Beyond The Shahada

What if the hardest part of converting to Islam wasn’t letting go of your old beliefs - but the way people treated you after?

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what it really felt like to leave behind my life as a Christian and embrace Islam. I talk about the backlash, the accusations, the grief and the surprising peace I found through it all.

➡️ Why some Christians turn hateful after you leave their religion

Whether you’re a revert trying to heal, a Muslim struggling to move forward, or someone on the edge of faith - this episode is for you.

🎧 LISTEN NOW if you've ever felt alone on your path to truth.

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If you’re a Christian who’s ever wondered what Islam actually teaches without the media filters, without the politics, and without the cultural confusion - this episode is for you.

I’m not here to debate. I’m not here to convert you.

Because Islam isn’t a new religion.

In this episode, we talk about:

The real meaning of “Allah”

Whether Islam has been changed or preserved

The difference between the Quran, Hadith, and the Bible

Women’s rights in Islam vs cultural misconceptions

How Muslims view Jesus and Mary

Why we don’t worship the Kaaba

And why there’s no pastor or racial hierarchy in Islam

This is the episode I wish someone had made for me when I was still searching.

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What happens when you grow up deeply rooted in Christianity, but your questions go unanswered? In this episode of Beyond the Shahada, I take you through my personal journey, from Lutheran beginnings, Catholic school, and Pentecostal revivals… to reading the Bible cover to cover, discovering shocking truths about Paul, and ultimately, finding Islam.

This wasn’t an emotional decision. It wasn’t a rebellion. It was years of research, reflection, and sincere prayer and what I found in Islam filled in the blanks that had never made sense to me in the church.

Whether you're a new revert, a curious Christian, or a born Muslim wondering how people come to Islam, this episode is for you.

🕊️ Truth doesn't fear your questions. Keep seeking.

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Today’s episode is a little different, because I’m not alone. I sat down with the legendary Aussie Niqabi - Alexis: Campbelltown-born, single mum of three, founder of eco-business The Bin Chicken, and the woman who’s been making waves (and causing trolls to melt down) on TikTok with her niqab and razor-sharp Aussie humour.

But behind the viral videos? There’s a deeper story: a promise to Allah SWT after a brutal custody battle, a life of balancing faith and family, and the reality of facing Islamophobia in Australia - sometimes funny, sometimes scary.

👉 Important note: This conversation originally ran almost 2 hours, and has been edited to the best bits. You may also hear her adorable 10-month-old baby in the background, because #MumLife never stops, and there are a few moments where the audio isn’t perfect. But this conversation was too important not to share.

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🎧 Whether you’re a revert, a Muslim mum, or just curious about life behind the niqab, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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When I left Christianity, it wasn’t out of rebellion. It was because I finally understood what I believed and what I didn’t.

This episode is a personal look into why I left church culture behind, how I found clarity in Islam, and the backlash I faced from people who once claimed to love me.

We’re talking about blind faith vs true understanding, judgment vs sincerity, and why choosing Islam was the most thought-out decision I’ve ever made.

🔸 Why the church taught obedience without understanding

This one’s for the people in the TikTok comments, for the quiet thinkers in the back row of church, and for anyone who's ever felt like questioning wasn’t allowed.

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In this emotional and raw episode of Beyond The Shahada, Bree Shaaban shares her deeply personal journey from Christianity to Islam. From questioning her faith and uncovering discrepancies in the Bible to her life-changing encounter with the Quran, Bree opens up about the moment that transformed her life forever.

After years of studying the Bible, Bree's search for truth led her to Islam, starting with the Quran's scientific miracles and a new understanding of Jesus (AS). In this episode, she dives deep into the questions that caused her to rethink everything:

Why does the Bible contradict itself?

Why is the concept of the Trinity not supported by scripture?

What does the Quran reveal about the truth of Islam and the stories of the prophets?

Bree recounts the night that everything changed for her, and the moment she walked into the Islamic Center, fearing the unknown, only to discover a community full of love, peace, and truth.

This is more than just a conversion story, it's a journey of spiritual awakening and finding answers to the biggest questions in life. Bree now hosts a podcast, runs a Muslim business, and helps others who are on their own journey of seeking truth and discovering Islam.

Tune in to hear about Bree’s unfiltered experience and the powerful message of how seeking knowledge led her to embrace the true path. Whether you’re someone questioning your faith or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is for you.

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Why does it feel like Allah abandoned me?’ If you’ve ever cried during sujood or wondered if your pain was ‘punishment,’ this episode is for you. Bree Shaaban gets raw about:

How childhood trauma distorts your relationship with Allah

The loneliness of being called ‘strong’ when you’re breaking inside

Practical steps to reframe your faith beyond trauma responses (including the du’a that changed everything)

This isn’t a ‘just pray more’ lecture - it’s a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt unseen by Allah.

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What do you do when your own family treats your Islam like a phase - or worse, a betrayal? This week, Bree Shaaban gets real about the messy, painful, and sometimes darkly hilarious struggles of being the only Muslim in a non-Muslim family. From bacon-laced pasta (‘Just pick it out!’) to ‘non-alcoholic’ beer traps, she shares her most cringe-worthy stories, plus hard-won advice on:

Setting boundaries without burning bridges

Responding to relatives who call the Prophet ﷺ ‘false’

Finding your real tribe when blood isn’t enough

If your family gatherings feel like spiritual warfare, this episode is your battle plan. Because at the end of the day? Allah’s love is the only approval that matters.

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When a cat took a fish to feed her kitten, I saw the perfect metaphor for Allah’s rizq! Welcome to the new bonus episode ‘Beyond the Script’. Think of it as a halal coffee chat for Muslim women navigating faith, TikTok trends, and life in the West.

In the Beyond the Script bonus episodes, we explore relatable Islamic reminders, halal parenting wins (and fails), and Muslim life in the West—from viral TikTok moments to everyday lessons about rizq, sabr, and tawakkul. Perfect for Muslim women seeking short, authentic chats about faith, culture, and the unscripted side of dawah.

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Did you know that Jesus (Isa AS) is mentioned 25 times in the Quran? In episode 11 of Beyond The Shahada Podcast, host Bree Shaaban shatters stereotypes about Islam’s view of Jesus with facts, humor and zero patience for bad takes. 

You’ll learn why Muslims revere Jesus as one of the greatest prophets, but don’t worship him, how the Quran’s account of his virgin birth, miracles and second coming differs from the Bible and why the ‘Quran copied the Bible’ claim completely collapses under scrutiny.

Follow along to learn about the realities of Islam, one episode at a time. A unique Muslimah podcast here to teach Islam without the noise and from the real perspective of a non-Arab Muslim woman from Australia.

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