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Blood BrothersDr. Asad Zaman | Capitalism, Islamic Currency & The Ummah's Revival | BB #167In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned Pakistani academic, thinker and specialist in Islamic economics, Dr. Asad Zaman. Topics of discussion include: Travelling to the U.S. for education and career. Life of academia at Ivy League universities during the 1970s. Finding Islam, reformation, and returning to Pakistan. Top-down (radical) and bottom-up (gradual) methods to establish Islam. The capitalist financial system's grip on the global economy. Is a gold and silver currency model sustainable and realistic? Establishing independent labour/trust-based currency that can run parallel to and exist within...
2025-06-0459 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersErrol Musk | White South Africa, Raising Elon Musk & Messy Marriages | BB #166In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent South African businessman and the father of Elon Musk, Errol Musk. Topics of discussion include: Family background and heritage: from England to South Africa. Growing up white in apartheid South Africa: memories and reality. Marriage to Maye Haldeman, Nazi in-laws and raising Elon Musk. Is Elon Musk's success linked to his father and parenting? Romance with ex-step daughter Jana Bezuidenhout. Death, purpose of life and belief in God. Migration, assimilation, and views on black people. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com You...
2025-05-311h 53Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersNaledi Pandor | "White Genocide", Apartheid, International Law & Gaza | BB #165In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with South Africa's former ANC cabinet minister of international relations and cooperation, Naledi Pandor. Topics of discussion include: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with President Donald Trump at the Oval Office. Claims of a “white genocide” of farmers in South Africa. Gaza genocide, the ICJ Case and Western complicity. Should we have any hope or trust in international law? Prosecuting returning IDF soldiers. Inaction and complicity of Arab Muslim leaders in Gaza genocide. Loss of support for the ANC and formation of breakaway parties (EFF and MK...
2025-05-2954 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersSaqib Mohammed | Halal vs Kosher, Stun vs Non-Stun & Dodgy Qurbani | BB #164In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the CEO of the Halal Food Information Centre (HFICUK), Saqib Mohammed. Topics of discussion include: How did Saqib get into the halal slaughter and certification industry? Halal Food Authority (HFA) vs Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC). The science and facts about stunned and non-stunned meat. Regulating and certifying halal meat and abattoirs. Kosher slaughter and consuming the meat of 'Ahlal Kitab'. Calls for banning halal slaughter and Islamophobic dogwhistle politics. Dodgy halal slaughter and qurbani label campaign. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:   Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: htt...
2025-05-1656 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersHaris Tagari | Islamic history adventures & not wasting your youth | BB #163In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks to journalist, videographer and the newest addition to the 5Pillars team, Haris Tagari. Topics of discussion include: Haris' family background, heritage and upbringing. Studying history at the University of Lancaster and travelling while studying. Making most of youth and avoiding smart phones and social media.  Adventures to Iraq, the Balkans and backlash after visiting Syria. Getting into journalism, joining 5Pillars and acknowledging weaknesses. Containing the ego, avoiding fame and remaining sincere and steadfast. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Faceb...
2025-05-1058 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersHaris Tagari | Islamic history adventures and making most of youth | BB #163In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks to journalist, videographer and the newest addition to the 5Pillars team, Haris Tagari. Topics of discussion include: Haris' family background, heritage and upbringing. Studying history at the University of Lancaster and travelling while studying. Making most of youth and avoiding smart phones and social media. Adventures to Iraq, the Balkans and backlash after visiting Syria. Getting into journalism, joining 5Pillars and acknowledging weaknesses.  Containing the ego, avoiding fame and remaining sincere and steadfast. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Faceb...
2025-05-0958 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersHamza Tzortzis | Understanding trauma, destructive doubts & failing Gaza | BB #162In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Muslim thinker, author and the CEO of Sapience Institute, Hamza Tzortzis. Topics of discussion include: Chris Eubank.Jr vs. Conor Benn: Fatherhood and role models. Understanding trauma and giving it the proper meaning. Trauma, destructive doubts and Lighthouse Mentoring. Gaza, sacrifice and the Ummah's collective failure. Allah-centric pro-Palestine activism and infantilising the Ummah. Muslim organisations, prominent duat and unethical contractual conditions. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instag...
2025-05-041h 26Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersSami Hamdi | Muslim rulers abandoning Gaza and ummatic optimism | BB #161In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent Muslim journalist, commentator and activist, Sami Hamdi from The International Interest. Topics of discussion include: American Muslims vs. British Muslims: Innovation vs Preservation. 18 months into the Gaza genocide - what is Israel's end game? Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman and normalisation with Israel.  Turkiye, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, the UAE and the betrayal of Gaza. Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syria's biggest internal and external challenges. Iran and the future and of the 'Axis of Resistance'. Ummatic optimism, striving, and divine justice in the Hereafter. F...
