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ReRooted

63 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratings

Rerooted: A bi-weekly podcast by iERA, Join us as we discuss issues on topics across the spectrum of religion, science, philosophy, theology and beyond with public speakers, comedians and filmmakers from around the globe.#rerooted #iera #dawah

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"You Think Islam Is The True Religion? Are You Stupid!"

December 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

Originally born in Zimbabwe, Mark (@Think Revert)  had a regular Christian upbringing but could never quite get his head around the idea of worshipping a human being. His parents separated and he moved to England with his mother. During this time he becomes even more despondent from the Christian religion and leaves it altogether. Mark thinks his only option after this is living a hedonistic lifestyle (chasing a life of pleasure). Mark befriends his flatmate, Kamran, at University where the...

Guided to Islam Through The Arabic Language

November 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

Sam Burr is a polyglot who's learnt five languages but it was specifically the Arabic language that had the biggest impact on the way he lives his life now. Support the show

FROM FRONTLINE TO FLATLINE: Why The Dawah Is Not A Game!

November 22, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Uthman Mahmood began his journey in the Dawah under a decade ago when iERA were running a Dawah campaign during the London 2012 Olympics and he wanted to get involved. From then on he was swept away in the fervour for the Dawah and went on Dawah trips all of the UK training others on how to share Islam or explaining Islam to non-Muslims within city centres. However, a nerve was struck when one of the attendees referred to him as an Ustadh and from then on he knew he was punching above his we...

The Uniqueness of Sisterhood In Islam

November 02, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Sakina Bint Erik is a Canadian revert who accepted Islam in the mid-'90s. From a young age, she realised that there were inconsistencies within her Christian faith and sought out the truth as she always believed that there was a God. She initially lived in a non-Muslim area but when she moved to a more diverse city - Ottawa - she befriended a group of Muslim sisters from all different walks of life. This bond of sisterhood resonated with Sakina. Support the show

Gaming In Islam

October 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

In this episode, Yusha Evans lays out a vision of where the Dawah is moving (yes, in the gaming scene) and how the Muslim Gamers League is making waves. Learn more on https://muslimgamersleague.com Support the show

Motivating Muslims To Get Involved In The Dawah

October 22, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Nadeem Ashraf speaks about how Muslims should get involved in the Dawah, learning from his mistakes and the common pitfalls when sharing Islam with non-Muslims. Support the show

How I became Muslim | Hamza Myatt (EF Dawah)

September 29, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Hamza Myatt is a prolific polemicist and revert to Islam. He is best known for his theological debates in Speakers Corner but not much is known about this Welsh man of his life prior to Islam and how he was looking into the religion around the time of the tragic events of 9/11. Support the show

9-Year Old Gets Shahadah In 🇧🇩 Catholic School

August 28, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Over the years you've probably recognised Esa Khan filling your Facebook feed within exotic locations sharing the message of Islam with native tribes. Esa has been at iERA on and off for several years but Dawah was an intuition from an early age for him. Learn about Esa's Dawah journey from his beginnings in Bangladesh to highlighting inconsistencies within atheism with his thought-provoking videos and his digital entrepreneurship now. Support the show

9 Month New Muslim Vs. 9 Year 'New' Muslim

August 10, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Ben took his shahadah 9 years ago and for Chris, it's only been 9 months. In this episode, they compare and contrast their journeys; post #shahadah, dynamics of dealing with all sorts of ‘New Muslim Mentors’ and losing non-Muslim friends. Support the show

From Punk Life To Muslim Life

July 23, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode of ReRooted Ben Iqra discusses his interesting journey towards Islam and his former life as a punk. Support the show

RETHINKING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE QURAN THIS RAMADAN

April 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

The iERA team discuss tips on how to utilise the #Quran​  in the lead up to #Ramadan​ for both as a tool to interact with non-Muslims and for self-development for the #Dawah​. We also have a special guest from Texas 🤠 about how Muslims need to do a better job when it comes to using the Quran effectively when talking about Islam. Support the show

Isn't Dawah All About The Shahadas?

