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Host: Adee Simon Macdowell.

Guest: Angel and Aisha.

Today we have two guests. Both of them are converts.

Aisha is 31 and she converted 10 years ago at the age of 21.

Angel is 47 and he converted this year on March the 17th 2021.

Aisha grew up Catholic and is a mix of Egyptian, Arab, Turkish and Italian.

Angel is Puerto Rican.

He had a rough life and went through some problems that included:

Losing his mother at the age of 5

Suffering from child abuse

Caught on fire in a work accident

Currently Angel and Aisha live in Pennsylvania where Aisha is helping Angel to understand Islam.

In this episode they talk about:

The difference between being Catholic and Muslim

What it's like living as a Muslim in the USA

The joy of converting to Islam

How Aisha helped Angel to understand Islam

As Aisha says in the episode "Listen, learn it, it's gonna catch."

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 88:

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Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe.

Guest: Imam Yusef Maisonet.

Imam Maisonet reverted to Islam when he was a teenager living in New York City.

He was born in New York City, and has gone on to visit Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East and more, all while learning from the vibrant and diverse Muslim communities living there.

He has served as an imam for 12 years in Mobile, Alabama. He is also a chaplain for death row inmates and the regular prison population in Alabama. He is active in working with the Latino Muslim community in its approach to spreading this beautiful way of life.

He is the author of an amazing memoir entitled:

"Harlem to Mecca, A Latino's Journey in Islam."

https://untoislam.com/links/from-harlem-to-mecca-a-latinos-journey-in-islam

In this episode we discuss his book and his journey to Islam. More information on his book can be found on his website:

http://www.imamyusef.com/

He is currently writing a second book about his experiences with the Alabama Prison Systems and their mistreatment of Muslim inmates.

In this episode we discuss:

Imam Yusef's conversion to Islam upon hearing Surah Ihklas.

His first Ramadan.

His separation from his parents, and upbringing in a Catholic orphanage.

His travels around the globe and his encounters with various Muslims from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

His journey to Mecca and Medina for his first Haj.

Further we discuss the mistreatment of Muslim inmates in the Alabama prison systems and how he is suing the system for infringing on the religious rights and freedoms of incarcerated Muslims, especially those on death row.

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 87:

Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com

Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast

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Host: Adee Simon Macdowell.

Guest: Lindsay Um Fatima.

Our guest is Lindsay Um Fatima

Today we talk about her course which is an introductory course on Islam.

It is from her website.

https://www.umfatima.com/

About Lindsay:

Converted in February 14, 2010

11 years since converting

Age is 39

From South Shore of Massachusetts, USA

She's a wife and homeschooling mom of 2 daughters

Also:

Has a Bachelors and Masters degree in Italian linguistics and a Doctorate in Natural Health with a specialization in Ayurveda (Indian medicine).

Hobbies and interests include oil painting, writing, studying languages, cultures, history, religions, and teaching

Passionate about taking care of her family, raising her children with strong Islamic values and educating them to a very high standard in all subjects and making sure they are healthy and happy

Lindsay is a truth-seeker in general and is passionate about spreading the truth about Islam.

About Lindsay's resources:

(1) Introductory course - Journey to Faith:Discovering Islam - A FOUNDATIONAL COURSE ON THE RELIGION OF ISLAM AND ITS ADHERENTS

https://www.umfatima.com/courses

Part 1: What is Islam, who are the Muslims, and what do they believe?

Part 2: The Life of Prophet Muhammad

Part 3: The Quran

Part 4: Controversial Topics in Islam, Monogamy or Polygamy in Islam, Wives of Prophet Muhammad, The Prophet's Marriage to Aisha

Part 5: Quotes about Prophet Muhammad

Part 6: The Hijab

Part 7: How to Convert to Islam

Books:

(2) From Prom Queen to Hijabi:

My Journey to Faith on a Road Less Traveled - by U.M. Fatima

How does a typical American girl from Boston go from being Prom Queen and captain of two varsity sports teams to a proud orthodox Muslim?

https://untoislam.com/links/from-prom-queen-to-hijabi

(3) The Quran Reading Comprehension Workbook Series - Volume 1 - by U.M. Fatima

The Quran Reading Comprehension Workbook Series - FOR KIDS - By U.M. Fatima

https://untoislam.com/links/quran-reading-comprehension-workbook-series

Lindsay's artwork:

https://www.umfatima.com/gallery

Listen to Lindsay's convert story here in another episode:

https://untoislam.com/podcast/former-prom-queen-explains-converting-to-islam-sometimes-you-just-need-a-little-support

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 86:

Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com

Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast

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Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us

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Host: Christen Amer.

Guest: Mysti Alamro.

In today's episode we are speaking with Mysti Alamro, an English teacher from the United States who reverted 23 years ago from Catholicism.

Although her reversion has cost her in some ways, Mysti talks to us about how much more she has gained by being a Muslim.

Islam helped her through many ups and downs on her journey and gave her the strength to carry on through child loss, immigration struggles and heartache.

Learn how being mindful of the blessings in your life can transform the way you live and love.

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 85:

Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com

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Host: Nawal.

Guest: Christen Amer.

Today we have three guests.

Nawal Ali

Christen Amer

Crystal Joseph

They discuss what the 'spirit of Islam' is and what it means to them.

Questions include:

How to embody the spirit of Islam?

What does it mean to embody the spirit of Islam?

What does it mean to be a Muslim and how do you embody the spirit of Islam?

How to implement it?

What characteristics define Islam?

How does it relate to the non-Muslim world and interaction with it?

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 84:

Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com

Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast

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Host: Crystal Joseph.

Guest: Sheima Sumer.

Today we talk to Sheima Sumer.