2025-04-272h 28Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersFranck Magennis | Hamas, Zionism & UK anti-terrorism laws | BB #160In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the barrister who is representing Hamas for de-proscription in the UK, Franck Magennis. Topics of discussion include: How did Hamas' legal instruction come about and why accept it? The 2021 proscription of Hamas in the UK and October 7th, 2023. Robert Jenrick's witch-hunt and targeting of lawyer Fahad Ansari of Riverway Law. The three parts of the application: International law, history and Palestinian dignity. UK anti-terrorism laws and the right to resist occupation under international law. Genocide in Gaza, Israeli war crimes and returning IDF soldiers. ...
2025-04-231h 02Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersDwaine Yusuf Patterson | Stabbings, Shootings & Defending Muslims in Prison | BB #159In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with former inmate and Muslim prisoners rights activist, Dwaine Yusuf Patterson. Topics of discussion include: Dwaine's childhood, background, school and teenage years. Getting involved in violent crimes and gangs in south London. From youth offenders' juvenile prison to adult prison before the age of 18. Chopping a kid's thumb off and shooting two men at a car hire showroom. Exposure to Islam and becoming a Muslim in prison. The growth of Islam and Muslim converts in UK prisons. Systematic targeting of Muslim prisoners. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:  W...
2025-04-211h 44Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersShaykh Haitham al-Haddad | Future of Muslims in the UK & lessons from Gaza | BB #158In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent scholar, thinker and activist, Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad. Topics of discussion include: Situation of Muslims in Britain and the future of Islam in the West. Are Muslims in mainstream politics, sports and arts good role models? The rise of the far-right in Britain. How big of a threat is it? The three biggest challenges facing the Ummah: Disunity, modernity and the breakdown of marriages. What lessons have we learnt from the genocide in Gaza? The role of rulers, armies and scholars in...
2025-04-151h 06Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersChris & Ben | British values, UK Muslims, assimilation & the far-right | BB #157In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent social media influencers Chris and Ben, also known as the 'Two British Muslim Gentlemen'. Topics of discussion include: Chris and Ben's friendship and respective journeys to Islam. Is there a clash between Islam and British values? The erosion of traditional institutions in British society: marriage, parenthood and family values. Is Britain a Christian country?, colonialism and Islamophobia. The rise of Reform UK, Tommy Robinson and the far-right. What can Muslims do better to represent Islam in Britain? FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pil...
2025-02-261h 56Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersShahid Butt & Moazzam Begg | Gangs, fighting racists & jihad in Bosnia | BB #156In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosted a live panel discussion with the outreach director of CAGE International, Moazzam Begg, and community activist and former mujahid, Shahid Butt, at the IQ Centre in Birmingham on 25/01/25. Topics of discussion include: Growing up in the Sparkhill area of Birmingham in the 1970s and 1980s. Facing racism in school and "Paki bashing". Forming the 'Lynx' gang and street fights with neo-Nazis and racists. Moving away from gangs, finding Islam and jihad in Bosnia. Muslim gangs and criminals of today. Making sense of identity, belonging and...
2025-01-281h 37Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersRoshan Salih | Syria, 5Pillars, Anti-Imperialists & the Axis of Resistance | BB #155In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the the co-founder and editor-in-chief of 5Pillars, Roshan Muhammed Salih. Topics of discussion include: The Arab Spring and the Syrian revolution. Dilly and Roshan's past and current positions on Syria. Dilly's trip to Syria, interviewing Ahmed Alsharaa (al-Julani) and online rumours. HTS, Israel and the future of Syria. Responding to Dan Cohen, Tim Anderson, Craig Murray and Sulaiman Ahmed's slanderous accusations about 5Pillars and Dilly. Roshan's relationship with pro-Axis of Resistance Shia and Press TV. Should 5Pillars cut ties with all anti-imperialist leftists and...
2025-01-031h 30Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersTauqir Tox Sharif | Syrian Revolution, UK Charities & Muslim Masculinity | BB #154In the third and final episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast filmed in Syria, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent humanitarian aid worker, activist and influencer, Tauqir ‘Tox’ Sharif. Topics of discussion include: The success of Operation Deterring Aggression. Hopes, aspirations and challenges for the new Syria. Revocation of British citizenship, family and Tox’s future plans. UK charities operating in conflict and natural disaster zones. A holistic approach to aid work beyond primary relief. Muslim masculinity, fear and sacrifice. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillar...
