Becoming Muslim - Unto Islam

Hosted by Christen Amer. In this episode, host Christen Amer explores the ideas of what it means to be a man in Islamic society with resident expert Nawal Ali. Throughout the episode the ideas of what it means to be masculine are defined and stereotypes challenged. If you are a new revert or even a born Muslim struggling with what it means to be a strong Muslim man, inshallah you will find the advice and wisdom Nawal shares from her years of experience in studying Islam and Public Health beneficial. Your role in creating a just and merciful society is truly pivotal and definitely worth the time and effort in exploring. Jazak Allah Kheiran!

Hosted by Adee Simon Macdowell. Noor Saadeh is an American convert to Islam. She has been a practicing Muslim for over 30 years. A former concert and opera singer performing in New York City and abroad, as a Muslim Noor turned her talents to writing songs and stories for Muslim children growing up in the West In this episode she talks about: -Music in Islam -Alcohol in Islam -Islam as a merciful religion -Services for new Muslims in the USA -Learning Islam at your own pace -The needs of new converts -Roadblocks for people thinking about converting Links from episode: https://embracereverts.org/ Noor Saadeh: An American Convert to Islam - Her Story https://untoislam.com/youtube-noor-saadeh Embrace FB page https://www.facebook.com/embrace.icna This is a great series: both in video and text format https://untoislam.com/aboutislam-seerah-for-new-converts Visit Noor's websites at: www.noorart.com https://ewsouk.com/ https://wafid.co/

Hosted by Tanya. Sulaiman is from Melbourne. He lived in London 2001-2019 when I returned to Melbourne. He is a teacher, and was a Deputy Headmaster in London Now he is working as an education consultant. With a few other Muslims he started a charity called Nida Trust in London, the aim is to call communities together. www.nidatrust.org.uk They have worked with a lot of Muslim teachers and schools providing professional learning, also running youth programs and many trips to Turkey, South Africa, Qatar and the Netherlands.

Hosted by Gina Marie DeBarthe. Join Bailey as he explains his journey and story of converting to Islam. This is a long and emotional story where he revisits his dark life before Islam. He talks about: -The death of 6 people close to him -His relationship problems -Drugs -Suicide -Being a musician -Meeting a Muslim friend and learning about Islam -Being back at college -Life with a new fiance -Having found peace in life Bailey converted around February 2020. He is 21 years old. He is from Charlotte North Carolina United States. Bailey is currently a cafe worker and currently working on getting a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He is a musician and an artist. His hobbies are working on music, painting, and reading and learning. Bailey is passionate about other people, and helping those that feel like they are alone in this world. He said, "My journey and story on becoming a Muslim, is long, and very emotional, because I have to revisit a dark part of my life, which is never easy."

Hosted by Christen Amer. Christen Amer and Nawal Ali discuss how Islam revolutionized how gender, race and wealth were thought about in society and the positive changes that has brought today.

Hosted by Crystal Joseph. A self-professed 'larger than life' character. Amanda grew up as an atheist in Hampshire, UK in the 80's with little to no exposure to Islam. Inquisitive by nature, Amanda was grateful to her family for encouraging curiosity and appreciation of the world around her from a young age. As she navigated adolescence and young adulthood, Amanda depicts her life growing as increasingly anxiety fueled and disconnected from those around her yet with an innate need to connect with the divine. It was during her travels to Qatar and Egypt in which she felt in a process of naturally becoming. Lovingly overcome by the call to Allah. She found the impetus to go back to basics and begin a whole new journey laced with unprecedented knowledge, guidance and unconditional self love. Quick facts about Amanda: -Converted in 2017 -3 years since converting -52 years old -Comes from UK -Primary school teacher -Likes staying healthy - body and mind, learning about Islam and developing her YouTube channel -Passionate about leading a good Islamic life and leading through example/action See more of Amanda's story here on her YouTube channel. https://untoislam.com/amanda-rickwood-youtube

Hosted by Gina Marie DeBarthe This is a short and inspirational story where Victoria discusses her conversion to Islam. She talks about: Before she became Muslim, she studied with different teachers about Islam. Converting was hard because of cultural differences. Her family was shocked at first, but then supportive. She didn't agree with Catholicism but didn't know what religion she wanted to convert to. She went to Canada where she met a hijabi, who she deeply respected. She also met a couple from Yemen who encouraged her to revert. They said that "God has you in his radar." But she didn't think that God knew about her. After returning home she did more research on Islam. She became friends with a Muslim on Instagram. Islamic theology made sense to her. Islamic prayers brought her peace. She felt that she was healing her relationship with God. She converted over the internet with her teacher's mentor. She deals with some prejudice in her small town. People have tried to pull off her hijab. She got a lot of marriage proposals. She also got a lot of misinformation. She felt a great sense of relief after her conversion. She is from a small town in Mexico called Monterrey. About Victoria: She became Muslim on November 28,2018. She is 23 years old. She is a Medical student studying to be a doctor. She is from a small town in Mexico called Monterrey.

Hosted by Christen Spahn. In this episode we speak with Safia Haque, an "Effortless Parenting Coach" to try to maximize ways to effectively communicate with our loved ones and the world around us. Safia is the daughter of a German convert to Islam and gives us some insight as to how to approach telling those we love we have converted as well as gives us some gems of wisdom in communicating with loved ones and maintaining healthy, loving relationships. For more from Safia you can find her here: https://untoislam.com/coachsafia-gift https://untoislam.com/facebook-safiacoach https://untoislam.com/youtube-safiacoach Safia Haque is a speaker and coach on a mission to take one Parent/Carer per household on earth through the Inside-Out Transformation. She lives in Reading with her husband and three children, a pet squirrel in the garden and lovely neighbours all around. Three years ago, she discovered the Inside-Out Paradigm, which transformed her whole life; it was real blessing for her and her family. Gaining the understanding of the Inside-Out Paradigm has granted her the ability to parent effortlessly. Experiencing this for herself, she made it her mission of life to take other parents and carers through this transformation too. She has trained with the highly successful Coach Mamoon Yusaf in addition to others to become a coach and is certified by Inside-Out Coach Academy by Mamoon Yusaf. She wants to make parenting easier and stress free, and to share the insights she has been honoured with. That makes it all possible for you too. Safia is also an Ambassador for Children's Mental Health with the "My Mental Health Rocks Organisation", bringing emotional well being to children all over the world.

Hosted by Crystal Joseph In this episode Lara Jennings gives a raw and detailed account of the transition from being raised in a German Atheist/Catholic dominated society which held unforgiving views of Islam to a practicing and successful Muslim woman without sacrificing who she was as a person. 'Young and free' at 19, Lara contemplated what may be waiting for her over the horizon and the prospect of a daunting end for her rash, fast-past lifestyle. Drawing upon her love for knowledge and ability to work hard, she decidedly forged a new path. However it wasn't all smooth-sailing. Whilst spending time with her friends during a trip to Morocco the call to prayer sounded. She witnessed her new friends pray for the first time. The mystery of Islam and what it means to be a Muslim had then shattered. Lara immediately became a Muslim. About Lara: Converted in 2009, 11 years ago 31 years old Born in Germany Lives in United Kingdom Lara use to be social worker, politician, marketer, studied Philosophy and Sociology She founded own initiative last Ramadan called MyMoon which just has been launched a few days ago She enjoys running, boxing, drawing, singing, volunteering, traveling, psychology, and graphic design Social justice is the main reason she founded her initiative MyMoon Here is Lara's website: https://www.mymoononline.com/

This is a story about one woman's spiritual journey from polytheism to Islam. She talks about: Coming from a small town in Louisiana, and how she is the only Muslim there (Baker, Louisiana). Her personal decision to wear hijab and niqab. Her spiritual growth and how she is still learning about Islam. Her choice to convert to Islam, as she was following her heart. New friendships and the local community. Being in a deeply committed relationship with her partner that is platonic. They are both women. Her conversion to Islam impacted this important relationship. Her spiritual journey. She was raised Christian, became Wiccan, and then converted to Islam. Being interested in Islam but was unclear how to learn more about Islam. The guilt she carried about her brother's death in a car accident. She felt her guilt and grief lift when she accepted Islam. About Heather: Converted in 2020 (less than one year ago) Age of 37 years Comes from and lives in Louisiana Job or expertise is as a homemaker Her hobbies and interests are spinning yarn, crochet, and horseback riding She is passionate about helping animals

Hosted by Crystal Joseph. An inquisitive and sparky young child, Amina spent her childhood in a migrant dense, small region of France. Despite large exposure to the various cultures of the Muslim community, Islam remained a widely misunderstood and disdained concept amongst the non-muslims she knew. As much as she possibly could, Amina tried to get to grips with her own religion. While comfortable with the concept of creationism, gaping holes to some of the biggest questions of our existence and spiritual guidance proved too much for her logic to reconcile. During her adolescence she eagerly seized the opportunity to travel to a nearby city in order to continue with her studies. She embraced Islam there and describes her path of becoming Muslim as she navigated her way through intellectual, cultural, spiritual and emotional struggles while consciously striving to perfect her identity as a Muslim. 20 years later and now living in the United Kingdom, what does she cite as her life's biggest lessons? About Amina: -Converted in 1995 (25 years ago) -45 years old -From France -Currently living in London -She is a wellness and nutrition coach -Hobbies and interests include parenting, studying Islam, Arabic, and healthy nutrition -She is passionate about almost everything, she loves life References made by Amina: Ahmad Deedat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Deedat https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ahmed+deedat Maurice_Bucaille https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Bucaille https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=maurice+bucaille

Hosted by Crystal Joseph. Danish by origin, Brigitte grew up in what she describes as a social and cultural climate which ridicules the concept of religion. She denotes how Islam is still very much shrouded in mystery and misconceptions in her home town with the migrant community still remaining relatively small. She reminisces on the great upbringing she had and describes her gratitude and how it shaped her set of personal and morals to date. This in turn, helped her to flourish as a better Muslim and to be an asset to the community. Whilst away volunteering in Costa Rica she returned home to a great surprise. Her mother had become Muslim! With her curiosity and spiritually peaked - she began taking baby steps towards toward realising a whole new life for herself. About Birgitte: -Converted 1999 (21 years ago) -41 years old -From Denmark -Currently living in London (last 21 years) -She is a midwife by profession and also a qualified masseuse -She loves Islam, travelling -She is passionate about helping the poor, womens' rights, dawah, human rights, charity, spreading love and kindness

Hosted by Adee Simon Macdowell. In this episode we discuss alternative healing and Islam. Zuhair Girach is the founder of Aafiyah Healing. He calls it 'The home of holistic health and wellbeing.' There they look for underlying emotional root problems of ailments and treat them with alternative healing methods. Some methods and topics he teaches includes: The realm of energy and the different forces Traditional healing methods Channeling energy naturally Grounding Self healing Healing others Distant healing Tapping Positive affirmations Lifestyle changes Energy meridians and energy centres Emotions and trauma Rapid trauma release Trauma identification and release In this episode Zuhair talks about: How his programs facilitate and ensure a healing journey for those enrolled. How his programs combine Islamic perspectives and alternative healing methods. How Western concepts can sometimes conflict with Islamic Teachings. Cures that are unique to Islam like the Quran plus others. How his programs can help people to convert to Islam (especially people suffering from problems). 'Mind, body and soul' and how they benefit by one becoming Muslim. Things to look out for after converting to Islam, for example: burnout, marriages gone wrong, and fitting in with new Muslim communities. The demystifying of mysticism. General advice about converting to Islam. Contact Zuhair here: www.aafiyahhealing.com www.youtube.com/aafiyahhealing healing@mindhorizon.org The following is the testimonial that Zuhair read in the episode: This year has been a major year for me and my family. I have been able to heal so much in and around myself and my family is now thriving again. We are a unit now. I am so grateful that God brought me to Aafiyah Healing because if it wasn't for the work that Zuhair Girach has done over the last 20 years on creating 'Aafiyah Healing' I would of been lost in the abyss. Those of you who are spiritual practitioners or into the sciences, this is a must workshop because it is focused on the Almighty. If I had not done this workshop, I wouldn't have been able to use my own expertise correctly to be able to protect myself and my family spiritually. I've kind of been able to 'halalify' my practices on a fundamental level and demystify mysticism (I guess). I have shared my journey socially to raise awareness of spiritual warfare and how black magic can affect us. If you have resonated with any part of my journey, then I would definitely recommend these workshops that will clarify about how to apply the practices in day to day life according to the Quran and Sunnah. Credit where it's due, doing the workshop has allowed me to link God with my gifts that I have always been shunned for, we all have a gift, it's how we use them that count - intentions create our reality. Rebecca (a convert to Islam)

Hosted by Gina Marie DeBarthe This is a story about one woman’s discovery of Islam and how her conversion to Islam was an answer to her prayers, as she was seeking a closer relationship with God. Marie is 27 years old and was born in the Philippines. She currently resides in Hong Kong and was recently married in November of 2020. She converted to Islam on July 6th, 2020. In this episode Marie talks about: -How her friends would go to the mosque and she would go to church -That through her friends who were Muslim, she was able to learn more about Islam -The research that she did prior to becoming Muslim -The beauty of watching her friends pray -Some of the difficulties she encountered with learning wudu (ablution), and with being shy at first to pray in the mosque -The day of her conversion and what led to her finally taking her shahada -The positive and negative reactions from her family, and friends, after she became Muslim -The positive impacts her conversion has had on her life, including increase patience and the ability to be more forgiving

Hosted by Christen Amer. Kaley July is an 18 year old college student who has recently reverted in the spring of 2020. Listen to what led Kaley to take her shahada and the interesting events along the way there. Some of the topics include: -The marriage of Ayisha and the Holy Prophet (her age) -July's family and eating pork -Using cannabis for health reasons -Interacting with Muslims as a new convert -How to say As-salamu alaykum -Loving yourself and loving Allah

In this episode we speak with Zakaria. He is a French Native who currently teaches French via frenchisforyou.com. He is involved in translating tafsir (Explanation of the Quran) into the French language amongst other things. Zakariagrew up amongst atheist views and antagonism towards religion under the guise of "Lacitee" Learn how listening to his inner voice and following the path to truth and knowledge eventually led him to Islam. After becoming Muslim, he made the bold decision to move to Egypt in the pursuit of being closer to Allah and Muslims. In a world full of chaos and pain, Mr.Zakaria aims to share hope and light. May his wisdom benefit you. About Zakaria: He is French but has lived in Egypt for the last 16 years His mother was a native French woman His father is French as well, but has Chinese origins and was born in Tahiti (a French island in the Pacific Ocean) the capital of French Polynesia He converted to Islam 18 years ago in 2002 Two years later he left France to live among Muslims He lives in Cairo He is 51, married and has 3 daughters From Zakaria's bio: As for my work, I am originally an English teacher. I graduated from a French university in 1994. When I came to Egypt I was blessed to work for the Islamic website Islamweb for 11 years. I worked there mainly as the proofreader of the French speaking team. I also did translating, and I was supervisor of the team for some time. Since I reverted it took me some years to finally understand the huge gap there is between the teachings of our Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam and the way Muslims behave nowadays. Since work at Islamweb finished I haven't had a stable job: I have done different things: I have been teaching French and English, I have done proofreading, website content writing, studio recording, I translated 2 Islamic books. The last one was an 'Naba al Adhim' by Sheikh Muhammad Draz an Egyptian scholar from al Azhar university . In sha Allah it will be published and distributed free of charge by the website tafsir.net. It's a wonderful book where Sheikh Draz demonstrates that the Qur'an cannot but have been written by Allah. I also have a website called 'French Is For You', this is a website to teach French to English speakers. frenchisforyou.com https://frenchisforyou.com/

Andrew Linden converted in 2019, that was one year ago. He is 25 years old and is from Asbury Park, NJ, United States. He currently lives in Athens, Ga, United States. Andrew is a student and a cook and loves video games and sports. He is passionate about helping the poor. In this episode Andrew talks about: How God saved him when he was at his lowest His addiction to alcohol and how he gave it up Growing up with Christian pastors as parents Being heavily involved in the church Participating in inter-faith events and meeting Islam and Muslims there His parents reaction to his accepting Islam Seeing people in the church for only money and political reasons How Islam helped him with his diet, exercise, being generous and helping others His first interactions with the mosque and Islamic community Praying the Islamic way

Maryiem did not grow up in a religious home. In the episode we discuss: How Hinduism and Buddhism benefited her path to Islam How meditation calmed her mind Her first interactions with the Quran Finishing the Quran in 9 days Having a dream about reading the Quran in Arabic About Maryiem: She converted on October 3rd, 2020 She is brand new to Islam but has been studying it since 2017 Maryiem is 43 years young and from Texas USA, Austin area. She is a stay at home wife and mother. She home-schools her boys and also helps in interfaith communities in the Abrahamic faiths building bridges together instead of debating. She writes and help others in recovery programs. She states: "I have a passion for humanity equality everywhere and giving dawah as well. I help uplift women of all backgrounds to be a better person." A link to her reference in the interview: Yusuf Chambers https://discoveringislam.org/yusuf_chambers.htm

In this episode, Anthony tells his incredible story of how he converted/reverted to Islam. Anthony is 21 years old and lives in Arizona. He recently converted 1-2 weeks before this interview. Due to medical conditions, and the need for 24/7 care, he struggled with converting. He desired strongly to convert but was afraid that his family would disown him and leave him without care. With the help of a Muslim woman, Lina, he was finally able to take his shahada. He said: "She told me that if my family is that intolerant and if I would like, I could come live with her and her husband and she would be my 24/7 nurse." "I was shocked when she offered this and she helped me take shahada as my family was walking in, to see if I needed help with anything, but right after I took shahada I could see the disappointed look on my family's faces and they just walked out." In this episode he talks about: How his family is very intolerant of Islam and Muslims. How he wanted to take the Shahadah but was worried about the reaction of his family. His friends in the Lebanese community and how he learned Arabic form them. His conversion to the Maronite Catholic Church. How he moved to Assisted Living to help him deal with his medical conditions. Further, we reviewed how he met the Pope, after traveling to Italy. He discussed how he met Lina and how she was able to give him more information on Islam. He recounted the story of taking his shahada. We discussed the kindness and generosity of Lina and her family, as they provided him a home and 24/7 care after his family cut contact with him. We further explored how he learned more about the oneness of Allah and compared that to what he had learned as a Christian. He mentioned how the recitation of the Quran soothes and comforts him during some of his more difficult and painful procedures. He also reveals how the five daily prayers have not only increased his spiritual strength, but also his physical strength. He also gives his advice to those considering Islam.

