Revert Reflections: Eid ul Adha 2024
The M&P crew share some reflections on the meaning of Eid ul Adha and how converts can make the most out of this blessed time of the year.
Jun 16, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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Meat and Potatoes is a fluid, spiritually inclined, open-ended, and Islamically-oriented podcast where we get into the “meat and potatoes” of the discussion, focused on the New Muslim experience! We don’t waste any time with the appetizer and go straight for the entree, focusing on the heartiest morsels on the plate! We keep our conversations casual while still highlighting important contemporary lessons on adapting to an Islamic lifestyle as an American Muslim convert/revert. Come join us at the dinner table!
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How to Treat a Guest
In this episode we discuss how to properly treat the guests in our homes. These lessons are based on the traditions of our beloved Prophet [pbuh]. #embrace #meatandpotatoes Listen to M&P on the following platforms: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061542 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.. . Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KlUkDu.. . Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0.. . Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/5724376 Also avail...
Feb 20, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Halal Entertainment
Muslims can actually have fun and enjoy life. The thing is that we want to control ourselves and participate in things HE says we can. In this episode we cover such matters. #embrace #meatandpotatoes Listen to M&P on the following platforms: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061542 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.. . Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KlUkDu.. . Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0.. . Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org...
Feb 13, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Blessings of the Morning
One of the best beneficial times to study, read, reflect and remember God is in the morning. We discuss the benefit and share various activities you can do.
Feb 06, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Marriage Challenges
What are some common challenges converts may face after marriage, and what are some practical tips to keeping a marriage strong?
Jan 30, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The Quran, Arabic and English
Reading the Quran in Arabic is important. Meanwhile, reading and pondering Allah's[God's] message in your native language is also critical. #embrace #meatandpotatoes Listen to M&P on the following platforms: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061542 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.. . Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KlUkDu.. . Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0.. . Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/5724376 Also available on...
Jan 22, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Integrating Converts in our Masjids
Many converts have a difficult time finding their place in their local masjid. What are some common experiences that have led to converts staying away? And what are some steps both we as converts and the larger community can take to better integrate converts?
Jan 16, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Dealing with Hard Times
Becoming Muslim will not make your life perfect. There will still be times where we face difficulty and struggle whether its physically, emotionally, or financially. What mindset should we have to overcome such difficult times?
Jan 02, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Fatherhood in Islam, PT2
What does the Muslim father look like and what responsibilities does he have?? Shiekh joins the conversation and gives great advice that is based on the Quran and the life of our beloved prophet [PBUH]
Dec 26, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Hanging out with Non-Muslim Friends
Can we hang out with non-Muslim friends? If so, what activities are we allowed to participate in? Is there any difference between a Muslim friend and a non-Muslim friend?
Dec 19, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Difficulties in Finding Marriage
Finding a marriage partner can be a very difficult task for many converts. The M&P crew, along with special guest Nahela Morales, discuss some common obstacles converts face in finding marriage and what both converts and the Muslim community can do to address such obstacles.
Dec 12, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Mastering Islamic Vocabulary
The M&P crew have a discussion on how to learn and incorporate common Islamic phrases in our daily lives.
Dec 06, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Dealing with Grief: Losing Non-Muslim Family & Friends
A discussion on the unique experience of losing non-Muslim family members, how to process such grief as believers, and whether we can participate in non-Muslim end-of-life practices.
Nov 21, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Navigating Between Culture and Islam
One of the most difficult issues for many converts after embracing Islam is distinguishing between Muslim cultural practices and authentic Islamic practices from the Qur'an and Sunnah. The M&P crew start off season 3 with some advice on how to best navigate this paradigm.
Nov 07, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Preparing for Ramadan
The M&P crew is joined by special dinner guest Imam Sa'eed Purcell to discuss how to best prepare and make the most out of the Ramadan experience.
Mar 21, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 21
From New Muslims to Seasoned Muslims
The M&P crew comes together to share some final reflections from their conversion stories and how they've changed from since they first accepted Islam.
Mar 14, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Navigating through Sectarianism
One of the most confusing aspects of Islam that converts go through is identifying authentic Islam through the various sects in the Muslim world claiming to be on the right path. How do we navigate through all these different Muslim groups, and how do we ensure we are best suited to stay on the straight path?
Mar 07, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Fasting: Stories, Challenges, & Mishaps
The M&P crew share some stories regarding their first experiences with fasting as new Muslims.
Feb 28, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Umrah: The Minor Pilgrimage
In this episode, the M&P crew discusses their first Umrah experiences, challenges along the way, and how the experience shaped them for the better.
Feb 21, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Dealing with Isolation
Many converts feel isolated from their family, friends, and community after accepting Islam. How do we deal with such isolation, and how can we support converts who struggle with such feelings?
Feb 14, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 16
How I Embraced Islam: Rashid ibn Quadir
Rashid Thomas shares his story of his discovery of Islam and eventual acceptance, along with reflections.
Feb 07, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 15
When Do I Stop Being a Convert?
Many feel so different from other Muslims because of the convert label. When do we stop being a convert? Do we ever drop the label? Or even should we?
Jan 31, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 14
How I Embraced Islam: Daniel Rebholz
Daniel Rebholz shares his story of his spiritual journey which led to his discovery of Islam, eventual acceptance, along with reflections.
Jan 24, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Fatherhood in Islam
How do we raise Muslim children in a predominantly non-Muslim country, or how do we, as converts to Islam, introduce the religion to our already established family?
Jan 17, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 12
What's a Madth-hab?
What is a madth-hab? How did they come about? Should I follow a madth-hab and, if so, how do I go about picking one? The crew discusses with guest speaker Shiekh Gyasi McKinzie to clarify some of these confusions.
Jan 10, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Overcoming Haram Habits
With special guest Imam Wesley Lebron, the crew discusses challenges and struggles related to haram habits many converts developed before accepting Islam as our way of life and how to overcome them, including: sexual promiscuity, alcohol, addiction, and the like.
Jan 03, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Living in a Religiously Mixed Household
How do we balance religiosity while living with non-Muslim family members? What are some of the challenges that come with living a Muslim lifestyle with non-Muslim family members?
Dec 27, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Reverts & the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a very sensitive times for converts to Islam. Now that I've accepted Islam, can I celebrate holidays like Christmas with my non-Muslim family?
Dec 20, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 8
How I Embraced Islam: Abdur Rasheed Jasur
Abdur-Rasheed shares his story about his discovery and acceptance of Islam, along with the challenges that came with it.
Dec 13, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 7
To Thobe or Not to Thobe?
It's very common for Muslims to wear the thobe, a traditional Arab garb, at our masajid. Many converts are also encouraged to do the same to help establish a Muslim identity. But is the thobe really connected to the Muslim identity? Why should or shouldn't converts wear thobes?
Dec 06, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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