2024-12-2659 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersYasser Al-Jundi | Operation Deterring Aggression & Syria's military future | BB #153In the second episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast filmed in Damascus, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Syrian war studies expert and military scientist, Yasser Al-Jundi. Topics of discussion include: Why was Operation Deterring Aggression successful from a warfare perspective? Could Hezbollah, Iran and Russia have saved the Syrian Arab Army? What domestically manufactured weapons did the Syrian rebels use? What type of rearmament will Syria need after Israel has destroyed 80% of its military capabilities? Will Russia's military bases remain in Syria? Are there any benefits of it remaining? Artificial Intelligence, drone warfare and nuclear deterrence. ...
2024-12-2344 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersYasser Al-Jundi | Operation Deterring Aggression & Syria's Military Future | BB #153In the second episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast filmed in Damascus, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Syrian war studies expert and military scientist, Yasser Al-Jundi. Topics of discussion include: Why was Operation Deterring Aggression successful from a warfare perspective? Could Hezbollah, Iran and Russia have saved the Syrian Arab Army? What domestically manufactured weapons did the Syrian rebels use? What type of rearmament will Syria need after Israel has destroyed 80% of its military capabilities? Will Russia's military bases remain in Syria? Are there any benefits of it remaining? Artificial Intelligence, drone warfare and nuclear deterrence. ...
2024-12-2345 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersObaidah Arnaout | Syria’s future, Israeli aggression and Palestine | BB #152DISCLAIMER: The voice of the guest in this episode is an English voice over. In the first episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast filmed in Damascus, Dilly Hussain speaks with the official spokesperson of the Syrian Transitional Government, Obaidah Arnaout. Topics of discussion include: Syria’s biggest challenges after the downfall of Bashar al-Assad. Who exactly was involved in Operation Deterring Aggression. How does the toppling of the Assad regime impact Palestine? Israel’s ongoing attacks in Syria. Why the silence? Hayat Tahrir Sham’s (HTS) proscription as a terrorist organisation. What type of govern...
2024-12-2120 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersAlex Phillips | Islam, Christianity, Assimilation & Muslim Immigration | BB #151To kick off season four of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British right-wing journalist, broadcaster and former Brexit Party MEP, Alex Phillips. Topics of discussion include: Muslim integration vs. Muslim assimilation in the UK. 9/11, the War on Terror, Islamophobia and domestic CVE laws. Muslim immigration to Europe and British foreign policy. The decline of Christianity in secular liberal West. "Pakistani/Muslim" child sexual grooming gangs in England. Women in Islam and women in the West. What will Britain and Western Europe look like in 2050? FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com You...
2024-12-062h 38Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersNorman Finkelstein | Facade of international law & Israel's weaknesses | BB #150For the season three finale of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the world-renowned American Jewish thinker, writer and activist, Dr. Norman Finkelstein. Topics of discussion include: ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, and will western allies enforce it? ICJ genocide case against Israel vs. ICC arrest warrants. Is it antisemitic to oppose Israel and Zionism?  The U.S. and the realities of enforcing international law. Secular societies dislike for death and Israel's weaknesses. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.ins...
2024-11-2924 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersAsif Adnan | Islamic reforms, revolutions, and revival in Bangladesh | BB #148In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the popular and controversial Bangladeshi thinker, writer and Islamic activist, Asif Adnan.   Topics of discussion include: Asif's arrest, terrorism charges and busting case: fact and fiction. Suppression of Islamic activism and dawah under Sheikh Hasina. The Anti-Quota protests that led to Hasina's resignation. What role should Islam play in a post-Hasina Bangladesh? What approaches should a future government avoid in relations to Islamic movements and activities? Advice to Muslim youth of Bangladesh. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:  Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5...
2024-11-1024 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersAsif Mahtab Utsha | Secularism, the LGBTQ agenda & a new Bangladesh | BB #147In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent Bangladeshi academic, teacher and Islamic activist, Asif Mahtab Utsha. Topics of discussion include: Asif's dismissal from Dhaka's BRAC University for his anti-LGBTQ advocacy. The spreading of the LGBTQ agenda in Bangladesh via western NGOs, U.S. funding and the UN. Asif's support for the student protests that led to his arrest and incarceration before August 5th. The challenges of unifying Bangladesh's Islamic groups and movements under common goals and causes. What mistakes should the new interim government avoid when reviewing the Bangladeshi...
