The Converts Central

17: Ramadan of Firsts w/ Bro Amr & Bro Farhan

For our second Syawal episode as part of our Syawal series, we are gathered once again with Bro Amresh & Bro Farhan. Our brothers look back at how their Ramadan this year had been & reminisce on some key takeaways from their experiences. This includes their FIRST Tadarrus experience, FIRST terawih experience individually, & FIRST time being far away from their brothers & sisters in faith. They also look back joyfully to their time spent with their family & their perseverance ...

16: Never Too Late with Bro Jabbar

For our first Syawal episode, we were joined by Brother Jabbar to talk about his 27 year journey into Islam. His story revolves around 2 main phases, transiting into a Muslim and living as a Muslim. Brother Jabbar shares with us his journey of seeking truth and knowledge regarding monotheism and how it drew him into Islam and thereafter how he furthered his pursuit into Islam 20 years after taking his shahadah, showing us that it's never too late to rush back to the arms of Allah's Mercy.

15.2: Ramadan with Sis Zia

Our final guest for our Ramadan series is none other than Sister Zoey @ Zia! Sister Zia shares with us her journey into Islam through the assistance of a significant other and how the she eventually decided to proceed on with her conversion regardless of the outcome of her relationship. She tells us about the beauty of Islam that appealed to her and how the beautiful actions of fellow Muslims pushed her to take a leap of faith into Islam. Sister Zia also shares about her 6-year Ramadan experienc...

15.1: Healing the Broken Heart with Sis Zia

Our final guest for our Ramadan series is none other than Sister Zoey @ Zia! Sister Zia shares with us her journey into Islam through the assistance of a significant other and how the she eventually decided to proceed on with her conversion regardless of the outcome of her relationship. She tells us about the beauty of Islam that appealed to her and how the beautiful actions of fellow Muslims pushed her to take a leap of faith into Islam. Sister Zia also shares about her 6-year Ramadan experienc...

14.2: Ramadan with Bro Bryan @ Ibrahim

14.1: Gathering Certainty with Bro Bryan @ Ibrahim

13.2: Ramadan with Sis 'Adawiyah

This week, we are extremely blessed to have Sister Marilyn @ Nur Sara 'Adawiyah with us sharing her story. Initially planning to proceed with marriage as a non-muslim, Sister 'Adawiyah only intended to seek Islamic knowledge to further her understanding. However, this intention brought her on a journey of a lifetime from acquainting herself with convert sisters and eventually making her decision to become a Muslim after several enlightening interactions. Her story reminds us of that the plan of ...

13.1: When Allah Wills with Sis 'Adawiyah

This week, we are extremely blessed to have Sister Marilyn @ Nur Sara 'Adawiyah with us sharing her story. Initially planning to proceed with marriage as a non-muslim, Sister 'Adawiyah only intended to seek Islamic knowledge to further her understanding. However, this intention brought her on a journey of a lifetime from acquainting herself with convert sisters and eventually making her decision to become a Muslim after several enlightening interactions. Her story reminds us of that the plan of ...

12.2: Ramadan with Sis Kai Lin

12.1: Contemplating Afterlife with Sis Kai Lin

11.3: Ramadan with Sis Ashalina

11.2: A 10-year Journey with Sis Ashalina

This week, we are releasing a special edition of our Ramadan series with Sister Ashalina! In a 3-part journey, Sister Ashalina shares with us her Islamic journey that started when she was 17 pursuing tertiary studies. Her story centers around three main factors: Reflection, peace & spirituality. She shares her journey & thought processes when coming into Islam as well as the kind of peace that she felt being a practising Muslim. She also shares about the struggles her family went through...

11.1: A 10-year Journey with Sis Ashalina

This week, we are releasing a special edition of our Ramadan series with Sister Ashalina! In a 3-part journey, Sister Ashalina shares with us her Islamic journey that started when she was 17 pursuing tertiary studies. Her story centers around three main factors: Reflection, peace & spirituality. She shares her journey & thought processes when coming into Islam as well as the kind of peace that she felt being a practising Muslim. She also shares about the struggles her family went through...

S1E10: My Last Choice with Bro Shakir

Brother Shakir has been a Muslim for 8 years. He shares his process of finding Islam by initially trying to find fault in it and shares his gradual process of starting alone to learning about Islam and practicing with friends. Brother Shakir also emphasises on the importance of his mother's support throughout his journey & his post-conversion challenges💪🏻He sheds light on various insights this Ramadan and talks about the learning curve for Ramadan for Muslims and tips for someone who is be...

9. Insiders Look: Ramadan with Bro Ali

One of our guests this week is Brother Yusuf Ali who took his Shahada 12 years ago at the age of 15 years-old! Tune in as he shares his inspiring story of falling in love with Islam through the Al-Fatihah in Ramadan & what it means to him. Bro Ali also shares his Ramadan experience including praying Terawih alone! His story qnd challenges invite reflection about the vastness of how Allah swt draws people to Him & about placing our trust in Allah swt ✨

8: Healing through Ramadan with Bro Amresh

"This can't be everything right? Life is much greater than this.. Life goes on, cant be stuck on anger" Brother Amresh shares his 12-year convert story, from his first introduction to Islam in 2006 to his shahadah in 2018. He tells us how reflection on monotheism was a big factor towards his conversion and shares how his Muslim friends & organisations out there are a blessing to him. In this circuit breaker, he also shares about praying alone, online classes and zoom meetings. It is a differ...

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 story is a story of how faith goes up & down and how the Mercy & Guidance of Allah SWT in Ramadan helped her get back to Islam when she faltered. She also shares about the changes in her Ramadan in 2020 due to the circuit breaker!

6: Sharing the Ramadhan Experience

Introducing our Ramadhan series on starting a dialogue about the Ramadhan experiences for Converts, we plan to touch on an issue made extremely urgent and important this Ramadhan because of the circuit breaker. Converts will have to spend Ramadhan alone this year and they will need your help. Listen on and find out how we can help the converts around us and what Converts Central will be focusing on this Ramadhan!

S1E5: Where will we pray?

In this special episode of Converts Central, we have gathered 6 Muslims of different backgrounds to share their perspectives and lessons on the recent closure of Mosques and Prayer spaces in Singapore. We then discuss the implications of opening up our own personal praying spaces for others to use.

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 has changed his life forever. We learn that no one is ever too far away from Allah to be brought back to His Path. We all are in His Sight.

3: Mercy Through Loss With Sister Aisya

Sister Cynthia @ Aisya is a Filipino Muslim who was raised in a Catholic family. Her story is one that exemplifies Allah's Mercy and Power. Sister Aisya shows us that the Mercy of Allah S.W.T comes in a plethora of ways, and we have to trust His plans and be patient. Her story also teaches us not to judge Muslims who we do not see observing their obligations as their characters may be much better than ours.

2: Strength of Brotherhood with Bro Hadi Tan

Brother Hadi Tan is a 64 year-old Chinese Muslim who took his Shahadah 29 years ago in 1991. His story is towards Islam is a story of brotherhood and accentuates the huge impact that all of us have on the people around us. We learn that brotherhood goes beyond building bonds but also about spreading the beauty of Islam through our behavior and grace.

1: Blessing of being a Muslim in Singapore with Bro Carlos

Episode 1 with Brother Carlos Brother Carlos is a Spanish Convert who has lived in both Spain and Singapore. From his intercontinental journey towards Islam with his wife, we learn to be grateful for the immense blessing of being Muslim in Singapore.