In this episode, Christen Amer speaks with Nawal on the ways in which science has its basis in the Qur'an, hadith and Islam itself. We explore how this dynamic radically shifted from the superstition with which medieval Christianity viewed and interacted with science and how that in turn changed the world. Learn how becoming a Muslim has made seeking knowledge part of your faith and how doing so can strengthen your mind, body and your deen (religion) inshallah (God willing)!

This story is about Jamila and her family's reversion/conversion to Islam. Her father first became Muslim after working in Saudi Arabia. Later her two brothers, her mother and herself also became Muslim. Jamila and her mom, Hannah, converted on Jan. 20, 1996. She is 46 years old. She was born and raised in the Philippines but currently lives in Oak Lawn, IL - a South Suburb of Chicago with a strong Muslim Community. They are blessed to live close to a Masjid and 2 full-time Islamic Schools. She is a stay at home mom, with BA in Sociology and some Masters coursework in Social Work. Her and her husband have 4 daughters ages 19, 17, 14 and 13 and a son who's almost 6 years old. She homeschools her youngest child, while her daughters attend the nearby Islamic schools and the oldest is in college. She is passionate about learning/reading the Qur'an and currently pursuing Tajweed studies with Gina (the host of the episode) with Quran Revolution. Jamila states "I am an active member of a not-for-profit national organization in USA, called ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) since 2005." I have some responsibilities in our local Chicago Unit as an Outreach Coordinator and revert mentor for GainPeace.com, a Dawah oriented department of ICNA. Websites for reverts/converts mentioned in this discussion are: https://quranrevolution.com/ https://www.whyislam.org/ https://www.gainpeace.com/ In this episode she talks about: How it was hard to find other Muslims in the Philippines. How her father came back from Saudi Arabia and told his family that he had become Muslim. In what way her father gave dawah to her family and encouraged her to study Islam before reverting/converting. Her family move to the United States and her fear that there were no Muslims in the United States. Her encounter with a classmate who was Muslim and their subsequent friendship. Her mother's initial resistance to Islam, and later change of heart, which led them to taking Shahadah together. How she met her husband. How Islam combined faith, logic, and reason, and the beauty thereof. The impact of Islam on her life and how it improved her life. Her work with new reverts/converts and ICNA. Studying the Quran

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Hosted by Halima Janine Hood. Pauline was brought up in a Catholic household with love and compassion for others. During her time finding out about Islam she prayed that her journey into this new way of life be easy and even easier for her parents. Her innate wisdom took her on a path to embracing Islam and keeping a loving connection with her parents. All of this without meeting any Muslims personally. Allah opened up a way for her during the isolation of Lockdown. About Pauline: Converted in 2020, it was in May 19th during Ramadan (7 months ago) 24 years old From the Philippines Lives in Laguna, Philippines Works as an accountant Enjoys creative stuff, cooking, writing. Has an Instagram account dedicated for Islamic posts Passionate about continuously seeking for beneficial knowledge so that she will not only know and act upon it but also be able to share it with others one day,. Also likes to help orphans and the old people. Pauline states: "I comes from a Catholic family who went to church every Sunday, studied in Catholic school and with the constant questions I had in my heart, Allah lead me to Islam. Alhamdulillah." Resources mentioned in the episode: Back To The Fitra - New Muslims Group - Kathryn Joneshttps://untoislam.com/back-to-the-fitra-group Applied Islam for Converts with Professor Mohamad Abdallahttps://untoislam.com/applied-islam-for-converts People mentioned in the episode: Professor Mohamad Abdalla AMhttps://people.unisa.edu.au/Mohamad.Abdalla Books mentioned in the episode: The Sealed Nectarhttps://untoislam.com/sealed-nectar-biography Fortress of the Muslim (Enlish-Pocket Size)https://untoislam.com/fortress-of-a-muslim Find Pauline on Instagram: @ailahmaryam on IG

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Hosted by Ellen Osman. Lala was born Muslim in Belgium and her mother converted to Islam before she was born. Lala's extended family is Christian on her mother's side. She grew up in an inter-faith environment. Lala took a Bible class to understand the Gospel in more detail. It was a funny experience for her being the only hijab wearing women in the classroom. She asked questions that, to her, had no clear answers. Lala has a great passion for Islam and a passion for calling people to Islam and learning. She has some great insights to share with others on their journey. Lala hopes to continue to learn and develop her knowledge in Islam. She's greatly inspired by Ahmad Deedat. About Lala: 29 years old Born and lives in Belgium Parents are from Mali and Rwanda Works as a caretaker with kids in a observation and orientation center (children's home) Sometimes participates as a model for modest fashion Like reading poetry Passionate about helping the needy Would like to do dawah in the near future People mentioned: Ahmad Deedat: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Deedat

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Hosted by Adee Simon Macdowell. This is a convert story about Cedric Du Peloux De Praron. He describes the story like this: What happened is that my father separated with my mother when he became Muslim. My mother is not Muslim and I grew up with her. I went on holiday when I was 8 years old and spent some time with my father and that's when faith in Islam entered my heart. Then I went back to my mum until I was 14 years old. In my heart I felt I was Muslim even if I didn't know much about Islam. Then I went on to live with my father for a few years and decided to learn and practice Islam. I consider myself more like a revert as I chose to be Muslim at a certain point. I grew up pretty much as a non Muslim and also because Islam was not part of my culture back then. I'm definitely closer to a Westerner than to someone that grew up in Islam. But at the same time I'm not your typical revert. I've learned so much throughout this journey that I make sure to share my knowledge within the youth of my community when I get a chance. About Cedric: 38 years old Converted in 1996, that's 24 years ago From France, born in Paris, Mother is French native Caucasian Father was from a French West Indies island called 'Guadeloupe' Has lived in Melbourne Australia since 2012 Works in the IT field as an Application Operation Engineer Huge basketball fan Very into spiritual readings especially about tassawuf, tazkiya and hagiographies Enjoys different writings about the history and state of the Muslim world He also says: I'm passionate about giving dawah at any chance I can and also helping the less fortunates whether it is through donation or physical assistance but my main area of expertise are marriage and relationship and also helping Westerner new reverts to make sense of their Islam as it can sometime be challenging for people that were born Muslim and non Westerner to understand where a revert is coming from. Contact Cedric here: cedricleduc@live.fr +61426955169

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Hosted by Adee Simon Macdowell. Today's guest is Kenny Bomer. About Kenny: He is an author, public speaker and debater. Converted to Islam in 1987, 34 years ago, at the age of 17. He is now 49 years old. Lives in Houston, Texas in the United States. Works as an inspector for the American Petroleum Institute. Former hip hop artist - signed two record deals, 1986, 2000. Kenny is the author of the book: Author of CONSIDER ISLAM: Disproving the Patriots of Propagandauntoislam.com/consider-islam Kenny is working on two books: Everything Is A Test - Truth Is Made Clear From Falsehood You Might Be An Islamophob If From Kenny's website: kennybomer.com Both factual evidence and erroneous information are more readily available in today's world than ever before in history. Many people have allowed the use of propaganda and thirty-second soundbites to mold their views about Islam and Prophet Muhammed (peace and blessings upon him) without their doing any form of legitimate study or research for themselves. Author Kenny Bomer (Mujahid Islam) addresses this situation head-on in detailed chapters which shed light on the use of propaganda to attack various groups throughout history. Bomer calls the reader's attention to those tactics, which have been studied and perfected, to tarnish people's views of Islam. Bomer addresses misconceptions in detail, asking the reader to consider what Islam is, while rejecting what Islam is not. Other links: Host of Kenny Bomer Live on Consider This TV - untoislam.com/kenny-youtube Website: kennybomer.com Contact: info@kennyboomer.com

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Hosted by Adee Simon Macdowell. People who stay in one place (and don't travel) find it harder to absorb the signs of God in this world. That makes it harder to find what you're yearning for. Sheikha Maryam Kabeer Faye is a traveler, seeking the One, seeking the Truth. She'll never stop traveling. We consider Maryam the mother of the converts on this podcast. She converted 45 years ago in 1975. Join Maryam as she explains her journey through 10,000 veils and her journey to Islam. She talks about her travels to places like Napal, India, Afganistan, Palistine, Africa, Sri Lanka, Iran and the USA and about the people she met and how they influenced her. Maryam grew up in a liberal Jewish family in Hollywood, USA. She was an actress at the age of five. When acting in a theatre company at the age of twelve she was given a painted scroll of an ancient wanderer. On the scroll were the words: 'Seek and The Truth Shall Make You Free.' So this is what she did. Maryam documented her travels into a book. The book is called 'Journey Through Ten Thousand Veils, the Alchemy of Transformation on the Sufi Path.' Sit back, relax and enjoy. This is an interesting journey. It should inspire you to start yours too and to 'let go of your existence'. Links: Maryam's website: uniteinthelight.org Maryam's book: Journey Through Ten Thousand Veils untoislam.com/journey-through-ten-thousand-veils

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Hosted by Christen Amer. In this episode we talk with Noor Saadeh, an American convert to Islam who has been practicing and sharing her knowledge of Islam for over 30 years. Noor gives us some insight into things that new converts may be struggling with or might run into that could cause confusion. Topics covered in the episode: The first shocks after converting Going to the mosque for the first time First Ramadan Music in Islam Marriage for converts Resources that help her sharpen her faith and religion Noor, along with her husband are owners of NoorArt, Inc. a worldwide producer and distributor of multi-media educational products, as well as East West Souk and Wafid, an Arabic immersion language program in Amman, Jordan. For more on Noor please visit her websites: https://www.noorart.com/ https://ewsouk.com https://wafid.com/ Links discussed: INCA embrace converts group: https://embracereverts.org/ About Islam: https://aboutislam.net/

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Hosted by Gina Marie DeBarthe. Today's guest is Umm Aaliyah. The main topics of this episode: Difficulties in converting Polygamy Music Studying the Quran In this episode she talks about her early life moving from South Carolina to New Jersey. We discussed how she first encountered other students in her new school who were Muslim. She reveals her confusion with the concept of the Holy Trinity and how this and other things that took place in her church weakened her faith. She mentions her encounter with the Nation of Islam, and Buddhism. After learning about Islam in a chatroom, she became more interested in Islam. She started saying she was Muslim, even though, she had not taken her shahada. Later she learned that she needed to take her shahada through friends she met in the chatroom. She converses about her love of music and dancing, and how she was able to leave these behind. Other topics discussed: The importance and desire for a deeper relationship with God (SWT) Her work and her desire to wear hijab The difficulty with her daughter's health issues Marriage and what it is like to be in a polygynous marriage She also talks about her book club and desire to help other sisters learn more about their religion and instruct them on learning to read the Quran. A little information about Umm Aaliyah: Muslim now for about 19 years Converted to Islam in 2002 43 years old Born in Manhattan, NY Currently lives in SC She's a technical support advisor for smartphones Enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, learning Arabic, memorizing Quran and Hadith Umm Aaliyah is passionate about learning Arabic and teaching it to others to establish a closer relationship with Allah by being able to read and understand the Quran to then be able to act upon it. Her website (for sisters who are interested in joining her book club) is: https://www.sourcesbookclub.com/

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Hosted by Crystal Joseph. Known online as 'Khadija Kimchi'; Khadija is an ethnically Chinese, Canadian-born revert to Islam of 10 years. Her call to Islam began in 2011 as she describes her time up until that point as a life 'left lacking'. In the pen-ultimate year before her conversion she recalls the fruition of the innate questions which reside in all of us such as: What is the meaning of life? What is my higher purpose? (Because this isn't it!) Unaided and unfulfilled in the answer to these questions led her to reckless behaviour under the guise of having fun. Khadija's unwitting search for the truth took an unexpected turn when she witnessed a Muslim praying for the first time. As time passed, Khadija found herself nourished by the fundamental framework of Islam. Consequently, inspiring and admirable qualities such as empathy, understanding and being a beacon of support were given space to blossom. She now provides just that to other sisters through her online platform and community 'The Camellias Bloom Podcast'. Was she always a Muslim? About Khadija: Converted in 2011, that's 10 years ago From Toronto, Canada Currently lives in the Middle East She's a writer, personal trainer and social media influencer Her hobbies and interests include blogging, podcast, painting, crochet and community outreach Loves helping out the community, mainly sisters Khadija currently hosts her own podcast and is creating a community just for new Muslim sisters and convert sisters because it is a much-needed platform where we can have support from one another without judgements and with empathy. This allows sisters to know they are not alone on their journey to Allah. https://thecamelliasbloompodcast.podbean.com/ The Camellias Bloom is a community garden for convert/revert sisters all around the globe to bloom and blossom beautifully into the religion.

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Hosted by Christen Amer. On today's episode we speak with Lindsey Nicole, a 34-year-old American-Muslim convert since 2007, Certified Nutritionist and author, and mother of two. Following the end of her 14 year marriage in 2018, Lindsey moved abroad with her children and has lived throughout North Africa and the Middle East since. She uses the difficulties she has faced in life, including childhood trauma, her battle with depression and anxiety, and divorce, along with her love for both Islam and holistic health, to teach busy mothers worldwide how to balance healthy living and spirituality with their hectic lives. Find more of Lindsey at: https://www.muslimmamaonthemove.com/ About Lindsey: Converted in Jan 2007, that's 14 years ago 34 years old Come from America She's a full-time world traveler, with no home base A Holistic Nutritionist and writer Hobbies and interests include traveling, hiking, painting, graphic design and baking Passionate about writing (books, articles, etc) in order to inspire and empower Muslim women worldwide to strengthen their faith and become the best version of themselves Enjoys volunteerism, particularly initiating volunteer efforts between Muslim communities and their local organizations

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Hosted by Cedric Du Peloux. In this episode Daniel Barnuti lets us in on his journey to Islam.From partying in Romania to moving to Jordan to learn Islamic sciences.Then moving back to Romania and going to Hajj in Mecca. About Daniel: Converted in 2010 after 2 years of research Muslim for 11 years now From Romania Works as a filmmaker and photographer Currently leaving in Romania but I also lived in Jordan Enjoys art, knowledge and travel Daniel created a documentary about Hajj to Mecca called: "Mecca, Hajj documentary about symbols of this ritual" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpzDXkiSjJ9Z_MQPHiw1JQ He is also working on a future-length documentary about his journey and the first years of being in a mixed couple marriage from eastern Europe. More links: https://www.twodoc.eu/ http://www.danielbarnuti.com/

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About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Crystal Joseph. Guest: Sheima Sumer. Today we talk to Sheima Sumer. This is her second episode on the podcast. Sheima was born in the USA. She has a Masters in Counseling and is 39 years old. In this episode Sheima talks about her book entitled: How to be a Happy Muslim Insha'Allah: Rise Above your Problems and Choose Inner Peace and Joy with Ideas from the Quran, Sunnah, Counseling and Health Fields https://untoislam.com/links/book-how-happy-muslim-insha-allah Topics discussed in the episode: Law of attraction law of vibration Prioritising inner peace and inner happiness Exercising Cutting out toxic people Destiny Self Confidence Controlling your actions and thoughts A video on destiny as recommended by Sheima: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuUEKDfEKM8 For anyone interested, here are the topics covered in Sheima's book: The very short answer to how to be a happy Muslim insha'allah Why I wrote this book and how to use this book Ways to develop a strong personal relationship with Allah Make the decision that you genuinely want to be a happy Muslim (and decide on what being a happy Muslim means) Regularly perform the 5 pillars of Islam Send abundant blessings and prayers upon the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Islam and the law of attraction How to always feel content no matter what problems you are facing (and it's OK to always feel content) Remember to be grateful, remember to learn, remember to hope Train yourself to always stay calm as your base feeling. (calm - or inner peace - is your base feeling from which you feel joy and other positive feelings.) Think about what you want rather than about what you don't want, and act from thoughts of what you want Learn to listen to your intuition and to become more inner-directed Either speak good or keep silent Be yourself How to cope with traumatic past experiences The health chapter: exercise, vitamin d3, coconut oil, unprocessed foods, 'oil pulling', and how I lost 30 pounds Remember: this life is not the life where you get everything you want When you have a negative thought, look that negative thought square in the eye and then choose the thought you want to have Review this list of common false beliefs Volunteer Do things that make you feel happy About forgiving others How to be more self-confident Here is Sheima's first episode: https://untoislam.com/podcast/author-of-the-book-how-to-be-a-happy-muslim-explains-how-to-succeed-by-converting-to-islam

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About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Christen Amer. Guest: Mysti Alamro. In today's episode we are speaking with Mysti Alamro, an English teacher from the United States who reverted 23 years ago from Catholicism. Although her reversion has cost her in some ways, Mysti talks to us about how much more she has gained by being a Muslim. Islam helped her through many ups and downs on her journey and gave her the strength to carry on through child loss, immigration struggles and heartache. Learn how being mindful of the blessings in your life can transform the way you live and love.