2024-11-0844 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersProfessor Shahiduz Zaman | Bengal, Pakistan & Fighting Indian Hegemony | BB #147In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Bangladeshi academic, author, and former chairman of the department of International Relations at Dhaka University, Professor Shahiduz Zaman. Topics of discussion include: The Islamic history and heritage of Bengal from the Bengal Sultanate to the Mughal Empire. The betrayal and land-loss of East Bengal's Muslims during partition. Why did India intervene in Bangladesh's liberation war in 1971? Is Pakistan to blame for anything that led to the end of East Pakistan?  Islamic brotherhood with Pakistan and Hindu hostility from India. Pakistan, China, the U...
2024-11-051h 07Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersShafiqul Alam | Professor Muhammad Yunus, reforms & a new Bangladesh | BB #146In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the press secretary of the head of Bangladesh’s interim government (Professor Muhammad Yunus), Shafiqul Alam.  Topics of discussion include:  How has Shafiqul found his new role as the press secretary of the head of the interim government? What personal challenges is Professor Muhammad Yunus facing? What are the biggest challenges facing the interim government? What reforms do the student advisors and Anti-Discrimination Movement want before an election is called? Media reforms and regulation in Bangladesh. Fake news about Bangladesh from Indian media and pund...
2024-11-0143 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersZafar Sobhan | Anti-Quota protests, Bangladeshi media & the Hasina regime | BB #145In the first episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast filmed in Bangladesh, Dilly Hussain speaks with former barrister and the founding editor of Dhaka Tribune, Zafar Sobhan.   Topics of discussion include: The state of Bangladesh since the start of the anti-Quota protests to the resignation of Sheikh Hasina on August 5. Press freedoms and media complicity during Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Does the Bangladeshi media meet or operate on the founding principles of the free press? Dhaka Tribune’s editorial approach during Sheikh Hasina’s rule and the anti-Quota protests. Can the media or journalists ever be impartial or non-partisan? Indian...
2024-10-2741 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersNouman Ali Khan | Culture, identity & connecting deeply with the Quran | BB #144In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned scholar of Quranic studies and the founder of Bayyinah Institute, Nouman Ali Khan. Topics of discussion include: American dawah scene, Muslims in Europe, and shifting attitudes towards Israel in the U.S. Why wasn’t the Quran compiled in chronological order and who decided the order? Is the Arabic language of the Quran its only miracle? Is the Quran and its oral tradition perfectly preserved? Are any of the verses of the Quran inapplicable fo the modern time? A Quranic approach to se...
2024-10-2553 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersMoazzam Begg | Aafia Siddiqui, GITMO, Gaza genocide & Syria polemics | BB #143In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with former Guantanamo Bay detainee, human rights activist and the outreach director of advocacy group CAGE, Moazzam Begg. Topics of discussion include: Recent visits to Afghanistan and the Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case. Guantanamo Bay, jihad, Gaza and the war on terror. Muslim rulers and governments’ betrayal of Gaza. Differences, divisions and doubts over Syria, Iran and Hezbollah. State of the Ummah, Allah’s victory and priorities for British Muslims. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pill...
2024-10-221h 06Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersDaniel Haqiqatjou | The ‘Dawah Mafia’ and Muslim women in leadership | BB #142In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent American Muslim debater, lecturer and YouTuber Daniel Haqiqatjou. DISCLAIMER: This episode was filmed on 11/10/23. Topics of discussion include: Daniel's public exchange with Uthman ibn Farooq at the 'Authentic Ilm Conference' in November 2022. Daniel's heated exchange with Imam Suhaib Webb outside the Maryam Islamic Centre in Houston in July 2023. Who are the American 'Dawah Mafia'? Muslims allying with pro-LGBTQ groups to fight Islamophobia. Is there a need for Muslim women's leadership? Secular liberalism's negative impact on dawah and Muslim...
2024-09-221h 20Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersMnar Adley | Living under Israeli occupation, Syria & betrayal of Arab rulers | BB #141In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Mnar Adley, the founder and director of the U.S. based pro-Palestine media outlet Mint Press News.  Topics of discussion include: Getting into journalism and starting Mint Press News. Living under Israeli occupation from the age of 9-13. The war in Syria and the role of the West and its regional proxies. The betrayal of Arab rulers and regimes over Palestine. The 'Axis of Assistance' and the Axis of Resistance. U.S. complicity in the Gaza genocide and Muslim support for Democrats.  FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON...
2024-09-0254 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersDr. Farooq Azizi | Is Afghanistan under the Taliban safe to invest in? | BB #140In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Dr. Farooq Azizi, the chief advisor to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Topics of discussion include: How much has the $9.5 billion assets frozen by the U.S. impacted trade and commerce in Afghanistan? How much has negative media coverage and Western propaganda affected foreign companies investing in Afghanistan?  What have been the biggest challenges for Afghanistan since U.S. forces left in August 2021?  Has the lack of recognition from the international community of the Islamic Emirate affected in...
