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.

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/2061542Apple 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/5724376Also available on iTunes and Castbox!

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/2061542Apple 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/5724376Also available on iTunes and Castbox!

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.

What are some common challenges converts may face after marriage, and what are some practical tips to keeping a marriage strong?

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/2061542Apple 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/5724376Also available on iTunes and Castbox!

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?

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?

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]

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?

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.

The M&P crew have a discussion on how to learn and incorporate common Islamic phrases in our daily lives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

The M&P crew share some stories regarding their first experiences with fasting as new Muslims.

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.

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?