April 03, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

In this episode, student of Knowledge Asif Uddin (unfortunately an avid Liverpool fan) gives an insight of holistically what true #Dawah is. He also shares some of the experiences his attendees for our Step-By-Step #NewMuslim Webinar series have been faced when reverting to #Islam and how they overcame such struggles. Support the show

SHOCKING SHAHADA! You'll Not Believe What Happened | ReRooted RAW #1

March 19, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

A behind the scenes podcast to everything going around with iERA and different approaches to the Dawah. Support the show (https://iera.org/donate/)

SHOCKING SHAHADA! You'll Not Believe What Happened

March 19, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

In this revamped format of the ReRooted podcast series; learn more about what happens behind the scenes in iERA and how the Dawah is facilitated around the world. In this episode iERA's HQ team discuss the Dawah Training filming and how the guest (Chris Connolly) took his shahadah during the filming! Support the show

Musa Adnan & Imran Hussein | Do you even Dawah? | ReRooted Season 2 #3

January 21, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Musa & Imran discuss Dawah during the pandemic, and how social media can be the perfect dawah vehicle for these trying times. After listening to this episode, Do you want to learn how to give Dawah? visit https://www.training.iera.org If you, or anyone you know is interested in learning more about Islam, visit https://www.onereason.org #dawah #iera #islam SHOW LESS Support the show

Jordan M | My mum found out I'm a Muslim | ReRooted Season 2 #02

January 05, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Jordan took his shahadah in 2017. In this episode of ReRooted, Subboor and Jordan talk about the "new Muslim experience", how his mother found out he was a Muslim by watching an Ali Dawah video and other stories. This episode also entails Jordan's journey to becoming a daiee after his shahadah and some of the new Muslim mishaps he's had along the way. Follow Jordan on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqIL... We have new Muslim webinars underway, take part if you want to learn ...

Subboor Ahmad | The GORAP | ReRooted Season 2 #01

September 28, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Kicking off Season 2 of ReRooted, Imran Hussein and Subboor Ahmad discuss the most tried and tested dawah technique in the world - The GORAP method. This episode will empower you to convey the call of Islam with confidence and compassion, God Willing. Are you a Uni Student? https://www.iera.org/uni-webinar Are you a New Muslim? https://www.iera.org/learn-islam Are you a Daiee? https://www.iera.org/dawah-webinar Are you interested in Mentoring? https://www.iera.org/mentorship If you, or any...

Musa Adnan | The Finale Episode?

September 01, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Musa Adnan, the host of ReRooted, is the guest this time. Moving on to the next leg of his journey, Musa explains his reasons why he will no longer be the host of ReRooted... but does this spell the end for the show? Or is there yet, more to come??? We would like to sincerely thank you all, the viewers and supporters for joining us on this journey so far. It's been emotional, insightful and whole-heartedly endearing. If you are reading this, let us know what you thought of the series in th...

John Fontain | Dawah: Call of Duty

August 28, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

John Fontain has been spreading the word of Islam around the world for years. In this episode of ReRooted, we hear elements of his own journey to Islam and get some deep-rooted advice about how dawah is perceived in the west, and the developing nations and how Islam should be propagated to different peoples of varying social differences. If you, or anyone you know is interested in learning more about Islam, visit https://www.onereason.org Want to learn how to give Dawah? visit https://www....

Ustadh Jamal | Connecting with the Qur'an

August 24, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this episode, we learn why the revelation of Allah, the Qur'an, is a great source for inviting people to Islam. Ustad Jamal is Musa Adnan's teacher, and close friend. He has learnt all 10 recitation styles of the Qur'an and teaches Qur'an studies in East London Mosque. #Quran #rerooted #dawah If you, or anyone you know is interested in learning more about Islam, visit https://www.onereason.org Want to learn how to give Dawah? visit https://www.training.iera.org Support the show

Subboor Ahmad | The Online Dawah

July 24, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Subboor Ahmad and Musa Adnan discuss why online dawah is more fruitful today than ever before and how it came to be so. If you, or anyone you know is interested in learning more about Islam, visit https://www.onereason.org Want to learn how to give Dawah? visit https://www.training.iera.org #iera #rerooted #dawah Support the show

Sheikh Abdurraheem Green | The Evolution of iERA

July 17, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

10 years ago, Sheikh Abdurraheem Green had a vision of a world reconnected to God through Islam. Where Islam enters every home. Where dawah becomes commonplace and the message of Islam, the common ground between all human beings. In this episode, we will discover how iERA is instrumental and essential in fulfilling the vision Sheikh Abdurraheem Green had all those years ago. If you, or anyone you know is interested in learning more about Islam, visit https://www.onereason.org Want to learn...

