Writing &
conversations.
Culture, faith, public life and the questions that don’t fit neatly into one category.
Essays & articles
Azhar Usman is shaping how Muslims are seen on stage and screen
The killing of Imam Muhsin Hendricks and the need for introspection
Netflix’s Mo Season 2 Revolutionized Palestinian Representation. We Can’t Let It End Here.
How Ramadan makes challenge and focus a part of everyday life
Ramadan Reflections: Living Long and Prospering
Republished 26 March 2023.
Refugee mental health is also a matter of national security
As a doctor, I’m worried about a new epidemic: post-lockdown traumatic stress
I left the NHS because my mental health was suffering, now I’m returning to the frontline
Clapping for Carers is Not Enough. Us Doctors Urgently Need a ‘Care for Carers’ Campaign
Celebrating Valentine’s Day isn’t always straightforward for some Muslims
Muslims love Jesus. So why does everyone think we hate Christmas?
British law must recognise Muslim marriage ceremonies
The spoken word.
15:11The Madinah Paradigm for First Order Creation
1:44:05God, culture, aesthetics, AI & revelation
10:57Building for Community Innovation
21:09The one with Dr. Bilal Hassam
3:18:09AI, consciousness and psychedelics
17:05Breaking Taboos
RADIO 2Pause for Thought: Sharing Good Things
Listen on BBCRADIO 2Pause for Thought: Children Say the Wisest Things
Listen on BBCCreator and presenter of Being Bilal on British Muslim TV.