Muslim Belal - Racism, Rejection & Religion - ReRooted Ep. 1

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  • ReRooted: A weekly podcast by iERA focusing on interesting issues and topics across the spectrum of religion, science and beyond.
    Join Musa Adnan as he interviews actor, screenwriter and spoken word artist Muslim Belal. The conversation covers racism in the Muslim community, how he escaped the ghetto, and his experiences of dodgy marriage proposals, and his ultimate reliance on Allah.
    Muslim Belal - My Journey, From the Streets to Islam (Spoken Poem)
    • Muslim Belal / Ashley ...
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Komentáře • 276

  • @estevandorado
    @estevandorado Před 5 lety +270

    You have no idea how much this affected me, thank you Muslim Belal , and iERA.

    • @JoBlogz
      @JoBlogz Před 4 lety +2

      how has it affected you?

    • @scare6262
      @scare6262 Před 4 lety +5

      @@JoBlogz its a motivation of the reality of this dunya

    • @SheikhAlladeen
      @SheikhAlladeen Před 3 lety +1

      Quran 32:13 Had we willed, we could have given every soul its guidance, but it is already predetermined that I will fill Hell with jinns and humans, all together.*

    • @ridwanmiah8189
      @ridwanmiah8189 Před 3 lety

      The films he is in as well

    • @jc24s69
      @jc24s69 Před 3 lety

      Yh he dont even look 30 man

  • @ramzan.k9266
    @ramzan.k9266 Před 5 lety +86

    Yoooo my guys gonna be 40 I fully thought he was 24 he has a great way of connecting with the youth mashallahh

  • @amalibrahim8700
    @amalibrahim8700 Před 5 lety +172

    i never comment on youtube videos, but this time i need to convey this.
    I have never seen such a more geniune, humble and relatable person like muslim belal.
    may allah increase him in khayr and eeman.

  • @nahidnoor6421
    @nahidnoor6421 Před 5 lety +127

    This was phenomenal. What a beautiful brother - Ashley. May Allah swt reward him immensely for his patience, struggles and perseverance. I feel ashamed at the racism he received from sections of the Muslim community. All I saw from Ashley Belal was sincerity ! Well done Musa for being a great host. Great podcast ❤️

  • @nm0896
    @nm0896 Před 5 lety +91

    Racism, anti-blackness and colourism are serious issues that every Muslim needs to actively tackle, starting with being critical of the thought processes we have been conditioned to and unlearning our conscious and unconscious racial bias.

    • @slaveofthemostmerciful178
      @slaveofthemostmerciful178 Před 3 lety +7

      All due to culture . I hate it . Biggest sickness . Culture and nationalism is what’s separating the Ummah.

  • @ilmfeed
    @ilmfeed Před 5 lety +98

    MashaAllah, the Podcast is looking good brothers.

    • @SheikhAlladeen
      @SheikhAlladeen Před 3 lety +1

      Quran 32:13 Had we willed, we could have given every soul its guidance, but it is already predetermined that I will fill Hell with jinns and humans, all together.*

  • @GokuBlack-sn5dr
    @GokuBlack-sn5dr Před 5 lety +122

    when he said he was 40 years old i had to pause the video for a second

    • @1forzak
      @1forzak Před 5 lety +3

      Had to Google it

    • @timmabbb
      @timmabbb Před 5 lety +35

      Thought he was in his 20's😳

    • @masjid_Ali
      @masjid_Ali Před 5 lety

      because he is Hussayni, I overlook any potential deceptive charade

    • @moman6419
      @moman6419 Před 5 lety +7

      He is only 36 but the mindset is like his 40. The guy paints paints pictures with word's.

    • @jaajaarogers9101
      @jaajaarogers9101 Před 4 lety +1

      Goku Black looks in his 20s

  • @avec-zam7301
    @avec-zam7301 Před 5 lety +35

    Brother when you told about your mother willing to go to the mosque, i felt my hair raising up. I think that Allah's miracle's are not obvious but the impact is so great. May Allah bless you and your family with Jennah.

  • @AnisaKiss
    @AnisaKiss Před 5 lety +73

    Imagine a Black revert single mother! Lots of us have the same story... May Allah reward you Chin!!!! Mashallah.