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Lindsay Um Fatima. Our guest is Lindsay Um Fatima Today we talk about her course which is an introductory course on Islam. It is from her website. https://www.umfatima.com/ About Lindsay: Converted in February 14, 2010 11 years since converting Age is 39 From South Shore of Massachusetts, USA She's a wife and homeschooling mom of 2 daughters Also: Has a Bachelors and Masters degree in Italian linguistics and a Doctorate in Natural Health with a specialization in Ayurveda (Indian medicine). Hobbies and interests include oil painting, writing, studying languages, cultures, history, religions, and teaching Passionate about taking care of her family, raising her children with strong Islamic values and educating them to a very high standard in all subjects and making sure they are healthy and happy Lindsay is a truth-seeker in general and is passionate about spreading the truth about Islam. About Lindsay's resources: (1) Introductory course - Journey to Faith:Discovering Islam - A FOUNDATIONAL COURSE ON THE RELIGION OF ISLAM AND ITS ADHERENTS https://www.umfatima.com/courses Part 1: What is Islam, who are the Muslims, and what do they believe? Part 2: The Life of Prophet Muhammad Part 3: The Quran Part 4: Controversial Topics in Islam, Monogamy or Polygamy in Islam, Wives of Prophet Muhammad, The Prophet's Marriage to Aisha Part 5: Quotes about Prophet Muhammad Part 6: The Hijab Part 7: How to Convert to Islam Books: (2) From Prom Queen to Hijabi: My Journey to Faith on a Road Less Traveled - by U.M. Fatima How does a typical American girl from Boston go from being Prom Queen and captain of two varsity sports teams to a proud orthodox Muslim? https://untoislam.com/links/from-prom-queen-to-hijabi (3) The Quran Reading Comprehension Workbook Series - Volume 1 - by U.M. Fatima The Quran Reading Comprehension Workbook Series - FOR KIDS - By U.M. Fatima https://untoislam.com/links/quran-reading-comprehension-workbook-series Lindsay's artwork: https://www.umfatima.com/gallery

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Imam Yusef Maisonet. Imam Maisonet reverted to Islam when he was a teenager living in New York City. He was born in New York City, and has gone on to visit Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East and more, all while learning from the vibrant and diverse Muslim communities living there. He has served as an imam for 12 years in Mobile, Alabama. He is also a chaplain for death row inmates and the regular prison population in Alabama. He is active in working with the Latino Muslim community in its approach to spreading this beautiful way of life. He is the author of an amazing memoir entitled: "Harlem to Mecca, A Latino's Journey in Islam." https://untoislam.com/links/from-harlem-to-mecca-a-latinos-journey-in-islam In this episode we discuss his book and his journey to Islam. More information on his book can be found on his website: http://www.imamyusef.com/ He is currently writing a second book about his experiences with the Alabama Prison Systems and their mistreatment of Muslim inmates. In this episode we discuss: Imam Yusef's conversion to Islam upon hearing Surah Ihklas. His first Ramadan. His separation from his parents, and upbringing in a Catholic orphanage. His travels around the globe and his encounters with various Muslims from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. His journey to Mecca and Medina for his first Haj. Further we discuss the mistreatment of Muslim inmates in the Alabama prison systems and how he is suing the system for infringing on the religious rights and freedoms of incarcerated Muslims, especially those on death row.

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Angel and Aisha. Today we have two guests. Both of them are converts. Aisha is 31 and she converted 10 years ago at the age of 21. Angel is 47 and he converted this year on March the 17th 2021. Aisha grew up Catholic and is a mix of Egyptian, Arab, Turkish and Italian. Angel is Puerto Rican. He had a rough life and went through some problems that included: Losing his mother at the age of 5 Suffering from child abuse Caught on fire in a work accident Currently Angel and Aisha live in Pennsylvania where Aisha is helping Angel to understand Islam. In this episode they talk about: The difference between being Catholic and Muslim What it's like living as a Muslim in the USA The joy of converting to Islam How Aisha helped Angel to understand Islam As Aisha says in the episode "Listen, learn it, it's gonna catch."

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Kenny Bomer. Topics discussed include: Why should I convert to Islam? What to focus on before accepting Islam Advice on how to get started with Islam How do you know you're doing the right thing? How will Islam change your life? What I'd have done differently? Nation Of Islam - what is it? Being a Muslim in Texas Easy and hard parts of converting About Kenny: He is an author, public speaker and debater. Converted to Islam in 1987, 34 years ago, at the age of 17. He is now 49 years old. Lives in Houston, Texas in the United States. Works as an inspector for the American Petroleum Institute. Former hip hop artist - signed two record deals, 1986, 2000. Kenny is the author of the book: Author of CONSIDER ISLAM: Disproving the Patriots of Propaganda https://untoislam.com/consider-islam Kenny is working on two books: Everything Is A Test - Truth Is Made Clear From Falsehood You Might Be An Islamophob If Other links: Host of Kenny Bomer Live on Consider This TV - https://untoislam.com/kenny-youtube Website: kennybomer.com Contact: info@kennyboomer.com Kenny's first episode with us - https://untoislam.com/podcast/former-hip-hop-artist-without-allah-i-am-nothing

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Imam Wisam Sharieff. Listen to a specialist Quran teacher talk about learning the Quran and about converting to Islam. This will help you to comfortably learn to recite the Quran in your first years of Islam after converting. In this episode we are joined by Imam Wisam Sharieff, founder and creator of Quran Revolution, an innovative system for connecting with the Quran. He is also founder of Advocating Quranic Lifestyle and Memorize Mentor. He has taught 25,000 plus students through a variety of in-person and on-line platforms. His charismatic and engaging style has aided many a student in learning complex principles and helped them increase their connection with the Quran. Websites referred to in this episode include: Quran Revolution: https://quranrevolution.com/ Advocating Quranic Lifestyle: AQL Website - New AQL Website https://aqlu.org/ Online Quran apps: https://quranwbw.com http://www.recitequran.com You can follow Imam Wisam Sharieff on Facebook, Instagram @wisamsharieff, and Youtube via the Quran Revolution channel. In this episode we discuss the following: Quran Revolution The love and forgiveness of Allah (SWT). Barriers to learning to read the Quran. Learning the language of Arabic versus learning how to read or recite the Quran. Where to start in learning the basics needed to read the Quran, including Quran Revolution. Transliteration versus learning the Arabic letters and learning to read the Quranic Arabic. Learning from one teacher versus many teachers. Taking a compliment and the importance of taking a compliment from others. Etiquette of the Quran. Don't learn etiquette from a book. Story of Wisam's grandmother's first Hajj. 30 days of going to Jannah. The power of duaa and having your own duaa. Unlocking our life purpose and a trustworthy relationship with Allah (SWT). Modern day slavery and the 200 million women unaccounted for. Using the names of Allah (SWT) for duaa and knowing Allah (SWT) the author of the Quran. Angels being able to read the Quran, and the idea that Allah (SWT) recited the Quran 1,000 years before he created mankind. Ruqiah, trauma, possession, and the three Quls. The current culture and the culture of the Quran. Defining Muslim culture for the next generation with the Quran. Understanding our difficulties in life, and meeting Allah (SWT).

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Floyd Morris. About Floyd: Converted a couple months ago officially (2021) 30 years old Comes from Michigan USA Currently lives in Chicago Works as a Manufacturing Engineer Is passionate about spreading awareness of how school can lift families out of poverty He says "I'm of mixed race, brown skinned, and blessed to be exposed to multiple types of backgrounds" Floyd says in the interview: "You don't really know until you look at it yourself, so I became interested." "Let go of any pre-assumptions you have."

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Julia Hunter. This is an inspirational story where Julia discusses her conversion to Islam. She talks about life growing up with a mother who was an alcoholic. She recounts how she was raised a Christian but was confused by the doctrine of the trinity. She reveals how she learned about Islam, and her encounter with several American Muslims. In this episode: Julia talks about her relationship with her parents and how that changed after becoming Muslim. She reveals how she first encountered a group of Muslims. The logic of Islam. She discussed her struggle with the existence of evil. We further learned about her family's reaction to her conversion to Islam She elaborated on her father's obsession with atheism and devil worshipping. She converses about how Islam helped increase her patience and resiliency. She further notes how Islam helped her form a more respectful relationship with her parents. As a new revert in Germany, she dealt with a lot of prejudice, especially since she chose to wear hijab. This impacted her ability to find a job. In addition, she discussed how moving to Dubai has been a relief for her since she deals with less prejudice as a Muslim. We discuss her first Ramadan. About Julie: Converted around the age of 17 Born in 1987 and now 33 years old. Originally from Germany but lived many years in the UK Currently lives in UAE Dubai (last 6 years). Studied education and Islamic Sciences at a popular German University and achieved her Bachelor's degree. Full-time homeschooling mum of three and working part-time as a Copywriter. Julie is also a self-publishing Islamic Children's book author on Amazon and has written several children's books about Islam. Her website is: www.juliahankeauthor.com Here you can find her latest books, and information on an amazing reader and writers group. Her books are: Inspiring Islamic Stories https://untoislam.com/links/inspiring-islamic-stories-kids My First Islamic Book for Children Under 3 https://untoislam.com/links/first-islamic-book-children Social Skills in Islam https://untoislam.com/links/social-skills-in-islam-kids She is determined to write a dawah book for adults dealing with difficult questions like "why is there evil in this world?" What is the purpose of life" etc.?

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Christen Amer. Guest: Lindsay Um Fatima. Sometimes You Just Need a Little Support On today's episode we interview Lindsay U.M. Fatima a 39 year old mother of 2 who reverted to Islam 11 years ago. Although Lindsay wears many hats, currently she spends the majority of her time home schooling her children and developing Islamic resources for others looking to deepen their knowledge of Islam. She holds a BA and MA in Italian Linguistics and a Doctor of Natural Health degree with a specialization in Ayurvedic medicine. She is truly a student of life who loves to learn Quran and Arabic studies, as well as foreign languages and cultures, history, and healthy living. Listen to her story to understand why a muslim's first command of "Iqra" or read is ultimately the road that leads to a deeper appreciation and practice of Islam. See Lindsay's first episode with us here: https://untoislam.com/podcast/introductory-course-on-islam-from-convert-and-former-prom-queen About Lindsay: Converted in February 14, 2010 11 years since converting Age is 39 From South Shore of Massachusetts, USA She's a wife and homeschooling mom of 2 daughters Lindsay's resources: (1) Introductory course - Journey to Faith:Discovering Islam - A FOUNDATIONAL COURSE ON THE RELIGION OF ISLAM AND ITS ADHERENTS https://www.umfatima.com/courses Books: (2) From Prom Queen to Hijabi: My Journey to Faith on a Road Less Traveled - by U.M. Fatima How does a typical American girl from Boston go from being Prom Queen and captain of two varsity sports teams to a proud orthodox Muslim? https://untoislam.com/links/from-prom-queen-to-hijabi (3) The Quran Reading Comprehension Workbook Series - Volume 1 - by U.M. Fatima The Quran Reading Comprehension Workbook Series - FOR KIDS - By U.M. Fatima https://untoislam.com/links/quran-reading-comprehension-workbook-series Lindsay's artwork: https://www.umfatima.com/gallery

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Dr. Michael Jewett. It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint. Dr. Michael Jewett was a Christian Minister for over 30 years and earned a PhD in theology. He held many positions in his church. He is also a retired psychologist. He worked for 30 years with the needy, homeless and people with addictions to alcohol and other substances. He was the state of Michigan director of the alcohol and substance abuse program. He would train churches around Michigan to work with alcohol and substance abuse clients. He was also the state of Michigan chaplain overseeing the churches in the state of Michigan for the prison ministry in jail ministry and juvenile ministry. In this episode we discuss the following: How his interest in learning more about Islam began with a rummage sale. The beauty of the Islamic prayer and the positive impact it had on his journey towards Islam. The many years of study that he undertook before becoming Muslim. His difficulty with his fellow Christians and their lack of commitment to their own faith. Our own fears about what other people may be thinking about you. Perceived and real prejudices of others who are not Muslim. The fear of Allah (SWT), and the forgiveness of Allah, and your opinion and perception of Allah. Giving Allah human characteristics and how Allah does not have characteristics of his creation. Learning about Islam in a stepwise fashion. His interactions with the Quran and it's lack of a traditional literacy pattern. The narrative in your head, including your own prejudices and beliefs. Learning about Islam from someone who knows Islam. Differences in the beliefs about other religion's scriptures.

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Dylan. Today's episode is with Dylan. Dylan converted 7 years ago in 2014 at the age of 19, he's now 25 years old. He is a student of Islamic knowledge with two specializations in: 1) Islamic Law 2) Classical Theology He has been teaching Islam since 2018 and lives in Montana USA. He started the Nations of Faith organisation. Dylan states in the interview, "1.9 billion people believe this is the direct word of God... maybe give it a read." Visit Dylan's website here: https://ihyaalislam.blogspot.com This article of Dylan may be beneficial for you. Salah - Learn to Offer Prayers | Part 1 https://ihyaalislam.blogspot.com/2020/10/salah-learn-to-offer-prayers-part-1.html This is Dylan's Youtube channel with his wife and family. He says, "Thank you for tuning into our channel! Here we will try to produce Islamic content while we let you into to our little world." https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQRXtrFoVFxxCewUI6asIg/about This is his revert story on his channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgWGDfHZRQM Books recommended by Dylan: The Devil's Deception Imam Ibn Al - Jawzi https://untoislam.com/links/book-the-devils-deception-imam-ibn-al-jawzi The Beginning of Guidance: The Imam and proof of Islam https://untoislam.com/links/book-the-beginning-of-guidance-the-imam-and-proof-of-islam

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Robby Quinn. Today we talk to Robby Quinn. It all started when Robby had visions of his father's passing away. Then he had more on his grandfather's passing. He would see signs, Arabic symbols and hear voices every night. At first he saw them as nightmares but later he knew they were signs from God. Because of this, he decided to look into Islam. Finally Robby converted at the wedding of family that helped him learn about Islam. About Robby: Converted in 2012 at a friends weddings 9 years since converting Current age is 37 Comes from the suburbs of Boston Currently lives in Boston MA Works as a lead fish clerk since 2003 Likes hanging with his cat and streaming video games Is a part time organiser at a local mosque Is passionate about being active at his mosque as an organizer for thanksgiving lunches and monthly panel talks You can contact Robby here: humanorb2013@gmail.com

About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Guadalupe Zamora. Learning About Islam, Lupe Discusses the Impact of Islam on Her Life. Guadalupe Zamora is a mother of six children. She is currently Catholic, but she is exploring Islam. She is married to a Muslim man from Jordan. Several of her children have already converted to Islam, and she encourages them to practice their faith. In this episode we discuss: How Lupe met her husband. His proposal to her. Her family reaction to her new marriage. How supportive her new husband is with her six children. How her children became Muslim, even though she has not yet converted. How Islam has brought her children closer to God. The differences between cultural Islam and the religion of Islam. Her Islamic marriage ceremony and her responsibilities as a wife. During the episode Lupe asked questions about Islam, dating, and marriage. In addition, she noted how different her Islamic marriage ceremony was compared to her previous marriage. We also discussed the idea of polygyny. Lupe also discussed the positive impact of Islamic values on her children. Finally we talk about women covering their hair in the bible, the concept of hijab, and modest dress for men and women.

