The Practical Islamic Finance Podcast

Hosted by Rakaan Kayali

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361

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Feb 2026

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

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February 21, 202642 min

When Will it Stop??

► If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a good review!► More from PIF: https://linktr.ee/practicalislamicfinanceWhen Will it Stop?? In this episode, we will cover:Market overview (VIX, S&P, Tesla, crypto)Bitdeer collapse: From $22 to $7What went wrong? Fire, dilution & litigationCrypto fear index & Bitcoin sentimentBitcoin realized price & possible bottom2022 comparison: 700% rebound caseBitcoin vs Gold signal (14-month cycle)Bitdeer hash rate & BTC production growthPower capacity expansion & AI opportunityKey catalysts (CL4 chip, litigation, hyperscaler deal)Insider ownership, Tether stake & final outlookRisk vs reward & closing thoughtsCONTACT USsalam@practicalislamicfinace.comABOUT OUR PODCASTOur podcast is about helping people ethically build wealth. We cover a broad range of topics, including stock and crypto investing, product reviews, and general financial well-being.

February 8, 202611 min

These Will Make Millions in 2026

► If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a good review!► More from PIF: https://linktr.ee/practicalislamicfinanceThese Will Make Millions in 2026In this episode, we will cover:The investment themes that matter in 2026Why enterprise SaaS is dyingAI agents vs human workflowsPower becomes the real bottleneckBitdeer: power + AI + vertical integrationCopper shortage & the AI supply chainRobotics: the next trillion-dollar waveTesla as a robotics & AI platformBiotech + AI & final thoughtsCONTACT USsalam@practicalislamicfinace.comABOUT OUR PODCASTOur podcast is about helping people ethically build wealth. We cover a broad range of topics, including stock and crypto investing, product reviews, and general financial well-being.

February 7, 202651 min

Don't Be Stupid!

► If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a good review!► More from PIF: https://linktr.ee/practicalislamicfinanceDon't Be Stupid!In this episode, we will cover:Why I went live & calming market panicWhy investors sabotage themselves during drawdownsZooming out: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow, RussellVolatility index (VIX): fear vs realityHigh beta stocks vs blue chipsGold & silver breakdown (reversion to the mean)Why crypto is getting hit harder than stocksBitcoin, Ethereum, Solana & altcoin carnage Fear & Greed Index: extreme fear explainedFive red months for Bitcoin: historical contextMVRV Z-Score & downside vs upsideRisk tolerance: Bitcoin is not for everyonePMI breakout & macro signals for cryptoBitdeer thesis: miners, hash rate & AI pivotFinal message: don’t abandon your thesis CONTACT USsalam@practicalislamicfinace.comABOUT OUR PODCASTOur podcast is about helping people ethically build wealth. We cover a broad range of topics, including stock and crypto investing, product reviews, and general financial well-being.

February 7, 20269 min

Follow This #1 Rule to Outsmart Inflation and the Market

► If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a good review!► More from PIF: https://linktr.ee/practicalislamicfinanceFollow This #1 Rule to Outsmart Inflation and the MarketIn this episode, we will cover:Why US debt is spiralingWhy governments can’t stop borrowingDebt, money printing, and inflation explainedProductivity vs inflation (TVs vs land)Scarcity: gold, Bitcoin, silver performanceThe #1 rule to protect your wealthFinal thoughts & PIF portfolios CONTACT USsalam@practicalislamicfinace.comABOUT OUR PODCASTOur podcast is about helping people ethically build wealth. We cover a broad range of topics, including stock and crypto investing, product reviews, and general financial well-being.

January 14, 202653 min

My Biggest Mistake!

► If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a good review!► More from PIF: https://linktr.ee/practicalislamicfinanceMy Biggest Mistake!In this episode, we will cover:Investing is tough when you do it alone How a community member hit a 117% return Hindsight 20/20: The mistake of selling "IREN" too early Opportunity Cost: Why I moved capital into Tesla Lessons from the Lithium supply crunch of 2021 Avoiding emotional trades and "UPEXI" Introducing the PIF Investment Committee Dealing with "Red" days: Reprogramming your mind Using Put Options as insurance for 2026 volatility Tesla’s Vertical S-Curve: The RoboTaxi Opportunity Managing Tax implications when switching portfolios The "Heck Yes" Rule for buying and selling Why Diversification Can Limit Your Upside Plucking flowers to water weedsCONTACT USsalam@practicalislamicfinace.comABOUT OUR PODCASTOur podcast is about helping people ethically build wealth. We cover a broad range of topics, including stock and crypto investing, product reviews, and general financial well-being.

December 10, 202521 min

The World Will Never Be the Same

► If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a good review!► More from PIF: https://linktr.ee/practicalislamicfinanceThe World Will Never Be the SameIn this episode, we will cover:Market recap: Indices, risk-on/risk-off behaviorAsset updates: Tesla, Bitdeer, CleanSpark, Enphase, Gold/Silver, Bitcoin, SolanaValuations & stock-picker’s marketFed policy expectations & Kevin Hassett oddsWeakening dollar and implicationsBitcoin MVRV Z-Score & cycle analysisPMI vs Bitcoin correlation & why the cycle may not be overSupport levels & volume spikes in BitcoinTesla FSD is solved & why the world is changingInvestment implications of autonomyPIF membership pricing reminderQ&A: Crypto cycles, staying invested, BTC timing, convictionFinal thoughts & outro CONTACT USsalam@practicalislamicfinace.comABOUT OUR PODCASTOur podcast is about helping people ethically build wealth. We cover a broad range of topics, including stock and crypto investing, product reviews, and general financial well-being.