    • @jaajaarogers9101
      @jaajaarogers9101 Před 4 lety +6

      A Kissoon most British black ladies and now decade North African & Somalian Ladies in Britain 🇬🇧 are single mums it’s become a way off life in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 & in USA 🇺🇸 & Canada 🇨🇦

    • @hadeyoambaro1704
      @hadeyoambaro1704 Před 4 lety +6

      Jaajaa Rogers I’m sorry but no one chooses to be a single mum. Circumstances can dictate and force single motherhood, men cheat/abuse some wives and they have no choice. Please be careful how you speak on topics you are not directly affected by.

  • @Hikmah1995
    @Hikmah1995 Před 5 lety +62

    MashAllah this is very deep, and I needed this. Wallahi the racism in this ummah makes you very rebellious. But Alhamdulilah all we have to do is hold on tight to the rope of Allah (SWT), and to never forget about the end goal which is to please Allah, and make it to paradise.

  • @MuslimCouncilofHongKong
    @MuslimCouncilofHongKong Před 5 lety +26

    Allahu Akbar. The best part for me was brother Ashley explaining about how his mother and sister became Muslims. Emotional.

  • @nazitrashid3608
    @nazitrashid3608 Před 5 lety +10

    amazing muslim bilal. i worry so much about my 3 sons growing up in this world of fakeness but listening to you walahi just reminded me of what tawakal is! SubhanAllah this was really deep. May Allah always protect you and keep you firm.Ameen

  • @truthhurtsthenheals6111
    @truthhurtsthenheals6111 Před 5 lety +16

    Gotta love this brudda. Also the presenter is organic with very good questions mashallah. Alhamdullilah. May Allah love and forgive us all and teach us and bring us more goodness. Ameen.

  • @bossavello6314
    @bossavello6314 Před 5 lety +19

    In this world the truth is so distant it sounds amazing when spoken and heard. Path to Allah sincerity, principle and trust. Much respect this interview is necessary.

  • @saibaz9447
    @saibaz9447 Před 5 lety +16

    Masha Allah, bro bilal is so content and smile on his face is so cute. Bro Bill u r a role model for me( born Muslim) Thanks to both of u may Allah reward u.

  • @sal4490
    @sal4490 Před 5 lety +9

    I have never really known of Ashley but after watching this I have to say what an absolutely genuine, refreshing, calm demeanor he has mashaAllah. To consider the fact he is well known, he is such a humble man mA and it's just so heartwarming to watch and hear. Especially the way he speaks about the relationship between and individual and Allah (SWT)...wow.

  • @AhmedKhan-gh4gu
    @AhmedKhan-gh4gu Před 3 lety +5

    Ma sha Allah what a brother, may Allah bless him with a beautiful spouse and many more success in his life. Ameen

  • @AHK4680
    @AHK4680 Před 5 lety +9

    I'm glad I listened to this podcast, Alhamdulillah, especially the part about tawakkul. May Allah bless them both, Ameen.

  • @abdiwasaabdulkadir3396
    @abdiwasaabdulkadir3396 Před 5 lety +21

    manshaallah best interview I've ever watched

  • @solo-gdz6466
    @solo-gdz6466 Před 5 lety +29

    Mashaa'Allah 😍, great quality , great content, may Allah make it easy for future episodes, I request yusha Evans or Sunnah remedies.

  • @aneesahsatriya
    @aneesahsatriya Před 5 lety +8

    This touched me so much, subhanAllah. Jazakumullahu khairan kathira Br Belal & iERA.

  • @khalidbornaparte6250
    @khalidbornaparte6250 Před 5 lety +13

    Mashallah can't wait for this

  • @ijaabo8142
    @ijaabo8142 Před 5 lety +16

    maashaAllaah, this was well done and quite interesting to listen to. perfect for a first episode 🤙🏾 my favourite part was the ending, i enjoyed belal’s commentary on street life and agreed with everything he said. may Allah make it easy for all those on the streets looking for a way out 🤲🏾 Allaahumma baarik, great job!

  • @bilalbinfaisal
    @bilalbinfaisal Před 5 lety +23

    May Allah forgive all of our past, present & future sins and grant us Jannat Al-Firdaus. Ameen.

