Episodes
This week we discuss dua: how it's done, when it's done, the etiquette, praying for non Muslim family, and feeling authentic in making dua.
Published 03/21/21
Published 03/21/21
This week Zahra, Alice, Khadija and Jodie discuss Ramadan prep: what works, what struggles we've had, and how to manage yourself with kindness and compassion. We talk about managing mental health, physical health, relationships and family.
Published 03/14/21
This week we are joined by a guest! Safiya kindly joined the team this week to discuss sport and spirituality, discussing everything from observing hijab in sport to the benefits it has for us physically and spiritually.
Published 02/21/21
This week we talk about imposter syndrome, self doubt and self confidence in all areas of life, be it socially, career or our journey with Islam.
Published 02/15/21
This week we discuss the 5 pillars and living our lives with them in mind. The 5 pillars are: testiment of belief (shahadah), prayer (salah), charity or alms giving (zakat), fasting (sawm) and pilgrimage (Hajj).
Published 02/07/21
This week we talk about our journey with our relationship with the Prophet Muhammad pbuh, the ups, the downs and how we are continuing to build it.
Published 02/01/21
This week we are joined by guest Aminah Jayne, an EFT practitioner who has supported converts, reverts and heritage Muslims returning to faith for nearly a decade. We discuss culture, the good and bad, as well as cultural imperative. Aminah Jayne recommends this YouTube video to learn more: https://youtu.be/Pxx5AW6wJwY
Published 01/24/21
This week we discuss shame, our histories and our lives pre Islam.
Published 01/10/21
This week we discuss forgiveness, the concept of sabr (patience),Shukr (gratitude) and Qadr (Allah's plan).
Published 01/03/21
This week we reflect. We reflect on the year gone by 2020, and our hopes and dreams for 2021 insha'Allah.
Published 12/27/20
This week we welcome Mike and Musa, 2 convert brothers to hear their experiences of becoming Muslim and more!
Published 12/20/20
This week we are joined by a guest, Amanda,a university lecturer and mum of 2 and convert of 20+ years. We discuss parenting, children and how we have tried to instill God consciousness in our children.
Published 12/13/20
This week we talk about non Muslim holidays, new traditions and how to navigate old and new
Published 12/06/20
This week we talk about what islamophobia is, what it isn't and how we deal with it as converts.
Published 11/29/20
This week the panel ask some intriguing questions to get themselves thinking
Published 11/22/20
This week we discuss our experiences and changing perceptions of prayer through our journeys and practical ways manage times of sadness.
Published 11/16/20
This week talk about barriers, our internal ones, external ones and how we overcame them to embrace Islam
Published 11/08/20
This week we discuss the art of advice, how to give it with sincerity, how to accept it with humility and how to check our intentions
Published 11/01/20
This week Zahra takes the mic to talk about feminism, Islam and what it all means.
Published 10/26/20
This week we discuss identity, how this changes when we embrace Islam and how we manage our own identities as Muslims.
Published 10/18/20
This week we discuss what we've learnt from lockdown, how we can socially connect and how we can keep productive
Published 10/18/20
This week we discuss our experiences of supporting others, joining groups, and what we've learnt from those experiences
Published 10/11/20
This week we discuss the longer term ups and downs of convert life, our experiences of being advised and our tips on supporting others
Published 10/04/20
This week we discuss barrier to connecting to the Qur'an and what can help develop a connection to the Qur'an
Published 09/28/20