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Revert Podcast

My name’s Matthew Drake (Matt for short). I’m from Wokingham, Berkshire in England and I embraced Islam in 2005 when I was 19 years old. When I look back to when I first became muslim nearly two decades ago, I realize that I made a lot of mistakes along the way. And more often than not, these incidents were a direct result of a lack of Islamic knowledge or a lack of knowing how to apply Islam correctly in my life, either because of my own ignorance of the religion or because of the bad advice I

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9:15

Work

Revert Podcast ·

2025/10/23

What is a ‘haram’ job in Islam and what is a 'halal' job? When does a job become halal or haram?What jobs can muslims do or not do? What happens when someone converts to Islam and they have a haram job? Should they walk out the door and quit straight away, or should they carry on working until they find something else? What about the money they’ve made from this job they had before Islam? Are they allowed to keep it, or should they give it away?In this episode I speak about jobs and work in

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4:55

Abu Hurayrah's Mother

Revert Podcast ·

2025/01/27

One challenge many reverts face is dealing with their immediate family members such as their parents and siblings. This can be even more so when they live under the same roof, and especially when they try to call their family to Islam, which sometimes doesn’t go as planned, and can, at times, end up in heated arguments or other unwanted results. The majority of the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) - Allah be pleased with all of them - were also reverts and faced similar challenges when dealing with

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7:56

Relationships Before Islam

Revert Podcast ·

2023/05/24

What happens when someone becomes muslim whilst they’re in a relationship with someone; such as being married, having a long term partner, or having a boyfriend or girlfriend?This person could be someone they love very dearly and care for. They may have been with eachother for many years, or even have children together.Does it mean that because one of them has become muslim and the other hasn’t, that eveything comes to an end?The relationship’s over and they have to seperate or divorce? Or can they

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8:11

I'm muslim, what next?

Revert Podcast ·

2022/10/06

Once someone becomes muslim, what should they do next? Are there things they should do straight away, such as praying, changing their name or taking a shower or bath? Should they start dressing up in a certain way or prepare to move to a muslim country? Are there things that are more important to do than others? In this episode I speak about what someone should do once they've entered Islam.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revert-podcast--4998688/support.

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8:32

Funerals of Non-Muslim Relatives

Revert Podcast ·

2022/08/25

What if a non-muslim relative dies, such as a parent, child, sibling, uncle or aunt?Can a muslim attend their funeral?What about the funeral procession, the burial, cremation or visiting the grave afterwards?This episode is specifically regarding the funerals of non-muslim relatives and not other non-muslims (who aren’t relatives).Following the funeral processions of non-muslim relatives, burying them or attending their burial are all matters that the great scholars of Islam have differed

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8:12

Overcoming Bad Habits

Revert Podcast ·

2022/08/03

Alcohol and other drug addictions, adultery and premarital relations, watching pornography, theft, violence, bad character traits like lying and backbiting as well as sicknesses of the heart like arrogance and envy can all be common practices for people before Islam and become serious demons to fight against when they become muslim.And many of us may strive to cut these bad habits out of our lives, and are even able to stop doing them for a while, but sooner or later, we end up going back to them

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10:01

My Journey to Islam

Revert Podcast ·

2022/06/09

In this episode I speak about how and why I became a muslim.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revert-podcast--4998688/support.

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7:46

Joking

Revert Podcast ·

2022/05/16

What is Islam’s stance on joking? Is it allowed? Can someone be a practicing muslim and still joke around and have a laugh?What about practical jokes, stand up comedy or other types of humor?In this episode, I speak about humour and joking from an Islamic perspective.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revert-podcast--4998688/support.

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8:21

Repentance

Revert Podcast ·

2022/04/19

When a muslim falls into error, whether it’s failing to do something they should do, or doing something they shouldn’t, how do they deal with it?In this episode, I speak about how muslims can repent from sins they've committed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revert-podcast--4998688/support.

