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Healing from the Life I Left Behind: What I Learned After Becoming Muslim
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What if the hardest part of converting to Islam wasn’t 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 throu…
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What Every Christian Should Know About Islam
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If you’re a Christian who’s ever wondered what Islam actually teaches without the media filters, without the politics, and without the cultural confusion - this episode is for you. I’m not here to debate. I’m not here to convert you. I’m just here to share the truths I never heard as a Christian. Truths about the Quran, Jesus, Mary, women’s rights,…
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From Bible Study to Shahada: How Truth Led Me to Islam | My Journey With the Bible
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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.…
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From Bin Chickens to Niqab: A Bogan Muslim’s Guide To Islamophobia
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Today’s episode is a little different, because I’m 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 who’s been making waves (and causing trolls to melt down) on TikTok with her niqab and razor-sharp Aussie humour. But behind the viral vide…
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Church Told Me to Obey. Islam Taught Me to Understand | Revert Journey
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When I left Christianity, it wasn’t out of rebellion. It was because I finally understood what I believed and what I didn’t. 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. We’re talking about blind faith vs true understanding, jud…
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I Was a Christian… Until I Actually Read the Bible | My Unfiltered Journey to Islam
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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, …
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When Trauma Makes You Feel Abandoned by Allah - A Muslim’s Guide to Healing
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Why does it feel like Allah abandoned me?’ If you’ve ever cried during sujood or wondered if your pain was ‘punishment,’ this episode is for you. Bree Shaaban gets raw about: How childhood trauma distorts your relationship with Allah The loneliness of being called ‘strong’ when you’re breaking inside Practical steps to reframe your faith beyond tra…
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Just Pick the Bacon Out: A Reverts Guide to Family Drama
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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 (‘Just pick it out!’) to ‘non-alcoholic’ beer traps, she shares her most cringe-worthy…
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Beyond the Script: The Halal Cat Burglar (and What She Taught Me About Rizq)
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When a cat took a fish to feed her kitten, I saw the perfect metaphor for Allah’s rizq! Welcome to the new bonus episode ‘Beyond the Script’. 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…
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Wait - Muslims Love Jesus? What Nobody Told You
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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 Islam’s view of Jesus with facts, humor and zero patience for bad takes. You’ll learn why Muslims revere Jesus as one of the greatest prophets, but don’t worship him, how the Quran’s account …
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Muslim Women Don’t Owe You an Explanation (But Here’s One Anyway)
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Let’s play a game: Picture a Muslim woman. If you imagined someone oppressed, silent, or head-to-toe in black, congrats, you’ve been scammed by the algorithm. In this episode, host Bree Shaaban smashes three myths with the energy of a TikTok expose: 1️⃣ Hijab: Why the “oppressed scarf” narrative is as fake as slow-mo hair-flips in movies. 2️⃣ Women…
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The Last 10 Nights Survival Guide for Ramadan (For Parents Who Just Want to Worship)
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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…
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How to Keep Your Sanity (And Iman) During Ramadan With Kids
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Parenting during Ramadan is a whole different kind of test—especially with young kids. Between making suhoor, prepping iftar, managing bedtime routines, and trying to squeeze in your own worship, it can feel like you’re running on empty. In this episode of Beyond The Shahada, we dive into the realities of parenting during Ramadan. From the emotiona…
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When You Can't Fast: How to Have a Meaningful Ramadan Anyway
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What happens when you can’t fast during Ramadan? Whether it’s due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, medical reasons, or something else, this is a reality for so many of us—and it comes with its own set of struggles, emotions, and, let’s be honest, a whole lot of guilt. In this bonus episode of Beyond The Shahada, we dive into the challenges of not fasti…
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How Ramadan Became a Productivity Contest - The Spiritual Burnout Trap
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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 it’s quiet, solitary, or even lonely? In this episode of Beyond The Shahada, we’re diving into the beauty of a quieter Ramadan—one where less can truly be more. Whether you’re…
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Why Being Muslim Feels Like a Conspiracy Theory. The Devil’s New Tricks
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Ever struggled to explain Islam to someone who just doesn’t seem to get it? In this episode of Beyond The Shahada, we dive into the devil’s subtle tactics to lead people away from faith—distraction, confusion, division, and more. But it doesn’t stop there. We also explore how to respond to misconceptions about Islam with kindness and understanding,…
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Faith VS Reality: When Your Iman Feels Fake. Allah Didn't Abandon You
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In this episode of Beyond The Shahada Podcast, Bree Shaaban explores what happens when the initial spiritual high after becoming Muslim begins to fade. Does it mean you’re losing your connection to Allah? Bree dives into the difference between feeling connected and being connected, emphasizing how everyday actions—like cooking, sleeping, or even sm…
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Who’s the ‘Better’ Muslim? Reverts vs. Born Muslims – The Real Answer
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In this episode of Beyond the Shahada, host Bree Shaaban dives into a sensitive yet important topic: the labels of "revert" and "born Muslim," and what they mean in the journey of faith. Are reverts more religious than born Muslims? Does growing up Muslim give someone a higher rank in Islam? We’ll explore these questions and more, while addressing …
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So You Said Shahada… Now What? Real Struggles New Muslims Face
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In this episode of Beyond the Shahada, host Bree Shaaban explores the transformative journey of becoming a Muslim and what it truly means to take the Shahada. Whether you’re a new Muslim, considering conversion to Islam, or simply curious about the faith, this episode is your guide to understanding the life after Shahada. Bree debunks common miscon…
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Islam Beyond the Stereotypes – What They Don’t Tell You.
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Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Shahada—the podcast that’s here to help you explore, understand, and fall in love with Islam. I’m your host, Bree Shaaban, and in this debut episode, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about yet misunderstood topics: What does it really mean to be a Muslim? From breaking down the basics of Islam…
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