Becoming Muslim - Unto Islam

Episode 15: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Shavon Quinn Woods. Shavon Quinn Woods converted to Islam in February 2020, that was 2 months ago. She lives in Chicago. Her husband converted to Islam before her. She tells us how there was a disconnect with the church and they did not agree with what they saw. Join Shavon as she talks about: her nextdoor neighbor who is Muslim her first 2 months of Islam how her husband has changed her spiritual experiences her day of conversion her interactions with the mosque and with Muslims Shavon's advice: pray first, pray to ask for the way to go be open minded, it is not going to hurt to try to read the Quran do the research for yourself don't be afraid and shut it out read the Quran and make sure it is the way you want to go About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 14: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Christen Amer. Christen Amer converted in 2003, that was 17 years ago. She is from Rhode Island near New York. She is a wife and a mother. An ESL English teacher and a property manager. From an early age, Christianity didn't fit with her nature. At the age of 13-14 she told her mother that she could not keep going to church. This is Christen's second episode on the show. You can listen to here first one herehttps://untoislam.com/podcast/get-a-new-physiological-framework-and-remove-anxiety-convert-to-islam-story In the first episode she shared her story of how she converted to Islam. In this episode she shares her knowledge of Christianity. She explains why she could not accept that religion. She talks about its flaws. Some of the topics include: Jesus The Adam and Eve story In Islam women and men are spiritually equal The stereotype of women being the guilty gender The rights of women in Islam Culture mixing with religion Who are the authors of the bible Gods words verses the words of Jesus, verses the words of other humans How the Quran is a seamless story About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 13: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Idris La Terra. Idris La Terra was born in Melbourne. He has Italian and Norwegian parents. He converted to Islam in 2018. He has been Muslim for 2 years now and is 39 years old. He is a naturopathic doctor and formulation scientist. He specialises in natural medicine, herbal medicine and nutrition. Listen as he explains what prophetic or sunna medicine is and that it includes: healthy lifestyle habits fasting good sleep food (honey, dates, black seed) water He explains how converting to Islam can solve physical, mental and emotional problems. How restriction of Islam will make you healthier: Harms of eating pork Benefits of quitting alcohol Stop using drugs Advice about addictions He also talks about: Examples of drug issues that Islam solves How Islam will help with your family relationships Here is Idris' Islamic Medicine website if you want to comment with him https://www.thesunnahdoctor.com/ About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 12: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Christen Amer. Christen Amer converted in 2003, that was 17 years ago. She is from Rhode Island near New York. She is a wife and a mother. An ESL English teacher and a property manager. From an early age, Christianity didn't fit with her nature. At the age of 13-14 she told her mother that she could not keep going to church. Christen tells us about her high-school friend who was Muslim. This lead to her reading the Quran for the first time. Then she went to Egypt and was exposed to Islam further and met some amazing people. Christen then became Muslim in Egypt. The said that listening to the Quran 'pierced her heart'. Christen also shares some of her spiritual experiences after she became Muslim which includes nearly freezing to death on a mountain hike. Christen's final advice: Get peace by turning to the Quran Ask God to guide you to what is best (regardless of the outcome) Cannot be denied if God is on your side Need a sincer intention not with your ego in mind Trust In God About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 11: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Abdullah. Abdullah is a secondary school Maths teacher. He is from London and originally from Ireland. He converted to Islam 2 weeks ago. He had been practising Islam for a few months before he decided to convert. He was doing the Islamic prayer and even tried fasting all before converting. Abdullah grew up agnostic and never really had a religious inclination. He always felt there was a gap in his life. Then he met a Muslim and started talking about Islam and God. This changed his life forever. In this episode Abdullah talks about: How he converted to Islam when he was in lockdown by himself in his own home Learning to do the Islamic prayer before he converted The spirituality he gained through the prayer, which in turn helped him to convert How his parents will feel when he breaks the news His final advice: Natural disposition (fitra) is built into all of us to be a good person - your own self is denying you from doing it Search out the