Omar Khaleil is the founder and CEO of the Riba Free Foundation, an organisation created to educate people about the negative impact of riba.The foundation provides financial training and promotes ethical alternatives through education and awareness campaigns.Omar started his career in financial services, working across the Middle East and the UK before launching the organisation. Connect with Omar Khaleil:https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-khalielhttps://www.ribafree.org.uk/_____________Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah._____________00:00 Introduction: The Dust of Riba Affects Everyone 01:20 What is the Riba Free Foundation & Why It Was Created 03:17 The Importance of Financial Literacy Before Understanding Riba 05:17 Common Mistakes Muslims Make Regarding Riba & Finance 09:35 Why Does Islamic Finance Have a Bad Reputation? 12:54 Challenges in Islamic Banking & the Path Forward 18:38 Polarization in Islamic Finance: Finding Common Ground 24:42 Making Ethical Financial Decisions: Halal vs. Haram Costs 28:34 Advice for the younger Omar34:48 The Future of the Riba Free Foundation 41:35 Final Thoughts: Leaving a Lasting Legacy ----------https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohaibash/https://www.instagram.com/sohaibashraf97