Great to see such a strong turnout at the Oxbridge Muslim Alumni Spring Social & Meet the Committee event, with 55+ attendees from across the alumni and the wider professional community!
The evening marked an important moment for the network as the Co-Chairs, Zehn Mehmood @zehnmehmood and @muhammed_u_khan , shared the relaunch vision for OMA, focused on strengthening community ties, enabling meaningful professional and personal connections, and creating more structured opportunities for mentorship and service.
We are also grateful to our sponsors, @strideup.co for their support in making the event possible, and to Sakeeb Zaman and Mohsin Patel @islamicfinanceguru / cur8.capital for their thoughtful contributions and reflections on entrepreneurship and leadership.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the energy and communal vibe of the evening. It was a pleasure to see both familiar and new faces engaging so positively with the community.
A special mention to Jakaria for the beautiful Quranic recitation and the members of the committee Firyal, Milad, Syed, Usman, Aatif and Adil who organised such a memorable evening.
If you’d like to get involved with the network, hear about future events and connect with your fellow alumni, you can sign up for membership (link in bio).
We would also be grateful if you take a few moments to give us some feedback which will go towards improving our events and shaping your OMA (link also in bio).
Exploring Islamic home finance in the UK? 🔑
With more people looking into halal ways to buy a home, understanding the basics is a great place to start.
We’ve put together a simple guide to help you navigate the key concepts and feel more confident as you explore your options. 🏡
Read more in the link below.
https://strideup.co/news/knowledge/islamic-mortgage-uk-guide/
We’re proud to hold a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot, a reflection of the experiences shared by those who’ve trusted us with their home finance journey. 🌟
Every review reinforces why we do what we do and motivates us to keep raising the bar.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their feedback. ✨
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Did you know we offer refinancing options?
Switching your mortgage to a Home Purchase Plan gives you a shariah-compliant, ethical solution that aligns with your values. With 2 or 5 year fixed rate options, refinancing helps you plan your finances with confidence, while protecting you from riba.
It’s not just about rates; it’s about choosing a mortgage that works for you and your principles. 🏡
Subject to status and criteria. Terms and conditions apply.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP THE PAYMENTS ON YOUR HOME PURCHASE PLAN.
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You asked, we answered đź’¬
We’ve pulled together some of the questions from our webinar to help you better understand Islamic home finance.
Swipe to learn more 👉
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“It’s the communication that matters.”
That’s what we aim to deliver - clear and consistent support for all of our cases.
Thank you Shahzad Gul Aga, Director of Vista Solution Limited for your kind words, we really appreciate the brokers we work with and the trust they place in us to support their clients.
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Myth Buster #1
A common misconception is that Islamic home finance is simply conventional lending with different terminology.
In reality, the structure is different.
A Home Purchase Plan is typically based on co-ownership and leasing. The financier purchases a share of the property and leases that share to the customer. Monthly payments usually include rent for the financier’s share and payments that gradually increase the customer’s ownership.
Sharia compliance is determined by the structure of the contract, not by whether the overall cost appears similar to conventional finance. Read more on our website, link in the bio.
Information provided for educational purposes. Terms, criteria and eligibility apply.
Still reflecting on last week’s recognition at the GlobalCapital European Securitisation Awards 2026.
Behind the two awards is something bigger: a belief that shariah-compliant home finance can be structured, funded and delivered at institutional scale.
As Sakeeb Zaman, CEO of StrideUp, put it: “This recognition reflects what we set out to achieve: to demonstrate that shariah-compliant home finance can operate at scale within institutional markets.”
We are proud of what this milestone represents, not just for StrideUp, but for the wider future of faith-aligned finance in the UK.
With thanks again to the partners who helped make this possible: Cur8 Capital, Venn, Citi, Standard Chartered, BNP Paribas CIB, Simmons & Simmons, Linklaters and Foot Anstey.
Thank you for sharing your experience Muzzy Iqbal, Mortgage Intel
Rizwan Ali, Head of Sales at StrideUp added, “Communication is really important to us, it’s at the centre of how we work with brokers every day. That’s why it’s always great to hear feedback like this from the people we partner with.”
Buying your first home is a huge milestone, but it comes with challenges. Rising house prices, saving for a deposit and understanding your options can feel overwhelming.
StrideUp helps first-time buyers by combining clear guidance, case-by-case assessment and tools to help you understand your path to homeownership.
Read the breakdown on how StrideUp helps first-time buyers, link in the bio.