November 29, 202528 min

All Clear??

► If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a good review!► More from PIF: https://linktr.ee/practicalislamicfinanceAll Clear??In this episode, we will cover:Intro & Market Recovery OverviewVIX Pullback & Risk SentimentIndices Bounce Back: Nasdaq, Russell, S&PTesla, MicroStrategy & Bitdeer ReboundGold at $4,100 & Crypto Still DepressedIs This Rally Real or a Bull Trap?Rate Cut Expectations Flip Back to BullishWhy Fundamentals Didn’t Change—Only Expectations DidInflation vs. Unemployment: What the Fed Should PrioritizeAI Replacing Jobs & Macro ImplicationsCrypto Fear Index Still at Extreme LowsBitcoin’s Key Confirmation Level: $103K SignalQT Ending Dec 1 & Upcoming QE TailwindsWhy Analysts Calling the “End of the Bull Run” Are EarlyMembership Price Extension AnnouncementQ&A: CoreMedix, ETH, Altcoin ETFs, AI Bubble, Pudgy Penguins, SolanaFinal Thoughts & ClosingCONTACT USsalam@practicalislamicfinace.comABOUT OUR PODCASTOur podcast is about helping people ethically build wealth. We cover a broad range of topics, including stock and crypto investing, product reviews, and general financial well-being.

November 18, 202531 min

Everything is Wrong!

► If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a good review!► More from PIF: https://linktr.ee/practicalislamicfinanceEverything is Wrong!In this episode, we will cover:Intro & Market OverviewBitcoin Drop & Sentiment BreakdownVIX Spike: Why Fear Is MisleadingTesla, Bitdeer, NVIDIA, CleanSpark & Gold PullbacksExtreme Fear Readings: What It Really MeansShort-Term Holders Selling at a Loss (Bullish Counter-Signal)Bitcoin vs. Money Supply & the “M2 Divorce”PMI Correlation: Setting Up a Major Bull RunHave We Even Started the Bull Market Yet?Institutions, ETFs & Bitcoin’s New DriversWhy Upcoming PMI Expansion Could Ignite the Real RallyEnding of Quantitative Tightening & Future Liquidity TailwindsMacro Events This Week: Nvidia Earnings, FOMC Minutes, Payrolls, PMIWhy He Believes the Next 1–6 Months Favor Risk AssetsPIF Membership Price Increase ReminderQ&A: M2, Gold, Bitdeer, Bear Market Fears & Day TradingCONTACT USsalam@practicalislamicfinace.comABOUT OUR PODCASTOur podcast is about helping people ethically build wealth. We cover a broad range of topics, including stock and crypto investing, product reviews, and general financial well-being.

November 14, 202524 min

Irrational Pessimism

► If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a good review!► More from PIF: https://linktr.ee/practicalislamicfinanceIrrational Pessimism In this episode, we will cover:Intro & Market Selloff OverviewVIX Spike and Why It’s OverblownMicroStrategy, Tesla & Bitdeer SelloffsBitcoin Resilience vs. Altcoin WeaknessWhat Actually Happened: Rate Cut ProbabilitiesWhy the Panic Makes No SenseLiquidity outlook & political incentives for easingPrice-to-Earnings Growth vs. Bubble FearsBitdeer Breakdown: Hashrate, Revenue & MispricingKey Reminders: Perspective, Faith & Long-Term ThinkingQ&A SegmentCONTACT USsalam@practicalislamicfinace.comABOUT OUR PODCASTOur podcast is about helping people ethically build wealth. We cover a broad range of topics, including stock and crypto investing, product reviews, and general financial well-being.

November 10, 202528 min

A Bumpy Road Higher ⬆️

► If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a good review!► More from PIF: https://linktr.ee/practicalislamicfinanceA Bumpy Road Higher ⬆️In this episode, we will cover:Intro & Market Volatility OverviewIndex Performance: Dow, S&P, NASDAQTesla’s Robotaxi Expansion & AI GrowthBitdeer, TSM, Gold & Silver UpdatesBitcoin Below $100K: Fear and OpportunityEconomic Data & ADP Payroll AnalysisAI Efficiency Offsetting Tariff ImpactsMonetary Outlook: Rate Cuts & LiquidityCrypto Liquidation Event & Fear IndexOutlook: Q4 Slingshot & Bitcoin TargetsQ&A: Gold, AI, Enphase, Solana, BitdeerFinal Thoughts & Closing Ready to level up your investing journey?CONTACT USsalam@practicalislamicfinace.comABOUT OUR PODCASTOur podcast is about helping people ethically build wealth. We cover a broad range of topics, including stock and crypto investing, product reviews, and general financial well-being.