Hamza Tzortzis leaves iERA

July 16, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

https://www.sapienceinstitute.org In this episode Hamza Tzortzis speaks about why he left as CEO, iERA's strategic re-alignment,  the highlights of his leadership, the lessons learned, Sapience Institute and their launch of over 35 free educational webinars. Support the show

Ali Dawah | Never Give Up

July 15, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Ali's second appearance on ReRooted, this time round he talks about his mother and brother reverting to Islam recently, and the relationship with his father who has yet to accept Islam. But that's not all. Every revert will identify with Ali in this episode as he explores (and exposes) some of the lesser known struggles reverts face. If you know someone who can benefit from this episode, please do share it with them.  Support the show

Michael Dawud | Being Muslim Matters

June 15, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Michael Dawud, a revert to Islam is our guest on this episode of ReRooted. But who is he? Without giving to much away, I will just say that he doesn't shy away from giving dawah - especially to those who would not like to be preached to. His method may be seen as unconventional to some, but it makes us smile because he can access a demographic which even the most experienced du'at struggle proselytizing to.  We think you will enjoy this! Support the show

Rafael Barajas | Mexico Loves Islam

June 12, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Rafael Barajas is a Mexican revert who has been doing the work of inviting people to Islam in his homeland. Today, he is an outreach specialist working full time in the path of Allah, following the way of the Prophets and Messengers of Allah, giving dawah (inviting to Islam) across Mexico. He shares his stories with us and inspires us to put our best foot forward and join him on the lesser travelled path. One by one, we can all partake in the effort to help bring Islam into every home across...

Imran Hussein | A Viral Awakening

June 08, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Life, as we know it - has changed. We are experiencing a Lockdown. Our own Big Brother story has begun, but this is no television show, no! Social Distancing and Isolation has us all divided physically from each other, But what does that mean for us Muslims? And how can we still be involved in Dawah if we can't even leave our homes? If you know anyone who is interested in learning more about Islam https://onereason.org Free Dawah Training Course: https://training.iera.org Join the conversat...

Salahuddin Patel | My Journey from Hinduism to Islam

June 03, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Salahuddin Patel is a revert to Islam from Hinduism and the head of global operations at iERA. He has shared Islam all around the world, but likes to remain away from the limelight. Getting him to appear on ReRooted has been a task. Enjoy this, the 28th episode of ReRooted. Support the show

Ashraf Schnieder | From Christian Missionary to Muslim Da'ee

April 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

Ashraf Schnieder is an iERA outreach specialist based in South Africa. In this episode of ReRooted he details his journey from Christianity to Islam, how his mother had a major influence in his decision to become Muslim, sharing Islam in South Africa and Africa generally and much more. Support the show

Gerry Coghlan | Belief Beyond Borders

February 21, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Jerry Coghland is a revert to Islam, hailing from an Irish Catholic background. His research into Monotheism around the world has revealed some startling discoveries that confirm the Qur'anic narrative from Surah 16, Ayah 36 in which Allah informs us 'For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger, (with the Command), "Serve Allah, and eschew Evil": of the People were some whom Allah guided, and some on whom error became inevitably (established). So travel through the earth, and see ...

Adnan Rashid | Dawah in the Age of Doubt | ReRooted

February 10, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

The companions of the Prophet Muhammad [peace be upon him] were the best of generations, and the dawah work they did was exemplary. They have left a lasting legacy of Islam through their efforts, by the will of Allah. In this episode, Adnan Rashid gives us a glimpse into some of their amazing stories. We hope you can glean lessons from these, enough to realize their way of declaring Islam with compassion and mercy is still just as relevant today as it was some 1400 odd years ago. Welcome t...

Adnan Rashid | Dawah in the Age of Doubt | ReRooted #26

February 10, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

The companions of the Prophet Muhammad [peace be upon him] were the best of generations, and the dawah work they did was exemplary. They have left a lasting legacy of Islam through their efforts, by the will of Allah. In this episode, Adnan Rashid gives us a glimpse into some of their amazing stories. We hope you can glean lessons from these, enough to realize their way of declaring Islam with compassion and mercy is still just as relevant today as it was some 1400 odd years ago. Welcome t...

