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/practicalislamicfinance When Will it Stop?? In this episode, we will cover: Market overview (VIX, S&P, Tesla, crypto) Bitdeer collapse: From $22 to $7 What went wrong? Fire, dilution & litigation Crypto fear index & Bitcoin sentiment Bitcoin realized price & possible bottom 2022 comparison: 700% rebound case Bitcoin vs Gold signal (14-month cycle) Bitdeer hash rate & BTC production growth Power capacity expansion & AI opportunity Key catalysts (CL4 chip, litigation, hyperscaler deal) Insider ownership, Tether stake & final outlook Risk vs reward & closing thoughts CONTACT US salam@practicalislamicfinace.com ABOUT OUR PODCAST Our 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/practicalislamicfinance These Will Make Millions in 2026 In this episode, we will cover: The investment themes that matter in 2026 Why enterprise SaaS is dying AI agents vs human workflows Power becomes the real bottleneck Bitdeer: power + AI + vertical integration Copper shortage & the AI supply chain Robotics: the next trillion-dollar wave Tesla as a robotics & AI platform Biotech + AI & final thoughts CONTACT US salam@practicalislamicfinace.com ABOUT OUR PODCAST Our 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/practicalislamicfinance Don't Be Stupid! In this episode, we will cover: Why I went live & calming market panic Why investors sabotage themselves during drawdowns Zooming out: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow, Russell Volatility index (VIX): fear vs reality High beta stocks vs blue chips Gold & silver breakdown (reversion to the mean) Why crypto is getting hit harder than stocks Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana & altcoin carnage Fear & Greed Index: extreme fear explained Five red months for Bitcoin: historical context MVRV Z-Score & downside vs upside Risk tolerance: Bitcoin is not for everyone PMI breakout & macro signals for crypto Bitdeer thesis: miners, hash rate & AI pivot Final message: don’t abandon your thesis CONTACT US salam@practicalislamicfinace.com ABOUT OUR PODCAST Our 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/practicalislamicfinance Follow This #1 Rule to Outsmart Inflation and the Market In this episode, we will cover: Why US debt is spiraling Why governments can’t stop borrowing Debt, money printing, and inflation explained Productivity vs inflation (TVs vs land) Scarcity: gold, Bitcoin, silver performance The #1 rule to protect your wealth Final thoughts & PIF portfolios CONTACT US salam@practicalislamicfinace.com ABOUT OUR PODCAST Our 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/practicalislamicfinance My 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 weeds CONTACT US salam@practicalislamicfinace.com ABOUT OUR PODCAST Our 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/practicalislamicfinance The World Will Never Be the Same In this episode, we will cover: Market recap: Indices, risk-on/risk-off behavior Asset updates: Tesla, Bitdeer, CleanSpark, Enphase, Gold/Silver, Bitcoin, Solana Valuations & stock-picker’s market Fed policy expectations & Kevin Hassett odds Weakening dollar and implications Bitcoin MVRV Z-Score & cycle analysis PMI vs Bitcoin correlation & why the cycle may not be over Support levels & volume spikes in Bitcoin Tesla FSD is solved & why the world is changing Investment implications of autonomy PIF membership pricing reminder Q&A: Crypto cycles, staying invested, BTC timing, conviction Final thoughts & outro CONTACT US salam@practicalislamicfinace.com ABOUT OUR PODCAST Our 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/practicalislamicfinance All Clear?? In this episode, we will cover: Intro & Market Recovery Overview VIX Pullback & Risk Sentiment Indices Bounce Back: Nasdaq, Russell, S&P Tesla, MicroStrategy & Bitdeer Rebound Gold at $4,100 & Crypto Still Depressed Is This Rally Real or a Bull Trap? Rate Cut Expectations Flip Back to Bullish Why Fundamentals Didn’t Change—Only Expectations Did Inflation vs. Unemployment: What the Fed Should Prioritize AI Replacing Jobs & Macro Implications Crypto Fear Index Still at Extreme Lows Bitcoin’s Key Confirmation Level: $103K Signal QT Ending Dec 1 & Upcoming QE Tailwinds Why Analysts Calling the “End of the Bull Run” Are Early Membership Price Extension Announcement Q&A: CoreMedix, ETH, Altcoin ETFs, AI Bubble, Pudgy Penguins, Solana Final Thoughts & Closing CONTACT US salam@practicalislamicfinace.com ABOUT OUR PODCAST Our 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/practicalislamicfinance Everything is Wrong! In this episode, we will cover: Intro & Market Overview Bitcoin Drop & Sentiment Breakdown VIX Spike: Why Fear Is Misleading Tesla, Bitdeer, NVIDIA, CleanSpark & Gold Pullbacks Extreme Fear Readings: What It Really Means Short-Term Holders Selling at a Loss (Bullish Counter-Signal) Bitcoin vs. Money Supply & the “M2 Divorce” PMI Correlation: Setting Up a Major Bull Run Have We Even Started the Bull Market Yet? Institutions, ETFs & Bitcoin’s New Drivers Why Upcoming PMI Expansion Could Ignite the Real Rally Ending of Quantitative Tightening & Future Liquidity Tailwinds Macro Events This Week: Nvidia Earnings, FOMC Minutes, Payrolls, PMI Why He Believes the Next 1–6 Months Favor Risk Assets PIF Membership Price Increase Reminder Q&A: M2, Gold, Bitdeer, Bear Market Fears & Day Trading CONTACT US salam@practicalislamicfinace.com ABOUT OUR PODCAST Our 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/practicalislamicfinance Irrational Pessimism In this episode, we will cover: Intro & Market Selloff Overview VIX Spike and Why It’s Overblown MicroStrategy, Tesla & Bitdeer Selloffs Bitcoin Resilience vs. Altcoin Weakness What Actually Happened: Rate Cut Probabilities Why the Panic Makes No Sense Liquidity outlook & political incentives for easing Price-to-Earnings Growth vs. Bubble Fears Bitdeer Breakdown: Hashrate, Revenue & Mispricing Key Reminders: Perspective, Faith & Long-Term Thinking Q&A Segment CONTACT US salam@practicalislamicfinace.com ABOUT OUR PODCAST Our 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/practicalislamicfinance A Bumpy Road Higher ⬆️ In this episode, we will cover: Intro & Market Volatility Overview Index Performance: Dow, S&P, NASDAQ Tesla’s Robotaxi Expansion & AI Growth Bitdeer, TSM, Gold & Silver Updates Bitcoin Below $100K: Fear and Opportunity Economic Data & ADP Payroll Analysis AI Efficiency Offsetting Tariff Impacts Monetary Outlook: Rate Cuts & Liquidity Crypto Liquidation Event & Fear Index Outlook: Q4 Slingshot & Bitcoin Targets Q&A: Gold, AI, Enphase, Solana, Bitdeer Final Thoughts & Closing Ready to level up your investing journey? CONTACT US salam@practicalislamicfinace.com ABOUT OUR PODCAST Our 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.