In Good Faith

🔽 DOWNLOAD a PDF summary of the key points of this conversation here: https://www.abrahamicrestoration.school/neovscovdownloadI hosted Mohammed Nizami once again for a detailed compare-and-contrast of the neoliberal status quo with the Abrahamic covenantal vision. It's a whistle-stop tour through the various spheres of life, showing not just how unnatural and destructive modernity has become, but also what a wholesome and prosperous alternative lies ahead... if only we would rise to the occasion. In case you missed it, watch my first conversation with Mohammed here: https://youtu.be/DOmkMv4WKKYMohammed Nizami is founder of the New School for Abrahamic Restoration. The aim of the New School is to revive a way of life rooted in God’s law, aligned with the created order, and capable of renewing both soul and society. Mohammed has completed a range of undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Al-Azhar, LSE, UCL and Warwick. He has expertise and experience in the fields of theology, covenantal law, politics, education and business administration. Find out more: https://www.abrahamicrestoration.schoolFollow on Telegram: https://t.me/shmnizami(0:00) Taking a holistic approach(4:31) The neoliberal order(11:38) Nuanced reasoning(15:47) Source of authority(19:13) Human nature & meaning of life(20:20) Freedom & moral grounding(22:08) Economic philosophy (27:32) Political philosophy(41:50) Anthropology & psychology(50:10) Education & character(58:46) Environment & globalisation(1:04:45) Definition of success(1:10:57) Depth & continuity of revelation(1:24:24) Dysfunction & hypocrisy(1:29:18) What you should do next(1:37:51) Relating to God properly

I've never been a fan of MyTenNights (MTN), the charity platform that has facilitated over $100m of donations by offering timed contributions on the Night of Decree (laylatul-qadr) in the month of Ramadan. Now it seems that the person who founded it, Ismael Dainehine, isn't too much of a fan of what he built either!We spoke about his recent and very significant turning point in how he understands the purpose and contemporary reality of charitable activities, and also how the absence of a sound monetary system undermines the possibility of the very outcomes that aid is intended to achieve. Now Ismael's focus is fully on EverGive, a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for social impact. I challenged him on various aspects of the existing operational model and we discussed what the future might hold for this new offering.Check out EverGive: https://www.evergive.comIsmael's latest thought piece: https://www.evergive.com/blog/when-money-loses-its-soul-society-rots-from-withinFollow Ismael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ismael-dainehine-668776a7/(0:00) Headline proposition(0:27) In what way is charity broken?(15:39) More on sustainability (19:30) Addressing the root problem(34:38) Is MyTenNights shutting down?(51:09) How does EverGive work?(57:23) Why a Bitcoin-based endowment?(1:05:45) End-to-end Bitcoin aid(1:13:02) Onboarding charities (1:15:17) Spiritual & economic liberation(1:17:25) How Ismael spends his time(1:21:21) A more universal approach(1:23:29) Life lessons & reflections

In this conversation, I explore another perspective on the potential future of Bitcoin as sound money, this time with Harris Irfan, a veteran of the Islamic finance industry. We discussed some of the common arguments against Bitcoin as a possible medium of exchange as well as what the transition to a Bitcoin-based world might actually look like. Harris is the CEO of Cordoba Capital Markets and advisor to Onramp MENA. He is former co-founder of Deutsche Bank Islamic Finance. He has three decades of professional experience in London and the Middle East, specialising in Islamic finance and fintech.He is also author of the critically acclaimed best-seller, "Heaven's Bankers: Inside the Hidden World of Islamic Finance". He is Chairman of the UK Islamic FinTech Panel, and has been ranked in the Top 100 BAME Leaders in UK Tech by the Financial Times.Follow Harris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisirfan/(0:00) Trailer(1:25) Getting orange-pilled(7:43) Is Bitcoin too concentrated?(9:42) Separating money from state(12:17) Is Bitcoin *real* enough?(20:01) Dedollarisation will happen(25:18) Faith and low time preference(31:27) Educate and buy it yourself (37:55) Goods, services and charity(40:56) What about inheritance?(43:20) Grassroots campaigns needed(56:25) Who are the villains?(1:00:28) Having universal concern(1:07:29) What Harris is working on(1:13:50) Becoming excellent(1:15:38) Personal reflections

If you're thinking about the price of Bitcoin in terms of dollars or pounds... you're missing the point. The real power of Bitcoin, says investment expert Muhammed Yesilhark, lies in its intrinsic properties that make it a form of digital gold, i.e. a form of sound money that can protect your savings, help you win back your time and lead to more peaceful, prosperous and purposeful societies. If all this sounds too good to be true... well this conversation is for you. Muhammed is Chief Investment Officer at Noia Capital, Board Member at Dubai Chambers and Co-founder & President at EverGive. He combines years of experience at the highest level of the investment management industry with a proactive approach to philanthropy and a faithful concern for the future of humanity, which he believes will depend in large part on the reestablishment of sound money. Follow Muhammed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammed-yesilhark-b089996/(0:00) Trailer(1:19) Getting introduced to Bitcoin(10:11) The fiat system is illogical(19:52) Why Bitcoin is revolutionary(28:15) Sound money characteristics(48:24) Fixing the incentive structure(58:20) Is there a risk of hoarding?(1:06:48) Less conflict, less crime(1:12:06) Separating money from state(1:16:03) Transition has already begun(1:25:59) Central bank adoption(1:32:40) How to buy Bitcoin(1:35:27) Two effects of AI(1:39:55) Advice for Iqbal(1:45:41) Closing remarks

I sat down with the wonderful Tarek El Diwany after the recent publication of the 4th Edition of his hugely influential book: The Problem With Interest. We revisited some familiar themes of his work - namely the great harms of interest-based economies and the ills of fiat money creation - as well as his views on Bitcoin as a form of sound money. Tarek also shared his thoughts on whether there is any hope of saving ourselves from the sinking ship in which we all find ourselves. At Tarek's request, this is an audio only episode.See Tarek's website: https://theproblemwithinterest.com(0:00) Introduction(3:31) Conceptual frameworks(6:31) What is the problem with interest?(11:10) Hasn't capitalism reduced poverty?(24:50) Our broken monetary system(30:42) If Tarek were Chancellor...(41:01) Would a mass transition be painful?(44:01) The power of vested interests(49:24) Is Bitcoin the solution?(59:06) Possibilities in the meantime(1:08:01) Truth will win