Author Profile
Robert Mallon
Co-Founder, HalalWallet
Robert leads product strategy and the comparison methodology behind HalalWallet. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt and an M.S. in Data Analytics from Georgia Tech, and previously worked at Deloitte and across fintech startups.
Areas of Expertise
- Fintech
- Data Analytics
- Management Consulting
- Halal Finance
- Financial Product Comparison
Education
- • Vanderbilt University
- • Georgia Institute of Technology
Articles by Robert
24 recent articles auto-assigned based on topic expertise.
Ikhlas Insurance Review: Halal Term Life Insurance (2026)
Ikhlas Insurance Group sells scholar-vetted term life insurance in all 50 states and screens out cash-value policies. What it offers and who it suits.
Oct 4, 2026
Halal Fix and Flip Financing for Muslim Investors (2026)
Flip houses without hard-money interest. Ijara CDC offers halal fix and flip financing nationwide, funded in as little as 14 days. What you need to apply.
Oct 4, 2026
Halal Financing for 5 to 8 Unit Apartment Buildings (2026)
Buying a 5 to 8 unit building? Ijara CDC offers halal multifamily financing nationwide: 20% down, 660 credit, up to $2.5M, no management history needed.
Oct 4, 2026
Halal DSCR Financing for Rental Property Investors (2026)
Qualify on rental income, not your paycheck. Ijara CDC offers halal DSCR financing nationwide, including Airbnb rentals. Ratios, credit, down payment.
Oct 3, 2026
Sukoon Finance Review: Halal Mortgage in 45 States (2026)
Sukoon Finance offers halal Murabaha home financing in 45 states plus DC, with a cash-offer program and 10-day closings. How it compares to Guidance.
Oct 3, 2026
Wahed Real Estate Fund Review: Halal Rental Homes From $100 (2026)
Wahed's Real Estate Fund lets anyone invest in debt-free US rental homes from $100. It targets 5-7% a year. Here is how it works and who it suits.
Oct 3, 2026
Halal Renovation Financing: Buy a Fixer-Upper (2026)
Buy a fixer-upper and finance the repairs without interest. Ijara CDC offers renovation financing nationwide; UIF offers it in 9 states. Compare both.
Oct 2, 2026
The 2026 Shariah Transparency Audit: What 144 U.S. Halal Finance Products Actually Disclose
We crawled every provider in our U.S. registry and classified all 144 products by what their own websites publish: a formal Shariah board, third-party certification, named scholars, or nothing. Twenty-four products have no review anyone can verify. Eleven of them market themselves as Islamic.
Jul 29, 2026
Can You Pay Zakat Early? Advance Payment Rules for 2026
Can you pay zakat before your lunar anniversary? Yes in most cases. See early payment rules, how to calculate, and when waiting is smarter in 2026.
Jul 16, 2026
Zakat Calculation Worksheet 2026: Step-by-Step for Muslim Families
Use this 2026 zakat worksheet to total cash, gold, investments, and business assets, apply debt deductions, and pay before your lunar anniversary date.
Jul 15, 2026
When to Pay Zakat: Lunar Calendar, Anniversary Date, and Ramadan 2026
When is zakat due? Use a lunar anniversary date or Ramadan, track your nisab year, and see how to align personal, business, and investment zakat in 2026.
Jul 14, 2026
Zakat on Business Assets and Inventory 2026: How to Calculate
Business owners owe zakat on trade goods, inventory, and receivables. See what counts, how to value stock, and a step-by-step calculation for 2026.
Jul 13, 2026
Halal 529 Plans for Muslim Families
Fidelity, Vanguard, and Utah my529 529s do not currently list Amana Funds. Use a Coverdell ESA or UTMA with HLAL, SPUS, or Amana instead.
Jul 12, 2026
Zakat on Debt and Liabilities 2026: What to Deduct
Can you deduct debt from zakat? See which liabilities reduce your zakatable wealth, which debts you cannot subtract, and how to calculate net wealth in 2026.
Jul 12, 2026
Zakat on Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin 2026: What You Owe
How do you calculate zakat on Bitcoin and other crypto? Covers the scholarly consensus, nisab application, and which crypto holdings are zakatable in 2026.
Jul 11, 2026
Halal Construction Financing and New Build Homes 2026
Can you build a new home with halal financing? Covers shariah-compliant construction structures, which U.S. providers offer them, and what to expect.
Jul 11, 2026
Halal Alternatives to a HELOC for Muslim Homeowners 2026
A conventional HELOC charges interest, making it haram. Covers shariah-compliant alternatives for accessing home equity in the U.S. in 2026.
Jul 10, 2026
Nisab Threshold 2026: How to Know If You Owe Zakat
You owe zakat when net zakatable wealth meets the nisab for a full lunar year. 2026 silver nisab is about $476; gold nisab about $5,800. See which to use and worked examples.
Jul 10, 2026
Zakat on Investments: Stocks, 401k, IRA and ETFs (2026)
A practical guide to calculating zakat on modern investment accounts, including stocks, mutual funds, 401k plans, IRAs, and halal ETFs in 2026.
Jul 7, 2026
Halal Index Funds vs Halal ETFs: What's the Difference? (2026)
Halal index funds vs halal ETFs: how Shariah screening, costs, trading, and minimums differ, and which one fits your portfolio in 2026.
Jul 5, 2026
Is Investing in Stocks Halal? A Muslim's Guide (2026)
Is investing in the stock market halal? The scholarly view, how to screen stocks, purification, and how Muslims can invest without riba in 2026.
Jul 5, 2026
Sadaqah Jariyah Ideas: Ongoing Charity That Keeps Rewarding You (2026)
What sadaqah jariyah means, the best ongoing charity ideas for Muslims in the US, and how to set up recurring giving that keeps earning reward.
Jul 1, 2026
Where to Give Zakat in the U.S. (2026)
Give U.S. zakat via vetted national charities, local mosques, or eligible individuals. State guides, verification checklist, and FAQs for 2026.
Jun 29, 2026
Complete Islamic Giving Guide for Muslims in the USA (2026)
Zakat, Sadaqah, and where to give in the U.S. A practical guide to Islamic giving types, eligible recipients, and how to choose trustworthy charities.
Jun 29, 2026
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