Episode 99: About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Ahmad. Finally Finding the True Way of the Creator About Ahmad: Converted in 2011 at the age of 24 Currently 34 years old Born in Egypt Grew up in NYC Works with IT computer systems Enjoys inviting people to Islam, muay thai, archery, volunteering, soccer Passionate about purifying the religion, helping others, giving talks, teaching youth and Muslims giving back Checkout Ahmad's YouTube channel here (Travelerz way): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cY2yL0TeEm9uII_kJ7APA/videos The following is taken from there... I was born and labeled as Egyptian Muslim who grew up in a land they labeled as the United States. From there I became agnostic, then an atheist, then a Buddhist to finally finding the true way of the Creator - gaining understanding that there are no labels of division. Let us learn the differences in languages to understand deeper meaning by doing the self work. Welcome to my journey of discovering the path and what I find to be the middle ground, living in 2020 oppression free. Going through life with the laws of the Creator, and taking advice from the previous wise men who came with books from God to guide humanity. There are no labels for God's way of life except submission. I am a son of Adam who sins, but doing my best to live according to the way in 2020 with all the technology. Will you join me on my journey fellow traveler? Oh son and daughter of Eve, will you detach from a world you are surely going to leave? Join me on this blessed journey. Links from the episode: https://www.thesecret.tv/

Episode 100: About Us: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast Submit A Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Katherine Garnett. Today's episode is a celebration for two reasons: Katherine CONVERTS to Islam live on the show It is our 100th episode We are also joined by other Becoming Muslim hosts for the episode: Christen Amer Gina Marie DeBarthe Nawal Cedric Du Peloux We had a wonderful time and shared our advice with Katherine after she took a huge step and converted to Islam live on the show during the episode. About Katherine: 20 years old From New York Lives in Jacksonville, Florida Works as a welder Is in the US Navy Interested in learning about other cultures and cooking Passionate about helping the poor and creating self discipline We also mentioned the Top 6 episodes out of 100: (6) Author Of The Book 'How To Be A Happy Muslim' Explains How To Succeed By Converting To Islam (USA) https://untoislam.com/podcast/author-of-the-book-how-to-be-a-happy-muslim-explains-how-to-succeed-by-converting-to-islam (5) Inside The Soul Of Islam: Love, Beauty And Wisdom Of Islam For Spiritual Seekers Of All Faiths (UK) https://untoislam.com/podcast/inside-the-soul-of-islam-a-unique-view-into-the-love-beauty-and-wisdom-of-islam-for-spiritual-seekers-of-all-faiths (4) A Powerful Near Fatal Experience Leaves Tracy Feeling Compelled To Realise Islam. Convert Story (USA) https://untoislam.com/podcast/new-beginning-through-the-eyes-of-the-end (3) Don't Be Afraid To Convert, Do It! Allah Will Find A Way! How To Convert To Islam (USA) https://untoislam.com/podcast/anthony-ginamp3 (2) Convert of 45 Years Explains: Journey Through 10000 Veils; The Truth Shall Make You Free (USA) https://untoislam.com/podcast/convert-of-45-years-explains-journey-through-10000-veils-the-truth-shall-make-you-free (1) Defender Of The Quran And Not A Muslim Yet - Why Does Gina Want To Convert To Islam? (USA) https://untoislam.com/podcast/defender-of-the-quran This is the image that Katherine mentioned in the episode: http://khaledhamid.blogspot.com/2010/02/stairway-to-heaven-modern-art-with.html

Episode 101: Convert To Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Submit a Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Nawal. In this episode we discuss: Islam and its connection to the environment. The importance of the taking care of the environment. The importance of the taking care of plants and animals and reducing our impact on the environment. Over-population and over-consumption. Highlights from the episode: The importance of the environment in our religion. Caring for animals, plants, and water. The concept of the 7th generation in Native American culture. How the Holy Prophet emphasized caring for the environment for subsequent generations. Discussion on pollution, over-consumption, and overpopulation. Christian perspective versus Islamic perspective on the environment. Information on how the environment will serve as a witness to humanity on the day of judgement. Plant and animal communities and communication. The roles of plants and animals in the necessities of life for humanity and other living beings. Extinction of a variety of species, due to over-hunting. How over-consumption impacts human health. How eating less meat, can have a positive impact on the environment, and allow us to feed more people. How over-harvesting our resources, including over-fishing, is detrimental to animals, people, and their environments. Convenience culture of modern society is reviewed, especially the over-production of goods, including food. The current culture norms of over-consumption and the facade of plenty. How humanity has disconnected from the environment, including food production. The connection between one farmer and his farm. Plant and animal husbandry in the current factory farms systems. Overpopulation and it's impact on the environment.

Episode 102: Convert To Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Submit a Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Christen Amer. Guest: Glory. Islam Opened my Eyes to the Reality of this Life In this episode we talk to "Glory" aka the Muslimah of the West who reverted 5 years ago in spite of several obstacles, including finding someone to help her take her shahada. Find out how Glory finally came to be Muslim and how it has impacted her life. If you are interested in learning more about her please visit her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrGNRCSTK3c7LV9Yf7zFCqA Here's the description of her channel: Muslimah of The WEST an INFJ shares what it's like to be a solo female American Muslim revert living in the West, and traveling throughout the world. Follow for personal Vlogs, Islamic Fashion, Quran Discussion, Arabic Cooking, Revert Tips for Life, and Travel Adventures. Hello friends, I have been a New Muslim since 2016. I come from a strong lifelong relationship with GOD/ALLAH, the one and only God. I have studied many scriptures from all of the Prophets, but I concentrate on the Quran daily. My family is a mix of Christians and non-believers. With my channel I hope to enlighten people about the life and struggles of a Muslim convert/revert living in the West and share my life experiences and information with other reverts, as well as born Muslims around our world. My hope is to build bridges of understanding, love and acceptance for all people and show the light of Islam to the world.

Episode 103: Convert To Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Submit a Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Kadijah Michelle. Today's guest is Kadijah. In this episode we discuss: Information on how she had been involved in her Catholic faith. Her upbringing in the Catholic church. Difficulties with some of the practices in the Catholic church. How she learned about the doctrine changes in the Catholic church over time. When she realized her disbelief in her Catholic faith, she discusses how this impacted her and her values. How she first learned about Islam through her religion class in high school. Her first encounter with Muslims. Her first visit to her local Masjid. How she was able to further learn about Islam through reading and asking questions of other Muslims. Her shahadah and her first Ramadan. The process of learning about Islam and how knowledge in Islam is an ongoing process. How difficult it was to learn to pray and how few other Muslims she initially encountered. Receiving advice from those who may not have knowledge versus those who do. Work/life balance. Building an Islamic library to increase knowledge. Wearing and not wearing the hijab, and the reasons to wear hijab. Judging others and the 'Haram Police'. This is what Kadijah says: My name is Kadijah, but I was born Michelle Kastriba. I converted the day before Ramadan in 2004 when I was 24 years old, and I will be 41 in a couple months. I grew up as an Army Brat. I was born on a Military Installation in West Germany (it was still the Cold War), and moved frequently between the U.S. and Europe as a child until my father retired from the Army and we settled in Pennsylvania in 1995. For several years, I was a pharmacy technician until I decided to go to college to pursue a degree in Economics, and I am currently a Junior at Penn State. I am also a proud and happy homemaker. I am an avid reader, and I love crochet. I am extremely passionate about volunteering and also empowering women. Most of my volunteering has been fundraising activities for Muslim organization including several years that organized and led many campaigns for my local Islamic School. Through the years, I have been asked by different groups in the Harrisburg, PA area to speak about my experiences as a Muslim including a panel at the Harrisburg Masjid and also at Harrisburg Area Community College. Lately, though, I have stepped back from volunteering and fundraising to focus on gaining knowledge. My focus now is to become an Islamic Educator for Women. I believe we desperately need them. I think what is most important about my experience is that I was born and raised Catholic. Even though I went to Church and Catholic school, I always felt something wasn't right, and I would pray for God to guide me. I grew in a military household at the end of the Cold War and the beginning of the War on Terror. Before I became a Muslim, my family and I had a very negative opinion of Islam and it's followers because that was the culture that we were exposed to. Then I started working as a clerk with two wonderful Muslims, and I started learning that Islam is not what happened on September 11, but so much more...it was the answer to my prayers. Alhumdilillah. Links on how to pray that Kadijah used: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6CF3DTTWRC6B3KBN0rCbwQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F78eFQ_Nw-Y Other links mentioned in the episode: https://quranrevolution.com/ Islamic book store: https://darussalam.com/ Mufti Menk https://www.youtube.com/user/MuftiMenkRox Yusha Evans https://www.youtube.com/user/yushaevansmedia Books: What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam https://untoislam.com/book/need-to-know-about-islam Not Without My Daughter: The Harrowing True Story of a Mother's Courage https://untoislam.com/book/not-without-my-daughter The Ideal Muslimah: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim Woman as Defined in the Qur an and Sunnah https://untoislam.com/book/the-ideal-muslimah The Ideal Muslim: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim as Defined in the Qur'an and Sunnah https://untoislam.com/book/the-ideal-muslim The New Muslim's Field Guide https://untoislam.com/book/new-muslims-field-guide

Episode 104: Convert To Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Submit a Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Christen Amer. Guest: Lara, Lindsay, Gina. Wearing Hijab and Recognizing Privilege: A Group Discussion, Convert Stories Today, host Christen Amer, is joined by three maverick converts: Lara Jennings author of an upcoming book and co-founder of MyMoon Online Lindsay Conrad mother of 2 and student of all things Dr. Gina DeBarthe All have experienced different treatment after deciding to wear the headscarf or hijab. Find out how despite adversity, these ladies still count the headscarf as one of the greatest blessings God has given Muslims. Whether you're struggling with trying to put it on, keep it on or feeling as if you are always "the other" this episode brings wisdom to bear on how to navigate and succeed in maintaining your hijab in a world that still misunderstands its purpose.