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6:45

Loneliness

Revert Podcast ·

2022/04/06

Loneliness is something that many, if not all reverts feel at some point in their journey as a muslim.Without muslim family members or friends around to support them, they can often feel alone and isolated, which can sometimes make practicing their faith that much more of a challenge. In this episode, I speak about being lonely as a revert during religious festivals such as Ramadan and Eid and some of the ways reverts can deal with it.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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5:48

Learning Arabic

Revert Podcast ·

2022/03/04

What should reverts do about Arabic? Do they have to learn it or not?Can someone be a practicing muslim and not know Arabic? In this episode, I speak about whether or not muslims have to learn Arabic and some of the benefits that learning Arabic can provide for muslims.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revert-podcast--4998688/support.

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7:29

Staying Firm

Revert Podcast ·

2022/02/02

Saying the shahada (the declaration of faith) to enter islam and become a muslim is often the easiest part for many reverts.It’s staying on the path and remaining firm in Islam where many of us struggle. In this episode, I speak about some of the ways in which muslims can remain firm in their religion and continue to practice their faith.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revert-podcast--4998688/support.

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7:07

Recreation and Leisure

Revert Podcast ·

2022/01/16

What does Islam say about recreation and leisure? Is it allowed? Can a muslim play sports, have hobbies or interests? Can someone truly be an upright, practicing muslim and still take part in recreational activities?In this episode I speak about recreation and leisure from an Islamic perspective.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revert-podcast--4998688/support.

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7:10

What to Learn

Revert Podcast ·

2022/01/01

Upon accepting Islam, many reverts might want to learn more about their faith, but aren’t sure where to start or what to start learning about. They might also be encouraged to learn by other muslims but aren’t shown exactly how to do this.And without proper guidance in this issue, a muslim might go on for years without learning anything or could even go astray.So upon accepting Islam, what should new muslims learn about? Are there some things that you have to or don’t have to know? And do all

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7:46

Friendship

Revert Podcast ·

2021/12/15

What should a revert do regarding their non-muslim friends they knew before Islam? How should they interact with them? Should they just wash their hands of them and abandon them? Or should they continue to accompany them and socialize with them?In this episode I speak about how to interact with non-muslim friends.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revert-podcast--4998688/support.

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6:28

Relatives

Revert Podcast ·

2021/12/03

Dealing with non-muslim relatives can sometimes be the most difficult things new muslims have to cope with and if Allah’s guidance isn’t followed in this regard, it can often lead to more harm than good.Who are relatives in Islam? And how should a muslim interact with them? And what if they aren’t muslim?In this episode I speak about how to interact with relatives in Islam and how a muslim should interact with them if they aren't muslim.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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7:28

Parents

Revert Podcast ·

2021/11/25

How should a new muslim deal with their non-muslim parents? Should they treat them well or treat them badly? Should they cut them off or should they stay in contact?If they do stay in contact with them, then how can reverts deal with the harms they might face?And can they still love their non-muslim parents and relatives? In this episode I speak about the status of parents in Islam and how a muslim should interact with their non-muslim parents.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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6:05

When You Don't Know

Revert Podcast ·

2021/11/11

When some people accept Islam, they might be quick to get involved in ‘dawah’ - ‘propagation’ and inviting others to Islam and encouraging people to follow them in their new way of life.They also might start having religious discussions and debates with their friends, family, colleagues and other people they meet. This can sometimes result in the new muslim being bombarded with questions they can’t answer or even escalate to arguments and confrontations.And because the revert strongly believes that

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1:09

Introduction

Revert Podcast ·

2021/11/07

This is an introduction to who I am and what this podcast is about.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revert-podcast--4998688/support.

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7:58

Clothing

Revert Podcast ·

2021/11/04

Is there a dress code in Islam? Is there a uniform or specific clothes Muslims should wear? Are there some clothes that aren’t allowed? Are there rules or guidelines for clothing that muslims should follow?In this episode I speak about the general clothing guidelines for men and women in Islam, as well as specific guidelines for men.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revert-podcast--4998688/support.

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