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Brother Ali is someone who I have been following for some time and it was a privilige to have interviewed him in Istanbul during Ramadhan 2024. He is a real Hip Hop star who has performed at festivals such as Glastonbury and Coachella, on TV shows with Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien, and toured with Wu Tang Clan. He is a close friend of Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Chuck D (Public Enemy), Rakim, KRS-One, and Dave Chappelle.

I had one big question I had been wondering about for weeks before the interview,

What strength of character does it take for a person with albinism and visual impairment to have the confidence to become a massive Hip Hop star who performs in front of thousands, whilst also converting to Islam and becoming a deeply spiritual person who is true to his faith?

I also wanted to get a glimpse into the life of Muslim artists in the entertainment industry (listen out for the story where Brother Ali ended up at a Hollywood party and locked himself in the bedroom, had a bath and waited until Fajr 😂 )

A few times during the interview, Brother Ali spoke about not knowing how others relate to him. I was intrigued by this statement,

I've never known how other people are perceiving me…

and I know that I can't control how people see me.So the best [thing] is to just be sincere.  That's always disarming for people. I don't know what they think, but I know if we're vibing or if we're not, and people either really vibe with me or really don't.

Brother Ali relocated from USA to Istanbul when he was broke. As an independent artist, he has been cancelled and marginalised since October 2023 due to his outspoken support for the Palestinian 🇵🇸 people. This came at a time when his new album Love and Service was being released so his livelihood has been affected because of his views.

We must support independent artists like Brother Ali and you can help him by joining his caravan.

Check out the tracks on his new album, especially the following,

The Collapse

Cadillac

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Dr Aman

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In this episode, we discussed:

🎤 Early Life

🎤 Finding acceptance within the black community

🎤 Conversion to Islam age 15

🎤 Albinism

🎤 Cancel Culture

🎤 The Entertainment Industry

🎤 Relocating from USA to Istanbul

🎤 Hip Hop Legends

🎤 Music and Islam

🎤 Fame and Celebrity

🎤 How therapy has helped me

🎤 Sacrifice. My Legacy

🎤 New album: Love and Service

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🎬 Palestine, ‘Aicha’, Fame, Faith & Fatherhood

Isam B of Outlandish | Podcast Ep.60

🎬 Are Muslim stand-up comedians funny?

Azeem Muhammad | Podcast Ep.59

🎬 Perspectives on Gaza, Israel, Islamophobia & the media

British Muslim leaders | Podcast Ep.58

🎬 Understanding suicidal thoughts & Muslim Mental Health

World expert Professor Rory | Podcast Ep.57

🎬 Are you funny or not? The Godfather of Muslim Comedy

Preacher Moss | Podcast Ep.56

🎬 It was like the Hunger Games! Islamic Scholar from Scotland

Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed | Podcast Ep.55

🎬 My secret meeting with Nelson Mandela in prison

Ebrahim Rasool | Podcast Ep.54

🎬 From Jimi Hendrix & Rolling Stones to Mecca & Saints

Photographer Peter Sanders | Podcast Ep.53

🎬 The Problem with Muslim Charities

Islamic Relief Founder Dr Hany El-Banna | Ep.52

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Join us for a deeply personal interview with Brother Ali, a renowned hip hop artist and activist. In this episode, we explore Brother Ali's incredible journey: from growing up with albinism and being embraced by the black community, to converting to Islam at 15, and his outspoken stance on critical issues like Palestine that led to his marginalisation by influential powers.

- Early Life & Albinism: Brother Ali shares his experiences growing up with albinism and finding acceptance within the black community.

- Conversion to Islam: Hear about Brother Ali's spiritual journey and conversion to Islam at the age of 15.

- Advocacy & Cancel Culture: Discover how his advocacy for Palestine and other causes has impacted his career, leading to his "cancellation" by some in the industry.

- Entertainment Industry: From performing on Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien to appearances at Glastonbury and Coachella, Brother Ali reflects on his changing career.

- Relocation to Istanbul: Brother Ali discusses his move to Istanbul and his reflections on America.

- Relationships with Legends: Insights into his connections with Yasiin Bey, Chuck D of Public Enemy, Rakim, KRS-One, and Dave Chappelle.

