Islamic Finance Advisory & Ethical Bookkeeping 

Ihsan Gonsalves is a U.S.-based Islamic finance consultant with formal training in both classical Islamic jurisprudence and modern financial systems. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Jurisprudence from the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia and a Master’s degree in Islamic Banking and Finance from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.

He brings over ten years of experience as a Shariah advisor and consultant, having worked with individuals and organizations across the Middle East, Malaysia, and the United States. His work focuses on helping clients fulfill their Islamic financial obligations, assess their financial wellness, and develop practical plans for long-term financial stability and independence.

In addition to his advisory background, Ihsan has 10 years of bookkeeping experience in the private sector, supporting businesses with accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting operations. He is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, providing expert guidance and support on one of the most widely used accounting platforms for small businesses.

Medina Hucks-Gonsalves brings extensive experience in business operations, financial management, and organizational leadership. With a career spanning more than two decades, she has supported organizations and entrepreneurs across multiple industries, helping them improve financial processes, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

As co-founder of Al-Hisbah, Medina focuses on providing practical, values-driven support to individuals and small business owners through bookkeeping, business operations guidance, and financial organization. Her approach emphasizes clarity, structure, and ethical stewardship, ensuring clients feel informed and supported at every stage of their financial journey.

Medina co-founded Al-Hisbah to promote financial literacy within the Muslim community in Philadelphia and to increase awareness of the relationship between Islam, wealth, and business. She also supports entrepreneurs and small business owners with business formation, and ongoing financial guidance, helping them operate with clarity and confidence.