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Why I Started HasilInvest: My Journey to Halal Investing in Canada

I created HasilInvest to make halal investing simple and practical for beginners in Canada. This is the story of how it started and why it matters.

Habiba

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Why I Started HasilInvest: My Journey to Halal Investing in Canada

Have you ever felt excited to start investing, but unsure how to do it the halal way? That’s exactly where I found myself.

I was listening to financial podcasts, motivated to build wealth early, but when I searched for guidance, I hit a wall.

Most of what I found was conventional advice like high-interest savings accounts, dividend stocks, or index funds. Helpful for some, but my question was different: how can someone in Canada start investing while staying true to Islamic principles?

That question became the starting point for HasilInvest.

The Struggle to Find Clear Answers

When I searched online, I found resources — detailed fatwas on one side and U.S.-based blogs on the other. Valuable, but not the straightforward, beginner-friendly answers I needed in Canada.

I wanted to know:

Can I open a TFSA or RRSP the halal way?

Are there halal ETFs in Canada?

How much money do I need to start?

The answers weren’t in one place, so I dug deeper — reading, comparing, and piecing together what halal investing could look like for beginners here.

Realizing the Gap

That’s when I noticed the gap.

On one side, there are countless investing blogs. On the other, detailed Islamic finance explanations. But very few combined the two in a way that’s clear and practical for Canadians starting out.

When I first tried to buy a halal ETF, I couldn’t even figure out which ones were available in Canada without hours of digging.

I even went to my bank for advice, only to realize they had no halal options at all. Most of the information I found came from U.S. blogs that were only somewhat relevant, and I was skeptical about whether they applied to me in Canada.

Friends felt the same. Many wanted to invest but didn’t know how without stepping into something haram. Some avoided investing altogether, while others followed conventional advice because they didn’t see another option.

That’s why I started HasilInvest: to make halal investing simple, practical, and accessible in Canada.

What You’ll Find on HasilInvest

Simple Guides → Step-by-step breakdowns of halal investment options in Canada.

Real Stories → Lessons from my own journey, including mistakes and small wins.

Practical Tools → FAQs, checklists, and tips you can use.

Ethical Finance for Everyone → Exploring how halal finance overlaps with ethical investing.

Why Halal Investing Matters

For me, halal investing is more than avoiding haram industries. It’s about building a future that feels clean, purposeful, and aligned with my values.

Money is only a tool. When used wisely, it can:

Support families

Fund education or businesses

Enable giving through zakat and charity

Provide peace of mind

That’s why halal investing isn’t just about wealth — it’s about living with intention, staying true to our principles, and creating a positive impact.

Join the Journey

HasilInvest is just beginning. My goal is to create a space where anyone — whether starting with $100 or planning for retirement — can find clarity and confidence in halal investing.

I don’t have all the answers, but I promise to keep things simple, relatable, and practical.

👉 I’d love to hear from you: what’s your biggest question about halal investing in Canada? Drop it in the comments or connect with me on social media — your questions will help shape future posts here on HasilInvest.

And if you’re wondering where to start, stay tuned for my next post: “How to Begin Halal Investing in Canada with Just $100.”

Welcome to HasilInvest. Let’s build wealth the halal way, step by step.

🌱 Quick FAQs

Q1. What is halal investing?
Halal investing means putting money into businesses and assets that follow Islamic principles — avoiding interest, gambling, alcohol, and unethical industries while promoting fairness and ethical growth.

Q2. Can I start with a small amount?
Yes! You can begin halal investing in Canada with as little as $100 through certain halal ETFs or savings plans.

Q3. Is there halal investing in Canada?
Yes. Canada has halal ETFs, Shariah-compliant portfolios, and even halal mortgage alternatives.

The Road Forward

Starting HasilInvest is my way of bridging a gap I wish someone had filled for me. My hope is that this blog makes halal investing simple, clear, and accessible for anyone who wants to grow their wealth without compromising their values.

Together, we can build wealth with purpose.

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Amira Ali

Sep 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM

A great way to educate the community 👏 🙌

Kasim Ibrahim

Sep 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM

I learnt a lot today about Halal investing. As a new immigrant, it was difficult to find a beginner friendly articles for Halal investing. Thanks for sharing such detailed journey. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to your next posting!

Khadija

Oct 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM

Thank you for all that you do❤️

Khadija

Oct 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM

Thank you for all that you do❤️

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