Brother Ali’s openness and honesty provide a unique look into the mainstream entertainment world and the challenges faced by Muslims. His story is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering commitment to truth.

#BrotherAli #HipHop #Islam

In this episode, we discuss:

• Relocating from USA to Istanbul

• Being authentic, challenges in my career

• Albinism. Black people taught me how to live life.

• My conversion to Islam - Part 1

• HipHop legends - KRS One, Chuck D

• My conversion to Islam - Part 2

• Music and Islam

• Entertainment Industry

• Albinism

• Fame and Celebrity: Dave Chappelle.

• How therapy has helped me

• Sacrifice

• My legacy

• Love and Service – New Album

• What to listen to me if you have never heard my music

• I want to help those who want to come to Islam

USEFUL LINKS

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- Brother Ali

https://www.instagram.com/brotheraliisblind/

https://www.facebook.com/brotherali

https://www.youtube.com/@BrotherAli_Travelers

- NEW ALBUM: Brother Ali's new album Love and Service - available on Spotify and other streaming platforms, as well as physical copies at https://www.brotherali.com/

- MUST-WATCH VIDEOS

The Collapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0WACI8OJSI

Cadillac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxZHHkBSQbo

- Support Independent Artists like Brother Ali, whose voices are often silenced. By supporting independent music, we ensure that important messages and diverse voices continue to be heard.

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If you are a similar age to me, you will remember the song Aicha. It resonated with me in such a profound way as it honoured the struggle and love of our mothers, daughters and the women in our lives. It was a global hit and a number 1 in Germany. The video has had 72 million views, while Callin U has over 147 million views!

Outlandish’s music was appealing for many of us when we were in our 20s and 30s because we grew up with the start of the nasheed genre and wanted something more. Outlandish’s music had a message that was so necessary for Muslims in the West after 9/11 as we were forced to reassess our place in the world. Just take a listen to Guantanemo.

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The band of three friends from Denmark were signed to a major record label. Their music even featured on the video game FIFA 07. However it was the complementary backgrounds of a Moroccan Muslim (Isam), Pakistani Muslim (Waqas) and Catholic of Cuban/Honduran descent (Lenny) that made their sound so unique.

They stayed together for 20 years and then went their own ways, with Isam B releasing songs as a solo artist. He recently released a beautiful nasheed in multiple languages in Ramadan 2024 called Celebrating Ramadan and the mesmerising Walking in Medina.

Fast forward a few decades and I saw Isam perform at the MuslimFest in Toronto in Summer 2023 (sneak peak in picture/video below). I reached out to him and he was kind enough to agree to an interview.

I was nervous before the interview so I did a lot of prep work. I felt I was eventually ready for it…but then the dreaded technical issues (gremlins, jinn or whatever you want to call them) kicked in on the day despite my checks. My Plan A and Plan B for the recording wasn’t working…so we went to Plan C ! That explains the slightly different video quality than usual but I don’t think it affected the amazing content in any way.

I loved the interview ❤️❤️

We spoke about the struggles and resilience of his father who was an undocumented migrant from Morocco to Denmark. There are so many parallels to the migrants to the UK, especially Scotland, and I refer to an amazing project which I have had the pleasure be involved with, Colourful Heritage. I love his recollection about road trips from Denmark to Morocco 🚗 !

There is so much to consider about our inter-generational stories and the narratives we pass on between generations. Isam has written about this in his book, Fædreland (Fatherland) which is in Danish but hopefully in English and Arabic soon. He speaks about his father and also his own role as a father.

In Fædreland, the singer Isam B opens up for the first time about his complete family story, which begins with his father's life in a mountain village in post-war Morocco, takes us through European factories as an undocumented worker and from there on to the summer of 1967, when a young man arrives at Copenhagen Central Station to look for work. Fædreland is the story of this guest worker's son, a shy and introverted boy who helped create one of the most popular rap groups in Danish history from the 90's, whose songs reached far beyond the country's borders with songs like Aicha. It is a story about fathers and sons, about finding one's place in the duality and about passing this relationship on to one's own son.

We speak about Isam’s evolution from a shy introvert into a global superstar, and how he coped with the challenges of fame and celebrity whilst staying true to his faith ☪.

