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My Jihad

2015•15m•6.0/10
Comedy

Ratings

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6.0/10(1)

One of BBC iPlayer's first Original Drama Shorts, My Jihad, returns as a series. This tender and funny love story, set in contemporary Britain, explores the unfolding relationship between a young Muslim couple across three further episodes. Can a chance meeting on a bus turn into something more meaningful? Can they put aside their prejudices and persuade themselves and their families that they could have a future? Or are there just too many obstacles to overcome?

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Production

BBC Drama Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 28, 2015

Last Aired

June 28, 2015

Networks

BBC iPlayer

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
A Bus & A Burka
E1
A Bus & A Burka
Air date: 2015-06-28
Pilot. When Nazir and Fahmida clash at a speed dating night they couldn't be more different. Can a chance meeting on the bus home lead to a potentially beautiful friendship?
Is This Halal?
E2
Is This Halal?
Air date: 2015-06-28
Fahmida and Nazir go on their first date. Excitement and nerves give way to tension when Nazir starts to suspect Fahmida is embarrassed by him.
A Pocketful of Nothing
E3
A Pocketful of Nothing
Air date: 2015-06-28
Nazir and Fahmida tell their parents they want to get married, but does Nazir have what it takes to become a husband and a father? How can he prove he’s ready?
Cupcakes & Cubicles
E4
Cupcakes & Cubicles
Air date: 2015-06-28
Nazir’s parents don’t approve of his match with Fahmida, but what will he do when forced to choose between them? Can the couple finally be together? Will love prevail?

Cast

Hamza Jeetooa

Hamza Jeetooa

Nazir

Mandeep Dhillon

Mandeep Dhillon

Yasmin

Anjli Mohindra

Anjli Mohindra

Fahmida

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