2024-08-2322 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersAbdul Qahar Balkhi | Liberation, Girl’s Education & Relations With Pakistan | BB #139In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Abdul Qahar Balkhi. Topics of discussion include: What have been the biggest achievements and challenges for Afghanistan since liberation? Recognition and engagement with the international community. The reopening of girls and women’s education. Tensions and relations with Pakistan. Sheikh Hasina stepping down and the future of Bangladesh. Dr. Aafia Siddiqui and the persecution of Uyghur Muslims. Islamic brotherhood and Muslim unity in the west. Israel’s ongoing genocide in G...
2024-08-1646 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersDr. Hatem Bazian | Decolonisation and U.S. hegemony in the Muslim world | BB #138 In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Palestinian American scholar of decolonisation and Islamic theology, and the co-founder of Zaytuna College, Dr. Hatem Bazian.    Topics of discussion include:  What have pro-Palestine student encampments achieved?  Institutional decolonialism and decolonialism in reality. ⁠ Pride month and LGBTQ support for Palestine, and support for Palestine at Glastonbury Festival. Is the mainstreaming of the Palestinian cause a positive development?  Who are the real allies and gatekeepers of the Palestinian cause? Palestinians? Arabs? Muslims? Socialists? Anti-war left? ⁠U.S. hegemony in the Muslim world and American Muslim patriotism. Is there a c...
2024-07-051h 16Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersMuhammad Jalal | Podcasting principles, Labour tribalism & The Muslim Vote | BB #137In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent thinker, writer, researcher, and founder of the Thinking Muslim Podcast, Muhammad Jalal. Topics of discussion include: Podcasting styles and principles of platforming guests. Is George Galloway an ally or an opportunist? American hegemony, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Labour Party enabling Israel’s genocide in Gaza. UK general elections 2024, Labour loyalties and The Muslim Vote. Independent candidates, Workers Party and split votes. Predictions on key pro-Palestine candidates. Voting as a general political strategy for Muslims in Britain. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON...
2024-06-281h 34Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersShakeel Afsar | Grassroots activism, tribal politics & split vote situation | BB #136In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Kashmiri activist, pro-Palestine campaigner and businessman from Birmingham, Shakeel Afsar.   Topics of discussion include: Gaza genocide and British government’s complicity. Punishing Labour and running as an independent parliamentary candidate in Birmingham Hall Green. Why now? Why independent and not Workers Party? Have critics or opposition raised anything about Shakeel’s firebrand activism on LGBTQ education, Hindutva and Kashmir? Tahir Ali MP was critical of Muslim parents protesting against RSE education, but he voted for a ceasefire. Should Labour MPs that voted for a ceasefire also be unsea...
2024-06-2650 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersJody Mcintyre | Gaza genocide, disability & unseating Labour in Birmingham | BB #135In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the veteran disabled pro-Palestine campaigner and Muslim convert, Jody Mcintyre.   Topics of discussion include: Labour Party’s enabling of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Unseating Labour and running as a parliamentary candidate for Wokers Party in Birmingham Yardley. What led to this decision? Have critics or opposition raised Jody’s disability as a reason not to vote for him? Disability representation in society and politics. Jess Phillips and her support for Labour Friends of Israel. How mainstream are anti-trans and anti-LGBT views among British people? What is Jody offerin...
2024-06-2344 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersAttiq Malik | Ethical politics, fighting injustice & unseating Labour in Luton | BB #134In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the social justice activist, criminal defence lawyer, and the owner of Luton-based law firm Liberty Law, Attiq Malik.   Topics of discussion include: Gaza genocide, UK protests, and media hit job on Attiq’s advisory role to the Met Police. Punishing Labour and running as an independent parliamentary candidate in Luton south. Losing 2015 general election. Why does Attiq think 2024 will be any different? Central government failings in Luton, tribal politics and Labour loyalties.  What is Attiq offering constituents besides Gaza? Why would a non-Muslim in Luton who doesn't care for...
2024-06-2047 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersGeorge Galloway | Workers Party, punishing Labour and the Muslim vote | BB #133In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the veteran British politician, anti-war campaigner, and the leader of the Workers Party Britain, George Galloway MP.   Topics of discussion include: Rochdale by-election victory in February, and the British establishment's response (PM Rishi Sunak's emergency speech). 'Sectarian politics' and the Muslim Vote. How important is the Muslim bloc vote to the Workers Party in this general election? What should the approach be to pro-Palestine Labour MPs? Aaron Bastani's hit job on Novaro Media. How mainstream is social conservatism among ordinary Brits, especially over LGBTQ education?  Immigration and foreign po...
