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Summary: 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.

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 Does Islam Agree With the Law of Attraction Philosophy? (Sheima Sumer Series) (USA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1150

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.

 Converted at First Sight; God Made It Easy for Me: Convert Story (USA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2938

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.

 The Mystery of Faith - Catholic Eucharistic Minister Explains His Leap of Faith to Islam (USA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5036

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.

 How Will Islam Help Me to Feel More Content With Life? (Sheima Sumer Series) (USA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 795

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.

 Two Converts Talk About Dreams, the Divine Experience, and the Love of Our Creator (USA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3216

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.

 11 Questions You Must Ask Before Converting to Islam: Advice From a Convert (Australia) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2846

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.

 Advice From a Convert: The Quran Does Lead to a Straight Path, but It's Not Narrow; Grace Song (USA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2223

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.

 The Problems That Western Convert Women Face in American Mosques Due to Eastern Cultural Ideas (USA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5035

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.

 17 Year Old Music Composer Becomes Muslim; Sikhism to Islam; Convert Story (Malaysia) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4935

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.

 Rediscover Yourself Through Deep Introspection, Innerwork, and Mindwork, Advice for New Converts (UK | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4986

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.

 My First 2 Years of Islam, Pilgrimage to Mecca, Reciting the Quran, Forgiveness: Convert Story (USA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4279

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.

 Journey From Islam to Atheism and Back; Advice About Converting to Islam: Shaykh Mustafa Umar (USA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3961

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.

 New Muslim Explains Her First Pilgrimage to Mecca, feat. Imam Wisam Sharieff (USA) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4129

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.

 Becoming Muslim in Yemen, Avoiding Political Islam, Seeking Connection With God (French Convert) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3285

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.

 I've Started Wearing Hijab and My Parents Are Now Ok With My Islam, Convert Story (Australia) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4333

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.

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