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Episode 1: 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: Saeed. Saeed lives in Kansas USA. He is an ex-marine. Join him as he tells us his story of converting to Islam and how it gave him peace. 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 2: 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: Calisha Bennett. Calisha Bennett's father converted to Islam before she was born. She is the founder of Developing Diamonds and has over twelve years of experience as an active community leader, speaker, teacher and mentor of Muslim women and youth. Specialising in Islamic identity coaching and personal development, Calisha has taught and spoken to countless audiences in Muslim and non-Muslim communities. In her years of community service she has helped to establish an Islamic community centre as well as a wide variety of Islamic classes and programs for Muslims of diverse ages and backgrounds. Follow this link to her website. https://untoislam.com/developingdiamonds-com-au 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 11: 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: Abdullah. Abdullah is a secondary school Maths teacher. He is from London and originally from Ireland. He converted to Islam 2 weeks ago. He had been practising Islam for a few months before he decided to convert. He was doing the Islamic prayer and even tried fasting all before converting. Abdullah grew up agnostic and never really had a religious inclination. He always felt there was a gap in his life. Then he met a Muslim and started talking about Islam and God. This changed his life forever. In this episode Abdullah talks about: How he converted to Islam when he was in lockdown by himself in his own home Learning to do the Islamic prayer before he converted The spirituality he gained through the prayer, which in turn helped him to convert How his parents will feel when he breaks the news His final advice: Natural disposition (fitra) is built into all of us to be a good person - your own self is denying you from doing it Search out the answers - Islam gives all the answers Try to start practising before you convert to see if you like it Make sure your intention is right before you convert - that you are doing it for God Don't wait too long to do it, if you have the faith in your heart then do it as soon as possible 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 101: 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: 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. 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 102: 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: 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. 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 103: 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: 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 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 104: 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: 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. 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 105: 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: 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 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 106: 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: 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 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 107: 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 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 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.