From Addiction and Despair to Hope: Sister Alika's Journey to Islam (USA)

Episode 142: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Brittany Kiekieta. Join Sister Brittany Kiekieta and Dr. Gina DeBarthe as they discuss Sister Alika's journey to becoming Muslim. Sister Alika became Muslim in June of 2022. Her husband is Muslim from West Africa, and they have 2 beautiful children. They currently reside in Florida. In this episode we discuss the following: Sister Alika's childhood. Her difficulty with addiction and growing up in a harsh environment. Christianity and her religious upbringing in a small town in Florida. How her friendship with another Muslim woman helped guide her to Islam Her difficulty with PTSD and suicidal ideation. The day she took her shahada and the peace she found. Her family's response to her conversion. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.