Episode 105: Convert To Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Submit a Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Ayman (Ivan Guzman Zapata). Ayman (Ivan Guzman Zapata) is an underground rapper, hip hop and recording artist. He is part of OTR Familia Entertainment (Only The Real). Today he shares his story of converting to Islam. About Ayman: Converted in 2009 (12 years ago) Currently aged 29 Comes from Chicago, IL (USA) Currently living in Cairo, Egypt His profession is in Internet sales Hobbies and interests include creating, writing and history He is passionate about learning Islam and Latino/Black history He is currently studying Arabic/Quran He also states that 'Islam Is perfect, not the Muslim, may Allah keep us steadfast' About the Becoming Muslim Podcast. Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at www.untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam. (2) What it means to be Muslim. (3) Why Islam has helped others. As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 107: Convert To Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Submit a Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Shaykh Bilal Brown. Convert Care for New Muslims Today we talk to Shaykh Bilal Brown, Managing Director of New Beginnings. Shaykh Bilal Brown is also a convert. https://beginnings.org.uk/ New Beginnings is all about convert care and helping people in their first years of Islam. From the website: New Beginnings aims to create welcoming, non-judgemental environments and spaces, online and in-person, that nurture a sound and authentic experience of Islam for those that are either converts to Islam, or interested in converting. Topics covered in this episode: How 'Convert Care' is a neglected duty and what we're doing about it Offering a holistic package for new converts The complex needs of new Muslims Facilitating a smooth transition of the convert into the wider Muslim community Preserving one's individual and cultural identity after converting Social events for converts Learning/classes for converts Buddying programs Offering support and well-being services From the website: Every day in the UK, at least one person converts to Islam.The conversion is usually met with elation from the Muslim communitybut there is often little done to take care of the complex needs that they may have, or at times,a lack of understanding of what those needs are. Also: That's where we come in.With a diverse team, made up mostly of converts from diverse backgrounds,we have the knowledge and experience to offer a holistic packagein order to ensure the smooth transition of the convert into the wider Muslim community. And: Convert care in the UK is an area that has been much neglected for decades.The number of converts to Islam in the UK is growing exponentially, with two-thirds of them being women.We aim to fill the gap via a combination of innovative methods with a strong basis in the Islamic tradition and the way of the Prophet Muhammad.People who convert to Islam generally have a whole myriad of needs.We aim to fulfil and serve the needs of those new and old to Islam in a holistic manner. Other links: https://www.facebook.com/beginningsuk https://twitter.com/BeginningsUK https://www.instagram.com/beginningsuk/ https://www.youtube.com/c/BeginningsUK About the Becoming Muslim Podcast. Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at www.untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam. (2) What it means to be Muslim. (3) Why Islam has helped others. As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 106: Convert To Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Submit a Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Christen Amer. Guest: Ashley Pearson Khan. Fake It Until You Make It! How World Hijab Day and Fasting Led Me to Convert to Islam On today's episode we are speaking with Ashley Pearson Khan, an American Christian woman from Arkansas who embraced Islam after donning the hijab in support of the women in her life who were wearing it. After participating in the "30 day hijab challenge" and her first Ramadan fast, Ashley felt a shift she could no longer deny and took her shahada on the last night of Ramadan. Learn how life has changed for her and continues to evolve as she navigates incorporating Islam into her everyday activities. About Ashley: Converted in 2019, that's 2 years ago 27 years old From Arkansas, USA Currently lives in Canada Worked in higher education until moving and now is a content creator Enjoys reading, learning about Islam and anything really Passionate about women's rights, especially the right to wear hijab For more with Ashley please visit her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCp0VcCHBQHD1GLGkuQwR5w/about This is from Ashley's YouTube channel: Hello everyone! I'm an American convert who moved from the US to Canada. I've been an active ambassador for World Hijab Day before and after reverting to Islam in hopes to show the beauty of Islam and hijab. Through World Hijab Day and my social media platforms I hopes to promote acceptance and unity among people all over the world. Also Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/callmemrskhan/ About the Becoming Muslim Podcast. Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at www.untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam. (2) What it means to be Muslim. (3) Why Islam has helped others. As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 108: Convert To Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Submit a Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Walid Abd Al Mujib 'Max'. I Couldn't Sleep Without the Quran on My Chest. Today we talk to Walid Abd Al Mujib, 'Max' (Massimiliano Alfieri). In this episode we discuss: Performing Hajj and pilgrimage to Mecca How Europeans are against Islam Being a Muslim and convert in Italy Living in USA as a Muslim The Taliban in Afghanistan About Walid: Converted in 2006, that's 15 years ago Currently 45 years old Comes from Naples, Italy Currently living in Massachusetts, USA Works in the physical security sector Enjoys Islam, his work, politics and sociology Passionate about everything he does everyday Some comments from Walid during the episode: "So I said 'God I would like to believe in you' which is a contradiction saying this to God while stating I didn't believe in God." "I couldn't sleep without the Quran on my chest." Contact Walid here: maxfieriusa@gmail.com About the Becoming Muslim Podcast. Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at www.untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam. (2) What it means to be Muslim. (3) Why Islam has helped others. As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 109: Convert To Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Submit a Question: https://untoislam.com/questions Sign-Up Free Courses: https://untoislam.com/free-course Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Lindsay Um Fatima. Guest: Danielle LoDuca. In this interview we talk with Danielle LoDuca, an American woman from NY who converted to Islam during the aftermath of 9-11. While working on a project in college, she aimed to prove that all religions were man-made but after reading the Quran her school project went in a completely new direction and she ended up dedicating herself to the study of Islam. Check out this amazing interview with Danielle, a sincere believer in God, wife and mother of 5, and health and fitness coach, whose hobbies include horseback archery! About Danielle: Converted in 2002, about 19 years ago 41 years old From New York, currently living in Florida Is a Transformative Health and Fitness Coach. She helps women discover and build confidence in their own strength, so they can live their best, most vibrant, fulfilling lives Enjoys horseback archery. Horses have made a huge impact on her and her personal growth Loves reading and studying about neuroscience, horses and personal development Passionate about empowering women to overcome overwhelm, and to live to their fullest potential. Believes the state of our communities, societies and the ummah have a lot to do with the state of health and strength of our women, that if women realize their importance and value, our state of being as a whole will change. Women raise children, advise and support men and have so many powerful roles, but have been led to believe all too often that our roles are insignificant and limited. If we want men to be better if we want our communities to be stronger, it starts with women. Danielle is passionate about helping others with their journeys to and in Islam. She's dissatisfied with some approaches taken by many mosques and tries to help individuals whenever she can so they can find the way that best works for them to learn and practice Islam. From Danielle's Facebook: Transformative Coaching + Powerful Fitness classes. Grow strength, resilience, confidence and vitality in body, mind, heart and soul. Great health is from the inside out, and one step in a better direction, completely changes the destination. I'm Danielle LoDuca; Transformative Coach and the founder of Everfit Valley.Certified in Fitness and Nutrition Coaching, I work with women to women stress-proof their lives and grow stronger in mind, body, heart and soul through Transformative Coaching Conversations + Powerful Fitness Classes.I believe every woman is capable of unlocking their unique power. I help women reach their potential, lose weight and feel better than ever, with science backed tools and lots of love.When I'm not coaching extraordinary women, you can find me hanging out with my husband and five children, or shooting arrows in my backyard.Message me on FB or WhatsApp to learn more about Transformative Coaching and Fitness Classes, join my mailing list or book a Discovery call. Contact Danielle here: https://www.facebook.com/everfitvalley/ Also see this Youtube video about Danielle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKaCcDY5aVM "I Was Forced To Accept Islam" || Muslim Convert Stories Danielle LoDuca is a third generation American, raised in a homogeneous, white, suburban community. Although raised as a Catholic, she considered herself agnostic and was disdainful of religion in general until she chose Islam in 2002. She is an artist with a BFA from Pratt Institute, as well as a wife and mother of five. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast. Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com/ is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam. (2) What it means to be Muslim. (3) Why Islam has helped others. As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 110: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Khawlah/Val Conklin. Islam helped me to explore my femininity. Sister Khawlah Converted in October 2020, which was almost 10 months ago. She is 33 years old. She was born and currently lives in Springfield, Illinois. Khawlah is a student in Psychology with a focus on addiction. She is passionate about education, Islam, the arts, and creating mutual aid networks. Currently, she freelances by teaching basic and conversational English. In this episode we discuss: Her family and friend's reaction to her reversion to Islam That the actual conversion was easy, but afterwards it was difficult Her research on Islam and the Quran The difficulty of connecting with other Muslims Her difficulties with her first Ramadan How some of her friendships ended after she became Muslim A variety of opinions such as tattoos and music The Quran and Quranic recitation The reasons that she became Muslim and the impact of 911 on her view of Islam Her family's religious beliefs, including her family upbringing Her search for a religion and how she explored many different religions How difficult situations impacted her life before becoming Muslim, including her divorce and loss of close family members How she went from not wearing a hijab to wearing a hijab and the transition Connecting with the local community and being more comfortable using the internet to watch videos of Islam lectures, since she has social anxiety Her anxiety and coping skills have improved the more she learned about Islam Forgiveness, and the power to forgive ourselves and others About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 111: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Ryan Stanley. Today we speak with Ryan Stanley. I'm amazed at how much Ryan understands about Islam at the young age of 18. About Ryan: Converted in August 2020, so I have been a Muslim for just over a year Born and raised in the UK and have never been outside the UK Currently studying Law with Business in Exeter University Interested in learning about Islam, and would love to teach people about Islam Passionate about calling people to Islam and maintaining good character Planning on setting up an Islamic Society in his university About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 112: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: A'ishah Crawford. In this episode, A'ishah discusses her conversion/reversion to Islam. About A'isha: 22-year-old student from California. She is student studying English. Accepted Islam about 3 years ago. Raised in a family that was Catholic, but non-practicing. In this episode she talks about: Conversion is easy but living the principles of Islam can be difficult at times. The surrounding culture is so different from the culture of Islam, and at times is diametrically opposed to it. Gender roles in Islam, and the concept of equality and fairness. We discussed prayer and praying on time. How she learned about Islam, by taking a philosophy class. Her purchase of a Quran while taking that class. The events on the day she took her shahada. Why she became a Muslim and her exploration of other religions. Her spiritual experience prior to becoming Muslim. Information and misinformation, she received as a new Muslim. Spiritual Growth. Most important information she wish she had known, before becoming Muslim. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 113: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Batool Al-Toma. Today's guest is Batool Al-Toma from the UK.Batool is an Irish convert and has been Muslim for 40 years. She's the founder of The Convert Muslim Foundation.https://www.convertmuslimfoundation.org.uk In this episode we discuss: Convert care in the UK for the last 40 years How experienced converts can help new converts Being a Muslim in the UK and keeping your UK culture Things to look out for after converting to Islam How to live a prophetic lifestyle The deeper and more meaningful essences of Islam General advice about converting More about The Convert Muslim Foundation: We offer a fresh and innovative approach to caring for converts to Islam, offering a range of support, advice and services. We aim to represent you and your interests and to ensure that everyone embracing Islam can feel comfortable as a Muslim in Britain. The Convert Muslim Foundation is led by converts to Islam, all of who have extensive experience of supporting people interested in Islam and those embracing the faith. Faith-based education and training will be offered and set in the context of contemporary British society. The Convert Muslim Foundation intends to apply genuine and sincere heart work into exploring the deeper and more meaningful essences of Islam. The spiritual awakening that ensues will inspire the thoughtful living of a Prophetic lifestyle in our homes and communities. Projects: Convert Care and Advocacy (Essentials to Life ) Education & Training (Learning for Life) Health & Wellbeing (Living better lives) Leadership & Capacity Building (Leading for living ) Media and Marketing (Informed living) Networking and Collaboration (Connecting lives) Research and Publishing (Journeying in Life) Resettlement and Rehabilitation (24 to Life) Zakat & Sadaqa Fund (Supporting spiritual living) Research and Reports: Survey: Convert care in the UK Narratives of Conversion to Islam in Britain. Female Perspectives Spirituality. The Search of the Muslim Convert Conversion to Islam in Prison and Its Aftermath Between Isolation and Integration About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 114: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Imam Yusef Maisonet. This is Imam Yusef's second episode with us. The first episode was his convert story: https://untoislam.com/podcast/from-harlem-to-mecca-a-latinos-journey-in-islam In this episode we ask Imam Yusef for more advice about converting to Islam. About Imam Yusef: Born in the fifties, Yusef Maisonet's life began to a rocky start. With his parents arrested for drugs, a then three-year-old Yusef and his siblings spent their early years in an orphanage. But after much of his childhood spent in the orphanage, his life changed when he picked up a copy of the Quran. Islam had a profound impact on Yusef's life. Now you can join him as he recounts his unique life as a Latino Muslim, his experiences with religion, and his travels across the planet. From France and England to Jerusalem, Puerto Rico and even North Korea, Yusef gives an enlightening glimpse into Islam around the world, and the vastly different cultures he found along the way. From meeting with Salafis, Shiites, Sunni, Sufi, and everything in between, Yusef has learned from them all. With insights on prayer, life as a Muslim, and his Latino identity, From Harlem to Mecca is a powerful and inspirational account of faith, worship, and the American Latino Muslim community. Imam Yusef's website: https://imamyusef.com/ Imam Yusef's book (From Harlem to Mecca: A Latino's Journey in Islam): https://untoislam.com/links/from-harlem-to-mecca-a-latinos-journey-in-islam About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 115: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Gene Netto. Today we speak with Gene Netto, a motivational speaker who lives in Indonesia. Join us as we discuss everything about the topic of converting to Islam. About Gene: Converted in 1996 at the age of 25 Aged 50 Born in New Zealand, moved to Australia with his family, aged 18, went to university there, then moved to Indonesia aged 25, until now Currently lives in Jakarta, Indonesia, since 1995 Is an English teacher, teacher trainer, writer, editor, translator Is passionate about education, religion, dawah, charity, social work, speaking out on violence against children in Indonesia, politics, international relations Gene's hobbies and interests include: Writing, blogging, daily Facebook posts in Indonesian language. Personal counseling about religion, education, personal problems. Giving speeches about Islam in mosques, offices and homes. Motivational speaking (mostly for orphans, teachers, etc.) Social work (eg. helping poor people set up a small business, like a food stall). Fundraising for Charity. In the past few years, he has collected and distributed about $USD 250,000 in Indonesia, all for orphans and widows, disabled children, and poor people to help them start a small business, etc. Learning and teaching Silat (Indonesian martial art) since 1996 (not active at the moment) Gene says: I am an English teacher from New Zealand and Australia. I have a BA in Asian Studies and a Graduate Diploma in Education. I have been living and working in Indonesia from 1995 until now. My longest job was as a Senior English Language Teacher at a language school for 7 years. I also taught in Private Schools and Businesses in Jakarta. I am a member of the Indonesian Teachers Association, and a teacher trainer. I am also a writer, editor, translator, public speaker, motivator, personal counselor, and often help friends with business development, marketing and strategic analysis. I also teach creative thinking, brainstorming, and organizational development. I am often asked to teach non-Muslims about Islam, and also teach some non-practicing Muslims about Islam. I frequently guide and help new converts, and many people (Indonesian and westerners) have converted to Islam after discussing religion with me. I sometimes talk with Indonesian Muslims who have not done salat for 20-30 years, and after one conversation with me, they start praying 5x again. In the past few years, I have been trying to establish a free national teacher training program to improve the quality of 3 million teachers in Indonesia. They teach 60 million students every year. I have set up a not-for-profit foundation in Indonesia to build that program and several others, but don't have any funding yet to start my programs. I am often busy with a wide range of activities in Jakarta, including writing a book about Christianity and Islam, editing books and articles, giving speeches about Islam, running charity and social programs for orphans and poor children, giving advice and counseling about various subjects such as education, religion and social problems.I have a Facebook page and blog in Indonesian language, both of which are updated daily. Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gene-Netto/321218826597Blog: https://genenetto.blogspot.com/Email: genenetto@gmail.com Blue Bamboo Foundation Websitehttps://genenetto.blogspot.com/ (still being developed)Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bambubiru.org/ Gene studied Islam with: KH. Masyhuri Syahid MA, from 1996-2007. Kyai Masyhuri was the Head of the Fatwa Commission in the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI). He died in 2007. Prof. Dr. Ali Mustafa Yaqub (the Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque, Founder of Darus-Sunnah Institute for Hadiths Science in Jakarta, professor at the National Islamic University (UIN). He died in 2016. Dr. Cholil Nafis (Head of the Dakwah Commission in the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI). And several others About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 116: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Christen Amer. Guest: Nawal, Gina. Muslims are diverse and so is Islam In this episode hosts Christen Amer, Dr. Gina DeBarthe and Nawal Ali discuss the basics of Islamic belief that unite all Muslims and the topics that have a rainbow of opinions within the Islamic community. If you are new to Islam or thinking of converting this is a mandatory perspective on understanding that Islam is not a monolith and scholars around the world hold differing views on what is permissible, not preferred and not allowed. Find out what the 4 major schools of thought are and how scholars come to their opinions about certain matters. If something is troubling you, take heart and listen, for in Islam we embrace reflection and innovation on subjects as changing times and conditions demand. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 117: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Christen Amer. Guest: Amber Khadijah Von Grat. Ayah Al-Kursi Led Me to Islam In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Amber Khadijah Von Grat. Amber Khadijah Von Grat is the spiritual coach for women who crave soul connection and who want to unite in love. She helps women discover their truth, reflect on their delusions about self-worth, and surrender to loving themselves again. Her book 30 Day Soul Detox gives a light and simple approach to healing hearts without sacrificing your faith in the Divine. Her goal is to serve internationally and provide space for 10,000 women to heal their souls in 2022. She's a balanced ambivert, best-selling author and creative artist. She loves the country and lives in central Alberta. Learn how one Ayah changed her life and led her to Islam. Amber's website: https://www.souldetox.ca/ Amber's book (30 Day Soul Detox) https://untoislam.com/book/30-day-soul-detox About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 118: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Dr Shariffa Carlo Al Andalusia. Recruited to Stop Islam, Shariffa Converts Instead In this episode, we discuss Sister Shariffa's journey to Islam. Sister Shariffa was recruited before college, to learn more about Islam and to free Muslim women from practicing their faith. Initially, she had very little knowledge about Islam, but as her studies progressed, she moved from being a detractor to a believer. Sister Shariffa converted in 1985. She had an international upbringing, living in various countries, including the United States, Panama, Japan, and Germany. Her father was in the United States Army. She currently resides in Kuwait and is a professor of English for medical and scientific purposes. She is passionate about teaching people about Islam and breaking the stereotypes about Islam. Some key points discussed: We reviewed how she was to help free Muslim women from Islam. Discussion on how she learned about Islam, and how she came to convert. The story of her shahada. Family reaction to her conversion. How men and women were made to compliment each other and wisdom therein. Cultural Islam versus Islam. How to learn about Islam and the need to exam the sources of your information. Learning Arabic and reading the Quran About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 120: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Wendy Butterick. Wendy's Path to Islam In this episode we discuss Sister Wendy's journey to Islam. We discuss her childhood, her search for belonging, and her spiritual encounters with a variety of spiritual faiths and movements. Sister Wendy became Muslim in 2000 and currently resides in Powder Springs, Georgia with her husband. In this episode we discuss: Here childhood in California and Baja California Her difficult relationship with her mother and her learning disabilities. How she left home at a young age and traveled. Rastafarianism and its Christian roots. How the current Bible is incomplete and has been changed, and how the Quran remediates those differences. The concept of the second coming of Jesus (PBUH) and discuss the concept of reincarnation. Wendy's shahada and her conversion to Islam. The importance of embracing your own culture/ethnicity while still practicing as a Muslim. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 121: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Tanya. Today we speak with Tanya for the second time on the podcast. You can listen to her first episode here: https://untoislam.com/podcast/catholic-indian-lady-converts-to-islam Today we catch up with Tanya and see how she's found Islam for the last 18 months. The first time we interviewed Tanya was only 6 months after she converted so she has many secrets to share about her journey to being a Muslim. In the episode we discuss: Living in a small town away from her parents How her parents are now accepting her being a Muslim after early shock Teaching the Quran Learning about Islam every day Dealing with the COVID lock-downs and using video conferencing to connect with the Muslims The stereotype of Muslim men being oppressive Putting your trust in Allah Finding a husband Wearing the head scarf and the face veil Islamic manners and etiquette Advice to those thinking about becoming Muslim Book mentioned by Cedric: Ulum al Qur'an: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an (Ahmad Von Denffer) https://untoislam.com/book/introduction-sciences-koran Check out Tanya's video on how to pray in Arabic: https://youtu.be/5BKtxuVXCEA About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 119: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Maryline David. Seeking Connection With God In this episode, we discuss Maryline's conversion to Islam. Maryline was raised Catholic, but after moving to Ireland learned more about other religions including Islam. She discusses how her desire to have a closer relationship to God led her to Islam. Sister Maryline converted 15 years ago and currently lives with her family in Spain. Some key points discussed: Her religious upbringing. Political Islam Cultural Islam Misconceptions about Islam. Her time in Yemen Taking her Shahada. Building a closer relationship with God. This is the book that Maryline mentioned: https://untoislam.com/book/struggling-to-surrender-jeffrey-lang The course taught by Maryline (99 names of Allah) can be found at Back to the Fitra Academy: http://kathrynljones.com/ Maryline says: I converted in 2006, so I have been Muslim for 15 years this year. I am less than a year away from reaching the Islamic age of maturity, 40. I am French. I grew up in a Catholic family. Some members of my family were/are very committed to their faith, including nuns, priests, chaplains or workers for Christian organisations (particularly L'Arche founded by Jean Vanier) and some are non-believers. I attended a Catholic school from 2 to 18 years old I think this is important to mention as it has shaped my path as a Muslim in some ways (as a reaction to what I grew up with initially) and it has also offered me paths of reflection and inspiration more recently. I grew up in a small town in Brittany (4000 inhabitants). My grandfather, my father and I were all born in that town, and my ancestors were born in France as far as I am aware. I currently live in Spain, South of Valencia, after having lived in Sheffield, Belfast, London, Paris and Dublin. I trained as a translator and more recently, as a secondary school teacher. I am an expert in languages and I am fascinated by the language reflects reality. I have two young children (10 and 5) and so, I don't have a lot of time for hobbies, but I love swimming, and I started open-water swimming during lockdown, with one of my achievements being to swim about a mile in 12 degrees celsius water. I generally love nature walks, and I would love to have more time for reading and writing. I am also interested in permaculture and how to build resilient communities, in alternative medicine of all sorts, especially unani tibb. I am not an expert in any of these fields, but I did start training in some of these (hijama and unani tibb particularly) I am passionate about inclusion, in helping those who feel marginalised in any way, shape or form, to find their place . I am also passionate about supporting mothers, and women in general, spiritually, emotionally, but also in very practical ways at a local level. Covid restrictions had destroyed all the informal social tissue in my neighbourhood: the playgroups, the mum and baby coffee mornings, the breastfeeding advice cafes, etc. Without these, I have no idea how I would have functioned when I first became a mother, and my heart was completely broken for the isolated mums. We need a village to raise a child, and it is the building of this village that I am passionate about (metaphorically and in very concrete ways as well). I believe this starts by ourselves if we can, in whatever capacity. I am also a Back to the Fitrah mentor, and this means I help Muslims come back to their God-given wisdom, to their fitrah, to identify when they are following their inner compass or not (what we describe as being inside out or outside in). At Back to the Fitrah, I hold a gathering online each week called the 99 Names of Allah from the Inside Out, where we go through each of Allah's names and chat about how this name has manifested itself in our lives or how we can live by this name. In the future, I also intend to offer what I learned at Back to the Fitrah in French. I am also a volunteer with Rabata, and although I don't have a major role in the organisation, I feel passionate about how it supports women in their pursuit of sacred knowledge. Both these organisations are headed by converts , and this was one of the reasons I initially approached them, and I found there the support and the understanding I needed. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 122: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Imam Wisam Sharieff. New Muslim Explains Her First Pilgrimage to Mecca In this episode we are joined by Imam Wisam Sharieff, founder and creator of Quran Revolution, an innovative system for connecting with the Quran. He is also founder of Advocating Quranic Lifestyle and Memorize Mentor. He has taught 25,000 plus students through a variety of in-person and on-line platforms. In December 2021, Imam Wisam Sharieff and Gina DeBarthe went on Umrah. This was Sister Gina's first Umrah. We discuss this amazing and life-changing experience together. Websites referred to in this episode include: Quran Revolution: https://quranrevolution.com/ Advocating Quranic Lifestyle: AQL Website - New AQL Website (https://aqlu.org/) Online Quran apps: https://quranwbw.com/, https://www.recitequran.com/ You can follow Imam Wisam Sharieff on Facebook, Instagram @wisamsharieff, and Youtube via the Quran Revolution channel. The Wisam Sharieff Podcast on Apple Podcasts We discuss the following: The overwhelming emotional experience of Umrah. The disparities encountered during Umrah and the inequalities in the United States. The shock of Umrah, the test of Umrah and redefining reality. How Umrah equalizes us as Muslims. The King and the Beggar. The day of judgement and the hadith about competing to build tall buildings. Making circumambulations, pow-wows, stupas, burning man, and other forms of collective ecstasy. The experience of making Tawfah around the Kabbah. The encroachment of technology on the experience of Umrah. The electromagnetism of our mobile technology. Headspace: Mobile meditation. Other topics: Thoughts and anxiety on the side of the mountain. Sitting in front of the Kabbah and one existential moment. Energy centers and ganglia points in the body. Umrah as a method for cleansing the body. Surah Tin and finding lost objects Hands of Light and Wheels of Life. Memorize Mentor book list. Heaven and Hell. Growth after Umrah. The healing of Umrah. Wudu in Madinah Surah Fatihah. Virtual Memorization videos About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 123: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Shaykh Mustafa Umar. Today we speak with Shaykh Mustafa Umar. He shares his story about his journey from Islam to atheism and back. Topics include: Atheism and it's arguments against God Looking into other religions Cultural Islam and how to avoid it The books that he's written and how they can help anyone who's looking into Islam Advice to anyone thinking about converting to Islam About Shaykh Mustafa Umar: He completed a B.S. in Information and Computer Science from UC Irvine, a B.A. in Theology and Islamic Law from the European Institute of Islamic Sciences in France, and an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the University of Gloucestershire in the UK. He also studied the Islamic sciences for a year at Nadwatul Ulama in Lucknow, India and spent another year studying in Cairo, Egypt. He has authored several books, served the Muslim community of Southern California as an Imam and activist for over a decade years, and is currently the founder and president of California Islamic University, the Director of Education and Outreach at the Islamic Institute of Orange County, and an executive member of the Fiqh council of North America. This is Imam Mustafa's website: https://mustafaumar.com/ And his Youtube: https://untoislam.com/links/mustafa-umar-youtube And his QA website: https://askthescholars.com/ List of all Imam Mustafa's books (Amazon.com) https://untoislam.com/links/mustafa-umar-books About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 124: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Gina Marie DeBarthe converted in 2019, that was 2 years ago. This is part two to Gina's convert story. Listen to part one here: https://untoislam.com/podcast/my-father-was-in-the-us-navy-husband-in-the-army-why-i-became-muslim Gina is also a host on our podcast, see her profile here: https://untoislam.com/podcast/profile/gina-marie-debarthe Today Gina shares her experience of being a Muslim. She explains what it's been like for the last two years in Islam, submitting to God. Topics include: Her first pilgrimage to Mecca Learning to recite the Quran How her mentors have helped her to learn Islam Things she loves about Islam The changes in her life since converting Spiritual growth Performing the Islamic prayer Being part of a new community in faith Her goals for her future in Islam The worst advice that any Muslim gave her A strange or unusual thing about Islam that she loves About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 125: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Ryan Stanley. Guest: Shez Hanif. Today Ryan talks to Shehzad Hanif. Shehzad Hanif is from the UK. He is a Relationship coach and motivational speaker. His service also specialises in Muslims relationships. His purpose is to "help people to rediscover their purpose in life" through deep introspection, inner-work, and mind-work. As a new Muslim or someone who needs guidance towards Islam, his services might benefit you. In this episode we discuss topics like: The hesitation to convert How to give a good representation of Islam as a new Muslim Getting rid of bad habits after we convert and about removing them all at once Getting a flavour of Islam before converting Harshness and strictness in Muslims. who to associate with How to avoid bad Muslims and bad influences Using technology as a new Muslim, what to watch out for Not being excessive in the religion and moderation in Islam Increasing your practice step by step Having a good relationship with Allah Migration from the West to Muslims lands for new Muslims How should new Muslims invite others to Islam Having good character About Shehzad's services: Website: https://guidancecoaching.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZbu-0hAUPk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb29FPTeh3eUIqKEx2Wg9bQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimrelationshipcoaching/ Muslim Relationships:Muslim Relationship service is part of Guidance Coaching and specialise in helping Muslims move closer to their goal of having amazing relationships with family, friends, colleagues and ultimately their Creator!Are You Next? Guidance Coaching:Guidance Coaching founder Shehzad Hanif says Our purpose is to be of service to the global Muslim community through tailored coaching programs based on a unique blend of modern scientific mind hacks and traditional Islamic teachings to help people fulfill their true potential in every area of their lives. Email: info@guidancecoaching.net See the link below to schedule a FREE 30 minute Strategy session: https://guidancecoaching.as.me/ Some quotes from Shehzad during the episode: "Make your sanity a priority" "What goes around comes around" "Love Allah. he will love you" "Happiness equals fulfillment equals progress" See the first episode we did with Shehzad here: https://untoislam.com/podcast/9-mind-hacks-and-tips-from-reborn-uk-muslim-and-personal-development-coach-how-to-convert-to-islam About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 126: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Hasmeet Chaal. Today's guest is Hasmeet Chaal from Malaysia and he shares his convert story with us. He converted to Islam 20 years ago at the age of 17. His previous religion was Sikhism. In this episode, Hasmeet explains why he converted and goes deeply into the reasons. His explanation of the Prophet Muhammad as a proof of Islam is excellent. About Haseet: Has been a Muslim for 20 years Converted at the age 17 From Malaysia and lives there Loves food, cooking, music, and art Enjoys giving education in Islamic topics and calling people to Islam Hasmeet's Academy in Malaysia is called Qoom Academy. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QoomAcademy Email: qoomacademy@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_gmYL6MAMjr3oLqy0Nqnaw Books recommended in the episode: The Clear Quran https://untoislam.com/book/Clear-Quran-Dr-Mustafa-Khattab The Contemporary Qur'an: With Contextual Translation https://untoislam.com/book/Contemporary-Quran-Contextual-Translation About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 127: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Kadijah Michelle. Today we talk to Kadija and Nawal on the topic of convert women and the mosque in the USA and the problems they face due to the cultural ideas of Muslims. Topics discussed include: Kadija's literature review titled "American Muslim Women: Their Relationship with American Mosques" The biggest problems that new Muslims face Why women are excluded from some mosques in the USA The difference between Christians and Muslims with regards to how women interact with their places of worship Eastern cultural Islam vs true Islam How converts are less affected by Eastern cultural Islam Segregation of the sexes in mosques Also: Social services and social support for Muslim women The difference between mono-cultured mosques and mixed mosques that cater for a mix of cultures Cultural conditioning The reasons why women are culturally excluded from mosques The Westerner's expectations of community verses an immigrant's expectations Finding communities besides Islamic communities See Kadija's convert story here: https://untoislam.com/podcast/i-grew-up-in-a-military-household About Kadijah: My name is Kadijah, but I was born Michelle Kastriba. I converted the day before Ramadan in 2004 when I was 24 years old, and I will be 41 in a couple months. I grew up as an Army Brat. I was born on a Military Installation in West Germany (it was still the Cold War), and moved frequently between the U.S. and Europe as a child until my father retired from the Army and we settled in Pennsylvania in 1995. For several years, I was a pharmacy technician until I decided to go to college to pursue a degree in Economics, and I am currently a Junior at Penn State. I am also a proud and happy homemaker. I am an avid reader, and I love crochet. I am extremely passionate about volunteering and also empowering women. Most of my volunteering has been fundraising activities for Muslim organization including several years that organized and led many campaigns for my local Islamic School. Through the years, I have been asked by different groups in the Harrisburg, PA area to speak about my experiences as a Muslim including a panel at the Harrisburg Masjid and also at Harrisburg Area Community College. Lately, though, I have stepped back from volunteering and fundraising to focus on gaining knowledge. My focus now is to become an Islamic Educator for Women. I believe we desperately need them. I think what is most important about my experience is that I was born and raised Catholic. Even though I went to Church and Catholic school, I always felt something wasn't right, and I would pray for God to guide me. I grew in a military household at the end of the Cold War and the beginning of the War on Terror. Before I became a Muslim, my family and I had a very negative opinion of Islam and it's followers because that was the culture that we were exposed to. Then I started working as a clerk with two wonderful Muslims, and I started learning that Islam is not what happened on September 11, but so much more...it was the answer to my prayers. Alhumdilillah. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 128: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Christen Amer. Guest: Grace Song. In this episode we talk to Grace Song, the executive director of the Usuli Institute, a research and education based think tank whose aim is to reclaim and reaffirm the beauty and wisdom of the Qur'an and Islam. A convert of 28 years, Grace explains the beauty, justice and compassion found within the pages of the Qur'an and shares her advice about converting to Islam, becoming Muslim and seeking knowledge of the Quran. This is Grace's third episode as a guest on our podcast. See more from Grace and the Usuli Institute in these links: https://www.usuli.org/ https://www.searchforbeauty.org/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUsuliInstitute About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 129: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Tanya. Guest: Kathryn Jones. Join us today as we talk to Kathryn for her second episode with us. Kathryn is a veteran convert of 26 years. She is an Emotional and Spiritual Resilience Coach and founder of an academy that help's people learn about Islam. Some of the topics Kathryn discusses in the episode are: How does one become Muslim? How do I know I'm ready to embrace Islam? Where should I go to get answers about Islam? How much do I need to know first before converting? Advice for someone who wishes to embrace Islam, but is holding themself back as they don't believe they can fulfill the obligations of being a Muslim; e.g. praying 5x per day, fasting, hijab etc Advice for someone who knows Islam is the truth, but is scared to officially embrace the faith; perhaps due to fear of family, or other factors Also: The topics that are important to learn for someone thinking about embracing Islam The topics that are important to learn when someone first embraces Islam Advice for someone who believes that Islam is the truth but is confused with the negative portrayal of Muslims in the media and is fearful of the repercussions of coming out as a Muslim Where can someone go if they have questions about Islam? Where can someone go to take the first steps to embrace Islam? See Kathryn's first episode here: https://untoislam.com/podcast/emotional-and-spiritual-resilience-coach-helping-women-in-their-first-years-of-islam More, Kathryn's website and academy: http://backtothefitrah.com Her free weekly support group: http://backtothefitrah.com/converts/ Author of Step Up - Embrace The Leader Within: https://kathrynjones.kartra.com/page/StepUp From the Kathryn's website: The truth of our psychology ... the human experience Discover your innate emotional and spiritual The truth is that your innate emotional resilience is already there within you. It never left you, but the layers of life experiences have buried it out of sight. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 130: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Sheikha Maryam Kabeer Faye. Sheika Maryam Kabeer and Gina DeBarthe are both converts. Sheika Maryam converted in 1975 while Gina converted in 2019. Please join them in a discussion about dreams, their journeys through Islam, and the influence of Sufism on Islam. They also discuss the blessings and trials they encountered on their life's journey. Points from the episode: Their childhoods in California The scroll given to Sheika Maryam and what it said that influence her life Dreams and Spiritual experiences The signs of Allah Life's journey Mystical experiences Sheika Maryam's published book of life experiences: Journey Through Ten Thousand Veils Guidance from Allah Umrah in Mecca Transmission of Grace Additional information: http://uniteinthelight.org/about/ Maryam's book here: https://untoislam.com/journey-through-ten-thousand-veils About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 131: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Sheima Sumer. How Will Islam Help Me to Feel More Content With Life? Sheima Salam Sumer has a Master's degree in Counselor Education from the University of South Carolina in 2007 and worked as a professional counselor in a variety of settings - school, home, and office. She's the authour of the book "How to be a Happy Muslim", Choosing Inner Peace and Joy with Ideas from the Quran, Sunnah, Counseling, and Health Fields. She is also the author of a book called "The Basic Values of Islam". She has done two full length interviews with us where she talked about her book and how to be a happy Muslim. https://untoislam.com/podcast/author-of-the-book-how-to-be-a-happy-muslim-explains-how-to-succeed-by-converting-to-islam https://untoislam.com/podcast/raise-your-vibration-from-the-islamic-perspective Today Sister Sheima will answer the following question: How Will Islam Help Me to Feel More Content With Life? If you have a question for sister Sheima please submit it though our contact-us page at untoislam.com https://untoislam.com/contact-untoislam Contact Sheima: Website | http://howtobeahappymuslim.com Email | howtobeahappymuslim@outlook.com Book Trailer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euQtTW34OmM Purchase the book | http://howtobeahappymuslim.com/?page_id=44 Here are 12 ways Islam helps you to feel more content with life: 1. Purpose Islam gives us a very clear purpose in life: to worship and please and serve God. The Holy Quran states: And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me." (Holy Quran, 51:56) So really the purpose for being in this world is to worship God and this brings contentment because we have a direction in life, a goal in life: to please our Creator. 