Ustadh Asif Uddin | A Road Less Travelled | ReRooted #25

January 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

This week we have a gem of a personality on the show! Ma sh'Allah. Ustadh Asif Uddin!! Ustadh Asif Uddin is a keen Student of Knowledge and has studied the Islamic sciences in Mauritania, Egypt and Qatar, and continues that journey today. Asif gives weekly circles Tafseer and is a lecturer for Sabeel and MRDF and the former Editor-in-Chief at Islam21c.com. He has a show called Chapter by Chapter on Eman channel, discussing each surah of the Quran. He has recently completed an MA in Islamic ...

Ustadh Asif Uddin | A Road Less Travelled | ReRooted

January 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

This week we have a gem of a personality on the show! Ma sh'Allah. Ustadh Asif Uddin!! Ustadh Asif Uddin is a keen Student of Knowledge and has studied the Islamic sciences in Mauritania, Egypt and Qatar, and continues that journey today. Asif gives weekly circles Tafseer and is a lecturer for Sabeel and MRDF and the former Editor-in-Chief at Islam21c.com. He has a show called Chapter by Chapter on Eman channel, discussing each surah of the Quran. He has recently completed an MA in Islamic ...

Sifu Garry McKenzie | I gave Dawah to Ip Man's son

January 10, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Garry McKenzie Sifu, A.K.A Abdul Malik and Ma Ga Lik, is a direct student of GrandMaster Ip Ching, and Chief Instructor of The Wing Chun School. Sifu Garry teaches at the Headquarters in Hackney, North - East London, and also teaches privately. His Martial Arts training began in 1976 with Tae Kwon Do, and then later Western Boxing. He began training in Wing Chun in 1982 at the age of 17, at the Wing Chun Martial Arts Academy. By 1985 he was already an assistant instructor at the headquarter...

Sh. Mikaeel Ahmed Smith - With the Heart in Mind

December 24, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

This episode we are honoured to have Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith onto the ReRooted podcast. Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith (Michael V Smith) is an instructor at Qalam. He is a teacher at the Qalam Seminary, and online at Qalam Connect. He travels around the country conducting classes and seminars like Prophetic Empathy.  Shaykh Mikaeel previously served as a resident scholar at the Islamic Society of Annapolis and the Islamic Society of Baltimore. He grew up in a deeply spiritual Christian home ...

Sh. Mikaeel Ahmed Smith | With the Heart in Mind

December 24, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

This episode we are honoured to have Sh. Mikaeel Ahmed Smith onto the ReRooted podcast. Sh. Mikaeel (Michael V Smith) is an instructor at Qalam and a teacher at the Qalam Seminary, and online at Qalam Connect. He travels around the states conducting classes and seminars like Prophetic Empathy. Sh. Mikaeel grew up in a deeply spiritual Christian home in Buffalo, NY. At the age of 18, he embraced Islam after reading the Qur’an and the autobiography of Malcolm X. He then enrolled at the Dar ul...

Edmar Cândido | From Sao Paulo to Makkah - and Back

December 13, 2019 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Edmar Cândido, invites people to Islam in Brazil, a nation whose Muslim demographic is less than 1%.  No easy task, but as a native to the land and a revert to Islam, there is hardly anyone more suited to this task than the man himself. In this episode of ReRooted we learn about his journey to Islam and his particularly interesting Dawah stories, bringing a new, refreshing, and peculiar perspective to the dawah. Enjoy ReRooted ep.22 Watch the video of this podcast here: https://studio.yout...

Edmar Cândido | From Sao Paulo to Makkah - and Back | ReRooted 22

December 13, 2019 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Edmar Cândido, invites people to Islam in Brazil, a nation whose Muslim demographic is less than 1%.  No easy task, but as a native to the land and a revert to Islam, there is hardly anyone more suited to this task than the man himself. In this episode of ReRooted we learn about his journey to Islam and his particularly interesting Dawah stories, bringing a new, refreshing, and peculiar perspective to the dawah. Enjoy ReRooted ep.22 Watch the video of this podcast here: https://studio.yout...