He tells me about saying no to performing on Big Brother, turning down Netflix acting roles, how Hajj 🕋 came at the right time for him, and his lifelong support for Palestine 🇵🇸🍉.

Palestine has been close to Isam’s heart since birth. In recent months he has been active on Danish mainstream media emphasising the need to work towards justice and peace in Palestine. He discusses the deafening silence of some artists with regards to recent events in Gaza.

A very powerful track from Outlandish’s collection is Look Into My Eyes which is based on a poem by Palestinian teenager Gihad Ali called Eye to Eye. Although the poem was released over 20 years ago, it is just as relevant today. Isam reveals how he had to edit/remove some of the poem verses for the song.

In this episode, we discussed:

🎤 Parent’s journey from Morocco to Denmark

🎤 The significance of preserving and celebrating our heritage

🎤 Early childhood influences

🎤 The formation of Outlandish

🎤 9/11, Hajj and the timing of the song Aicha’s success

🎤 Palestine and silence of some artists

🎤 Entertainment industry and pressure to sacrifice your morals

🎤 The end of Outlandish after 20 years. Advice on collaborating with friends

🎤 Sacrifice

🎤 Mental health. Navigating tough times

🎤 Legacy and future projects

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Isam Bachiri is a singer, songwriter and artist who was one of the founders of the award-winning Danish hip-hop group Outlandish. They had a global hit, including a number 1 in Germany, with their cover of the song Aicha and one of their songs even featured on the video game FIFA 07.

We explore his Moroccan roots and his relationship with his father, who moved to Denmark in 1967 as an undocumented migrant We speak about Isam’s evolution from a shy introvert into a global superstar, and how he coped with the challenges of fame and celebrity whilst staying true to his faith.

He tells me about saying no to performing on Big Brother, turning down Netflix acting roles, how Hajj came at the right time for him, and his lifelong support for Palestine.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Parent’s journey from Morocco to Denmark

• The significance of preserving and celebrating our heritage

• Early childhood influences

• The formation of Outlandish

• 9/11, Hajj and the timing of the song Aicha’s success

• Palestine and silence of some artists

• Entertainment industry and pressure to sacrifice your morals

• The end of Outlandish after 20 years. Advice on collaborating with friends

• Sacrifice

• Mental health. Navigating tough times

• Legacy and future projects

#outlandish #aicha #isamb

USEFUL LINKS

- Watch this episode on YouTube:

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Aicha (Video) https://youtu.be/f0nFTdKlKLw

Look Into My Eyes - Palestine (Video) https://youtu.be/DkwxMYiyd_M

Celebrating Ramadan (Video) https://youtu.be/ubiNIqIxmJM

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/isamb_official/

Book: Fædreland / Fatherland by Isam B and Tarek Omar

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I have decided to upload some of the early Desert Island Gems interviews to our YouTube channel - please do subscribe if you have not done so already ! The first one I ever released was with Babar Ahmad and the story behind it is intriguing.

Babar is a British Muslim from London who was arrested by the Met Police in 2003. During the ordeal, described in this article, they forced him on the floor and cuffed him.

“They twisted the handcuffs until I cried out in pain. Two of the officers punched me repeatedly on the head, face, ears and back. On two occasions the officers sexually abused me by tugging at and fondling my genitals. And then the officers stamped on my bare feet with their boots.”

During the attack, the officers mocked Ahmad’s religious beliefs. After placing him in a Muslim prayer position, one officer sarcastically asked:

“Where is your god now?”

He later spent 11 years in prison in the UK and US, detained without charge during the War on Terror after 9/11, and released in 2015. He tells his story in this Guardian article.

I did not know Babar but we had a mutual friend. Babar was kind enough to do the interview so I flew to London to meet him. I did not know what to expect, having never met someone who had been imprisoned for so long. He said he had somewhere where we could record so we agreed to meet outside a Tube station. I stood there in anticipation and was quite nervous. He then appeared from round the corner and we exchanged salam before getting in his car. We drove a short distance and headed towards an industrial unit. My anxiety rose and the thought popped in my mind briefly, ‘What if he really is a dangerous person?’. We pulled up to a storage unit and he asked me to follow him in. There were some dark corridors and he led me to a door with a padlock. He opened it up and all I saw was….boxes and boxes of honey !

