Converts in Conversation

This week we discuss dua: how it's done, when it's done, the etiquette, praying for non Muslim family, and feeling authentic in making dua. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week Zahra, Alice, Khadija and Jodie discuss Ramadan prep: what works, what struggles we've had, and how to manage yourself with kindness and compassion. We talk about managing mental health, physical health, relationships and family. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we are joined by a guest! Safiya kindly joined the team this week to discuss sport and spirituality, discussing everything from observing hijab in sport to the benefits it has for us physically and spiritually. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we talk about imposter syndrome, self doubt and self confidence in all areas of life, be it socially, career or our journey with Islam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss the 5 pillars and living our lives with them in mind. The 5 pillars are: testiment of belief (shahadah), prayer (salah), charity or alms giving (zakat), fasting (sawm) and pilgrimage (Hajj). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we talk about our journey with our relationship with the Prophet Muhammad pbuh, the ups, the downs and how we are continuing to build it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we are joined by guest Aminah Jayne, an EFT practitioner who has supported converts, reverts and heritage Muslims returning to faith for nearly a decade. We discuss culture, the good and bad, as well as cultural imperative. Aminah Jayne recommends this YouTube video to learn more: https://youtu.be/Pxx5AW6wJwY --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss shame, our histories and our lives pre Islam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss forgiveness, the concept of sabr (patience),Shukr (gratitude) and Qadr (Allah's plan). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we reflect. We reflect on the year gone by 2020, and our hopes and dreams for 2021 insha'Allah. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we welcome Mike and Musa, 2 convert brothers to hear their experiences of becoming Muslim and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we are joined by a guest, Amanda,a university lecturer and mum of 2 and convert of 20+ years. We discuss parenting, children and how we have tried to instill God consciousness in our children. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we talk about non Muslim holidays, new traditions and how to navigate old and new --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we talk about what islamophobia is, what it isn't and how we deal with it as converts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week the panel ask some intriguing questions to get themselves thinking --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss our experiences and changing perceptions of prayer through our journeys and practical ways manage times of sadness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week talk about barriers, our internal ones, external ones and how we overcame them to embrace Islam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss the art of advice, how to give it with sincerity, how to accept it with humility and how to check our intentions --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week Zahra takes the mic to talk about feminism, Islam and what it all means. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss identity, how this changes when we embrace Islam and how we manage our own identities as Muslims. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss what we've learnt from lockdown, how we can socially connect and how we can keep productive --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss our experiences of supporting others, joining groups, and what we've learnt from those experiences --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss the longer term ups and downs of convert life, our experiences of being advised and our tips on supporting others --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss barrier to connecting to the Qur'an and what can help develop a connection to the Qur'an --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This week we discuss mental health as a convert --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

This weeks show focus on discussions between the experience of socialising as a new muslim and the often isolating experiences that can come with conversion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message

Converts in Conversation discuss our relationship with Allah, how we connect, the barriers between and tips to improve that relationship.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/convertsinconversations/message