2024-06-171h 02Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersAjmal Masroor | Split votes, party politics & punishing Labour in East London | BB #132In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with British Bangladeshi imam, broadcaster and politician, Ajmal Masroor.   Topics of discussion include: Who are the different players and stakeholders in Tower Hamlets? Running as an independent parliamentary candidate in the constituency of Bethnal Green and Stepney. Deadlock with Tasnime Akunjee and the subsequent resolution. Rabina Khan, the Liberal Democrats and party politics. Ajmal’s previous unsuccessful general election campaigns with the Liberal Democrats. Unseating Rushanara Ali and punishing Labour of the Gaza genocide. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook...
2024-06-1434 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersAndrew Feinstein | Nelson Mandela, apartheid, Gaza & unseating Keir Starmer | BB #131 In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dillt Hussain speaks with the former South African member of parliament, anti-apartheid activist and investigative author, Andrew Feinstein.    Topics of discussion include: Apartheid South Africa, the ANC, and Andrew's family background.  Does Israel meet the threshold for an apartheid state?  The Gaza genocide and standing as independent parliamentary candidate for Holborn & St.Pancras.  Labour Party, enabling genocide and unseating Keir Starmer.  Muslim voters in Holborn and St.Pancras, and the split vote situation? Does Andrew think he has an actual chance of winning? FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.co...
2024-06-091h 12Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersShahzad Younas | Lawsuits, MuzMatch, Penny Appeal & Muslim social media | BB #130In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the founder and CEO of the largest Muslim matrimonial app Muzz (formerly MuzMatch), Shahzad Younas.   Topics of discussion include:   - Lawsuit: MuzMatch vs Match Group. Background, outcome and aftermath. - Muslim matrimony, culture, and shifting mindsets. - Adeem Younis, Penny Appeal, British Muslim TV and SingleMuslim.com - Responding to critics of the Muzz brand - liberal, inappropriate and unIslamic. - New social media app 'Muzz Social' and the need for independent Muslim social media platforms.   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Faceboo...
2024-05-311h 12Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersAkhmed Yakoob | Criminal law, dethroning Labour & Gaza genocide | BB #129 In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with criminal defence lawyer and the independent parliamentary candidate for Birmingham Ladywood, Akhmed Yakoob.  Topics of discussion include: Akhmed’s background and upbringing in Birmingham, and getting into criminal law. Buying a law firm, American advertising and becoming a social media influencer. Q&A and clarifications on specific criminal laws. Gaza genocide and the West Midlands mayoral race. Clarification on the doctored “racist” Labour campaigner video. General elections and dethroning Labour’s Shabana Mahmood in Birmingham Ladywood. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube...
2024-05-241h 32Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersShaykh Imran Hosein | Dajjal, the Ottomans, Russia & Orthodox Christians | BB #128In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the controversial and unorthodox preacher of Islamic eschatology, Shaykh Imran Hosein. Topics of discussion include: End of Times prophecies: Yajuj and Majuj, the sun rising from the west, and the identity of Dajjal. Why does the guest have such disparaging views of the Ottomans? Did Sultan Fatih fulfil the prophecy of the conquest of Constantinople? Why does the guest refuse to categorise Orthodox Christians as disbelievers? The guest’s support and praise of Russia and Vladimir Putin.  The guest’s views on the Syrian war...
2024-05-171h 18Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersJayda Fransen | Christianity, nationalism, Britain & the Zionist agenda | BB #127In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British Christian nationalist activist, Jayda Fransen.   Topics of discussion include: Jayda's family background and teenage years growing up in south London. White identity, white guilt, and Christianity in Britain. The Woolwich attack and Jayda’s journey to right-wing/nationalist activism. The EDL, Britain First, mosque invasions, and Jayda’s relationship with Paul Golding. From Catholicism to becoming a Reformed Christian. Why did Jayda make this transition? Has it made her a better Christian? Western non-Muslim women, Muslim women, and Jayda's views on marriage and mothe...
2024-05-103h 09Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersTadhg Hickey | Alcoholism, God, comedy, Irish nationalism & Gaza | BB #126In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the viral Irish comedian and social media influencer, Tadhg Hickey. Topics of discussion include: Tadhg's father, childhood, and growing up in Cork.  Struggle with alcoholism, and alcohol as a social norm in the West. Tadgh's experience, observation and journey with religion and God. Comedy and TikTok sketches. Should there be red lines in comedy? Gaza genocide, Zionism, and Ireland’s solidarity with Palestine.  Growing anti-immigration sentiments and ethno-nationalism in Ireland. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebo...
