New Beginnings

Amanda and Bilal host relationship coaches Victoria Matesky and Tafazal Mohammed, founders of Tea For Two https://www.teafortwo.uk/ in this 2-part candid discussion on what makes a successful marriage and why our marriages end up in failure.Send us a textSupport the showFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeX

Amanda and Bilal host trained psychotherapist, Jodie Wozencroft-Reay and mental health worker at Blackburn Hospital, Aisha Jasuleviciute where they offer solutions and resources for positive mental wellbeing with a focus on the convert experience.Find out more about our wellbeing services by visiting beginnings.org.uk/wellbeing/ and beginnings.org.uk/peerconnectSend us a textSupport the showFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeX

Send us a Text Message.Part 2Amanda and Bilal are joined by brother Ilyas Foy from Blackburn as they discuss their decades of interactions and experiences navigating various Muslim movements and sects in the UK.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_the_United_KingdomSupport the Show.FacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeX

Send us a Text Message.Part 1Amanda and Bilal are joined by brother Ilyas Foy from Blackburn as they discuss their decades of interactions and experiences navigating various Muslim movements and sects in the UK.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_the_United_KingdomSupport the Show.FacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeX

Send us a Text Message.Part 2 of 2: In this episode, we speak about some of the challenges men face after conversion to Islam regarding marriage. We are joined by John and Ismael who share their extensive experience and relate some candid and humorous anecdotes.For convert-specific marriage services, visit solaceuk.org/marriage/Support the Show.FacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeX

Part 1 of 2: In this episode, we speak about some of the challenges men face after conversion to Islam regarding marriage. We are joined by John and Ismael who share their extensive experience and relate some candid and humorous anecdotes.For convert-specific marriage services, visit solaceuk.org/marriage/Support the Show.FacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeX

Bilal and Amanda discuss the process and challenges of converting to Islam coming from an LGBT background with their guests Giles and Joanne who share their own personal experiences of becoming Muslims.If you have any queries regarding this podcast, please contact us at info@beginnings.org.ukSupport the show

Bilal and Amanda were joined by Hanan Sandercock and Hamza Robertson to discuss their experiences with their families after conversion. The panel has a collective convert experience age of more than 90 years.Support the show

Bilal and Amanda are joined by recent converts Persephone and Exauce to discuss the topic of identities after conversion and imposter syndrome.Support the show

We were joined by converts Zahra and Ahmed who shared their insightful experiences adapting to gender interactions after conversion.Support the show

As part of Islamophobia awareness month, Amanda and Bilal discuss discriminatory experiences that converts may face after conversion and how to deal with them in the appropriate manner, with their special guest, sister Haniya from Birmingham.Support the show

Bilal and Amanda host Lauren Booth as they discuss the challenges that converts to Islam face when raising children in a religious context.Support the show

One of the most frequent things we're asked at New Beginnings is, 'How will I know when I'm ready to convert to Islam?' In this episode, podcast hosts Sh Bilal and Amanda, along with guests Monica, Martin and Samantha, discuss this question, including our personal experiences, both positive and challenging!Support the show

This month, Bilal and Amanda speak to Anse Tamara Gray, founder of Rabata, about culture and Islam.How do we distinguish between culture and Islam and are converts free of cultural baggage?Support the show

In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Akmal Shakoor from AskDoc, a voluntary organisation that aims to engage, educate & empower ethnic minority communities on health (twitter.com/askdoc1) and Shaykh Bilal Brown who answered your medical and religious questions pertaining to Ramadan and fasting, respectively.Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

Amanda and Bilal are joined by Imam Suhaib Webb from the US as they have a candid discussion about their own experiences as converts during the time of non-Islamic religious festivals and they give sincere advice to those new to the faith at this critical time.Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

Amanda and Bilal join Rumela to welcome the new season of podcasts, give an update on New Beginnings' activities and discuss the topic of loneliness.Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

We continue the topic of marriage with Ustadha Ameena Blake of Eden Houses UK, with an honest look at some common pitfalls faced by converts when trying to find a spouse. From what to ask, red flags to watch out for, to what to include in your contract, we've covered it all!Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

Aisha and Amanda welcome sister Henrietta Szovati, co-founder of Barefoot Institute and author of 'Heartsmart: One Woman's Journey from Her Head to Her Heart," to discuss how new Muslims can prepare themselves for marriage from within.You can purchase the book 10 Steps to Getting and Staying Married and find out more about Henrietta's work at barefootinstitute.comSupport the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

Aisha and Amanda are joined by Khadija Kimchi of The Camelia's Bloom, for a Ramadan special discussing the joys and the challenges of this blessed month for new Muslims and converts.Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

Aisha and Amanda are joined by Andrea and AbdulMaalik, who share with us their journeys to Islam and the reactions of friends and family to their conversion.Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

This month Converts Unplugged hosts Aisha and Amanda welcome Martin and Shaykh Bilal for a discussion on the different experiences of male and female converts.Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

Hosts Aisha and Amanda are joined by long-time converts Hanan and John. We discuss their journeys to Islam, and talk about some tips to help new Muslims avoid common difficulties and pitfalls.You can see some of sister Hanan's work here: https://www.instagram.com/hanan_made/Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

We were joined by our special guest, Yahya Birt where we discussed book recommendations for new Muslims.1.Theresa Corbin and Kaighla Um Dayo, “The New Muslim's Field Guide.”  https://www.bookdepository.com/New-Muslims-Field-Guide-Kaighla-Um-Dayo/97819813289942.Yasir Qadhi, “Du'a: The Weapon of the Believer.” https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weapon-Believers-Ammaar-Yasir-Qadhi/dp/18986496343.Said Wahf Al-Qahtani, “Fortress of the Muslim”  https://darussalam.com/fortress-of-the-muslim-pocket-size/4.Muhammad A.S. Abdel Haleem, “Understanding the Qur'an: Themes and Styles.” https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Quran-Muhammad-Abdel-Haleem/dp/18451178915.Imam an-Nawawi, “The Complete Forty Hadith.” https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Forty-Hadith-Imam-Nawawi/dp/18420011596.Ghulam Sarwar, “Islam: Beliefs and Teachings.” https://darussalam.com/islam-belief-and-teachings/7.Na'ima B. Robert, “From My Sisters' Lips.” https://darussalam.com/from-my-sisters-lips/8.Shaykh Abul-Hasan Ali Nadwi, “Saviours of Islamic Spirit.”https://turath.co.uk/publications/saviours-of-islamic-spirit-tarikh-i-dawat-wa-azimat/9.Qadi Iyad, “Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah – Ash Shifa of Qadi Iyad.”https://www.tahapublishers.com/muhammad%2C-the-messenger-of-allah-ash-shifa-of-qadi-%27iyad~27610.Martin Lings, “Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources.”https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Muhammad-by-Martin-Lings-author/9780946621330Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

In this introductory welcome episode, Amanda and Aisha introduce the theme for future podcasts and share some personal stories.Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)