Absaar Siddiqui

A 183% Spike in Layoffs, The "Big Short" on AI & The Truth About Options

Salam! The job market is cracking, Michael Burry targets Palantir & Nvidia, and we give you scholarly insights on whether options trading is investing or just glorified gambling.

Nov 10, 2025

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12 min read

Fed Cut Uncertainty, 62,000+ Layoffs & a Zero-Tax Zakat Hack

Salam! A massive trade truce provides relief, Amazon & UPS announce huge layoffs, and we share the single smartest way to give Zakat (and pay zero tax on your stock gains).

Nov 3, 2025

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13 min read

Big Tech Earnings, Trump vs Xi, and Why Gold > AI Stocks

Salam! This week: my personal take on the market’s AI obsession and the “debasement trade.” Plus, a 900% meme stock surge, and the *correct* way to pay for Islamic school tax-free (it's not a 529).

Oct 27, 2025

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14 min read

Tax-Free Islamic School, 6 AI Stocks & Gold's Big Week

Salam! A powerful 529 hack to pay for K-12 tuition tax-free, 6 AI stocks on our long-term buy list (with price targets), and what Gold's "parabolic" move means for the economy.

Oct 20, 2025

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11 min read

An AI Bubble, a Currency Collapse & Your Islamic Will

Salam! Is the AI boom fake? Why investors are fleeing to Gold and Bitcoin. And the critical legal steps you must take to protect your family's inheritance according to Islamic principles.

Oct 13, 2025

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8 min read

Government Shutdown, Job Market Woes, & Khan Academy's Success

Salam! Washington is closed for business and the data is worrying: private sector jobs are vanishing and hiring plans have hit a 15-year low. We break down the crisis. PLUS: The $1,500 tax break you're about to miss.

Oct 6, 2025

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11 min read

The AI "Bubble," a Fed Warning & a Secret Retirement Hack

Salam! Is Nvidia propping up its own market? What Powell's "no risk-free path" warning means for you. And the powerful Spousal IRA rule you're probably not using.

Sep 29, 2025

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11 min read

Top Medtech Pick ,Trump's H-1B Shockwave, & How to 'Purify' Your Halal Stocks

Salam! Your company earned interest income—what now? We explain the Halal investing concept of "purification." Plus, a deep dive on Boston Scientific (BSX) and analysis of the chaotic new $100,000 H-1B visa fee.

Sep 22, 2025

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12 min read

Labor Market Collapse, Top Cloud Stock Pick, & Riz Ahmed's Career Playbook

Salam! This week, we take a deep dive into the shocking U.S. labor market data, why UBS thinks Oracle (ORCL) is a strong buy for your portfolio, and Riz Ahmed's transition from worker to owner.

Sep 15, 2025

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11 min read

Halal Emergency Funds, a Top AI Stock & Navigating a Stagnant Economy

Salam! How do you build an emergency fund without riba? We explore your Halal options. Plus, a deep dive on Broadcom (AVGO) and analysis of the stalling U.S. job market and what it means for your career.

Sep 8, 2025

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11 min read

US Govt Infighting, Halal Car Loans, and a Top AI Stock Pick

Salam! A federal court strikes down Trump's global tariffs as illegal, while Fed Governor Lisa Cook files a historic lawsuit against the president. Also in this newsletter, find out how to get a car the halal way, how Shahid Khan made billions, and a top AI stock pick.

Sep 1, 2025

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11 min read

The Airport "Status Match" Trick, Chobani's Loyalty Playbook & The Fed's Big Pivot

Salam! This week, unlock elite travel perks with the "status match" secret, learn how Chobani's CEO built a $2B brand by investing in people, and get the full analysis of the Fed's major policy shift on rate cuts.

Aug 25, 2025

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10 min read

Inflation, The "Super Account" Tax Hack & Huda Kattan's Billion-Dollar Secret

Salam! This week, we cover rising inflation and the debt crisis, plus a neat tax hack and a billion dollar lesson. Let's dive in.

Aug 18, 2025

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10 min read

Market Turmoil, Halal Mortgages & Smarter Zakat

Salam! This week, we cover the market crash and new tariffs, plus offer guidance on Halal mortgages and smarter Zakat giving with Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Let's dive in.

Aug 11, 2025

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9 min read

Fed Rates, Jobs, and Trump Tariffs

Salam! This past week was a rollercoaster of information. Ironically, it highlighted how the data we rely upon can be highly inaccurate. As hard as we may try to make sense of it all, the truth is not always what it seems. Let's dive in.

Aug 4, 2025

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6 min read

Absaar Siddiqui

A 183% Spike in Layoffs, The "Big Short" on AI & The Truth About Options

Fed Cut Uncertainty, 62,000+ Layoffs & a Zero-Tax Zakat Hack

Big Tech Earnings, Trump vs Xi, and Why Gold > AI Stocks

Tax-Free Islamic School, 6 AI Stocks & Gold's Big Week

An AI Bubble, a Currency Collapse & Your Islamic Will

Government Shutdown, Job Market Woes, & Khan Academy's Success

The AI "Bubble," a Fed Warning & a Secret Retirement Hack

Top Medtech Pick ,Trump's H-1B Shockwave, & How to 'Purify' Your Halal Stocks

Labor Market Collapse, Top Cloud Stock Pick, & Riz Ahmed's Career Playbook

Halal Emergency Funds, a Top AI Stock & Navigating a Stagnant Economy

US Govt Infighting, Halal Car Loans, and a Top AI Stock Pick

The Airport "Status Match" Trick, Chobani's Loyalty Playbook & The Fed's Big Pivot

Inflation, The "Super Account" Tax Hack & Huda Kattan's Billion-Dollar Secret

Market Turmoil, Halal Mortgages & Smarter Zakat

Fed Rates, Jobs, and Trump Tariffs

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