Much to my relief, Babar had taken me to his business (Latin Honey Shop) that he set up after leaving prison - selling honey from South America. He had met Latino inmates who told him about this amazing honey so he decided to research it and sell it upon his release.

I balanced my laptop and microphone on top of some of these boxes and we perched ourselves on the other boxes. Thankfully, it was a quiet place for the recording but the lights were on a motion-sensor timer so the lights would go off every so often as we were doing the interview and we would have to move to trigger them.

I hope you enjoy listening to the interview as you visualise Babar and I in a storage unit in the dark, sitting on boxes of honey as we discuss his experiences.

You can watch the interview on YouTube and use the timestamps to jump to the relevant section.

Below are some of the Desert Island Gems Babar would take with him on a desert island.

Quran 2:214

Dr. Viktor Frankl. Holocaust survivor and author of 'Man’s Search for Meaning'

Omar Khayyam. 11th century Persian poet

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

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A few weeks after releasing my interview with American Muslim comedian Preacher Moss (episode #56) I was delighted to get a message from brother Azeem saying he was coming to Scotland from USA and would love to do an interview. Azeem is perhaps best known for being part of the Allah Made Me Funny comedy tour which travelled the world from 2003. You will love the trailer.

Allah Made Me Funny was founded by Preacher Moss and featured comedians such as Azeem, Azhar Usman (who went on to the Marvel Cinematic Universe) and Mohammed Amer (who had his own Netflix show Mo).

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I think you have to be of a certain age to appreciate the significance of the Allah Made Me Funny Tour at a time when there were very few Muslims in the West involved in entertainment.

Although Azeem speaks about this period of his life in the interview, what caught me by surprise was hearing about his upbringing and background as there was very little I had found online about his formative experiences during my research. I am grateful that he was so honest and open about the adversities he faced growing up and the remarkable change when he saw Louis Farrakhan (Nation of Islam) on the Donahue show.

One of the Gems that Azeem picked was the following verse from the Quran,

Quran 2:148 (Translation: M.A.S. Abdel Haleem)

After the interview we had the pleasure of visiting the Ottoman Coffeehouse which Azeem loved due to his passion for coffee. The owner recognised Azeem and they had a lengthy discussion about coffee beans and all sorts.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Early life and childhood.

• Struggling to fit in as a child. Feelings of loneliness and abandonment

• Racism

• Gangster rap and hip-hop

• Gang culture

• Becoming a drug dealer

• Louis Farrakhan and conversion to Nation of Islam

• Becoming a Muslim

• Global comedy tour ‘Allah Made Me Funny’

• Showing Western Muslims how to laugh

• Sacrifices

• Balancing work and home life

• Legacy

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Dr Aman

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Azeem Muhammad is an American Muslim comedian celebrated for his role in the groundbreaking comedy tour, 'Allah Made Me Funny'.

Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Azeem talks candidly about growing up in difficult circumstances as an introverted young man who loved to read. His life was shaped by the rise of hip-hop and gangster rap. His attempt to become a drug dealer was short-lived due to the strong guiding presence of his mother.

Azeem’s life was turned around in an instant when he saw Louis Farrakhan on TV, leading him to join the Nation of Islam. From that point on, a journey of self-discovery and discipline unfolded, intertwined with his pursuit of comedy.

Azeem shares his experiences of providing entertainment to Western Muslims in the aftermath of 9/11, shedding light on the complexities of belonging and acceptance, particularly for Black Muslims within the broader Muslim community.

Join us as we delve into Azeem's story of resilience, transformation, and the power of laughter in navigating life's challenges.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Early life and childhood.

• Struggling to fit in as a child. Feelings of loneliness and abandonment

• Racism

• Gangster rap and hip-hop

• Gang culture

• Becoming a drug dealer

• Louis Farrakhan and conversion to Nation of Islam

• Becoming a Muslim

• Global comedy tour ‘Allah Made Me Funny’

• Showing Western Muslims how to laugh

• Sacrifices

• Balancing work and home life

• Legacy

#comedy #muslimcomedy #noi #nationofislam #farrakhan #AllahMadeMeFunny #islam #humour #muslim #racism #funny

USEFUL LINKS

- Watch this episode on YouTube:

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- Azeem Muhammad

https://azeemcomedy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/azeemcomedy/

https://www.facebook.com/AzeemComedy/

https://twitter.com/AzeemComedy

- Allah Made Me Funny

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allah_Made_Me_Funny

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A captivating and thought-provoking conversation with esteemed Muslim thought leaders.

