Islam is the UK’s second largest listed religion, yet followers of the faith are underserved by mainstream financial service providers. Through its robo advisor platform, Wahed Invest lets Muslims easily manage their money through portfolios that are in-line with their religious principles.

Finding places that serve food suitable for a Muslim diet can be difficult. But the Halal Dining Club plans to change this by providing information about certified halal restaurants close to users. It’s setting itself apart by offering up diverse choices that cater to people ranging from Jordan to Indonesia.

The halal beauty market has already taken off in the Middle East and Asia, but now it’s set to become established in the West. With halal cosmetics set to hit the shelves of UK supermarket Asda, it's clear that the demand for these products has gone global.

Whether they’re competing at the Olympics or asserting the case for modesty in Playboy, a growing collective of Muslim fashionistas, feminists, eco-warriors and sisters in sport are challenging old rules. In the first of a two-part report, we examine how influencers are changing the face of Islam.