Big Muslim Family

20/10/2021

Salaam Brothers and Sisters!

I would just like to welcome all the new people that have just joined!

There haven't been any new episodes for a while. But I'm planning to restart and do a Season 2.

If you know anyone that would be great to have on the show, please let me know via messenger.

Br. Mark Adam

17/01/2021

Former Seventh Day Adventist converts when she hears the truth about Prophet Issa (as)

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu

Episode 23 of the BIG MUSLIM FAMILY PODCAST

In this episode, I speak with Sister Nour, who is a Life Coach currently based in Amsterdam.

We will discuss Sister Nour's journey back to Islam, how it affected her and her family, her life's search for the truth, and the power of the Dua.

This was an amazing conversation and there were some really fantastic pearls of wisdom in this episode.

You can also connect with Sister Nour on her instagram

http://bit.ly/JBISrNour

Former Seventh Day Adventist converts when she hears the truth about Prophet Isa (as) Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu Welcome to Episode 23 of the BIG MUSLIM FAMILY PODCAST In this episode, I speak with Sister Nour, who is a Life Coach currently based in Amsterdam We will discuss Siste...

10/01/2021

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmtulluah wa barakatu

In this week's episode, we interview Brother Ahmed from Calgary, Canada. Calgary has a population of 1.4 million people and is the third most diverse major city in Canada with more than 120 languages spoken in the city.

In this episode we discuss;

- how Islam came to the midwest of Canada
-the Masjids available in Calgary
- growing up as a Muslim in the area
- things to see and do in this part of the world.

So, if you've ever wondered whats it's like to be Muslim in Calgary, Canada, this is the podcast to find out.

http://bit.ly/BMFPCa

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmtulluah wa barakatu In this week's episode, we interview Brother Ahmed from Calgary, Canada. Calgary has a population of 1.4 million people and is the third most diverse major city in Canada with more than 120 languages spoken in the city. In this episode, we discuss how Islam...

03/01/2021

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu

In this episode, I speak with Sister Jasmine, who is a self taught dressmaker from Leeds, England.

We discuss Sister Jasmine's journey back to Islam, the circumstances she was in, her Shahaddah that she'll never forget, and the challenges she had after reverting to Islam.

We will also look into how dressmaking has helped her on her journey, and there are some really interesting lessons there.

You can also check out her IG business
http://bit.ly/JBIYas

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu In this episode, I speak with Sister Yasmine, who is a self taught dressmaker from Leeds, England. We discuss Sister Yasmine's journey back to Islam, the circumstances she was in, her Shahaddah that she'll never forget, and the challenges she had after r...

26/12/2020

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmtulluah wa barakatu

In this week's episode, we continue our interview with Hidayah Amin from Singapore.

for those that didn't tune into the last episode, Hidayah is a local author and publisher who has written books on Malay culture in Singapore.

We will cover:

❇️How are Events such as Ramadan and Eid Celebrated?

❇️What sort of Halal Foods are available?

❇️What are some of the things to see and do.

❇️ Singapore's history as a hub in the region for Hajj Travellers

http://bit.ly/BMFPSG2

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmtulluah wa barakatu In this week's episode, we continue our interview with Hidayah Amin from singapore. for those that didn't tune into the last episode, Hidayah is a local author and publisher who has written books on Malay culture in Singapore. We will cover: How are Events....

19/12/2020

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmtulluah wa barakatu

In this week's episode, we cover my hometown of Singapore.

Joining me today is a local author and publisher Hidayah Amin, who has written books on Malay culture in Singapore, and whose family home was a stone's throw away from the Sultan Mosque here in Singapore.

It was a fantastic interview and instead of cutting it down in length, we will be splitting this interview into two parts.

Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss out on part two

We will cover:

🟢 How did Islam arrive in Singapore?

🟢 The Secular and Religious Schools systems for Muslims

🟢The Restriction of Hijab in the workforce Reverts in Singapore.

So if you've ever wondered about being a Muslim in Singapore, this is the podcast to find out!

http://bit.ly/BMFPSG1

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmtulluah wa barakatu In this week's episode, we cover my hometown of Singapore. Joining me today is a local author and publisher Hidayah Amin, who has written books on Malay culture in Singapore, and whose family home was a stone's throw away from the Sultan Mosque here in Sing...

