S6E02: Love is the Gate to Islam

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S6E02: Love is the Gate to Islam

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Mar 3, 2024

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In this episode, Bro Shariff (a.k.a. The Blade Runner) shares his journey after embracing Islam. He discusses the importance of understanding Islam, community, and love when navigating life as a Muslim. Offering advice to new converts, we reflect on our own transformations and offer guidance to our younger selves, fostering understanding and inspiration.

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Mar 3, 2024

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Converts Central focuses on the challenges that Muslim converts face along their conversion journey to help Muslims from all backgrounds to find a strong foothold in Islam.

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21.2: Chit Chat & Bandung: Miracles (Part 2): As we walk patiently through the toughest of times, Allah swt sends the greatest of ease. Join us for another Chit Chat & Bandung session with Sister Zia, Marilyn and Brother Siddique as we talk about the miracles that Allah swt had manifested in our liv... by The Converts Central
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4: Breaking Habits with Bro Farhan: Brother Farhan is a 29 year-old Filipino Muslim who was raised in a Islamic family in the Philippines. His story is one that shows how encompassing Allah's Mercy is. He relates his journey on breaking his old habits and forging new Islamic habits that ha... by The Converts Central
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7: First Ramadan with Sis Elli: Sister Ellina is a 2nd gen Muslim whose dad is a Chinese Convert. She shares her experiences & perspectives growing up as a 2nd gen Muslim and her journey with Ramadan from her days in Primary School to now. From a not-so practising background, her stor... by The Converts Central
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21.1: Chit Chat & Bandung: Miracles (Part 1): As we walk patiently through the toughest of times, Allah swt sends the greatest of ease. Join us for another Chit Chat & Bandung session with Sister Zia, Marilyn and Brother Siddique as we talk about the miracles that Allah swt had manifested in our liv... by The Converts Central
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S6E02: Love is the Gate to Islam

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