Synopsis
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?
Episodes
Season 11
A Bus & A BurkaPilot. 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?15m2
Is This Halal?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.15m3
A Pocketful of NothingNazir 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?15m4
Cupcakes & CubiclesNazir’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?15m
A Bus & A BurkaPilot. 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?15m2Is This Halal?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.15m3A Pocketful of NothingNazir 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?15m4Cupcakes & CubiclesNazir’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?15mCast
