Not Even Water

BBC Asian Network
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A fun and judgement-free guide to Ramadan, for anyone with questions about the month of fasting for Muslims.

  1. 4H AGO

    Series 5: 2. Behind the Bling with Ebraheem Al-Samadi

    Nadia Ali is joined by star of Netflix’s Dubai Bling, Ebraheem Al-Samadi who shares what Ramadan is like for him. Ebraheem shares how tough being a Muslim was for him growing up in Florida, USA, his love of Rooh-Afza and how he balances his faith with everything else he does. In this episode, Nadia and Ebraheem delve into how their faith has shaped them and how they hope to improve themselves this Ramadan. If anything discussed in this episode impacts you, there are resources available on bbc.co.uk/ActionLine. Produced in Birmingham by BBC Audio for BBC Asian Network.

    30 min

  2. FEB 10

    Series 5: 1. Ramadan with Christopher and Ben

    Not Even Water, our guide to Ramadan, returns for 2026. In episode one, Nadia Ali is joined by Christopher and Ben aka the British Muslim Gentlemen to talk all about Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims. Christopher and Ben both came to Islam many years ago and have since been on a real journey with Ramadan which they delve into during the episode, sharing how they struggled with it initially but have now come to understand what the month is about. They've grown a huge following online where they debunk myths around Islam. Produced in Birmingham by BBC Audio for BBC Asian Network.

    30 min

  3. 03/28/2025

    Series 4: 6. Eid Celebrations

    Fatiha is joined by actress Duaa Karim and comedian Abdullah Afzal to talk about the biggest celebration in the Muslim calendar, Eid! From family traditions to what's on their plate, they share what Eid is like in their households. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in the City of Culture 2025, Bradford!

    25 min

  4. 03/21/2025

    Series 4: 5. Mid-Month Check-in

    Fatiha is joined by married couple and content creators Maryam Malik and Danny Razzaq for a mid-Ramadan check-in - how exactly are they all finding the month of fasting so far? They talk about Ramadan goals and if they're keeping up with them, what's on their iftar table and their plans for Eid.

    23 min

  5. 03/14/2025

    Series 4: 4. Not Even Water x One More Chai

    Two podcasts collide as Not Even Water meets One More Chai! Fatiha El-Ghorri is joined by SMASHBengali and Gura from One More Chai to answer all your Ramadan dilemmas - from workplace drama to dating, they're sharing their advice.

    23 min

  6. 03/07/2025

    Series 4: 3. The Sisters Session

    Content creators Sebinaah and Nadoosh join Fatiha El-Ghorri to talk about how they'll be observing Ramadan this year, parenting young children and navigating grief. They also discuss how they navigate their careers as visibly identifiable Muslim women.

    23 min

  7. 02/28/2025

    Series 4: 2. What does Ramadan mean to you?

    Comedians Shabaz Ali and Muhsin Yesilada join Fatiha El-Ghorri to share what Ramadan means to them and how this year they both plan to keep it simple. They also discuss mood-boards, Ramadan goals and why a donner kebab is probably not the best food to open your fast with. Not Even Water is a fun and judgement-free podcast about Ramadan.

    18 min

  8. 02/26/2025

    Series 4: 1. Ramadan with Sadiq Khan

    Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, joins Fatiha El-Ghorri to talk about what Ramadan means to him and what it was like in the Khan household growing up. Together, they also debunk some of the popular myths around the month like can you chew gum and how do Muslims find the motivation to fast for 30 days? Not Even Water is a fun and judgement-free podcast about Ramadan.

    29 min
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3.7
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About

A fun and judgement-free guide to Ramadan, for anyone with questions about the month of fasting for Muslims.

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Asian Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    Not Even Water

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