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.

Episode 108: 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: 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 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 109: 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: 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 12: 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: Christen Amer. Christen Amer converted in 2003, that was 17 years ago. She is from Rhode Island near New York. She is a wife and a mother. An ESL English teacher and a property manager. From an early age, Christianity didn't fit with her nature. At the age of 13-14 she told her mother that she could not keep going to church. Christen tells us about her high-school friend who was Muslim. This lead to her reading the Quran for the first time. Then she went to Egypt and was exposed to Islam further and met some amazing people. Christen then became Muslim in Egypt. The said that listening to the Quran 'pierced her heart'. Christen also shares some of her spiritual experiences after she became Muslim which includes nearly freezing to death on a mountain hike. Christen's final advice: Get peace by turning to the Quran Ask God to guide you to what is best (regardless of the outcome) Cannot be denied if God is on your side Need a sincer intention not with your ego in mind Trust In God 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: Miss X. This episode was removed at the request of the guest 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. Inspirational Advice From American Latino Muslim Leader 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 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 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 13: 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: Idris La Terra. Idris La Terra was born in Melbourne. He has Italian and Norwegian parents. He converted to Islam in 2018. He has been Muslim for 2 years now and is 39 years old. He is a naturopathic doctor and formulation scientist. He specialises in natural medicine, herbal medicine and nutrition. Listen as he explains what prophetic or sunna medicine is and that it includes: healthy lifestyle habits fasting good sleep food (honey, dates, black seed) water He explains how converting to Islam can solve physical, mental and emotional problems. How restriction of Islam will make you healthier: Harms of eating pork Benefits of quitting alcohol Stop using drugs Advice about addictions He also talks about: Examples of drug issues that Islam solves How Islam will help with your family relationships Here is Idris' Islamic Medicine website if you want to comment with him https://www.thesunnahdoctor.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 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 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 14: 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: Christen Amer. Christen Amer converted in 2003, that was 17 years ago. She is from Rhode Island near New York. She is a wife and a mother. An ESL English teacher and a property manager. From an early age, Christianity didn't fit with her nature. At the age of 13-14 she told her mother that she could not keep going to church. This is Christen's second episode on the show. You can listen to here first one herehttps://untoislam.com/podcast/get-a-new-physiological-framework-and-remove-anxiety-convert-to-islam-story In the first episode she shared her story of how she converted to Islam. In this episode she shares her knowledge of Christianity. She explains why she could not accept that religion. She talks about its flaws. Some of the topics include: Jesus The Adam and Eve story In Islam women and men are spiritually equal The stereotype of women being the guilty gender The rights of women in Islam Culture mixing with religion Who are the authors of the bible Gods words verses the words of Jesus, verses the words of other humans How the Quran is a seamless story 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 Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3SN7sdLNZiqhOeCA4K6FVQ https://www.youtube.com/user/mrabdulwalee https://www.facebook.com/Waleethedai47/ http://www.islamicbook.ws/english/english-068.pdf 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 15: 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: Shavon Quinn Woods. Shavon Quinn Woods converted to Islam in February 2020, that was 2 months ago. She lives in Chicago. Her husband converted to Islam before her. She tells us how there was a disconnect with the church and they did not agree with what they saw. Join Shavon as she talks about: her nextdoor neighbor who is Muslim her first 2 months of Islam how her husband has changed her spiritual experiences her day of conversion her interactions with the mosque and with Muslims Shavon's advice: pray first, pray to ask for the way to go be open minded, it is not going to hurt to try to read the Quran do the research for yourself don't be afraid and shut it out read the Quran and make sure it is the way you want to go 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.