This is her second episode on the podcast.

Sheima was born in the USA.

She has a Masters in Counseling and is 39 years old.

In this episode Sheima talks about her book entitled:

How to be a Happy Muslim Insha'Allah: Rise Above your Problems and Choose Inner Peace and Joy with Ideas from the Quran, Sunnah, Counseling and Health Fields

https://untoislam.com/links/book-how-happy-muslim-insha-allah

Topics discussed in the episode:

Law of attraction law of vibration

Prioritising inner peace and inner happiness

Exercising

Cutting out toxic people

Destiny

Self Confidence

Controlling your actions and thoughts

A video on destiny as recommended by Sheima:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuUEKDfEKM8

For anyone interested, here are the topics covered in Sheima's book:

The very short answer to how to be a happy Muslim insha'allah

Why I wrote this book and how to use this book

Ways to develop a strong personal relationship with Allah

Make the decision that you genuinely want to be a happy Muslim (and decide on what being a happy Muslim means)

Regularly perform the 5 pillars of Islam

Send abundant blessings and prayers upon the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Islam and the law of attraction

How to always feel content no matter what problems you are facing (and it's OK to always feel content)

Remember to be grateful, remember to learn, remember to hope

Train yourself to always stay calm as your base feeling. (calm - or inner peace - is your base feeling from which you feel joy and other positive feelings.)

Think about what you want rather than about what you don't want, and act from thoughts of what you want

Learn to listen to your intuition and to become more inner-directed

Either speak good or keep silent

Be yourself

How to cope with traumatic past experiences

The health chapter: exercise, vitamin d3, coconut oil, unprocessed foods, 'oil pulling', and how I lost 30 pounds

Remember: this life is not the life where you get everything you want

When you have a negative thought, look that negative thought square in the eye and then choose the thought you want to have

Review this list of common false beliefs

Volunteer

Do things that make you feel happy

About forgiving others

How to be more self-confident

Here is Sheima's first episode:

https://untoislam.com/podcast/author-of-the-book-how-to-be-a-happy-muslim-explains-how-to-succeed-by-converting-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 82:

Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com

Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast

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Host: Amanda Rickwood.

Guest: Mandy Jane Kiely.

Today's guest is Mandy Jane Kiely.

We cover many subjects in the episode such as:

Modesty

Marriage

Being a second wife

About Mandy:

Converted in 1996, that's 25 years ago

Originally from North East Darlington Co/Durham

Curently lives in leeds now

Works as a Healthcare Assistant for NHS bank

Enjoys exercise, walking and spending quality time with the family

About Amanda:

Creator of 'Amanda goes back to basics' Youtube and Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/amanda_goes_back_to_basics/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZqBlylLsDXD9rG1axR2WsQ

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 83:

Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com

Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast

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Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us

Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session

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Host: Christen Amer.

Guest: Amy Ali.

Islam is Simple

In this episode we speak with Amy Ali, a 37 year old who converted in 2003. She resides in the US and is a certified Back to the Fitra Academy mentor and coach "helping women live in their now with God".

Learn how the simplicity of Islam drew Amy into the fold.

Amy has also just recently started "The Soulful Muslimahs" group on Facebook where she will coach and mentor women in their relationships with themselves and others.

Some topics from the episode:

Being a first generation Muslim

Being in a multicultural relationship

About Amy:

37 years old

Converted in 2003, that's 17 years ago

Comes from Happy Jack, Arizona USA

Currently lives in Eastvale California

Works as a mentor and coach

Enjoys bike rides and hiking/outdoors

Also enjoys gardening and making jam

Passionate about helping women live in their NOW with Allah

Check out Amy's support groups here:

Soulful Muslimah Support Group:

https://untoislam.com/links/soulful-muslimah-support-group

Back To The Fitra Mentoring Academy:

http://backtothefitrah.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 81:

Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com

Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast

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Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us

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Host: Christen Amer.

Guest: Dyn Santos.

Allah Calls us to Him

Today we are speaking with Dyn Santos a 36 year old woman originally from the Philippines and a once devoted Roman Catholic, now living in Canada working as an Office Administrator.

She has been a convert for 2 years and is kind enough to speak with us about her experience in her truth-seeking journey.

As mentioned during the interview Dyn especially enjoys listening to Mufti Menk and Let the Quran Speak with Dr. Shabir Aly was also mentioned.

Links:

Mufti Menk: https://untoislam.com/links/mufti-menk

Let the Quran Speak: https://untoislam.com/links/let-the-quran-speak

About Dyn:

Converted in 2019

2 years since converting to Islam

36 years old

From the Philippines

Currently lives in Canada

Works as an Office Administrator

Enjoys Yoga and reading books

Passionate about helping old people and learning more about Islam

Dyn says:

"I was a devoted Roman Catholic in the past until Allah showed me the right path of 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 80:

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

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Host: Cedric Du Peloux.

Guest: Daniel Barnuti.

In this episode Daniel Barnuti lets us in on his journey to Islam.From partying in Romania to moving to Jordan to learn Islamic sciences.Then moving back to Romania and going to Hajj in Mecca.

About Daniel:

Converted in 2010 after 2 years of research

Muslim for 11 years now

From Romania

Works as a filmmaker and photographer

Currently leaving in Romania but I also lived in Jordan

Enjoys art, knowledge and travel

Daniel created a documentary about Hajj to Mecca called:

"Mecca, Hajj documentary about symbols of this ritual"

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMpzDXkiSjJ9Z_MQPHiw1JQ

He is also working on a future-length documentary about his journey and the first years of being in a mixed couple marriage from eastern Europe.

More links:

https://www.twodoc.eu/

http://www.danielbarnuti.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.