Build Your Wealth Tour

The Build Your Wealth Tour is our pilot initiative designed to provide accessible halal financial education and empower Muslim communities across the UK. Through a series of engaging events, we aim to address key topics such as investments, real estate, pensions, avoiding riba, and cryptocurrency, ensuring all discussions are rooted in Islamic principles.

This tour is facilitated by Muslim Aid in collaboration with leading Islamic finance organisations. Our goal for this tour is to bridge the gap in financial literacy, enabling individuals to make informed, ethical financial decisions.

What to Expect

Practical Guidance: Actionable advice on halal investments and ethical financial management.
Expert Insights: Presentations by prominent speakers from Islamic Finance Guru, Wahed, Saturna Capital, Nester, and Riba Free Foundation.
Engaging Discussions: Explore topics such as wealth management, pensions, real estate, and avoiding riba.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, community leaders, and like-minded individuals.

Event Dates and Speakers

Saturday, 18th January 2025

Location: Manchester (Cheadle Mosque)
Address: 377 Wilmslow Rd, Heald Green, Cheadle SK8 3NP
Speakers and Topics:

Ibrahim Khan (IFG): Wealth Management
Pontus Selander (Saturna): Understanding Halal Mutual Funds and ETF’s
Youness Abidou (Nester): Halal Real Estate Finance

Monday, 20th January 2025

Location: West Drayton (Al Falah)
Address: The Forge, St Stephen's Rd, West Drayton UB7 7RL
Speakers and Topics:

Fazeel Siddiqui (Wahed): Halal Pensions and Retirement
Pontus Selander (Saturna): Understanding Halal Mutual Funds and ETF’s
Youness Abidou (Nester): Halal Real Estate Finance

Tuesday, 21st January 2025

Location: Southall CJM (West London)
Address: Montague Way, Southall, Middlesex UB2 5PA
Speakers and Topics:

Omar Khaliel (Riba Free): Avoiding Riba and Financial Literacy
Fazeel Siddiqui (Wahed): Halal Pensions and Retirement
Pontus Selander (Saturna): Understanding Halal Mutual Funds and ETF’s
Youness Abidou (Nester): Halal Real Estate Finance

Thursday, 23rd January 2025

Location: Cambridge (Islamic Centre)
Address: Masjid Al-Ikhlas, 4 Devonshire Road, Cambridge CB1 2BH
Speakers and Topics:

Pontus Selander (Saturna): Understanding Halal Mutual Funds and ETF’s
Youness Abidou (Nester): Halal Real Estate Finance
Muhammad Altalib (IFG): Wealth Management

Friday, 24th January 2025

Location: Hounslow (Muslim Centre)
Address: 4-6 Hanworth Rd, Hounslow TW3 1UA
Speakers and Topics:

Muhammad Altalib (IFG): Wealth Management
Abul Fazal Salahuddin (Wahed): Halal Pensions and Retirement
Omar Khaliel (Riba Free): Avoiding Riba and Financial Literacy
Pontus Selander (Saturna): Understanding Halal Mutual Funds and ETF’s

Saturday, 25th January 2025

Location: South Woodford (Islamic Centre)
Address: 2 Mulberry Way, South Woodford, London E18 1EB
Speakers and Topics:

Abul Fazal Salahuddin (Wahed): Halal Pensions and Retirement
Omar Khaliel (Riba Free): Avoiding Riba and Financial Literacy
Pontus Selander (Saturna): Understanding Halal Mutual Funds and ETF’s

Sunday, 26th January 2025

Location: Leicester (Northfield Neighbourhood Centre)
Address: Brighton Rd, Leicester LE5 0HA
Speakers and Topics:

Pontus Selander (Saturna): Understanding Halal Mutual Funds and ETF’s
Fazeel Siddiqui (Wahed): Halal Pensions and Retirement
Youness Abidou (Nester): Halal Real Estate Finance
Muhammad Altalib (IFG): Wealth Management

Important Notes

Event Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Isha Prayer times may vary depending on the venue).
Women’s Events Post-Ramadan: While this tour may not fully accommodate women, we are committed to hosting exclusive financial literacy sessions for women after Ramadan 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How much does it cost to attend?
Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required to secure your spot.

2. How can I register?
Click on the link below to register for your chosen event:
https://www.muslimaid.org/events/buildyourwealthtour/

3. Are women allowed to attend?
While some venues may not fully accommodate women due to layout constraints, we are committed to inclusivity. Post-Ramadan 2025, we will host exclusive financial literacy events for women as part of our ongoing efforts.

4. What topics will be covered?
Topics include:

Halal real estate finance
Understanding halal pensions and retirement
Avoiding riba and financial literacy
Cryptocurrency and halal investments
Halal mutual funds and ISA's.

5. What should I expect on the day?
Each event will feature:

Engaging panel discussions by expert speakers
A chance to ask questions during the Q&A session
Refreshments for attendees.
Networking opportunities with professionals and like-minded attendees

6. Will food and refreshments be provided?
Attendees can enjoy refreshments at all venues.

7. Will there be more events like this in the future?
This is a pilot tour, and we aim to host similar events in the future based on community feedback and engagement.

8. How can I get more information?
You can reach out to our corporate fundraising manager via email at [email protected] or contact your local masjid for venue-specific queries.

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