A Value Investing Framework for Muslim Investors

The number on the income statement that can be faked (and the one that can't)

The number on the income statement that can be faked (and the one that can't)

The number on the income statement that can be faked (and the one that can't)Rizal M
Published on: 04/05/2026

Free cash flow vs net profit — which number to trust. A 7-minute deep-dive on why net profit is unreliable and how to read the cash flow statement instead. Includes a halal investor note on the AAOIFI receivables connection.

What 2008 took from me — and what it gave back

What 2008 took from me — and what it gave back

What 2008 took from me — and what it gave backRizal M
Published on: 27/04/2026

The 2008 lesson — how a market crash became an investment philosophy. A personal essay from former prop trader Rizal M, Founder of Barakah Profits.

Halal Value Investing: How Islamic Principles and Value Investing Were Made for Each Other

Halal Value Investing: How Islamic Principles and Value Investing Were Made for Each Other

Halal Value Investing: How Islamic Principles and Value Investing Were Made for Each OtherRizal M
Published on: 26/04/2026

Value investing and halal investing share the same core logic. A practitioner guide to combining both — from a former prop trader with 20+ years experience.

How I read an annual report in 45 minutes (and what I'm looking for)

How I read an annual report in 45 minutes (and what I'm looking for)

How I read an annual report in 45 minutes (and what I'm looking for)Rizal M
Published on: 20/04/2026

How do I actually calculate intrinsic value? Where does the information come from? Good question. The answer is the annual report. This week I want to walk you through how I read one — and more importantly, what I'm looking for while I do it.

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