Mufti Menk | What You Didn't Know | ReRooted 21

November 29, 2019 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MB

When one of the most recognised Muslims of the modern era graces the ReRooted studio, you know it's going to be special - and with Musa interviewing Mufti Menk - we get to see who the man behind the lectures really is! Enjoy ReRooted episode 21. Join the conversation: http://www.facebook.com/iERAorg Follow the story: http://www.instagram.com/iERAorg Tweet your thoughts: http://www.twitter.com/iERAorg #Menk #ReRooted #iERA Support the show

Mufti Menk | What You Didn't Know

November 29, 2019 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MB

When one of the most recognised Muslims of the modern era graces the ReRooted studio, you know it's going to be special - and with Musa interviewing Mufti Menk - we get to see who the man behind the lectures really is! Enjoy ReRooted episode 21. Join the conversation: http://www.facebook.com/iERAorg Follow the story: http://www.instagram.com/iERAorg Tweet your thoughts: http://www.twitter.com/iERAorg #Menk #ReRooted #iERA Support the show

Moosa Salam | The Philanthropist

November 15, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

In this weeks ReRooted, Musa Adnan has Moosa Salam (Michael Nsubuga) on the show. When Moosa Salam converted to Islam, the faith gave him a strong personal connection to charity and helping the less fortunate. Moosa decided to start a small side project with his mates, giving away high-quality trainers to at-risk teenagers and the homeless. After the horror of the Grenfell fire in 2017, they gave away extra donations to those who had lost everything. But in the years of his philanthropy, Moo...

Moosa Salam | The Philanthropist | ReRooted 20

November 15, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

In this weeks ReRooted, Musa Adnan has Moosa Salam (Michael Nsubuga) on the show. When Moosa Salam converted to Islam, the faith gave him a strong personal connection to charity and helping the less fortunate. Moosa decided to start a small side project with his mates, giving away high-quality trainers to at-risk teenagers and the homeless. After the horror of the Grenfell fire in 2017, they gave away extra donations to those who had lost everything. But in the years of his philanthropy, Moo...

Ustadh Adnan Rashid | His-Story

November 05, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

When Musa Adnan invites his father, Ustadh Adnan Rashid to the show, we know we are in for something special. Kicking off with a chilli sauce challenge and ending with deep and meaningful words of wisdom. This episode delivers the dynamic between father and son, which you, our viewers have been waiting for. Support the show

Yusha Evans | Why I Hate Social Media...

October 17, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Have you ever watched your favourite speaker on YouTube and wondered, what is his/her personal life like? I wonder what they like to do in their spare time? He seems like he just reads Qur'an and prays all day. This podcast brings the human back into one of your favourite public speakers, Yusha Evans! Musa Adnan and Yusha Evans discuss: Tinkering with cars, Coffee and Social Media. Support the show

Yusha Evans | Why I Hate Social Media...

October 17, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Have you ever watched your favourite speaker on YouTube and wondered, what is his/her personal life like? I wonder what they like to do in their spare time? He seems like he just reads Qur'an and prays all day. This podcast brings the human back into one of your favourite public speakers, Yusha Evans! Musa Adnan and Yusha Evans discuss: Tinkering with cars, Coffee and Social Media. Support the show

Aadam Speaks: TEDx Talk, Losing a Loved One & Uni Life

October 03, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Aadam Khaliq (Aadam Speaks) wooed Muslims and non-Muslims alike when he delivered his Spoken Word to a LIVE TEDx audience. The video went viral on WhatsApp. Many have since been seeking more from him, but who is he? Let's find out in this weeks, ReRooted. Support the show

Firas Zahabi: Is MMA/UFC Allowed? | Health & Fitness | Khabib vs GSP?

September 20, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

This week Mohammed Hijab hosts the show and his guest is none other than MMA legendary coach, Firas Zahabi. This one is for Muslim MMA fans worldwide! Support the show

Andrés Bidegain: Captain Latin America

September 16, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Andrés Bidegain is a modern-day Muslim marvel, his story is one which could inspire an autobiography in itself. Born as a Catholic Christian to a family whose ancestors had massacred Muslims, he is now one of iERA's foremost international outreach specialists, sharing the message of Islam with the world. What a life, what a world, what a destiny!!! God is the Greatest! Support the show

Imran Hussein: 'When I was an atheist...'

August 27, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

For the first time ever, iERA outreach specialist Imran Hussein is encouraged (by Hamza Tzortzis) to reveal his deeply insightful story. A story of separation from God, the twisted road into jahiliyyah, the awe-inspiring way back to belief, and how the lessons learned from his journey gave him the first-hand know-how to doing dawah with empathy. Support the show

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