2. Allah is forgiving and merciful Allah begins every surah/ chapter in the Holy Quran with "Bismillahirrahmaanirraheem," in the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Knowing that Allah chooses these names, these attributes for us to remember Him by is so heartwarming. Allah is the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful and this brings contentment because we don't have to be perfect. If we sin, all we have to do is ask Allah for forgiveness, and Allah will forgive us. So it brings great contentment to know that Allah's mercy is greater than His anger. Allah is so forgiving, so merciful, and there's a hadith in which Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) says that God says: (God says) O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I will forgive you for what you have done, and I will not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great as it. (Tirmidthi, Ahmad) 3. Islam is simple Islam is very simple. The main teachings of Islam obviously are to believe in Allah and do good deeds. And there's a hadith: A Bedouin came to the Prophet and said, "Tell me of a deed such that if I were to do it, I would enter Paradise." The Prophet said, "Worship God without worshiping anything along with Him, offer the (five daily) prescribed prayers, pay the compulsory alms (zakat), and fast the month of Ramadan." The Bedouin said, "(I swear) by Him in whose hands my life is, I will not do more than this." When he (the Bedouin) left, the Prophet said, "Whoever would like to see a man of Paradise should look at this man." (Bukhari) Knowing that we don't need to make religion complicated brings contentment. If we focus on the 5 pillars of Islam, we are doing the minimum we need to do. Hopefully we will do more, but it's nice to know that Islam is mainly about doing these 5 pillars. 4. It's all about your heart's sincerity Islam is all about being sincere, genuine to Allah, and this brings a lot of contentment. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) would pray to God; he would say: O God, Make my inside better than my outside, and also make my outside righteous. (Tirmidthi)So having inner sincerity to God is more important than anything, and another hadith says:Allah does not look at your bodies nor does he look at your faces, but He looks at your hearts.(Bukhari, Muslim) Your looks don't matter and your wealth doesn't matter: it's your heart.Knowing that Islam places so much emphasis on the heart and sincerity brings contentment because it makes us prioritize being honest with ourselves. And so when we're honest with ourselves, that brings contentment. 5. We are in the Community of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Being in the Ummah or community of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) brings so much contentment. It is a great honor. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was the last prophet sent to humanity by God. So it's really a great honor to be in his community. There's a hadith that says: "Allah (swt) has given one Dua to every single prophet that He has guaranteed He will respond to.(Dua means a prayer/asking Allah for something. So Allah has given one chance to every prophet to make a prayer that is guaranteed to be answered.) And every single prophet has used up this Prayer for himself in this world, except for me. I have saved it and I have not used it and I will not use it in this life. I have kept it for my Ummah (my community) and I will use it for them on the day of judgment. And this Dua will be, O Allah, forgive my entire Ummah."(Sahih Muslim) And so the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) cares about us and loves us so much that he saved a prayer that God has guaranteed to answer on the Day of Judgment, and that prayer is for our forgiveness. So it's such a blessing to know that. 6. Islam encourages us to be thankful Being thankful is such a big part of Islam. In the Holy Quran Allah says, If you give thanks, I will give you more." (Holy Quran 14:7) Also the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said in a hadith, "Look at those below you and do not look at those above you, for it is the best way not to belittle the favors of Allah." (Bukhari and Muslim) Thankfulness is so important to be content with life and it helps us to focus on our blessings. 7. Islam encourages us to be patient Patience is also a huge value in Islam. The Holy Quran says that Allah will reward those who are patient. It's just a part of life that we are going to have hardships, so Allah repeatedly says to have patience and that Allah's promise is true. (Quran 16:96, 2:155-157). And so being patient is such a big part of being content because it helps us to accept the hardships that come with life instead of getting angry or upset about them. So patience builds acceptance which is a part of contentment. 8. Believing in the Next World Believing in the next world brings so much contentment because this life is bound to disappoint us. So it's wonderful to know there's a next world and that death is not the end. When we die we will have another life, an eternal life. So it's wonderful to know that and we don't have to put all of our hopes into this world because it's temporary and there's a next world that's forever. 9. It's all good for the believer We believe as Muslims that it's all good. It's all good for the believer. Whatever happens to a believer is good in some way. Whether it's a good thing they like and they become thankful or whether it's a hardship, we become patient, and patience is good for us too. So we believe that everything that happens to us is good, and that brings so much contentment. ("How excellent the affairs of the believer: his affair, all of it, is good for him; and this is not the case with anyone except the believer; if prosperity comes to him, he is thankful (to God), and if adversity falls on him, he perseveres patiently: so it is all good (for him)" (Hadith in Muslim).) 10. Destiny As Muslims we believe in destiny and this brings so much contentment. We believe that everything that happens to us was destined to happen and we don't need to worry so much because whatever happens, it was God's will, and there is good in that. God is Good and so anything that happens to us is good in some way. Destiny is definitely a big part of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said in a hadith: Be aware that if the whole of mankind were to gather together to do something to help you, they would only be able to do something for you which God had already written for you. Likewise, if the whole of mankind gathered together to harm you, they would only be able to do something to harm you which God had already written to happen to you. (Tirmidthi) Destiny is a blessing. We do not need to despair of our losses nor become proud of our blessings, because everything is the will of our Lord. We do believe that of course we have a choice and we have some power over what happens through the choices that we make and the actions that we do, but at the same time Allah already knows and has destined what happens to us. 11. Prayer Prayer is such a big part of Islam. We pray five times a day and we are encouraged in the Quran to seek God's help through prayer and patience (2:153). And prayer brings so much contentment because it builds your connection with God. It brings you peace. And it's kind of a routine thing you have to do everyday, and that routine also brings peace and contentment. And prayer is a protection. So when we pray we believe that we are protected by God and that prayer is such a big source of protection. 12. Islam is the truth Islam is the true religion. Knowing that we are following the true religion of God brings contentment, right? The Quran says in multiple places: Truly, the religion of God is Islam (3:19) So Islam is the chosen religion of God, of the one true God. And in the Holy Quran it says: And whoever desires other than Islam as a religion - never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers. (3:85) So really Islam is the religion of God and it brings so much contentment to know that we're in the true religion and we are so blessed. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 132: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Grant Miller. Today we speak with Abdur Rahim (Grant Miller). He's a new revert (11 months) and reverted after a two year study and comes from a Catholic background, being a Eucharistic minister and member of the Knights of Columbus. About Grant: Converted in 2021 (July 10th) 59 years old Born in USA, Pittsburgh, Caucasian, grew up in Los Angeles. I was in foster care since I was 9 years old. Currently lives in Charleston, South Carolina Some topics discussed: Paedophilia in the church and how it push him away from Catholicism Growing up in a foster family The son-ship of Jesus The feeling of betraying Jesus when he started thinking about Islam Suspension of disbelief as apposed to critical thinking and making mental decisions and being open to all faiths The feeling of having a 'returning of faith' after leaving the church Researching about Islam and 'Jesus in Islam' The pamphlet he read, "My Great Love of Jesus Led Me to Islam" How his wife accepted his looking into Islam The day of conversion Grant states: My journey to the faith started in London. It was a Friday evening sometime in March, 2019, and I was returning to my hotel from work, it was around 8pm, and I passed by a table somewhere near Piccadilly Circus, where there were a few brothers and sisters with Qurans and other materials. At that time I was experiencing a crises in faith. Having been a lifelong Catholic, I was shaken to the core by the priest scandals and to be honest I was ready to just give up on religion. My depression led me to drink heavily, give up on God and religion, and do things that are considered immoral. I stopped by the table because I had always been curious about Islam and wanted to pick up some materials. A brother started talking to me. He asked if I was a Christian and I said yes, but at the moment not practicing. Then he asked if I believed in God, and I said yes. Then he asked if I believed in the Trinity, and I believe my answer surprised him, because I said 'No'; Honestly, he was a stranger, it was how I felt, and I just replied plainly. He then asked if I believe that Jesus was God, and I replied no again. I felt strange about this, being a Catholic they believe in the Trinity and Jesus being part of it. However, I always felt that Jesus was 'infused' with God, that He worked through Jesus. But with the crises I was going through, and the priests doing what they did, and they were supposedly devoted to the church and Jesus and look what happened. So in my heart I just could no longer accept any of it. The brother gave me a Quran, a booklet "My Great Love of Jesus Led Me to Islam", and other materials (which I still have to this day!), pointed out that I should start at Fatihah and then said something to me which sticks to me: "Promise me that when you get back to the hotel that you will pray openly and sincerely to God" He did not know what I was going through, nor did we even talk about anything personal. So he was not aware of my depression or anything. I was quite taken aback. I followed his advice. And when I got back and started praying, I literally began to sob and cry and poured out my whole heart, and asked God to help me, that I was so lost.I guess I can fill you in on the rest during our talk. More about Grant: Job/Expertise: I am consultant with the Oracle NetSuite Financial platform/ERP specialising in administration and programming. I have been in information technology all my working life, starting with the old IBM AS400 systems. I was an adjunct professor for MIS at Penn State University for a number of years, and have been a contributing author (Sybex, Coriolis publishers) and technical editor on a number of books dealing with Windows Server technology. Hobbies/Interests: I have written a number of books on martial arts history that can be found on Amazon, both published and also self-published (search for author Grant A. Miller). I play a number of instruments and was in the 'pit' for musicals (high school musicals). Passionate about: I do charity work for helping the poor (housing, education). I was formerly in the K of C that sponsored a number of projects. Work directly related to Islam/Muslims: I support my local mosque and Imam with communications/supplies for brothers that are incarcerated. I am also in charge of our "library". Personally I am finding that I may also dive into developing a support network for new Muslims coming from a Christian background with questions that revolve around this area. I find that having spent a lifetime in a particular Christian theology and then having the cart completely flipped over is not only a challenge but also untangling all the indoctrination and lingering feelings is something that is best tackled as a group. This is the book about Jesus that Grant mentioned: https://untoislam.com/book/great-love-jesus-led-islam About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 133: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Devan Saunders. Today we speak with Devan Saunders. Listen as he explains how he converted after listening to his first Friday sermon (khutbah) and how he feels that God made it easy for him to become Muslim. About Devan: Converted on March 9th 2022, that's 3 months ago Aged 25 His family is from the United States and he lives in Wisconsin Grew up in a military family, but his life got rough when his parents split and his dad got kicked out the navy Works as a forklift operator at UNFI Loves playing basketball and spending time with his family About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 134: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Sheima Sumer. Sheima Salam Sumer has a Master's degree in Counselor Education from the University of South Carolina in 2007 and worked as a professional counselor in a variety of settings - school, home, and office. She's the author of the book "How to be a Happy Muslim", Choosing Inner Peace and Joy with Ideas from the Quran, Sunnah, Counseling, and Health Fields. She is also the author of a book called "The Basic Values of Islam". She has done two full length interviews with us where she talked about her book and how to be a happy Muslim. https://untoislam.com/podcast/author-of-the-book-how-to-be-a-happy-muslim-explains-how-to-succeed-by-converting-to-islam https://untoislam.com/podcast/raise-your-vibration-from-the-islamic-perspective Today Sister Sheima will answer the following question: Does Islam Agree With the Law of Attraction Philosophy? If you have a question for sister Sheima please submit it though our contact-us page at untoislam.com https://untoislam.com/contact-untoislam Contact Sheima: Website | http://howtobeahappymuslim.com Email | howtobeahappymuslim@outlook.com Book Trailer | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euQtTW34OmM Purchase the book | http://howtobeahappymuslim.com/?page_id=44 Does Islam Agree With the Law of Attraction Philosophy? (Sheima Sumer Series) Well first of all, what is the law of attraction? So basically the Law of Attraction says that what's happening in your outer world experience is simply a reflection of your inner world experience. And your inner world experience would be your thoughts and your feelings. The law of attraction is also referred to as the law of vibration. What this means is that your thoughts, which cause your feelings, create a vibration that you're in. So you could be In a positive vibration or negative vibration and you are going to attract events and objects and situations that match your vibration. So basically your thoughts and your feelings affect your outer world. They affect what you attract. That is the law of attraction. And so your thoughts and your feelings have a frequency and when you feel bad you are emitting a negative frequency and unfortunately your negative frequency will be reflected back to you through certain life events. And if you feel good you have a positive frequency which will attract to you positive life situations. And for example good feelings/good frequencies in order of their power would be love, gratitude, joy, hopeful expectation and satisfaction. Good feelings make you feel empowered. Bad feelings include depression, hatred, jealousy, anxiety, guilt and anger. Of course we have bad feelings sometimes but the idea is to recognize your bad feelings and do something to feel better and to shift your frequency or vibration. Another interesting point is that if we think about something that we do not want for a long period of time or with great emotion, then we are likely to attract what we do not want. So the law of attraction teaches us to think about what we want; Focus on what you want, not what you don't want. Because if you think about debt-if you're in debt and you think about your debt then you attract more debt. Instead you want to think of attracting more money, of abundance. So the law of attraction which was really publicized by the Secret movie and Secret book is saying that we can have what we want in life but we need to stay in a positive frequency or vibration, which is created by our thoughts and our feelings. So your thoughts cause your feelings. One of the things that the law of attraction says is that the little things often come the fastest and easiest because with little things, for some reason, we have less resistance to their arrival and we also believe they will come, and they come, because we see them as being little. So again the law of attraction is saying that your inner thoughts and feelings directly impact your outer life events/things that you attract in your outer world. So, does Islam agree with the law of attraction philosophy? In my opinion yes it does. A very clear verse of the Quran that supports the law of attraction is found in chapter 13 verse 11 which states: "Surely Allah does not change the conditions in which a people are in until they change that which is in themselves" (13:11). Very clearly stating that if you want your outer conditions to change, then you need to change what is inside yourself, which is of course going to be your thoughts and your feelings, your inner self, your inner world. Another verse of the Quran is chapter 14 verse 7 which states: "If you give thanks, I will give you more" (14:7). So Allah, glory be to Him the most high is saying that if we are thankful, we will receive more. That is exactly what the law of attraction teaches- - that when you feel gratitude, you will attract more things to feel gratitude for. Another verse of the holy Quran states in chapter 2 verse 152: "Remember Me. I will remember you. Be grateful to Me and never show me ingratitude." (Holy Quran, 2:152) OK so again, remember Me, Allah is saying if you remember Me, remember Allah, Allah will remember you; The law of attraction. When you think of Allah, Allah is going to think of you and remember you. The Secret, the law of attraction which is the secret, is reflected in these verses and there is also a Hadith in which the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him says that Allah the Most High says, I am with my slave whenever he thinks of Me and I am with him when he mentions Me. For if he mentions Me to himself, I mention him to Myself; and if he mentions Me in a gathering, I mention him in a superior gathering. If he approaches Me by a hand's width, I approach him by an arm's length; and if he approaches Me by an arm's length, I approach him by two arms' lengths. And if he comes to Me walking, I hasten to him swiftly." (Bukhari and Muslim). So the secret, the law of attraction states that like attracts like. What you are thinking and feeling and doing attracts more of the same. So the secret law of attraction like attracts like, and this is exactly what this Hadith is saying, actually this hadith is saying that Allah will even do more for us than what we do for Him. So if we remember Allah then Allah remembers us in a superior gathering. So this proves just how loving and kind and generous Allah is. So basically if we learn to control our thoughts we will have more control over our life because our thoughts directly affect what we attract in our life . Now as Muslims of course we believe that all power is with Allah and nothing takes place without Allah's permission but at the same time Allah gave us human beings free will . So we have a free will to think good thoughts. Thinking good thoughts literally brings good things into your life. