Beyond The Shahada
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Episodes
In this episode of Beyond the Shahada, Bree walks you through the emotional roller-coaster of sharing your new faith with family and friends. Whether youâre a fresh revert wrestling with midnight panic or riding the post-shahada honeymoon high, youâll discover how to:
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Break through fear and rehearse the âheadlineâ - not a ten-minute speech
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Anchor your confidence in quick, heart-centered duas
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Turn potential conflict into g...
In this episode, I share how my relationship with God transformed after walking away from Christianity and, later, embracing Islam.
I didnât leave Christianity for Islam. I left because something felt wrong. The worship felt like performance. The Trinity never made sense. And the emotional highs of church didnât bring lasting connection with God.
Years later, Islam gave me the clarity I had been searching for: one God, no middlemen...
In this episode of Beyond The Shahada, I sit down with Crystal, a Muslim content creator and UK healthcare professional whoâs made a name for herself on TikTok by turning hate comments into dawah, clapbacks into clarity, and stereotypes into strength.
We talk about:
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How she handles online hate with grace and sarcasm
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What it's really like being a visibly Muslim woman on the internet
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The pressure of being seen as the âperfe...
This week, I had to take a breath. As a mum, a revert, a creator, sometimes it all becomes a little too connecting and draining. So Iâm taking my own advice, and hitting pause.
In this special re-upload, Iâm sharing one of my earliest episodes that feels even more relevant today: the difference between feeling connected to Allah and actually being connected. Itâs a reminder that stillness isnât distance. And that taking time for yo...
What if the hardest part of converting to Islam wasnât letting go of your old beliefs - but the way people treated you after?
In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what it really felt like to leave behind my life as a Christian and embrace Islam. I talk about the backlash, the accusations, the grief and the surprising peace I found through it all.
âĄď¸ Why some Christians turn hateful after you leave their religion âĄď¸ What...
If youâre a Christian whoâs ever wondered what Islam actually teaches without the media filters, without the politics, and without the cultural confusion - this episode is for you.
Iâm not here to debate. Iâm not here to convert you.
Iâm just here to share the truths I never heard as a Christian. Truths about the Quran, Jesus, Mary, womenâs rights, and the very God you already believe in.
Because Islam isnât a new religion. Itâs t...
What happens when you grow up deeply rooted in Christianity, but your questions go unanswered? In this episode of Beyond the Shahada, I take you through my personal journey, from Lutheran beginnings, Catholic school, and Pentecostal revivals⌠to reading the Bible cover to cover, discovering shocking truths about Paul, and ultimately, finding Islam.
This wasnât an emotional decision. It wasnât a rebellion. It was years of research, ...
Todayâs episode is a little different, because Iâm not alone. I sat down with the legendary Aussie Niqabi - Alexis: Campbelltown-born, single mum of three, founder of eco-business The Bin Chicken, and the woman whoâs been making waves (and causing trolls to melt down) on TikTok with her niqab and razor-sharp Aussie humour.
But behind the viral videos? Thereâs a deeper story: a promise to Allah SWT after a brutal custody battle, a l...
When I left Christianity, it wasnât out of rebellion. It was because I finally understood what I believed and what I didnât.
This episode is a personal look into why I left church culture behind, how I found clarity in Islam, and the backlash I faced from people who once claimed to love me.
Weâre talking about blind faith vs true understanding, judgment vs sincerity, and why choosing Islam was the most thought-out decision Iâve eve...
In this emotional and raw episode of Beyond The Shahada, Bree Shaaban shares her deeply personal journey from Christianity to Islam. From questioning her faith and uncovering discrepancies in the Bible to her life-changing encounter with the Quran, Bree opens up about the moment that transformed her life forever.
After years of studying the Bible, Bree's search for truth led her to Islam, starting with the Quran's scientific miracl...
Why does it feel like Allah abandoned me?â If youâve ever cried during sujood or wondered if your pain was âpunishment,â this episode is for you. Bree Shaaban gets raw about:
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How childhood trauma distorts your relationship with Allah
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The loneliness of being called âstrongâ when youâre breaking inside
What do you do when your own family treats your Islam like a phase - or worse, a betrayal? This week, Bree Shaaban gets real about the messy, painful, and sometimes darkly hilarious struggles of being the only Muslim in a non-Muslim family. From bacon-laced pasta (âJust pick it out!â) to ânon-alcoholicâ beer traps, she shares her most cringe-worthy stories, plus hard-won advice on:
When a cat took a fish to feed her kitten, I saw the perfect metaphor for Allahâs rizq! Welcome to the new bonus episode âBeyond the Scriptâ. Think of it as a halal coffee chat for Muslim women navigating faith, TikTok trends, and life in the West.
In the Beyond the Script bonus episodes, we explore relatable Islamic reminders, halal parenting wins (and fails), and M...
Did you know that Jesus (Isa AS) is mentioned 25 times in the Quran? In episode 11 of Beyond The Shahada Podcast, host Bree Shaaban shatters stereotypes about Islamâs view of Jesus with facts, humor and zero patience for bad takes.Â
Youâll learn why Muslims revere Jesus as one of the greatest prophets, but donât worship him, how the Quranâs account of his virgin birth, miracles and second coming differs from the Bible and why the â...
Letâs play a game: Picture a Muslim woman. If you imagined someone oppressed, silent, or head-to-toe in black, congrats, youâve been scammed by the algorithm. In this episode, host Bree Shaaban smashes three myths with the energy of a TikTok expose:
1ď¸âŁÂ Hijab: Why the âoppressed scarfâ narrative is as fake as slow-mo hair-flips in movies. 2ď¸âŁÂ Womenâs Rights: How Islam gave women property, divorce, and last-name rights more than 100...
In this episode of Beyond The Shahada, join me, Bree Shaaban as I get real about the struggles of navigating the last 10 nights of Ramadan as a busy Mum of two toddlers. With no help and feeling burnt out, I share my personal challenges and offer practical, relatable advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed this Ramadan. Instead of piling on more acts of worship, let me encourage you to focus on clearing out the bad habits, making sin...
Parenting during Ramadan is a whole different kind of testâespecially with young kids. Between making suhoor, prepping iftar, managing bedtime routines, and trying to squeeze in your own worship, it can feel like youâre running on empty. In this episode of Beyond The Shahada, we dive into the realities of parenting during Ramadan. From the emotional toll to practical tips for managing the day, weâll explore how to navigate this bea...
What happens when you canât fast during Ramadan? Whether itâs due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, medical reasons, or something else, this is a reality for so many of usâand it comes with its own set of struggles, emotions, and, letâs be honest, a whole lot of guilt. In this bonus episode of Beyond The Shahada, we dive into the challenges of not fasting during Ramadan. From the emotional toll to practical ways to stay connected to the...
Ramadan is often portrayed as a month of bustling iftars, vibrant community gatherings, and picture-perfect moments. But what if your Ramadan looks nothing like that? What if itâs quiet, solitary, or even lonely? In this episode of Beyond The Shahada, weâre diving into the beauty of a quieter Ramadanâone where less can truly be more. Whether youâre a new Muslim, the only Muslim in your family, or simply feeling disconnected this ye...
Ever struggled to explain Islam to someone who just doesnât seem to get it? In this episode of Beyond The Shahada, we dive into the devilâs subtle tactics to lead people away from faithâdistraction, confusion, division, and more. But it doesnât stop there. We also explore how to respond to misconceptions about Islam with kindness and understanding, even when it feels like the world is against you. Whether youâre the only Muslim in ...
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