answers - Islam gives all the answers Try to start practising before you convert to see if you like it Make sure your intention is right before you convert - that you are doing it for God Don't wait too long to do it, if you have the faith in your heart then do it as soon as possible About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 10: 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: Crystal Joseph. Crystal Joseph always grew up knowing God. At a young age (as early as 10 years old) her feelings towards the church changed. She started to follow her gut instinct that it was all wrong. Finally she felt that Christianity was a block between her and her creator. After leaving the church she went through a stage of conforming to society. This included not knowing an answer to the questions of faith and not seeking one either. Going through this she felt drained. Crystal tried Buddhism and meditation while still believing in God. She stated that in England people tend to mix and match and try to make their own answers to questions about God as you go along. She needed something. The turning point for her was at the age of 21, she visited Egypt. She heard the Quran for the first time and felt like this was real life. A visit to Mt Sinai was one of her first spiritual experiences of Islam. At the same time she was learning about the scientific proofs in the Quran. Crystal was getting black and white answers to all her questions. In this episode Crystal also tells us about her workshop named "Surviving and Thriving - My First Year after Shahada". It is a free interactive workshop for reverts to help them through their first year of Islam. She hopes to launch it soon this year. We will keep you posted here for further details. 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 9: 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. Gina shares the truth about Islam and the reason why the Quran is misunderstood. She explains why you should never believe what you hear on the media and news. This is an amazing story told by a woman who is not yet officially Muslim. Gina is 59 years old and lives in rural USA Mid West (2020). She says that growing up here, there are no other choices in religion, we are just born Christian with no choice. Gina became disillusioned with the Christian faith when it started being used as a tool for hate around 2016, stirring up hatred against Muslims and Islam. With the rising of Donald Trump she looked at all faiths but decided Islam was the truth. She got some leaflets from Islamic outreach workers at a festival. Gina started reading these leaflets about Islam and it was logical and made sense to her. Then she started reading the Quran and realised that the Quran was misunderstood by her people due to Islamophobia and that people were saying disparaging things about it. Gina was also amazed about the big bang theory in the Quran, and that the virgin birth and Jesus are also mentioned there. After this she started giving out copies of the Quran and giving talks on what Islam the Quran really are. She started visiting Muslims and was amazed by the people and the way they treated her and the way they acted. They had kindness and sense of community, the way they took care of each other and the joy that they have and their happiness. She said that they were the kindest people she has ever met. Gina is waiting for her husband to agree to convert before she makes an official conversion with him. She believes he will make the decision to convert in good time. 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 8: 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: Grace Song. In this episode Grace Song tells us about her 'beautiful' version of Islam. She has been a Muslims for many years now since converting. Some of the topics she covers includes: The main reason to convert to Islam Learning how to perform Islamic prayers Giving up bad habits About Islam being too strict Dealing with a spouse that is not interested in converting to Islam with you About Islam being a logical religion How Islam will build your self confidence How to interpret the messages that God is sending you Extremists and terrorism Islam as a way of life Here is a link to an earlier episode where Grace shared her story of how she converted to Islam https://untoislam.com/podcast/grace-song-converted-to-islam Episode links: Islam 101: https://untoislam.com/search-for-beauty What is Shariah?: https://untoislam.com/search-for-beauty-what-is-shariah Recommended Books: The Search for Beauty in Islam: A Conference of the Books by Khaled Abou El Fadl https://untoislam.com/the-search-for-beauty-in-islam The Great Theft: Wrestling Islam from the Extremists by Khaled Abou El Fadl https://untoislam.com/books-the-great-theft The Religion of Islam by Maulana Muhammad Ali https://untoislam.com/books-religion-islam-maulana-muhammad-ali 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 7: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Calisha Bennett. Calisha Bennett is a personal development coach from Australia. She specialises in Women's Islamic Identity and personal development. She is the founder of Developing Diamonds