The Converts Central

S2E25: Family in Islam (Fundamentals of Faith 8)

S2E24: Women in Islam (Part 2)

S2E23: Women in Islam (Part 1)

S2E22: Me, Myself and My Hijab

S2E21: Islamic Marriages in Singapore Part 3 (Fundamentals of Faith 7)

In the last part of our 3-part Marriage in Islam discussion, we are joined by Brother Aminuddin Wong who has been a convert for 25-years. We discuss topics like divorce, conflict resolution and challenges in Islamic marriages.

S2E20: Life as a Singapore Dutch Convert

In this episode, we are blessed to have Sister Maryam Veen share her convert story! With little prior knowledge on Islam, her story takes us from a small town in Netherlands to Singapore where she currently resides. Her Islamic journey started when she met her Singaporean husband who convinced her through scientific miracles in the Quran🔬

S2E19: Islamic Marriages in Singapore Part 2 (Fundamentals of Faith 6)

This week, we're back to our main series, Fundamentals of Faith! We will be furthering our discussion about the roles of both partners in marriage with Brother Feroz Abdullah, an Indian Muslim Convert. Bro Feroz also shares his experiences with gaining the blessings of our non-muslim parents for marriage and shares his advice for convert couples intending to get married!

S2E18: Convert's Marriage & Family (Part 3)

In this episode, we are joined by Brother Ismail Wei Liang & Brother Adil Koh. Everyone has differing circumstances & challenges in their religious upbringing and spiritual journey. In this episode, we hope their sharing inspires and encourages both born-muslims and other children of converts in their journey in islam. 🤲🏽🛤

S2E17: Convert's Marriage & Family (Part 2)

In this episode, we are joined by Uncle Pai Sani & Aunty Syazanna Leong! In this episode, we invited another couple to share their insights and challenges in raising a family. We hope to benefit married converts and partners and to better prepare themselves & overcome similar issues when raising a family.

S2E16: Convert's Marriage & Family (Part 1)

This week, we are happy to feature a BRAND NEW mini-series entitled Convert Marriages & Family!! We hope this series may address questions & misconceptions as well as share insights into issues pertaining to convert marriages & family! 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦💞 In this episode, we are joined by Brother Abbas & Sister Eunice who will shed some light on possible challenges and obstacles convert marriages tend to face. Additionally, Brother Abbas & Sister Eunice will share advice & tips...

S2E15: Islamic Marriages in Singapore Part 1 (Fundamentals of Faith 5)

In this episode, we are joined with Sis Nur Sarah Iman again to talk about the fundamentals of marriage in Islam. We discussed on how a marriage would complete our deen and bring us closer to Allah SWT. We touched on the social and psychological benefits an Islamic marriage would bring 💍💙 We also covered a sensitive topic of Muslims marrying out of Islam.

S2E14: Life as a Singaporean American Convert

On our series this week we have Sister Sarah to share with us about growing up in America 🇺🇸 and her move to Singapore where she first learned about Islam. She talks about her struggles in being a convert and a minority in Singapore 🇸🇬. Listen on to gain some pearls of wisdom about balancing these struggles.

S2E13: Islamic Landmarks in Singapore (Fundamentals of Faith 4)

S2E12: Finding the Middle Ground (Part 3)

S2E11: Finding the Middle Ground (Part 2)

S2E10: Finding the Middle Ground (Part1)

Our mini-series this week featuring short discussions on managing relationships for Muslims & Converts is called Finding the Middleground! Featuring simple hadiths & Quranic verses, we pray that we all benefit through applying these pointers to our interpersonal relationships!! In the first episode, Brother Kaven & Brother Shahrul discusses the middleground of our interactions with family members regardless of our differences in faith.

S2E9: Fundamentals of Islamic Practices (Fundamentals of Faith 3)

S2E8: Life of a Singaporean Japanese Convert

S2E7: Assimilating into Society (Fundamentals to Faith 2)

S2E6: Just Asking! (Part 3)

“What are some intimidating/rude questions and comments you have received from anybody around you?”“What are some ways you hope born Muslims can take note of when interacting with convert Muslims?” Just asking is a platform for born muslims to learn more about converts. We started off by collating a few questions anonymously! In today’s podcast, we have 3 converts - Brother Bilal, Sis Sarah & Sis Siu Lim to address and answer these questions!! These are some questions which will be answered ...

S2E5: Just Asking! (Part 2)

"In your pursuit of religions, how did you know Islam is the right religion?”“What encouraged you to find out more about Islam?”“How did your family react when they found out you were converting, did they forbid you from doing anything?”“Was there a time where you had to choose between your deen and relationships in your life?” Just asking is a platform for born Muslims to learn more about converts. We started off by collating a few questions anonymously! In today’s podcast, we have 2 converts -...

S2E4: Just Asking! (Part 1)

How did you choose Islam considering the negative images portrayed on media? Have you felt discriminated in the Muslim community just because you’re a convert?Were there times you wanted to leave Islam? Just asking is a platform for born Muslims to learn more about converts. We started off by collating a few questions anonymously! In today’s podcast, we have 2 converts - Brother Ali and Sis Jamilah to address and answer these questions!! These are some questions which will be answered in this po...

S2E3: First Steps into Islam (Fundamentals to Faith 1)

“Introducing Fundamentals to Faith” is our main series in Season 2! In the series, we go back to the basics of faith in Islam to bring the beauty of Islam in our podcasts. We are joined with Brother Bilal this episode to talk about the blessings of being a Muslim, universality in Islam and the realities converts face in society.

S2E2: Universality in Islam with Bro Bilal

S2E1: Intro to Season 2

With the premiere of Converts Central’s Season 2 tonight, let us meet our team members!We have two 2nd generation Converts who are both in our Outreach division: Sister Hafsah Ellina and Sister Sakinah. Sister Jamilah, who is a Chinese Convert, manages our finances. In Marketing, we have brother Shahrul and Sister Aisha. In our Audio division, we have Sister Shajiah and last but not least, our Director, Kaven Siddique Lim ☺️ (who is also a convert).

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 lives and the importance of brotherhood/sisterhood in Islam. Learn about brother Kaven's meaningful trip in Perth, experience sister Marilyn's joy in finding a community and sister Zoey's journey towards taking the shahahda.

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 lives and the importance of brotherhood/sisterhood in Islam. Learn about brother Kaven's meaningful trip in Perth, experience sister Marilyn's joy in finding a community and sister Zoey's journey towards taking the shahahda.

20: Ramadan Reflections w/ Sis 'Adawiyah & Sis Zia

In another episode of Ramadan Reflections, join sis Zoey and sis Marilyn as they share with us how they celebrated their Hari Raya in the midst of COVID-19. Listen on as these sisters share about the hiccups and challenges they faced in Ramadan and how they overcame them. They also shared about having to adjust their body clock (something most of us also struggle with in Ramadan!), how their goals had to change from the beginning to by the end of Ramadan and what should we do when our goals fail...

19: Chit Chat & Bandung: Unexpected Situations

In this chill session with Bro Ali, Bro Ibrahim & Sis Asha, they talk about some of the most interesting questions & unexpected situations that they have gotten throughout their convert journeys. Gain some insightful perspectives while listening to their sharings!

18: Ramadan Reflections with Bro Ali, Sis Ashalina & Bro Ibrahim

In the third episode of our Syawal Series, Bro Ibrahim, Bro Ali and Sis Asha starts by looking back on how Ramadan was and how COVID 🦠 with the lack of physical connectedness initially affected their ibadah, attitude & beliefs this Ramadan. We also learnt about how changing our perspectives can bring about a positive change in our relationship with Allah swt. ☺️