13/12/2020

THE POKER PLAYER THAT WENT ALL-IN ON ISLAM

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu

In this episode, I speak with Brother Siawash, who is a High-Performance Coach based in London, UK

Now, I want you to imagine living a lifestyle where you are making lots of money, travelling around the world, having a great time with friends, and then you suddenly you give up that whole lifestyle and find a job stacking shelves and making a low salary.

Would you be able to make such a change in your life?

Tough one isn't in, but our guest will tell us what made him give up this luxury lifestyle and turn his life to Islam.

https://bit.ly/JBISia

As always please help to spread the message to those that may be interested to listen to our podcast. Even if is just ONE Person.

06/12/2020

ARE THE BEST DONER KEBABS FOUND IN AUSTRALIA?

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmtulluah wa barakatu

In this week's episode, I speak with Brother Sufeyan from Sydney, Australia.

Brother Sufeyan, was born and bred in Australia after his parents migrated out from Singapore. Recently he left his Accounting job of 4 years to pursue a dream of running his own business and has started his own Hijab business called Suriah Scarves (IG ).

I met Brother Sufeyan, during my time in National Service in Singapore over 10 years ago, we both stood out because of our accents, but alhamdulillah we have still managed to keep in touch after all these years. I really enjoyed recording this episode, and I hope you enjoy listening to it.

Some of the questions I ask him in this interview.

🟢How did Islam make its way over there?

🟢What was it like growing up Muslim in Sydney?

🟢What is the Muslim community like?

🟢What are the masjids like?

🟢How what kind of Halal food is available?

🟢What is it like to have Ramadan and Eid there?

🟢What are some things to do as a Muslim In Sydney?

https://bit.ly/BMFPSYD

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmtulluah wa barakatu In this week's episode, I speak with Brother Sufeyan from Sydney, Australia. Brother Sufeyan, was born and bred in Australia after his parents migrated out from singapore. Recently he left his Accounting job of 4 years to pursue a dream of running his own b...

29/11/2020

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu Brothers and Sisters

Episode #16 of the BIG MUSLIM FAMILY PODCAST is live.

In this episode, I speak with a Revert Brother in my hometown of Singapore. Due to the sensitive nature of the topics we will be covering we have decided to withhold the brother's name.

Just a word of warning there will be some topics in the episode that are for a more mature audience, I advise if there are kids around that they do not listen to this episode.

The Brother I'm interviewing will discuss how going to prison started his interest in Islam, and the many lifestyle struggles he had to let go since his reversion.

https://bit.ly/JBISgv2

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu Welcome to another episode of the BIG MUSLIM FAMILY PODCAST In this episode, I speak with a Revert Brother in my hometown of Singapore. Due to the sensitive nature of the topics we will be covering we have decided to withhold the brother's name. Just a w...

22/11/2020

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmtulluah wa barakatu

In this week's episode, I speak with Brother Faroq from Auckland, New Zealand.

Brother Faroq is a content creator on youtube and shares his travel journeys around the world through a Muslim Perspective.

Some of the questions I ask him in this episode:

How did Islam make its way over there?
What was it like growing up in Auckland, NZ.?
What are the masjids like?
How what kind of Halal food is available?
What do they get a lot of converts there?
What was the aftermath of the shootings in Christchurch?
What are some things to do over there?

https://bit.ly/BMFPNZ

If you have been enjoying this podcast, we ask you to recommend it to at least one person this week.

Jazaak Allah Khair

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmtulluah wa barakatu In this week's episode, i speak with Brother Faroq from Auckland, New Zealand. Brother Faroq is a content creator on youtube and shares his travel journeys around the world through a Muslim Perspective. Some of the questions I ask him in this episode: How d...

18/11/2020

PART 2 is Out!

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu

Welcome to another episode of the BIG MUSLIM FAMILY PODCAST

In this episode, we continue with part two of Brother Daniyaal's journey back to Islam.

In the first episode, we discussed his life growing up, his search into Islam and resulting friction this created in his family, If you want to find out in more detail I recommend you listen to part one first.

In this episode, we find out what made brother Daniyaal eventually take his Shahaddah and whether or not he was able to reconcile with his family.

https://bit.ly/JBIDaniyaal2

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu Welcome to another episode of the BIG MUSLIM FAMILY PODCAST In this episode, we continue with part two of Brother Daniyaal's journey back to Islam In the first episode, we discussed his life growing up, his search into Islam and resulting friction this c...

