What does it actually feel like to convert to Islam?

Not the debates. Not the arguments. Not the theology breakdowns.

The reality.

In this episode of Beyond The Shahada, Bree Shaaban shares the honest, unfiltered experience of becoming Muslim - from questioning Christianity, to privately researching Islam, to taking the shahada, to navigating family reactions, mockery, loneliness, and the unexpected clarity that follows.

Becoming Muslim isn’t emotional hype. It’s not a magical life upgrade. It’s not constant happiness.

It’s alignment. It’s clarity. It’s waking up.

If you’re: • Questioning Christianity • Researching Islam in secret • Afraid of what your family might say • A recent revert feeling isolated • Or curious about what converting to Islam really changes

This episode is for you.

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"Muslims worship a moon god." "Islam was spread by the sword." "The Quran promotes violence." I didn't just hear these statements, I believed them and repeated them confidently. Until I started checking the sources. In this episode, I confront the ten most pervasive myths about Islam, armed with theology, history, and my own story of disillusionment. We'll tackle the uncomfortable truths about how these lies are perpetuated and why they're so believable.

This isn't about being politically correct. It's about being correct. If you're ready for a candid, fact-based conversation that challenges the mainstream narrative, press play.

I Debunk:

• Lie #1: The "Different God" / Moon God Myth

• Lie #3: The "Spread by the Sword" Fallacy

• Lie #6: The "Oppression of Women" Stereotype

• Lie #8: The "Quran = Violence" Claim

• Lie #10: The "Islam is The Problem" Scapegoat ...and more.

"Is Islam compatible with the West?" It’s the question everyone is asking - and as a born-and-raised Australian revert who has also lived in a Muslim country (twice!), I’ve lived the answer.

Spoiler: The question itself is designed to make us feel like outsiders. In this episode, I'm flipping the script.

Forget the political debates and the headlines. This is a raw, personal conversation about what it actually means to build a vibrant, intentional Islamic life right here in the West. I share the shocking cultural dissonance I experienced in a Muslim-majority country and how it ultimately clarified my faith more than any debate ever could.

This episode is your guide if you’ve ever felt caught between two worlds. I cover:

The #1 Myth about Muslim Countries: Why the "Islamic utopia" can be the hardest place to nurture your faith, and how "Cultural Islam" threatens the soul of your deen.

A Revert's Blueprint for the West: How the very challenges here - the questions, the stares, the Christmas trees - force you to build a faith that is conscious, resilient, and unshakable.

Raising Muslim Kids Where Islam isn't the Norm: Practical strategies for when your child asks, "Why don't we celebrate Christmas?" How to build an Islamic home they’re proud of, without isolation or fear.

For New Muslims Feeling Lost: You are not alone. How to navigate family, find your community, and build a personal connection with Allah that doesn't depend on your postcode.

From Ritual to Relationship: How to transform your faith from a list of rules into a living, breathing relationship with Allah, whether you're in Sydney, London, or Toronto.

If you're a new Muslim seeking your tribe, a parent worried about your children's future, or any Muslim tired of defending your existence and ready to start living it with purpose - this episode is for you.

Your faith isn't just compatible with life in the West; it can be the very thing that makes you thrive.

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