In this episode she talks about: why you should become a Muslim how Islam is a way of life submitting your will to God dealing with thinking Islam is too strict dealing with praying five times a day giving up bad habits a spouse that does not want to convert to Islam with you Islamic fasting during Ramadan misconceptions of Islam wearing the hijab or head scarf mistakes made by new Muslims the position of women in Islam Follow this link to her website. https://untoislam.com/developingdiamonds-com-au About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 6: 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: Muhamad Nassar. Join Muhamad from Melbourne Australia. In his upfront style, he talks to us about converting to Islam. About searching for a purpose in life. He discusses topics like praying five times a day, wearing hijab, fasting Ramadan. He talks about how women are respected in Islam. He talks about how to deal with parents, friends and spouses if they are against you converting to Islam. He explains terrorism and extremists. Here are some of the links he provided: (1) My Great Love for Jesus Led Me to Islam https://untoislam.com/my-great-love-for-jesus-led-me-to-islam (2) Scientific Miracles In Islam [https://untoislam.com/scientific-miracles-in-islam] (3) Architects And Engineers For 911 Truth [https://untoislam.com/ae911truth] 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 5: 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: Grace Song. Grace Song had always believed in God and that there was a higher power watching her and that knew everything about what she was thinking. She started thinking about how lost she was in life and that maybe following a religion could help her. She began to start talking to God. She wanted to understand the meaning of life. As she researched about Islam she was shocked to see how everything was intuitive to her. She began to overcome the pre-conceived notions she had about Muslims. Thinking "what's the catch, there must be something that I must be missing, because if this is what Islam really is, then why are so many people saying bad things about 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 4: 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: Gigi Mitchell. This is the single most important thing you need to know if you are thinking about becoming a Muslim. This one trick is the secret to learning about Islam online using social media. You will learn about using FB groups. You will learn ways to find experienced assistance. This is the easiest way to find friendly and safe groups that can help you in your spiritual path. Welcome to Becoming Muslim. These are some of the groups that Gigi recommends: Come to Islam (TMI) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1902715493350800/ Quran supports Sunnah TradeMark Islam (TMI) https://www.facebook.com/groups/431522597595096/ The Real Jesus PBUH (TMI) https://www.facebook.com/groups/509673692942851/ DOING DAWAH TradeMark Islam (TMl) https://www.facebook.com/groups/522052478336352/ Allah The All-mighty https://www.facebook.com/groups/288536901157502/ Scientific Miracles of Quran and Sunnah(TMI) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1564016090520916/ 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 3: 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: Karima. Karima is a typical American girl who grew up in Florida. After moving to Maryland her life changed. She was soul searching at the time. Not happy with the answers Christianity gave her, she kept on searching. One of her friends was Muslim. Growing up she never even knew what a Muslim was. Karima started asking questions. Her friend told her to go the mosque to find more information. She started classes designed for people who were interested in Islam. Everything she learnt made sense. It took 6 months. She became Muslim. Listen to Karima as she shares her experience of converting to Islam, reading the Quran, fasting in Ramadan, wearing the head scarf, learning about new cultures and much more... About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 2: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Calisha Bennett. Calisha Bennett's father converted to Islam before she was born. She is the founder of Developing Diamonds and has over twelve years of experience as an active community leader, speaker, teacher and mentor of Muslim women and youth. Specialising in Islamic identity coaching and personal development, Calisha has taught and spoken to countless audiences in Muslim and non-Muslim communities. In her years of community service she has helped to establish an Islamic community centre as well as a wide variety of Islamic classes and programs for Muslims of diverse ages and backgrounds. Follow this link to her website. https://untoislam.com/developingdiamonds-com-au About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.

Episode 1: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Adee Simon Macdowell. Guest: Saeed. Saeed lives in Kansas USA. He is an ex-marine. Join him as he tells us his story of converting to Islam and how it gave him peace. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.