15/11/2020

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakathu

In this episode, I speak with Brother Daniyaal from Cape Town, South Africa,

Brother Daniyaal is a revert brother who works as a structural modeller/draughtsperson which includes bridges and buildings. His interests are the Deen of Allah, trying to keep fit, spending time with those who he loves and also travelling in the country and going on walks.

In this episode, we discuss Brother Daniyaal's religious upbringing and what happens with his relationship with his family when he starts to learn more about Islam.

https://bit.ly/JBIDaniyaal

If you have been enjoying this podcast, we ask you to recommend it to at least one person this week.

Jazaak Allah Khair

09/11/2020

Alhamdulillah!

We hit 400 plays/downloads.

We'rr not sure how this translates into how many people REALLY listen to the episodes. But at the same time, it nice to know people are listening.

InshaAllah with your help we can reach out to more people around the world.

Also, if you are a listener and you have some feedback be sure to let us know how we can improve the podcast.

Jazaak Allah Khair

08/11/2020

Assalaamu Alaikum Brother and Sisters!

In this week's episode, I speak with Brother Farmaan from Fiji.

Those that have been keen listeners to the show will know that that the inspiration for the whole podcast was because I met with a Muslim brother from Fiji sometime last year. So i really really wanted to find another brother from Fiji to speak on the show.

After a bit of a search, I found brother Farmaan who was an admin of a Fiji Muslim Facebook group, and he said that he would help me out with this episode.
Some of the questions I ask him in this interview.

-How did Islam make its way over there?
-What was it like growing up Muslim in Fiji?
-What are the masjids like? How what kind of Halal food is available?
-What do they get a lot of converts there?
-What are some of the things to do in Fiji?

http://bit.ly/BMFPFiji

Assalaamu Alaikum Brother and Sisters! In this week's episode, I speak with Brother Farmaan from Fiji. Those that have been keen listeners to the show will know that that the inspiration for the whole podcast was because I met with a Muslim brother from Fiji sometime last year. So I really really wa...

01/11/2020

Assalaamu Alaikum ! Episode #12 is LIVE

In this episode, I speak with Brother Haeata, a revert who grew up in New Zealand

Brother Haeata comes from mixed Family background, With his father being European New Zealand and his mother being Maori, and he shares with us his unique journey coming back to islam.

Some of the questions I ask in this episode
• Who are the Maori people?
• When did he first experience Islam?
• How did he take his Shahadah?
• Are more Maoris converting to Islam?
• What are some of the struggles he's had to deal with his family?
• What can be some things that can be improved in the community when it comes to reverts?
http://bit.ly/BMFPBrHaeata

Assalaamu Alaikum ! In this episode, I speak with Brother Haeata, a revert who grew up in New Zealand Brother Haeata comes from mixed Family background, With his father being European New Zealand and his mother being Maori, and he shares with us his unique journey coming back to islam. Some of the q...

25/10/2020

Assalaamu Alaikum Brother and Sisters!

In this episode, I speak with Brother Arslan who grew up in Norway! A family man and a Director at the Norwegian Housing Bank. Br Arslan, gives us an insight on what being a Muslim in Norway is like, and gives us some tips on what to do there and where to visit.

Some of the questions I ask him.

How did Islam make its way over there?
What was it like growing up in Norway?
What are the masjids like? How what kind of Halal food is available?
What do they get a lot of converts there?

http://bit.ly/BMFPNorway

Assalaamu Alaikum Brother and Sisters! In this episode, I speak with Brother Arslan who grew up in Norway! Some of the questions I ask him. How did Islam make its way over there? What was it like growing up in Norway? What are the masjids like? How what kind of Halal food is available? What do they....

18/10/2020

Assalaamu Alaikum Brothers and Sisters

In this episode, I speak with Sister Janine, a revert who grew up in a small village in Switzerland.

Janine El Hinnawy is a Business Coach, Health Consultant, and Author. She is an expert at inspiring women to be confident and empowers women to step into their greatness so they can live their ideal life. She is a Million Stars Coach and author in the book "Your Story With Musart" along with many other inspiring individuals.

Some of the questions I ask in this episode

When did she first learn about Islam>
What made her learn more about Islam?

How did she take her Shahaddah?

What were some of the changes that took place in her job?

How did her family take the news?

What can be some things that can be improved in the community when it comes to reverts?

18/10/2020

Assalaamu Alaikum Brothers and Sisters!

