Converts in Conversation

This week we discuss dua: how it's done, when it's done, the etiquette, praying for non Muslim family, and feeling authentic in making dua.

This week Zahra, Alice, Khadija and Jodie discuss Ramadan prep: what works, what struggles we've had, and how to manage yourself with kindness and compassion. We talk about managing mental health, physical health, relationships and family.

This week we are joined by a guest! Safiya kindly joined the team this week to discuss sport and spirituality, discussing everything from observing hijab in sport to the benefits it has for us physically and spiritually.

This week we talk about imposter syndrome, self doubt and self confidence in all areas of life, be it socially, career or our journey with Islam.

This week we discuss the 5 pillars and living our lives with them in mind. The 5 pillars are: testiment of belief (shahadah), prayer (salah), charity or alms giving (zakat), fasting (sawm) and pilgrimage (Hajj).

This week we talk about our journey with our relationship with the Prophet Muhammad pbuh, the ups, the downs and how we are continuing to build it.

This week we are joined by guest Aminah Jayne, an EFT practitioner who has supported converts, reverts and heritage Muslims returning to faith for nearly a decade. We discuss culture, the good and bad, as well as cultural imperative. Aminah Jayne recommends this YouTube video to learn more: https://youtu.be/Pxx5AW6wJwY

This week we discuss shame, our histories and our lives pre Islam.

This week we discuss forgiveness, the concept of sabr (patience),Shukr (gratitude) and Qadr (Allah's plan).

This week we reflect. We reflect on the year gone by 2020, and our hopes and dreams for 2021 insha'Allah.