About Joe

Ethical advisor

Joe Bradford is an entrepreneur and an American scholar of Islam.

Joe Bradford is a seasoned entrepreneur and well-known American scholar of Islam, with over 20 years of experience studying and working on issues related to Islamic law, Islamic thought, business, and finance. He holds two masters degrees, one in Islamic judiciary process and the other in Islamic capital markets. He currently is a Phd candidate at the International Islamic University of Malaysia working on issues related to injustice and wealth. He served as Vice President and Senior Shariah Consultant for AlRajhi Bank, the largest Islamic bank in the Middle East. Today, Joe is a sought-after Ethical Finance Advisor, offering his expertise to individuals and institutions around the world.

Joe is one of the leading experts in North America on matters relating to Muslims and Finance. Although his expertise spans many areas, he is passionate about creating companies that empower people of faith and conviction to align their values with their finances.

As a co-founder of MyWassiyah.com, Joe has leveraged his extensive knowledge of Islamic Inheritance (Far’idh) to create a world-class product that bridges the gap between traditional Islamic knowledge and the requirements of the US legal system. He has also served as a Shariah advisor to Zoya.Finance, helping to bring halal investing to life by developing an app that allows users to build and monitor shariah-compliant investment portfolios with confidence and clarity.

In his role as an Ethical Finance Advisor, Joe partners with businesses and individuals to develop comprehensive financial strategies that align with their values as Muslims. He believes that financial success is achievable when one’s goals and values are in harmony, and he works tirelessly to help his clients achieve this alignment.

Joe is a visionary leader and an invaluable resource for those seeking ethical and shariah-compliant financial guidance. His dedication to empowering individuals and institutions to make financial decisions in line with their values has made him a trusted advisor and a respected voice in the industry.

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COMPANIES I'VE WORKED WITH

MY Clients

Advise

You have questions. I have answers. Whether a business Sharia Compliance certification, personal finance advice, or how religious rulings apply to a particular situation, I assist you in navigating the challenge of aligning your values with your life decisions.

Speak

Whether at professional or community events, khutbas, or conferences, I seek to challenge, inspire, and inform. I am confident I can bring value to your organization and event. Currently I’m not booking speaking events, but will in the future iA.

Teach

Whether at professional or community events, khutbas, or conferences, I seek to challenge, inspire, and inform. I am confident I can bring value to your organization and event. Currently I’m not booking speaking events, but will in the future iA.

Write

Whether at professional or community events, khutbas, or conferences, I seek to challenge, inspire, and inform. I am confident I can bring value to your organization and event. Currently I’m not booking speaking events, but will in the future iA.

Education

2016

Certified Financial Planning Program

Rice University
2009

Master of Law, Honors

Islamic University of Medina
2005

Bachelors of Law

Islamic University of Medina

my experience

Zakat Advisor

Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston
2015 - Current

Co-Founder

MyWassiyah.com, Islamic Estate Planning Online
2013 - Current

Senior Associate

BNY Mellon
2012 - 2014

VP - Senior Sharia Consultant

AlRajhi Bank / Capital
2008 - 2011

My publications

feedback from clients i've worked with

testimonials

Joe is able to bridge language, cultural, and religious gaps in a seamless manner. He is very knowledgeable on Sharia matters and dedicated to the development of Sharia banking.
Bennie B.
Bennie B.
I follow Joe's work regarding zakat and finance because it's the most comprehensive and simple to understand information out there.
Bilal T.
Bilal T.
He provides the most comprehensive answers when it comes to financial matters based on Islamic and mainsteam financial knowledge
Rabab A.
Rabab A.
Instead of dodging questions, you are one of the few that will cover very relevant topics that may be controversial to some.
Abdullah M.
Abdullah M.
Shaykh Joe Bradford was very helpful. Both my spouse and I had questions and he was able to answered all of them. He also gave us some good recommendations and suggestions. We highly recommend scheduling a call with shaykh Joe.
Selma Dobryansky
Selma Dobryansky
Conversation with Joe was very helpful. All my questions were answered in a clear and concise manner. It is a huge blessing to have a scholar who has studied finances from an Islamic perspective and is so easily accessible.
Usman Zafar
Usman Zafar
MashaaAllah, super helpful. Sh. Joe walked me through various scenarios and provided his advice to put my heart at ease. JazaakAllahukhair!
Mohammad Hoque
Mohammad Hoque
I had a great experience with Joe. He was very patient in answering my questions and provided the necessary information I needed to get started in the stock market.
Muddaser Belal
Muddaser Belal
Very helpful, calm and precise advice given. Getting into investing is quite overwhelming it's good to know Sh Joe is there to give halal ethical advice.
Salma Begum
Salma Begum
Allah reward and bless Shaykh Joe and his sharing of knowledge and experience with others. Schedule a call to inshaa'Allah sort out financial needs in a way that is in conformity with scholarship, ethics and morality.
Abdullah Budri
Abdullah Budri
Joe, is an absolute gem. He was able to explain difficult financial concepts to me, and helped me choose from the best options available. Would highly recommend!
Anas Malik
Anas Malik
Sheikh Joe understood my concerns and provided several options to address the issue. He was aware of complex financial concept, but was able to communicate them in a simple manner. He was clear and concise. Great resource and easy process. JazakAllah Khair
Saad Shah
Saad Shah
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