Shariah Compliant Home Financing

// Sponsor Session

Location: FIVE-TWO-A

Time: 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Speaker: Sami Kabir, Nabil Maataoui - Guidance Residential

Abstract:

For many Muslims, buying a home presents unique challenges in aligning faith with finance. This sponsor session walks attendees through the latest Shariah-compliant home financing solutions, breaking down structures, legal mechanisms, and customer experiences. The conversation will empower Muslims to achieve homeownership without interest-based compromises, turning aspiration into reality.

Speaker Biographies:

Sami Kabir — Sami Kabir is Vice President and Regional Manager at Guidance Residential, where he leads Islamic home finance across the Northeast. Since joining in 2011, he has worked tirelessly to make Islamic finance a household name, bringing education to communities through masjid outreach, seminars, and sponsorships. Guided by his passion to help families stay clear of riba, Sami has played a pivotal role in expanding both community awareness and Guidance’s growing sales force.

Nabil Maataoui — Nabil is the New England Area Manager at Guidance Residential with a 14-year track record in the Islamic finance sector. For over a decade, he has successfully managed and expanded the New England market, combining strategic team leadership with a passion for client service. Nabil specializes in guiding homebuyers through faith-compliant financing options, from first-time home purchases to sophisticated cash-out refinances. His career is defined by a commitment to delivering ethical financial solutions that align with his clients' values while helping them build a secure future.