    • @SheikhAlladeen
      @SheikhAlladeen Před 3 lety

      Quran 32:13 Had we willed, we could have given every soul its guidance, but it is already predetermined that I will fill Hell with jinns and humans, all together.*

    • @maroonflower1559
      @maroonflower1559 Před 3 lety +1

      Ameen thumma Ameen ❤🤲🏽

  • @SHAJ3304
    @SHAJ3304 Před 5 lety +8

    This totally left me in tears! Allahumma baarik!

  • @safinakauser2414
    @safinakauser2414 Před 5 lety +11

    Absolutely amazing guy!! I’ve fallen in love (brotherly love) with him even more! May Allah bless him

  • @aliyaa34
    @aliyaa34 Před 5 lety +9

    This was beautifully put together. Excellent podcast! May Allah bless both brothers with happiness and success both in this life and the next. Ameen. Both inspirational. ❤️🙏🏽

  • @TomSuckAtFinance
    @TomSuckAtFinance Před 5 lety +28

    Editing is on 🔥 MasaAllah.

  • @jermainejohn4557
    @jermainejohn4557 Před 5 lety +200

    I think I will convert soon Muslim people are real their a family and I need a family cause I feel lost out here 🙁🙏

  • @jaboi8955
    @jaboi8955 Před 4 lety +6

    He inspires me so much so relatable from all his other interviews I have so much love for him I wish I could meet him but I live in Canada when he talked about social media was so true everything he says I can relate to

  • @ShabanaK2011
    @ShabanaK2011 Před 5 lety +5

    This is a fantastic interview. Very refreshing!!

  • @leoprincez888love7
    @leoprincez888love7 Před 5 lety +9

    I really don't rite comments
    This is special especially the part when his mother and sister open the hearts to god
    🙏 🙌 👏

  • @EmGee2524
    @EmGee2524 Před 5 lety +24

    Almost 40 ma sha Allah i thought he was in his late 20s early 30s

  • @lightningbolt321
    @lightningbolt321 Před 5 lety +9

    Love this setup and the brothers on this

  • @muzzytube4618
    @muzzytube4618 Před 5 lety +9

    mashallah loving it and big ups to brother Ashley

  • @rizwanaali5451
    @rizwanaali5451 Před 5 lety +24

    Can’t wait for his film... hope the Muslim community support it!

    • @hw5176
      @hw5176 Před 5 lety +1

      Whats it called? Is it an Islamic film?

    • @DawahDigital
      @DawahDigital Před 5 lety +5

      H W it’s called *Faith* and it’s currently in production.

  • @TaniraFall
    @TaniraFall Před 3 lety

    I loved listening to you all touch on the topic of racism in Islam! It sure does affect faith and pulls away from the community. Good job on bringing it up!

  • @stube4516
    @stube4516 Před 5 lety +1

    Truly inspirational, May Allah bless both of these brothers.

  • @n.h.sulleman8538
    @n.h.sulleman8538 Před 6 měsíci

    Assalamualikum brother Adnan, thank you for having brother Belal on always love listening to brother Belals stories and his journey into Islam. May Allah swt grant him and us with more knowledge and guidance. Aameen

  • @vetonmeha5381
    @vetonmeha5381 Před 5 lety +8

    SubhanAllah, this guy is so humble.

  • @armey7658
    @armey7658 Před 5 lety +2

    very inspirational :) thank you brothers may Allah bless you

  • @hw5176
    @hw5176 Před 5 lety +8

    Amazing podcast amazing quality

  • @addulistube5244
    @addulistube5244 Před rokem +2

    My best Akira brothers, for the sake of Allah, I love you both!

  • @mukasazurah2612
    @mukasazurah2612 Před 5 lety +2

    May Allah keep blessing U bro and grant U & family Jannah🙏🏻

  • @mohamedarafa9719
    @mohamedarafa9719 Před 4 lety +2

    i get two benefits during lessening of your podcasts the first i gain much information and knowledge the second i really enjoy

  • @samheedy
    @samheedy Před 5 lety +8

    Salam studios should learn from IERA with this awesome video production! It's amazing

  • @nurn.3969
    @nurn.3969 Před 5 lety +7

    Wow. I really liked this talk.

