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 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.

This week we welcome Mike and Musa, 2 convert brothers to hear their experiences of becoming Muslim and more!

This week we are joined by a guest, Amanda,a university lecturer and mum of 2 and convert of 20+ years. We discuss parenting, children and how we have tried to instill God consciousness in our children.

This week we talk about non Muslim holidays, new traditions and how to navigate old and new

This week we talk about what islamophobia is, what it isn't and how we deal with it as converts.

This week the panel ask some intriguing questions to get themselves thinking

This week we discuss our experiences and changing perceptions of prayer through our journeys and practical ways manage times of sadness.

This week talk about barriers, our internal ones, external ones and how we overcame them to embrace Islam

This week Zahra takes the mic to talk about feminism, Islam and what it all means.

This week we discuss identity, how this changes when we embrace Islam and how we manage our own identities as Muslims.

This week we discuss what we've learnt from lockdown, how we can socially connect and how we can keep productive

This week we discuss our experiences of supporting others, joining groups, and what we've learnt from those experiences

This week we discuss the longer term ups and downs of convert life, our experiences of being advised and our tips on supporting others

This week we discuss barrier to connecting to the Qur'an and what can help develop a connection to the Qur'an

This week we discuss mental health as a convert

This weeks show focus on discussions between the experience of socialising as a new muslim and the often isolating experiences that can come with conversion.

Converts in Conversation discuss our relationship with Allah, how we connect, the barriers between and tips to improve that relationship.