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Blood BrothersHuda Ammori | Direct action, Palestine Action & shutting down Elbit | BB #125In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the co-founder of the Palestine Action group, Huda Ammori.  Topics of discussion include:  Huda's heritage and background. Huda before Palestine Action.  How, and when did Huda get into political activism? Co-founding Palestine Action: ideas, values and objectives. Palestine Solidarity Movement: How is Palestine Action's relationship with other groups?  Elbit Systems shutdown, direct action, and what critics describe as "vandalism protest". Can or has Palestine Action ever been infiltrated by undercover police, journalists or agitators? Have any pro-Palestine groups been compromised?  What does the Palestinian cause mean for H...
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Blood BrothersChris Williamson | Labour, Socialism, Corbyn, Galloway & the Muslim vote | BB #124In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the former Labour MP of Derby and the deputy leader of Workers Party Britain, Chris Williamson. Topics of discussion include: Chris' tenure as Labour MP for Derby North. Zionist purge of Labour under Jeremy Corbyn. Corbyn's mistakes and appeasement of the Zionist lobby. Traditional socialism vs Neoliberalism. George Galloway's Rochdale by-election victory. The Muslim vote, Gaza genocide, and punishing Labour. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitte...
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Blood BrothersDr. Asif Munaf | The Apprentice, Zionism, Desi Culture, Tabarruj & Ghayra | BB #123In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with entrepreneur, relationship coach and the BBC Apprentice candidate, Dr. Asif Munaf. Topics of discussion include: BBC The Apprentice: background, process and chronology. The BBC accommodating Dr. Munaf’s religious requirements. Anti-Zionist tweets and the beginning of the witch-hunt. BBC diversity training, cut from the Apprentice spin-off show, and suspended by the GMC. State of Muslim marriages. - Divorce, ‘passport bros’ and Morocco. South Asian/Desi culture and Islam. Tabarruj, ghayra and dayouth. Red flags when seeking a spouse FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTu...
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Blood BrothersMark Collett | White Nationalism, Western Imperialism & the Zionist Agenda | BB #122In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the controversial white ethno-nationalist and founder of the British far-right group Patriotic Alternative, Mark Collett. Topics of discussion include: Tribalism, ethno-nationalism and white Muslim converts. Western wars in the Middle East and Muslim migration to Europe. Multi-culturalism and race relations in Britain. European colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade. Jews, Judaism and Zionism in Europe. National Socialism and antisemitism Zionist lobby's control and influence in British and American politics. Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: http...
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Blood BrothersShaun King | Gaza genocide, Israeli lies and pro-Palestine censorship | BB #121In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned American academic, author and social justice activist, Shaun King. Topics of conversation include: Understanding the historical and political context behind October 7th. Why is this war in Gaza different to previous wars? Israeli lies and dehumanisation of Palestinians. U.S. and British complicity in Israeli genocide. Shaun's censorship on Instagram and the general crackdown on pro-Palestine campaigners. Should Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak be tried at The Hague? Can there ever be any meaningful peace with apartheid Israel? FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: htt...
2024-02-061h 15Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersSahil Adeem | Islamic revival, Muslim power & Pakistan's future | BB #120In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned motivational speaker, Islamic activist and entrepreneur from Pakistan, Sahil Adeem. Topics of discussion include.  Pakistan ka matlab kya? Is it La ilaha illal Allah? East Pakistan and Bangladeshi independence 1971. Thoughts and reflections.  Secularism, liberalism and feminism in Pakistan.   Intra-Sunni sectarianism: Barelvis, Deobandis & Ahlal Hadith.   Pakistan's role in the future of the Muslim world.   Different methodologies to establish an Islamic political system.  Islamic revival and Muslim power in the West.   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars  Facebook: https://www.fa...
2024-02-031h 15Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersPaul Williams | Britain, white privilege & debunking misconceptions | BB #119In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British Muslim apologist, researcher and YouTuber, Paul Williams.    Topics of discussion include: Quickfire cultural questions. Paul's thoughts and feedback on Dilly engaging with the far-right. British foreign policy, Muslim immigration and xenophobia.   Debunking misconceptions non-Muslims have about Islam. Modern Christianity versus Islam. The war on Gaza and Paul's realisation of white privilege.    FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars T...
2024-01-301h 06Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersDr. David Miller | Israel, Zionism & the weaponisation of antisemitism | BB #118In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the esteemed sociologist, author and activist, Professor David Miller.  Topics of discussion include: Professor Miller’s employment tribunal case against the University of Bristol. Weaponisation of antisemitism via the IHRA definition. Zionists and the Islamophobia industry. British establishment and British public opinion on Israel-Palestine. Occupation of Palestine and the current war on Gaza. Dismantling the Zionist movement and entity. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://tw...