  • @TaniraFall
    @TaniraFall Před 3 lety

    Loved this !! ❤️

  • @BeHumbleAndStaySo
    @BeHumbleAndStaySo Před 2 lety +1

    12:47 may Allah bless you Musa for this powerful, powerful reminder!

  • @salahudinrahim1367
    @salahudinrahim1367 Před 4 lety +6

    When I first came to the Northeast from down South I joined the Black Panthers. After awhile I went from there to the Nation of Islam, and from there finally to the Ummatal islaamiyya. At first I thought that I had finally found a racist free society but soon I found out that I was way wrong.. Yes. I was astounded to fine racism among the very descendants of the final prophet of the true Faith. But I started concidering certain things about which Nabi Muhammad saaws had warned future generations, like: "my people will do the same which the Christians and Jews have done so much so that if one of them went into a serpents hole then one of my people will do the same" This is a horrible indictment for the Arabs. But he did not stop there. The Prophets Muhammad saaws had a prophetic dream where he saw himself in Jannah sitting at his fountain and he saw a large group of his companions approaching the gate, but when they got to the gate a voice was herd to say "Do not let them enter!" The prophet cried out "My Companions, my companions! The voice again was herd to say "Yes but you do not know what they changed after you left!" It is clear that rasoolilaahi saws knew that the Arabs would change for the worst and invent lies and racism just as the others Ahle Kitaab had done before them. Perhaps that is why he said before he left them: WOE TO THE ARABS for that which is to befall them.

  • @kaymubarak7331
    @kaymubarak7331 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic pod cast...such a genuine guy

  • @Zaydtherevert
    @Zaydtherevert Před 2 lety +2

    Alhamdulillah for everything & everyone! Muslim Belal you are one of a kind, Thank you for sharing your stories with us, Mashallah!

  • @auntymother7738
    @auntymother7738 Před 5 lety +1

    MaashaaAllaah...
    The syaikh/ ustadz whs teaching you abt the prncpl of life in Islam was Exactly right brother, ofcrs
    May Allaah azza wa Jall always protect us all muslims
    Barakallahu...
    Happy to see all chanl video abt revert/ convrt
    Salamun alaikum

  • @MA-oo6ir
    @MA-oo6ir Před 5 lety +2

    This is beautiful ❤️

  • @joudiaajib755
    @joudiaajib755 Před 2 lety +1

    “You care so much ab what ppl say , you can’t even be your real self” this is so true and it’s really going on in this dunya sub’han Allah I love this

  • @zaidwarisi2102
    @zaidwarisi2102 Před 4 lety +1

    This video has motivated me to work hard in every aspect of life if I run after dedication success will automatically come with me.

  • @trademarkuk7504
    @trademarkuk7504 Před 5 lety +11

    Beautifully constructed interview reminding the post- millennium audience about real life facts that very few could comprehend because of plastic lifestyles driven by fogged perceptions and led to lacking in ones state of spirituality.

  • @hasnainnawaz8318
    @hasnainnawaz8318 Před 5 lety +2

    MashaAllah brothers. I might have different beliefs to you brother but alhamdullillah this is great work MashaAllah.

  • @shukria485
    @shukria485 Před 4 lety +1

    Such a humble nice human being I see can why Allah guided him....

  • @trip6361
    @trip6361 Před 4 lety

    I would like to thanks Bilal, you don’t know how much this effects me in life
    May Allah guide us to the right path !

  • @s_war4093
    @s_war4093 Před 5 lety +11

    This is so true and I Agree with every point

  • @princylv9381
    @princylv9381 Před 4 lety +1

    Love to you both ❤️ may Allah bless both of you 🙏🏼🤝

  • @binanhussen9225
    @binanhussen9225 Před 4 lety

    This Is Beautiful💙MASHALLAH💙

  • @stepstojannah8173
    @stepstojannah8173 Před 5 lety +5

    Allahu Akbar
    This is Deep
    May Allah reward you both my brothers
    May Allah keep you sincere
    May Allah keep you guided
    May Allah bless you with the goodness of this life

  • @rhaegar2138
    @rhaegar2138 Před 2 lety

    Mashallah, he is one of my favourite guests on this podcast.

