- This meme has gained monumental viral status. Originating four years ago in a lecture titled “Are You a Man” by Lebanese-Australian Da’ee, Mohamed Hoblos.
- It has sparked widespread interest in Islam, reaffirming how Allah uses who and how He wills to further Islam.
“Brother Eeeew, Brother Eeeeeeeew, what’s that?” is a meme that has attained monumental viral status.
However, this widely recognised phrase, originally uttered by our brother Mohamed Hoblos, has transcended its status as a mere meme. It has been remixed into a song, has become the most frequently downloaded sound bite, and is even available for purchase on a T-shirt from Amazon.
For some of us, this phrase has even become a part of our everyday conversations.
It was originally spoken by the highly esteemed and popular Lebanese-Australian Da’ee four years ago in a lecture titled “Are you a man.”
Widespread Inspiration
Setting aside all the fun and games, numerous non-Muslim YouTubers delved into discovering the man behind the clip. Consequently, a significant number of people became intrigued, watched the actual lecture, and were inspired to explore Islam further.
This stands as a reminder of how Allah (swt) can use whomever He wills, whenever He wills, and in whatever manner He wills to further Islam.
Brother Hoblos’s lectures have benefited many, but he likely never imagined that this single phrase, originally used to illustrate a point, would evolve into a silly meme and become a gateway for others to explore his lectures and Islam, ultimately making a profound inspirational impact.
Brother Hoblos was recently filmed, showcasing his gracious acceptance of being turned into a meme. As a prominent da’ee, he could have easily been irked by it, yet he embraces it with good humour. Concurrently, our brother seizes this opportunity to demonstrate that, as Muslims, we refrain from expressing distaste towards food, avoiding utterances such as “eeew.” This is to convey our gratitude for the sustenance bestowed upon us by Allah swt.
