SenSage Podcast in Hyderabad

At AAF, our Co-founder, Saleha Antulay continually speaks on the importance of Financial Literacy for women. This particular podcast focused on working Muslim women and how they are left behind in this conversation. Women tend to outsource financial matters to their male family members as they are not well-informed on money management.

Saleha often emphasizes the need to start before becoming an expert. Take the first step - invest in the first SIP, ask someone who does this already, and then start learning more. The common myth/fear is that till we don't know everything about investing, we should not start. Financial independence is the key to agency and autonomy.

A podcast series created by one of our partners, M.S Shabbir, Founder - SenSage Financial Services Pvt. Ltd featured this episode recorded in Hyderabad, that brought together Muslim women to speak openly about money, goals, and everyday financial decisions through a Shariah lens. They discussed how to balance 'Deen' and 'Dunya' in areas like saving, investing, debt, and family responsibilities, while staying true to Islamic values. Whether you are just starting to take charge of your finances or looking to refine your approach, this honest, judgement‑free conversation is meant to support and inspire you on your journey to becoming a more confident, Shariah‑conscious steward of your wealth.

Post the podcast being recorded, a closed-door conversation was organised with a group of women, to gauge and discuss their understanding of some of these fundamental concepts, with expert perspectives being shared on the same by the guests on the podcast.

While this conversation took place in November, its core message continues to remain relevant.