • Bitcoin Clears $110K: What's Next?
  • Historical Data & Seasonality in Market Trends
  • Bullish Setup Based on Fundamentals
  • Money Supply & BTC Price Prediction
  • CPI,...
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June 6, 2025 25 mins

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EVERYTHING IS FINE!

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro
  • Trump vs Elon: Fallout Begins
  • Why Musk Is Angry
  • Elon Warns of Recession
  • Epstein Allegations and Political Escalation
  • What This Means for Tesla
  • Fundamentals Remain Strong
  • Staying Focused as Investors
  • Community Fundraiser Update
  • Market Overreaction or Real R...
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June 5, 2025 21 mins

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Is Coreweave Overvalued?

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro
  • CoreWeave Stock Price Surge
  • Reviewing CoreWeave’s Financials
  • Compute as a Commodity
  • Revenue vs. Market Cap
  • Negative Cash Flow Projections
  • Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
  • Why I’m Not Buying CoreWeave
  • Ideal Investment Opportunities
  • Community Fundraiser H...
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June 3, 2025 9 mins

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Exciting Times Ahead!

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro and Market Overview
  • Tempest Stock Up 15%
  • Gold and Silver Price Moves
  • Bitcoin Price Outlook & M2 Liquidity
  • Tesla Robotaxi Trademark and June Updates
  • Ride-Share Disruption: Tesla vs Uber & Lyft
  • Damascus Stock Exchange Reopens
  • Lithium Prices &...
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June 1, 2025 14 mins

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Could Tesla be the new Nvidia?

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro
  • Why One Good Idea Is Enough
  • Tesla vs Nvidia: The AI Parallel
  • Robotaxi Network Launch Date Revealed
  • Market Size of Robotaxi and Humanoid Robots
  • Nvidia’s Revenue Growth vs Tesla’s Potential
  • Misleading PE Ratios on Disruptive Tech
  • Bear Case for T...
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May 29, 2025 16 mins

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Tempus made a HUGE mistake! Down 20%

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro
  • Tempus AI Down 20%
  • Why Management’s Silence Is a Huge Mistake
  • Background on Tempus AI
  • Response to Short Report: CEO Track Record
  • Criticism of AI Revenue Contribution
  • Business Model Explained
  • Allegations of Aggressive Accounting
  • Valuation ...
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May 28, 2025 11 mins

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Tesla: Time is Running Out to Buy!

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro & Market Overview
  • Tesla Jumps 7%: What It Means
  • Corweave Up 20% Again
  • Bitcoin, Doge & Gold Update
  • Why Tesla Is a Priority Buy Now
  • Global Bond Sell-Off & Inflation Warnings
  • Consumer Confidence Bounce
  • Tesla Fundamentals & Opt...
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May 26, 2025 22 mins

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It's Over

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro & Macro Noise
  • Pony AI Earnings Breakdown
  • Why Pony Isn’t Competitive
  • Waymo’s Struggles & Limitations
  • Tesla’s Advantage: Vision, Scale, Integration
  • Cost & Distribution Power of Tesla
  • Why the Robotaxi Market Is Tesla’s
  • Economic Impact & Future GD...
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May 23, 2025 16 mins

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The Worst Investment

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro & Market Recap
  • What’s Driving the Indexes?
  • U.S. Debt & Deficit Concerns
  • Global Bond Market Breakdown
  • Why Bonds Are the Worst Investment
  • Better Alternatives: Bitcoin Surge
  • Bitcoin Price Prediction & Institutional Activity
  • Lessons from Bitcoin...
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May 22, 2025 13 mins

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A Clear Path Forward

In this episode, we will cover:

  • Intro
  • Market Shock from Treasury Auction
  • Yield Surge and Impact on Stocks
  • Recession Odds and Inflation Concerns
  • Why High Yields Hurt Stocks
  • Bitcoin Hits All-Time High
  • Bitcoin vs. Major Assets
  • Investment Outlook & BTC Proxies
  • Viewer Questions & Final Th...
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