Joe Bradford
Joe Bradford is an entrepreneur and an American scholar of Islam. He holds a Master of Islamic Law from the University of Medina, and has studied traditionally in the Muslim world for the past 20+ years. He was a VP and Senior Shariah Consultant for AlRajhi Bank, the largest Islamic Bank in the Middle East. Joe is sought after as an Ethical Finance Advisor to individuals and institutions at home and abroad.
Joe is one of the few experts on issues involving Muslims and Finance in North America. While his expertise spans many areas, he has focused his efforts on creating companies that allow people of faith and conviction to align their values with their finances.
As a co-founder of MyWassiyah.com, he 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 requirements of the US legal system.
As Shariah advisor to Zoya.Finance, Joe has contributed in bring values to life, creating an app that makes halal investing easy by helping you build and monitor a shariah compliant investment portfolio with confidence and clarity.
As the principal of Moneycoa.ch, Joe works with businesses and individuals to build a comprehensive overview of financial health, goals, and values allowing his clients to take the steps needed to achieve financial success and align their business and personal finances to their values as Muslims.
What I Do
Testimonials
Your writing about Islamic Finance is required reading - what's typically out there for young Muslim professionals is limited.
Joe is a unique voice and represents professional scholarship. A true asset to the community. God knows best.
I follow [Joe's] work regarding zakat and finance because it's the most comprehensive and simple to understand information out there.
Instead of dodging questions, you are one of the few that will cover very relevant topics that may be controversial to some.
[Joe is] creative in serving the community and balanced in analysis and response.
He provides the most comprehensive answers when it comes to financial matters based on Islamic and mainsteam financial knowledge.
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.
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
Select Experience
2015 - Current
Zakat Advisor
Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston
2013 - Current
Co-Founder
MyWassiyah.com, Islamic Estate Planning Online
2012 - 2014
Senior Associate
BNY Mellon
2008 - 2011
VP - Senior Sharia Consultant
AlRajhi Bank / Capital