New Beginnings
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNew Beginnings is pleased to present to you this monthly podcast for converts, by converts. Join our hosts along with special guests as they discuss issues converts to Islam face before, during, and after conversion. No fluff, no holding back, just honest conversation.
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Marriage: A Male Convert's Perspective - Part 2
June 15, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Part 2 of 2: In this episode, we speak about some of the challenges men face after conversion to Islam regarding marriage. We are joined by John and Ismael who share their extensive experience and relate some candid and humorous anecdotes. For convert-specific marriage services, visit solaceuk.org/marriage/ Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Marriage: A Male Convert's Perspective - Part 1
June 04, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Part 1 of 2: In this episode, we speak about some of the challenges men face after conversion to Islam regarding marriage. We are joined by John and Ismael who share their extensive experience and relate some candid and humorous anecdotes. For convert-specific marriage services, visit solaceuk.org/marriage/ Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
I'm LGBT and Converted to Islam
September 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Bilal and Amanda discuss the process and challenges of converting to Islam coming from an LGBT background with their guests Giles and Joanne who share their own personal experiences of becoming Muslims. If you have any queries regarding this podcast, please contact us at [email protected] Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Nurturing Our Family Ties
July 25, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Bilal and Amanda were joined by Hanan Sandercock and Hamza Robertson to discuss their experiences with their families after conversion. The panel has a collective convert experience age of more than 90 years. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Identity Crisis and Imposter Syndrome
May 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Bilal and Amanda are joined by recent converts Persephone and Exauce to discuss the topic of identities after conversion and imposter syndrome. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Adapting to Islamic Etiquettes and Gender Interactions
February 24, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBSend us a Text Message. We were joined by converts Zahra and Ahmed who shared their insightful experiences adapting to gender interactions after conversion. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Islamophobia and Racism
November 21, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBSend us a Text Message. As part of Islamophobia awareness month, Amanda and Bilal discuss discriminatory experiences that converts may face after conversion and how to deal with them in the appropriate manner, with their special guest, sister Haniya from Birmingham. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Raising Children as a Convert
September 27, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Bilal and Amanda host Lauren Booth as they discuss the challenges that converts to Islam face when raising children in a religious context. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
When am I Ready to Convert to Islam?
July 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBSend us a Text Message. One of the most frequent things we're asked at New Beginnings is, 'How will I know when I'm ready to convert to Islam?' In this episode, podcast hosts Sh Bilal and Amanda, along with guests Monica, Martin and Samantha, discuss this question, including our personal experiences, both positive and challenging! Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Islam vs Culture
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSend us a Text Message. This month, Bilal and Amanda speak to Anse Tamara Gray, founder of Rabata, about culture and Islam. How do we distinguish between culture and Islam and are converts free of cultural baggage? Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Ramadan and Fasting Q&A
March 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Akmal Shakoor from AskDoc, a voluntary organisation that aims to engage, educate & empower ethnic minority communities on health (twitter.com/askdoc1) and Shaykh Bilal Brown who answered your medical and religious questions pertaining to Ramadan and fasting, respectively. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Navigating Religious Festivals as a Convert to Islam
December 20, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Amanda and Bilal are joined by Imam Suhaib Webb from the US as they have a candid discussion about their own experiences as converts during the time of non-Islamic religious festivals and they give sincere advice to those new to the faith at this critical time. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Welcome Back! Dealing With Loneliness
December 08, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Amanda and Bilal join Rumela to welcome the new season of podcasts, give an update on New Beginnings' activities and discuss the topic of loneliness. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Marriage: Do's and Don'ts
July 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBSend us a Text Message. We continue the topic of marriage with Ustadha Ameena Blake of Eden Houses UK, with an honest look at some common pitfalls faced by converts when trying to find a spouse. From what to ask, red flags to watch out for, to what to include in your contract, we've covered it all! Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Marriage: Laying the Groundwork
June 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Aisha and Amanda welcome sister Henrietta Szovati, co-founder of Barefoot Institute and author of 'Heartsmart: One Woman's Journey from Her Head to Her Heart," to discuss how new Muslims can prepare themselves for marriage from within. You can purchase the book 10 Steps to Getting and Staying Married and find out more about Henrietta's work at barefootinstitute.com Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Ramadan Special
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Aisha and Amanda are joined by Khadija Kimchi of The Camelia's Bloom, for a Ramadan special discussing the joys and the challenges of this blessed month for new Muslims and converts. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Coming out of the Conversion Closet: Telling your loved ones that you're Muslim!
March 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBAisha and Amanda are joined by Andrea and AbdulMaalik, who share with us their journeys to Islam and the reactions of friends and family to their conversion. Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)
Coming out of the Conversion Closet: Telling your loved ones that you're Muslim!
March 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Aisha and Amanda are joined by Andrea and AbdulMaalik, who share with us their journeys to Islam and the reactions of friends and family to their conversion. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Do Converts Experience Male Privilege
February 11, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBSend us a Text Message. This month Converts Unplugged hosts Aisha and Amanda welcome Martin and Shaykh Bilal for a discussion on the different experiences of male and female converts. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Tips for new Muslims: Do's and don'ts
January 14, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Hosts Aisha and Amanda are joined by long-time converts Hanan and John. We discuss their journeys to Islam, and talk about some tips to help new Muslims avoid common difficulties and pitfalls. You can see some of sister Hanan's work here: https://www.instagram.com/hanan_made/ Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X
Book Recommendations for New Muslims
December 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBSend us a Text Message. We were joined by our special guest, Yahya Birt where we discussed book recommendations for new Muslims. 1.Theresa Corbin and Kaighla Um Dayo, “The New Muslim’s Field Guide.” https://www.bookdepository.com/New-Muslims-Field-Guide-Kaighla-Um-Dayo/9781981328994 2.Yasir Qadhi, “Du’a: The Weapon of the Believer.” https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weapon-Believers-Ammaar-Yasir-Qadhi/dp/1898649634 3.Said Wahf Al-Qahtani, “Fortress of the Muslim” https://darussalam.com/fortress...
Welcome to Converts Unplugged
November 09, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this introductory welcome episode, Amanda and Aisha introduce the theme for future podcasts and share some personal stories. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X