What does Farooq talk to Parvaiz about when they first spend time with each other in Chapter Five?

Farooq tells Parvaiz stories about his father fighting heroically across the world. Farooq also tells Parvaiz about the ascent of Islam followed by a Christian backlash. He asks questions about Parvaiz's life and they also talk about football and an American reality TV show that Farooq likes.