  • @ItsZarah
    @ItsZarah Před 5 lety +1

    Great video❤️✨

  • @adamadz1003
    @adamadz1003 Před 5 lety +5

    subhanAllah , may Allah swt grant youse both the highest level of jannah

  • @amarwo89
    @amarwo89 Před 5 lety +1

    Love Musa Adnan. Looks like he found his comfort zone. :) Suhanallah

  • @LuxorCosmic
    @LuxorCosmic Před 5 lety +3

    One of the best Podcasts ever!!

  • @adrisajjad6370
    @adrisajjad6370 Před 5 lety +6

    I meet this dude back in Sweden Mash Allah humble

  • @Akhi-Mo
    @Akhi-Mo Před 4 lety +1

    This brother is for real
    I feel you bro ✊🏾❤️💪🏾☝🏾

  • @ejazkhan1231
    @ejazkhan1231 Před 5 lety +2

    Mashallah beautiful podcast

  • @sophienawaz2317
    @sophienawaz2317 Před 5 lety +3

    I've always got something to say first time ever I'm speechless.😔

  • @Legge123
    @Legge123 Před 2 lety +1

    Mashallah very insightful

  • @haych1st
    @haych1st Před 5 lety +13

    Professional settings Allahumabarik!

  • @claudiol1409
    @claudiol1409 Před 3 lety

    JazakAllah sooooo relatable wallahi love Muslim Belal ❤️

  • @hashimal-mujaahid4542
    @hashimal-mujaahid4542 Před 3 lety

    MB..hailing from Trinidad, WI "Done know bro, real talk!"

  • @WCharisma
    @WCharisma Před 4 lety

    Maa shaa Allah
    Well done br bilal
    May Allah bless yu fr yur patience an sincerity
    I wish yu wud fo a session of yur rap fr us at our fundraiser fr islamic awareness week on th 29 feb 2020 here in jamaica w.i. thanks in advance.
    Beautiful people indeed

  • @soniaevans1
    @soniaevans1 Před 4 lety +16

    Amazing, I will convert very soon. I just need some help and guidance

    • @abduallahamin2001
      @abduallahamin2001 Před 3 lety

      Any update brother?

    • @soniaevans1
      @soniaevans1 Před 3 lety +6

      I’m a sister and I’m a convert Muslim

    • @SheikhAlladeen
      @SheikhAlladeen Před 3 lety

      Quran 32:13 Had we willed, we could have given every soul its guidance, but it is already predetermined that I will fill Hell with jinns and humans, all together.*

    • @djikvm6008
      @djikvm6008 Před 3 lety +1

      @@soniaevans1 Alhamdoulliah welcome sister may Allah bless you and your family!

    • @osama.ashraf98
      @osama.ashraf98 Před 3 lety

      @@soniaevans1 Alhamdulilah sister!! Do feel free if you need any advice, let me know and I will leave my instagram handle for you. Alhamdulilah!

  • @Yu-jt4wo
    @Yu-jt4wo Před rokem

    Muslim Belal is a very good story teller Maa Shaa Allah, Allah baarik❤️

  • @alyshakhan3586
    @alyshakhan3586 Před 4 lety +1

    Mashallah, Muslim Belal really is an inspiration to the young generation🤍

  • @annaamina1054
    @annaamina1054 Před 4 lety

    جزاكم الله خيرا

  • @sanjidaahmed7981
    @sanjidaahmed7981 Před 4 lety

    Great podcast👍

  • @jama-jay8154
    @jama-jay8154 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful discussion.

  • @rebeccaimanscott2011
    @rebeccaimanscott2011 Před 5 lety +5

    Assalamu alaykum
    Always stay true to yourself. I understand you Br Belal as another Black revert born to Jamaican parents in West Midlands.