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, "To harbor good thoughts is part of well-practiced worship" (Mishkat al Masabih, Volume 2, book 24, Chapter 17, p. 1048). So having good thoughts is a form of worship of God. The prophet Muhammad (pbuh) also said, "A believer loves for others what he loves for himself" (Bukhari, Muslim). And that's just teaching us to feel love for everyone, not just for ourselves but when we love others that's a very good thing. Love is the highest frequency. Love is the highest vibration. The more love you feel, the better things you will attract in your life. So the Secret Movie and book, if you watched the movie it does seem a little materialistic/worldly. But the point of the law of attraction is really about being aware of our vibration, of our thoughts and feelings so we can attract anything that we want. And Islam is really teaching us to think about and remember Allah as much as possible. If you learn more about Islam it's all about remembering Allah and thanking Allah and putting Allah first. And according to the law of attraction what you think about and feel about you attract and insha'Allah when we as Muslims think about Allah, we will attract closeness to Allah, which is really the best gift- to be close to Allah, near to Allah, pleasing to Allah. And I personally have seen the law of attraction operate in my life. And part of Islam is using our reason and intelligence to interpret the signs around us. In the Holy Quran, Chapter 2 verse 164 the Quran states: In the creation of heaven and earth, in the succession of day and night, in the phenomena of ships sailing across the seas... in the fall of rain water from sky to quicken a dead earth, in populating the earth with all species of animals, in ordering of winds and clouds between sky and earth;in all these there are signs and pieces of evidence for people who use their reason. (2:164) So reason is praised in the Holy Quran and in Islam, and that's why I will use my reason to say that yes, I have seen the law of attraction in my life in many ways. I have two small/cute examples that I will share but it's just something interesting. For example, one day I was drinking some hot chocolate and I felt that this hot chocolate would really taste better if it was peppermint flavored. And it was just a thought-I didn't really care that much. Then a few days later I was on a road trip, and I stopped at a restaurant. And they were selling some things in front of the restaurant and there lo and behold was a "Peppermint Hot Cocoa". And of course I bought it and enjoyed. But I thought that was interesting that it just popped up a few days after I had that thoughts. Another little example: I was looking in a parenting magazine that showed a picture of a memory game (matching pictures) and at that time I had young children. So I had this thought, "That would be a great game for my son." A few days later I was counseling a child for my job and we attended a school program where I won pretty much the same memory game;the same game in the magazine. I honestly was not so interested in getting the game, but it just came to me, probably because I was not feeling anxious about getting it! So there are many other examples I could give, but just 2 interesting ones there. As Muslims we believe in One Creator. Well, because there is one Creator of an organized universe, it follows that there are laws that govern our universe. We know there is a law of gravity. Well, perhaps then there are more laws we are not even aware of, such as the law of attraction. The Holy Quran states, "And if all the trees in the earth were pens, and the sea, with seven more seas to help it, (were ink), the words of Allah could not be exhausted (31:27)-- Meaning that there's so much knowledge, so much that we don't know. I don't see how the law of attraction could not be included in the knowledge that a lot people don't know about. So again, the law of attraction in Islam is found in the Islamic teaching of dua, or prayer, calling on Allah. And Islam really encourages us to call on Allah for things that we want. And Islam encourages us to believe that we will receive what we ask for or at least to have a positive feeling about it, a hope that something will come. And so Islam does teach us to emit a positive frequency and ask for what we want. The Holy Quran states, "And your Lord said, Ask of Me, I will respond". (40:60) I will respond to you. Duaa/asking of Allah is a form of worship in Islam. Again, gratitude is really a big part of Islam and that's a huge part of the law of attraction. I've already stated the Quran says Allah says, "if you give thanks I will give you more" (14:7). Prophet Soloman (pbuh) is known to be a very thankful prophet in Islam. Prophet Soloman actually prayed to Allah to help him to be grateful: "... Solomon smiled and said, My Lord! Grant me that I should be grateful for Your favour which You have bestowed on me and on my parents...(27:19)." There are multiple verses where Prophet Soloman talks about gratitude. ... As soon as Solomon saw the throne set before him, he said: "This is of the grace of my Lord that He may test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful; and whoever is grateful, he is grateful only for his own soul, and whoever is ungrateful, then surely my Lord is All-Sufficient, Bountiful." (27:40). It's interesting to note that Prophet Solomon (pbuh) was known to be very rich. He was a king who Allah (swt) granted not only abundant wealth but special powers, such as the ability to talk to animals. A last point is that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) encouraged us to pray for other people. He (pbuh) said: "There is no Muslim servant (of God) who prays for his brother behind his back, in secret, but the angels say, "Amen! And you shall also have the same." (Abu Daud) So again, this is the law of attraction. What you put out, your vibration, your frequency, your praying for another person, you're going to get that back to you, because you're putting out a positive frequency that will come back to you. So for all these reasons I do believe that Islam supports the law of attraction, which is simply that you will attract in your life what is matching your feeling vibration. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 135: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Christen Amer. Guest: Nawal Verbanovic. Today we are speaking with sister Nawal Verbonovic, a 42 year old convert from Ohio. She converted 11 years ago and is currently active in the dawah field (calling people to Islam) in Youngstown, Ohio. Learn how Nawal, born into Catholicism, fellowshipped in Jehovah's Witness, finally came to Islam and found peace. For more information on how to get involved with her all sisters team dawah initiative on Facebook click this link: https://www.facebook.com/youngstowndawahinitiative Or to contact her personally click here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006885799203 She also recommends thenewmuslimacademy.org for those wanting to train in the dawah field. https://www.newmuslimacademy.org/ About Nawal: Converted in 2011, that's 11 years ago Aged 42 Eastern European cultural background Grew up in a small town in Ohio Ancestors are from Croatia, etc Currently lives in Ohio Her full-time job is in calling people to Islam She is passionate about calling people to Islam and truly believes dawah is for everyone About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 136: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Grant Miller. Guest: Grant Miller. Today is the first episode of our Catholicism series where we hope to build the bridge between the two religious traditions of Islam and Christianity in order to help you to better understand the differences. Today's host is Grant Miller who converted to Islam from Catholicism. Grant will discuss the Islamic view of the Saints as categorized by the Catholic and other Christian churches. His hope is that those accustomed to the practice of Saint veneration might be able to understand this from the Islamic point of view. Some of the topics include: Saint veneration Intersession Advice for new converts from Christianity Read the article version of the talk here: https://untoislam.com/blog/the-saints-and-sainthood Listen to Grant's convert story here for more insights. https://untoislam.com/podcast/catholic-eucharistic-minister-explains-his-leap-of-faith-to-islam About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 137: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Christen Amer. Guest: Sheima Sumer|Nawal. In Islam there is a tradition of concealing sins that God has concealed for us, but what does that mean? Is there an appropriate time for us to speak up about a particular sin and if so what are the circumstances and to whom should we speak? In order to explore this complex topic I've invited two guest speakers to the show, Sheima Salam Sumer a counselor and author from South Carolina and Nawal, a Public Health Specialist currently residing in Boston. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 138: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Grant Miller. Today we speak with Abdur Rahim (Grant Miller) for the second time. He's a new revert (1 year) and reverted after a two year study and comes from a Catholic background, being a Eucharistic minister and member of the Knights of Columbus. In Grant's first episode we talked about his experience of converting to Islam. Today we talk about his experience of being a Muslim for the last year. About Grant: Converted in 2021 (July 10th) 59 years old Born in USA, Pittsburgh, Caucasian, grew up in Los Angeles. I was in foster care since I was 9 years old. Currently lives in Charleston, South Carolina Some topics discussed: Having a new sincerity mindset after converting The Islamic prayer His wife who isn't yet Muslim Betraying Jesus Seeking knowledge First episode here: https://untoislam.com/podcast/catholic-eucharistic-minister-explains-his-leap-of-faith-to-islam Grant is also a writer at untoislam. See his work here: https://untoislam.com/podcast/profile/grant-miller About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 139: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Yadira Thabatah. Join Dr Gina as she talks to Yadira Thabatah about her journey to Islam. This a touching story of struggle and joy, having to live as a blind person, getting married, having children and finding a new religion. About Yadira: Converted in 2004, almost 18 years ago Currently aged 38 Cultural background is Puerto Rican Grew up in New Jersey Currently lives in Texas Is the COO and cofounder of Islam By Touch Yadira is passionate about advocating for the rights of the blind community and the disabled community as a whole. She is particularly focused on trying to ensure that the blind community receives equity and has inclusion within the Muslim community. Yadira cofounded Islam By Touch which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making Islam accessible to the blind community. A few of the ways they do this is by providing the English translation of the Quran in braille. They have developed an app that has the English translation of the Quran and other books so that blind users may access the materials through screen readers. They provide support for the blind community by providing emotional support when needed, resources, and sponsoring community events. They also offer workshops to the Muslim community as a whole in order to educate on how to appropriately interact with and include the blind community. The organization is also involved in giving dawah to the blind community by offering dawah materials in accessible formats. Yadira is a creative person and loves to undertake different artistic projects. She received extensive vocal training and has been singing since the age of four. She enjoys swimming, reading, and writing and absolutely loves animals and although she hasn't been horseback riding in a while, thoroughly enjoys it. Yadira is also a homeschooling mother of four children. https://www.islambytouch.com/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/islam-by-touch/id1436462869 About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 140: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Abdul-Walee. Today Cedric talks to Abdul-Walee. This is an interesting story with many twists and turns. Topics discussed in the episode include: An out of body experience that makes him realise God Discovering a book by Malcom X. Converting to Islam The tests and trials of the devil after converting Spending time in jail Seeking Islamic knowledge Becoming the Imam of a mosque in California More about Abdul-Walee: Converted in 1991, that's 32 year ago Just turned 50 years old Is African American (from California) Ethnicity of Cameroon, Congo, Bantu & Nigerian Currently lives in Fresno, California Currently the Imaam at Masjid Tauheed Hobbies:Teaching and reading Very passionate about Dauwah & teaching (changing cycle) Does classes every weekend on Tauheed/Hadith etc Abdul-Walee is a very passionate Dai, caller to the deen of Islam and he intends to get the message to the masses About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 141: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Grant Miller. Guest: Grant Miller. In today's episode Grant Miller talks about the topic of betraying Jesus when one converts to Islam. He explains why a Christian would feel this way and he dives into who Jesus is from an Islamic view point. Grant states: This really was a big question for me and it was something that held me back from converting. As I think about the issue and what I was feeling at the time, I believe it is something that may be holding others back as well. I have seen a number of Muslim Dawaa (those who set up tables and hand out Islamic literature and answer questions) presenters on YouTube talking with people on the street and almost inevitably it gets to the point where the person being talked to is just about ready to convert and say their profession of faith for Islam (Shahada) but something holds them back and inevitably they will say they will think about it and come back. And I believe it is this feeling of well if I convert to Islam will I be betraying Jesus?; that hinders and blocks a lot of people from accepting the truth of Islam. So why do these feelings come about? See the article version of this episode here to read more: https://untoislam.com/blog/if-i-convert-to-islam-am-i-betraying-jesus About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 142: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Brittany Kiekieta. Join Sister Brittany Kiekieta and Dr. Gina DeBarthe as they discuss Sister Alika's journey to becoming Muslim. Sister Alika became Muslim in June of 2022. Her husband is Muslim from West Africa, and they have 2 beautiful children. They currently reside in Florida. In this episode we discuss the following: Sister Alika's childhood. Her difficulty with addiction and growing up in a harsh environment. Christianity and her religious upbringing in a small town in Florida. How her friendship with another Muslim woman helped guide her to Islam Her difficulty with PTSD and suicidal ideation. The day she took her shahada and the peace she found. Her family's response to her conversion. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 143: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Ryan Stanley. Guest: Adam Taylor. Today Ryan talks to Adam Taylor about his conversion and how he found Islam through food and wanting to learn Arabic. Through learning Arabic he was exposed to talks about the Quran. About Adam: Converted in 2022, that's 4 months ago Aged 40 Has been gay for 20 years Cultural background is White Canadian Grew up in Ottawa, Ontario Ancestors are from Ireland mostly, and Scotland Currently lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia Works as a customer service supervisor in a call center Enjoys writing music and crocheting gifts for friends Is passionate about learning as much as he can to be a better servant of Allah Links from episode: https://quranrevolution.com/ https://yaqeeninstitute.org/ About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 144: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Cait Al Dali. Today Cedric talks to Cait Al Dali from Melbourne Australia. Topics discussed include: Being of Maori descent and the similarities between Islam and the native people of New Zealand The misconception that one needs to know everything about Islam before they converted How she felt no big change at the time of her conversion because she already understood the meaning of the oneness of God Why she was trying to get rid of her old culture and how Islam is compatible with other cultures How Islam is a logical and spiritual religion Having a Muslim community that's multicultural who are joining for the one purpose About Cait: Converted in June 2015, that's 7 years ago Currently 34 years of age Maori descent of the native people of New Zealand (Aotearoa) Grew up in New Zealand Currently living in Melbourne Works as a support worker Enjoys being a home maker and learning about her religion Passionate about positive change in native communities and showing people the value of Islam Volunteers from time to time at the mosque and spends half her spare time there Contact Cait here: catealdali@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080012910984 About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 145: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: A. Helwa. Today's guest is A. Helwa. She is a writer, born in Laguna, United States. Helwa has inspired readers through her passionate, poetic, and love-based approach to spirituality. She has over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development. Some of Helwa's material includes: #1 international bestseller book 'Secrets of Divine Love' https://authorahelwa.com/secrets-of-divine-love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTPEKHnZsXY popular blog @quranquotesdaily 'Divine Words' newsletter When Helwa is not reading at coffee shops, she can be found climbing mountains, camping in deserts, hiking jungles, or reading about black holes. Buy 'Secrets of Divine Love' here https://amzn.to/3KpYbtx About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 146: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Faris Chevalier. Faris Chevalier (Philippe) is a 36-year-old Australian Super Middleweight Champion boxer, born in Paris, France. With Cameroonian heritage from his mother's side and Spanish heritage from his father's side, he has been boxing for more than 20 years, winning titles in France. However, it was not until he came to Australia and won the national amateur title in 2011 that he turned professional. Faris converted to Islam in 2009 and currently resides in Brisbane, Australia, where he enjoys an outdoor lifestyle. He works as a pro boxer and boxing coach, but his passion lies in building character and developing youth through sport. Faris believes that sport can be used as a tool to build men and regularly supports the less fortunate by feeding the homeless. He finds this to be an honorable act, which purifies the heart and makes one more grateful and humble. In addition to his work as a boxer and coach, Faris sponsors a local football team in Brisbane and frequently gets involved with the community by attending lectures or helping with homeless feeding. His hobbies include participating in sports, martial arts, and soccer. Faris is a true inspiration to those around him, using his success to give back and positively impact the world. Contact Faris here: https://www.corporateboxgym.com.au/trainers/faris-le-fox-chevalier/ About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 147: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Rafi. Rafi's journey to Islam is a remarkable one that showcases the beauty of the religion and how it can change a person's life for the better. In 2019, Rafi converted to Islam, which marked a turning point in his life. He has since been an inspiration to many young people who are contemplating embracing Islam. At the age of 24, Rafi hails from a unique cultural background, being of French and Indigenous Australian descent, from the Boandik Aboriginal tribe in South Australia. Growing up in Paris, he had never considered Islam as a religion to practice until his personal experience led him to find solace in the faith. Currently living in Brisbane, Rafi is a Human Resources Outreach Specialist for Randstad, where he works to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Apart from his professional work, Rafi also finds time to engage in physical activities, and he is an MMA enthusiast. Rafi is a regular mosque-goer, where he finds peace and serenity in his daily prayers. In 2020, he began participating in food runs with an Islamic not-for-profit organization, which opened his eyes to the plight of the less privileged in society. Since then, he has become an advocate for the poor and vulnerable, dedicating his time and resources to help those in need. As a passionate advocate for women's rights, Rafi believes in the equality of all people, regardless of their gender. He owes this view to his mother, who instilled the value of gender equality in him from a young age. Rafi is an active volunteer with 'Islamic Relief' and 'Merciful Servant', where he helps to fundraise for humanitarian assistance and distribute meals to homeless people. He also acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands in Australia and is passionate about advocating for First Nations' rights. Rafi's journey to Islam is a testament to the power of faith and the positive impact it can have on a person's life. His commitment to community service, advocacy for the less privileged, and his passion for equality and justice make him an excellent role model for anyone considering embracing Islam. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 148: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Kartier Flores Asfour. Meet Kartier, she's a 25-year-old Aussie who grew up Catholic in a town called Moe. Six years ago, she made a game-changing decision to convert to Islam, and it's been a huge part of her journey ever since. Even though Kartier has had her fair share of challenges, like adjusting to wearing a hijab and telling her folks about her conversion, she's super passionate about helping others who are thinking about converting to Islam. She thinks it's a beautiful and meaningful faith that can give a sense of purpose and belonging to anyone's life. Kartier's a busy mama living in Albanvale with her two little ones. She's always been in the customer service game, but she also loves running, hitting up the gym, and doing her thing in the beauty scene. Plus, she's all about helping out poor folks and kiddos. For Kartier, Islam is way more than just a religion, it's a whole way of life. It's brought her a sense of inner peace, a community to be part of, and a better understanding of her place in the world. She encourages anyone who's curious about Islam to give it a shot with an open heart and mind. She's always down to lend some guidance and support to peeps considering converting. In a nutshell, Kartier is a total inspiration and a devout Muslim who's found a ton of purpose and happiness through her faith. Even with the bumps along the way, she's still all about helping others on their own journey towards Islam and is a perfect example of how faith can make a positive impact on your life. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 149: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Cedric Du Peloux. Guest: Zane. Hey, everyone! Welcome to another episode of "Becoming Muslim." Today, we have an incredible story to share with you, a story that will surely warm your heart and inspire you to embark on your own personal journey of self-discovery. So, grab your headphones and get ready for an uplifting adventure. Let's dive in! Meet Zane, a 21-year-old with an extraordinary story of transformation. Growing up in Brisbane, Queensland, Zane was surrounded by crime and drugs. But amidst this challenging environment, Zane's life took a remarkable turn. Zane is a true Aussie, born and bred, with a blend of Irish and South African heritage. He's a go-getter, working in Project Management within the Construction industry. Outside of work, you'll find him riding the waves as a passionate surfer or cheering on his favorite rugby league team. In the midst of this noble pursuit, Zane found an unexpected source of inspiration. It was his next-door neighbor, a devout Muslim, who played an instrumental role in his life-changing decision. With their guidance, support, and patience, Zane began to explore the beauty and wisdom of Islam. Fast forward six months after converting, and Zane's life has undergone a magnificent transformation. He embraced Islam wholeheartedly, finding solace in its teachings and embracing a new way of life. The positive impact on his well-being and outlook has been truly remarkable. Zane is thrilled to have bid farewell to the shadows of crime and drugs, now leading a clean, purposeful, and religious life. He radiates newfound happiness and fulfillment, driven by his strong faith and the support of his Muslim community. Zane's experience has opened his eyes to the extraordinary power of personal change. But that's not all! Zane has even begun sharing his knowledge with other troubled Muslim brothers, offering them brief lectures and inspiring them to walk the path of righteousness. His passion for helping others has only grown stronger since his conversion. So, dear listeners, whether you find yourself surrounded by negativity or struggling to discover your purpose, let Zane's incredible journey be your guiding light. Remember, it's never too late to embark on a new path, to embrace a new faith, or to transform your life for the better. We hope Zane's story has touched your hearts and inspired you to embark on your own journey of self-discovery. Stay tuned for more extraordinary tales on the "Becoming Muslim" podcast. Remember, you have the power to create your own story. Until next time! About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.