In this episode, we are honoured to host a panel featuring prominent Islamic scholar Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain Zara Mohammed, and seasoned media relations strategist Osama Saeed.

Together, they engage in an enriching dialogue covering a wide spectrum of topics, offering insights and perspectives that promise to broaden your understanding and stimulate critical thinking. 

Topics discussed include #gaza #palestine #islamophobia #muslims #israel #antisemitism #muslimleadership #media #piersmorgan #mainstreammedia #theoryofchange

In this episode:
0:00:00 Introductions
0:02:00 How has the Gaza war affected you?
0:03:00 How has the Gaza war affected you? (Zara)
0:05:19 How has the Gaza war affected you? (Osama)
0:08:07 How has the Gaza war affected you? (Shaykh Ruzwan)
0:13:10 Has there been an effective response from the UK Muslim community ?
0:31:17 Zara's experience of the Muslim community after travelling to 300 organisations
0:36:09 Mosques, Imams and Vision
0:37:30 UK versus USA Imams and Mosques
0:38:00 A solution to the Palestine conflict
0:40:05 Who should Muslims vote for in the UK and USA ? Has the UK Labour party lost the Muslim vote?
0:44:00 Muslims engaging in politics
0:47:25 Has the push for Muslims to be involved in politics in the West been a waste of time?
0:55:00 Osama's Theory of Change for peace in Palestine - the art of persuasion 
0:56:55 Joe Biden and Israel
1:00:55 Shaykh Ruzwan: The community inflicting this is a traumatised community
1:01:33 Normalisation of Israel by Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries
1:04:00 Muslim countries and their position
1:06:53 What do Non-Muslims think of the Muslims?
1:10:10 What does NOT change? Example of Amazon
1:11:44 What has Zara learnt about the Media Machine? 
1:15:23 Zara's response to "Do you condemn Hummus?"
1:17:08 Should Zara appear on the Piers Morgan show? Osama's advice from a media relations expert
1:20:22 The Muslims need a Message. Tackling Islamophobia. Anti-Semitism.
What needs to happen? What do Muslims have to offer?
1:23:30 Politicians and Food banks. A loss of dignity
1:25:25 Shaykh Ruzwan's 'controversial' views on the media, Muslim messaging, communication, Muslims in the civic space, Islamophobia and the Prophetic example
1:30:30 Challenges of bringing on board Islamic Scholars to address current issues such as Islamophobia
1:36:00 Solving Zara's dilemma - how to get the right Islamic Scholars involved?
1:38:24 An alternative solution to Islamophobia - examples from the LGBT community. Pride, Stonewall and the Rainbow
1:41:25 The reality of Muslims being victimised and attacked
1:46:05 A question of courage. Come out of your echo chamber
1:47:40 Are there intelligent Muslims forming a vision and long-term strategy for Muslims in the UK?
1:53:57 Concluding messages

Recorded 31 January 2024

USEFUL LINKS

- SHAYKH RUZWAN MOHAMMED
Regarded as one of the foremost Islamic scholars in the West. 

Desert Island Gems interview: https://youtu.be/HuoEr_L_KXw

https://www.isyllabus.org/teachers/

https://www.iidr.org/people/21-ruzwan-mohammed/

- ZARA MOHAMMED
Award-Winning Leadership Strategist, Public Speaker & Consultant
Regarded amongst the most influential women in the UK today.

https://twitter.com/ZaraM01

https://www.instagram.com/zara_m02

https://zara-mohammed.com/

- OSAMA SAEED
Director of comms, policy and campaigns at Shelter
Former Amnesty International's comms director
Former Al Jazeera Media Network's head of comms

https://osamabhutta.scot/

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/osamasbhutta

https://instagram.com/osamasbhutta

https://twitter.com/osamasbhutta

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