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Some book recommendations at the intersection of Islam, economics and finance 🧵
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Never limit yourself to exploration of diff. areas of knowledge. For the past 3 years, I have explored everything from Islamic sci., philosophy, lit. Eco-fin to Biz, marketing, DS, data journalism; & it's given me a multi-dimensional lens of how I perceive diff. things in life.
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Never limit yourself to exploration of diff. areas of knowledge. For the past 3 years, I have explored everything from Islamic sci., philosophy, lit. Eco-fin to Biz, marketing, DS, data journalism; & it's given me a multi-dimensional lens of how I perceive diff. things in life.
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It's both a boon & a bane. You interpret & understand things differently, which in many circumstances gives you an upper-hand. But sometimes, it also leads to overthinking, overcomplicating things & draining energy in noticing patterns & details that are sometimes unnecessary
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Do hard things. That's how you grow.
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"You must accept not doing well at first because this is how you will improve yourself "
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Anyone from india who's actively/ trying to invest in a halal/ sharia-compliant way? What problems do you face; finding halal invest. options, verify sharia-compliancy, finding reliable info.Orwhat? I'd be interested to hear your experiences, & direct to a founder researching+
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Anyone from india who's actively/ trying to invest in a halal/ sharia-compliant way? What problems do you face; finding halal invest. options, verify sharia-compliancy, finding reliable info.Orwhat? I'd be interested to hear your experiences, & direct to a founder researching+
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in this space?
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If abundance itself had an age of abundance, it’d be our generation.
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From the moment we're born into this world, everything we've been given is an amanah. Now the question is: how we use this amanah to build something that continues to benefit the present & future of the Ummah, keeps doing good even after we're gone, & stands as a testament to
Three years ago, I started Alif. Today, I'm sharing the story behind why we're building it. The World is Changing Hands. alif.build/manifesto
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From the moment we're born into this world, everything we've been given is an amanah. Now the question is: how we use this amanah to build something that continues to benefit the present & future of the Ummah, keeps doing good even after we're gone, & stands as a testament to
Three years ago, I started Alif. Today, I'm sharing the story behind why we're building it. The World is Changing Hands. alif.build/manifesto
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our deeds and efforts until our final destination.
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It's all about how many good deeds and akhlaq you leave that'll speak for you in this world and the next. The goal is to build something that even after you die, it keeps you alive, it continues the chain of good deeds & speak for you until the final destination.
I used to believe I would have many children, pass on generational wealth, and leave a name for myself in this world. I never felt truly satisfied or happy. Ever since I decided I only want to leave this world with my good deeds, for the first time in my life I'm truly content.
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Indeed, there is an AI bubble. Just like the dotcom bubble, when it bursts, most AI co won't survive. But some will. Now, while this generational window of AI making things so accessible & creating opportunities for wealth creation is still open, make the most of it.
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Who would've thought we'd see a year like 2026, when a quarter of a million dollars would be poured into hiring “content and marketing” people.
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Could be one of scientific reasons of why in Islam it's always recommended to: --schedule your tasks/work after each prayer. -- be consistent in deeds And yes both of these bring Barakah to your work.
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Could be one of scientific reasons of why in Islam it's always recommended to: --schedule your tasks/work after each prayer. -- be consistent in deeds And yes both of these bring Barakah to your work.
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People on twitter vs people outside of twitter irl are literally two different worlds.
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some of the best advice I’ve ever heard: optimize your tolerance for uncertainty because everything good you want in life comes from overcoming fear, tolerating boredom, and becoming comfortable with discomfort.
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Someone credible must write a modern-day interpretation of Ibn khaldun's Muqaddimah. Imagine in chap dynasties & politics- you'll be reading about the technocrat., the financial system as the undercover dynasty, the geopolitical players. For commerce - the Ecom, startups & AI+
Ibn Khaldun explaining what we'd call “reverse-engineering a goal” today. “The beginning of action is the end of thinking, and the beginning of thinking is the end of action.”
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