In this episode, I speak with Sister Janine, a revert who grew up in a small village in Switzerland.

Janine El Hinnawy is a Business Coach, Health Consultant, and Author. She is an expert at inspiring women to be confident and empowers women to step into their greatness so they can live their ideal life. She is a Million Stars Coach and author in the book "Your Story With Musart" along with many other inspiring individuals.

Some of the questions I ask in this episode:

When did she first learn about Islam?

What made her want to learn more about Islam?

How did she take her Shahaddah?

What were some of the changes that took place in her job?

How did her family take the news?

What can be some things that can be improved in the community when it comes to reverts?

You can check out the Episode on Spotify:

http://bit.ly/BMFPSrJanine

Connect with Sister Janine
https://www.facebook.com/JanineHinnawy
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKyUa4zlbWXnuAHOCp3KTA

18/10/2020

In this video, Sister Janine talks about one of the reasons she left her old religion.

Find out what happens next when her episode come out later today

12/10/2020

Assalaamu Alaikum Brother and Sisters!

In this episode, I speak with Brother Faisal, who grew up in Chicago, Illinois. USA

Some of the questions I ask him.
• What was it like growing up in Chicago
• What are the masjids like?
• How what kind of Halal food is available?
• What do they get a lot of converts there?

http://bit.ly/FaisalChicago

Assalaamu Alaikum Brother and Sisters! In this episode, I speak with Brother Faisal who grew up in Chicago, Illinois. USA Some of the questions I ask him. What was it like growing up in Chicago? What are the masjids like? How what kind of Halal food is available? What do they get a lot of converts t...

08/10/2020

Salaam Alaikum Brothers and Sisters!

PART 2 of Fizza Light Of Hope migration journey is Out!

In this episode Sr. Fizza's family are sent out to a remote town in Australia, in order to get permanent residency.

When her family arrives, her family are constantly harassed by the locals, and with her marriage being pushed to the limits.

Sr. Fizza finds strength in her faith to pull her through, and break down barriers within the this rural community.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HsQ3kEXLRsTt8Ljplm0fg?si=YN08rvXXQn6q7jit0MMiwg

Assalaam Alaikum Some of the things we cover in this episode - Reaction to moving to Bourke, NSW - Dealing with the Locals - Breaking down barriers with food. - Her transformation into a coach. Fizza Kashif Khan is the Transformational Coach, Relationship Consultant, Speaker and Guinness World Recor...

05/10/2020

Sister Fizza talks about the one of the low points in her life when she moved into a dirty rented house and spent the night sleeping on the floor.

She recalls on this night she and her husband questioned their decision to migrate, what would their family in Pakistan think of them, and then decided how they were going to move on.

04/10/2020

Having lived a well to do life in Pakistan, all of a sudden, this Sister and her family's lives were put in repeated danger.

Here is one of the incidents

02/10/2020

Episode 7 is out! Sister Fizza's Migration to Australia.

Sister Fizza is a Transformational Coach and Relationship consultant.

Over the next couple of episodes we go over her migration journey to Australia from Pakistan.

What were the circumstances that caused her to leave.

What were her struggles to settle into the new country.

And what she did to overcome the challenges she faced.

http://bit.ly/BMFP007

28/09/2020

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26/09/2020

Salaam Alaikum!

Episode 6 of the Big Muslim Family Podcast is out now.

ALHAMDULILLAH

We get to talk with a Brother who lives right on southern tip of the African continent.

Brother Nabeel from Cape Town, South Africa. An entrepreneur that has grown up in Cape Town all his life.

Brother Nabeel shares how Islam made its way to that part of the world, and the strides it is making now.

I really loved listening again to this conversation, and I hope you do too.

http://bit.ly/BMFPRSA

26/09/2020

26/09/2020

In this video, Brother Nabeel speaks briefly about the language and Muslim culture in South Africa.

The new Episode comes out on the 26th Sept.

25/09/2020

In the next episode, i speak with Brother Nabeel from Cape Town South Africa and he gives me a brief history lesson of the Muslim slave trade in South Africa.

Here is a short clip of it.

Full episode will be out onthe 26th September

23/09/2020

I speak with Brother Yusuf, who reverted to Islam nearly a dacade ago, we talk about where he grew up, and discuss what what the lifechanging moment he had when he wanted to know more about Islam

Check it out on the full episode on Spotify

http://bit.ly/JBIYusuf