  • @tobisamiatibrahim9133
    @tobisamiatibrahim9133 Před 5 lety +7

    Maa sha Allah

  • @KitKat-qc1we
    @KitKat-qc1we Před 4 lety +3

    Muslim Belal is so sweet. Its too bad for the woman who missed out on marrying him. He has beautiful genetics- nice skin, nice hairline, nice teeth, nice personality. I married an African man who is also so handsome. I'm coloured I have a(black mother and white father), and my children (7) are beautiful in my eyes, with their different shades of colour. I'd be happy if my children marry a pious spouse regardless of colour or culture, wealth or social standing. I tell my children to be proud, and I do want to contribute to a shifting mindset, that dark skin is not bad. I'm all for black pride, especially because my sons, daughters and husband is black. I remember my daughter's cousin making a derogatory comment about colour, saying something like, she didn't want to go in the sun because she'll get too dark like my daughter. I felt like slapping her but I responded strategically saying how beautiful my daughter's skin is.

  • @jamilaaali9127
    @jamilaaali9127 Před 5 lety +4

    MashaAllah MashaAllah MashaAllah this is beautiful. Muslim Belal is so strong. As a young Somali women in Scotland. I see what he means. May Allah guide all of us ❤️ Islam does not teach Racism, Hate, Prejudice and Most importantly Kibr.

  • @timon1355
    @timon1355 Před rokem +1

    love u brother belal...i studied your poems

  • @ramzan.k9266
    @ramzan.k9266 Před 5 lety +1

    Minute 25 to 27 where he talks about the generation of "watchers" completely related to me and the podcast where u can actually see the people talking is very very accurate

  • @tahatalhavlogs7638
    @tahatalhavlogs7638 Před 3 měsíci

    May ALLAH bless you more both brother

  • @sherrycissokho-parker2988

    Many Blessings My Brother

  • @mubashirzuberi6944
    @mubashirzuberi6944 Před 2 lety +1

    I love your sound and poetry huge fan

    • @mubashirzuberi6944
      @mubashirzuberi6944 Před 2 lety

      Today I know its your poem v r hearing n v like it so much may allah keep u on strong

  • @jaymirza1
    @jaymirza1 Před rokem

    22:00 Very moving

  • @LeisureFacts
    @LeisureFacts Před 4 lety

    52:37 Powerful🙌🏽

  • @fawsiyohundur3075
    @fawsiyohundur3075 Před 4 lety

    Maasha alaahu God bless you. Don't worry about the world

  • @Light-cy1gp
    @Light-cy1gp Před 5 lety

    Muslim bilaal mashallaah may Allaah protect u in this life and the next.

  • @mayminajamal8347
    @mayminajamal8347 Před 5 lety +2

    YES please make a movie or story about ur history Inshallah, thats a great idea

  • @richtexas4431
    @richtexas4431 Před 5 lety +25

    The way these brothers believe in Islam is true Islam. Which is to focus on yourself. And your religion is between YOU and GOD, you aren’t going to get judged on someone else’s sins so don’t point the finger when you see others doing wrong.
    Also we are so harsh when it comes to forgiving others yet we would like god to forgive us quickly and we barely ever repent ourselves
    What the brother said about the Islamic social culture being fake is so true
    I ain’t perfect myself, far from it but just posting this in hope to guide another fellow human

    • @Hikmah1995
      @Hikmah1995 Před 5 lety +6

      Rich Texas No offense brother, but you really didn’t get the message. Muslims are a community, and the Prophet (SAW) said it is like a human body. When one part of the body is in pain, then the rest of the body feels it. This brother is highlighting the problems in the ummah we need to fix to go back to the way Muslims were in the first, and second generations. As a Muslim you’re supposed to care for your brother, and sisters after you care for your iman.

    • @richtexas4431
      @richtexas4431 Před 5 lety +7

      Xassan Daxir I did get the message and yeah u should help and guide fellow humans but what I’m saying is don’t get caught up in others peoples lives so much and don’t be quick to point the finger and label someone negatively. If everyone focused on becoming the best versions of themselves we’d all be ok

    • @auntymother7738
      @auntymother7738 Před 5 lety

      Rich Texas maashaaAllaah,well said akhii

    • @auntymother7738
      @auntymother7738 Před 5 lety

      Xassan Daxir maashaaAllaah akhii

  • @wonderfuls4245
    @wonderfuls4245 Před 5 lety +1

    wonderful