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

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.
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[@estevandorado]

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

[@JoBlogz]

how has it affected you?

[@scare6262]

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

[@SheikhAlladeen]

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]

The films he is in as well

[@jc24s69]

Yh he dont even look 30 man

[@ramzan.k9266]

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

[@amalibrahim8700]

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.

[@maroonflower1559]

Ameen ya Rab ❤🤲🏽

[@Beautybysaj]

Ameen ❤

[@nm0896]

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]

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

[@nahidnoor6421]

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 ❤️

[@AnisaKiss]

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

[@jaajaarogers9101]

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]

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.

[@ilmfeed]

MashaAllah, the Podcast is looking good brothers.

[@SheikhAlladeen]

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.*

[@avec-zam7301]

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.

[@GokuBlack-sn5dr]

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

[@1forzak]

Had to Google it

[@timmabbb]

Thought he was in his 20's😳

[@masjid_Ali]

because he is Hussayni, I overlook any potential deceptive charade

[@moman6419]

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

[@jaajaarogers9101]

Goku Black looks in his 20s

[@MuslimCouncilofHongKong]

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

[@Hikmah1995]

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.

[@nazitrashid3608]

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]

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]

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.

[@AhmedKhan-gh4gu]

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

[@saibaz9447]

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]

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.

[@AHK4680]

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

[@EmGee2524]

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

[@abdiwasaabdulkadir3396]

manshaallah best interview I've ever watched

[@safinakauser2414]

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

[@leoprincez888love7]

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

[@jermainejohn4557]

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

[@ishmamalam4183]

Jermaine John alhamdulillah bro

[@jermainejohn4557]

Jazāk Allāhu Khayran my Brother

[@cegun1841]

Search for yusuf Estes

[@sophienawaz2317]

Dont feel alone brother. Allah swt is always with you.😊

[@jermainejohn4557]

Sophie Nawaz mashallah my brother 🙏

[@jaboi8955]

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

[@bilalbinfaisal]

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

[@SheikhAlladeen]

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]

Ameen thumma Ameen ❤🤲🏽

[@aneesahsatriya]

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

[@ijaabo8142]

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!

[@addulistube5244]

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

[@SHAJ3304]

This totally left me in tears! Allahumma baarik!

[@solo-gdz6466]

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

[@vetonmeha5381]

SubhanAllah, this guy is so humble.

[@khalidbornaparte6250]

Mashallah can't wait for this

[@aliyaa34]

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]

Editing is on 🔥 MasaAllah.

[@salahudinrahim1367]

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.

[@rizwanaali5451]

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

[@hw5176]

Whats it called? Is it an Islamic film?

[@DawahDigital]

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

[@ShabanaK2011]

This is a fantastic interview. Very refreshing!!

[@trademarkuk7504]

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.

[@muzzytube4618]

mashallah loving it and big ups to brother Ashley

[@lightningbolt321]

Love this setup and the brothers on this

[@Zaydtherevert]

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

[@TaniraFall]

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!

[@armey7658]

very inspirational :) thank you brothers may Allah bless you

[@stube4516]

Truly inspirational, May Allah bless both of these brothers.

[@n.h.sulleman8538]

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

[@mohamedarafa9719]

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

[@samheedy]

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

[@mukasazurah2612]

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

[@joudiaajib755]

“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

[@hw5176]

Amazing podcast amazing quality

[@auntymother7738]

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

[@hasnainnawaz8318]

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

[@nurn.3969]

Wow. I really liked this talk.

[@BeHumbleAndStaySo]

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

[@s_war4093]

This is so true and I Agree with every point

[@MA-oo6ir]

This is beautiful ❤️

[@kaymubarak7331]

Fantastic pod cast...such a genuine guy

[@trip6361]

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 !

[@adrisajjad6370]

I meet this dude back in Sweden Mash Allah humble

[@adrisajjad6370]

@K X Assalamu Alaykum okey :)

[@TaniraFall]

Loved this !! ❤️

[@zaidwarisi2102]

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

[@amarwo89]

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

[@shukria485]

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

[@adamadz1003]

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

[@binanhussen9225]

This Is Beautiful💙MASHALLAH💙

[@KitKat-qc1we]

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.

[@princylv9381]

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

[@sophienawaz2317]

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

[@rhaegar2138]

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

[@stepstojannah8173]

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

[@Akhi-Mo]

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

[@ItsZarah]

Great video❤️✨

[@haych1st]

Professional settings Allahumabarik!

[@tobisamiatibrahim9133]

Maa sha Allah

[@ramzan.k9266]

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

[@LuxorCosmic]

One of the best Podcasts ever!!

[@ejazkhan1231]

Mashallah beautiful podcast

[@alyshakhan3586]

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

[@rebeccaimanscott2011]

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

[@Yu-jt4wo]

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

[@jamilaaali9127]

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.

[@jerolebanks8136]

How old are you?

[@jamilaaali9127]

Jerole Banks 23

[@jerolebanks8136]

@@jamilaaali9127 Haye Abayo, must be cold out there lol, may Allah bless you and your family.

[@fahadahmed5068]

@@jerolebanks8136 weirdo

[@Legge123]

Mashallah very insightful

[@hashimal-mujaahid4542]

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

[@claudiol1409]

JazakAllah sooooo relatable wallahi love Muslim Belal ❤️

[@soniaevans1]

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

[@abduallahamin2001]

Any update brother?

[@soniaevans1]

I’m a sister and I’m a convert Muslim

[@SheikhAlladeen]

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]

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

[@osama.ashraf98]

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

[@WCharisma]

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

[@timon1355]

love u brother belal...i studied your poems

[@annaamina1054]

جزاكم الله خيرا

[@sherrycissokho-parker2988]

Many Blessings My Brother

[@richtexas4431]

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]

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]

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]

Rich Texas maashaaAllaah,well said akhii

[@auntymother7738]

Xassan Daxir maashaaAllaah akhii

[@sanjidaahmed7981]

Great podcast👍

[@Roc101]

Watch this guy on next flicks and said damn this guy good actor and didn’t even know he was Muslim amazing.

[@jama-jay8154]

Wonderful discussion.

[@mayminajamal8347]

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

[@Dooq_00]

Brother Belal is so wise, mashaAllah.

[@Light-cy1gp]

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

[@tahatalhavlogs7638]

May ALLAH bless you more both brother

[@mubashirzuberi6944]

I love your sound and poetry huge fan

[@mubashirzuberi6944]

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

[@LeisureFacts]

52:37 Powerful🙌🏽

[@fawsiyohundur3075]

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