2024-01-2758 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersDr. Anas Altikriti | Gaza war, Arab regimes, Iran and the Houthis | BB #117In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Muslim thinker, writer and activist, Dr. Anas Altikriti. Topics of discussion include: How long will the war on Gaza last? Was Al-Aqsa Flood "worth it"? Is a permanent ceasefire the main priority right now? Will that be seen as a defeat for Israel? Arab rulers and regimes: reality, complicity and expectations. Iran, Houthis and Hezbollah. Should "Sunnis" approach the Axis of Resistance with caution? Should this be approached with a sectarian lens? What is the future of Palestinian statehood? Can there be short-term...
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Blood BrothersJim Dowson | Christian nationalism, white tribalism & Israel | BB#115In this lengthy episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent far-right Christian preacher and the founder of Britain First, Jim Dowson. Topics of discussion include:  Christian practices and positions that differ with Islam. Prominent far-right leaders in the West. Northern Irish troubles. Christian nationalism and white tribalism. Secularisation of Britain and the West. Islam, Muslims and immigration in Europe. Western-led wars and the refugee and migrant crisis. Israel, Zionst lobby and the war on Gaza.   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:   Website: https://5pillarsuk.com  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pill...
2024-01-183h 12Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersSean Murray | British Colonialism, The Irish Troubles & Palestine Solidarity | BB #115In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the award winning Irish documentary filmmaker from Belfast, Sean Murray.    Topics of discussion include: Irish solidarity with Palestine. Similarities between British occupation of Ireland and Israeli occupation of Palestine. The Northern Irish Troubles (late 1960s-1998). Religious and class divides in Belfast. The Islamic inclination of the Palestinian resistance. Vilifying legitimate resistance as “terrorism”.   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:   Website: https://5pillarsuk.com  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews  Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk  Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars  TikTok: ht...
2023-12-3057 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersDr. Azzam Tamimi | Understanding Hamas, the Palestinian Authority & Israeli Occupation | BB #114In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the erudite Palestinian thinker, writer and activist, Dr Azzam Tamimi.    Topics of discussion include: Events of October 7th from a Palestinian perspective. Are Hamas and the resistance to blame for the war in Gaza? Is Hamas like ISIS? Understanding the group and its history. Yasser Arafat, Nasserism and the Palestinian Authority (PA). Islamic awakening and the PA’s collaboration with Israeli occupation. Roles and responsibilities of neighbouring Arab/Muslim countries: Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Ceasefire, short-term co-existence, normalisation and perpetual resistance.    FOLLOW 5PILLAR...
2023-12-261h 06Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersNick Griffin | Jews, Zionism, the Far-Right & Islam in Europe | BB #113In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the controversial far-right figure, who was the former leader of the British Nationalist Party (BNP) and a member of the European Parliament for North West England, Nick Griffin. #Israel #Zionism #FarRight Topics of discussion include: Ten historical and current figures popular with the British far-right.  Jews, Europe, and Zionism. British Muslims, migration and Islamophobia. "Pakistani sexual grooming gangs" scandal. Western-led wars and the Muslim refugee crisis. Israel, the Zionist lobby, and the war on Gaza A truce between the Christian West and a future c...
2023-11-292h 06Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersNick Griffin | Jews, Zionism, the Far-Right & Islam in Europe | BB #113In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the controversial far-right figure, who was the former leader of the British Nationalist Party (BNP) and a member of the European Parliament for North West between 2009-2014, Nick Griffin. #Israel #Zionism #FarRight Topics of discussion include: Ten historical and current figures popular with the British far-right.  Jews, Europe, and Zionism. British Muslims, migration and Islamophobia. "Pakistani sexual grooming gangs" scandal. Western-led wars and the Muslim refugee crisis. Israel, the Zionist lobby, and the war on Gaza A future truce between the Christian West and a...
2023-11-252h 12Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersOmar Hajaj | Palestinian Resistance, Liberation & Countering Salafi Arguments | BB #112In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with founder of Yaseen Youth Tours Omar Hajaj. #Gaza #Palestine #Israel Topics of discussion include: The guest’s Palestinian heritage and background. Family stories of Nakba from Yafa and Jerusalem. Palestinian resistance factions, Arab socialism and pan-Arabism. The Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic revival and Allah’s victory. Responding to common ‘Salafi’ or ‘Madkhali’ criticisms on pro-Palestine activism: boycotts, protests and normalisation. Obeying and relying on Muslim rulers and regimes. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5Pillars ...
2023-11-191h 27Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersDr Abdul Wahid | HT, Muslim Armies & the Liberation of Palestine | BB #111In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with chairman of the executive committee of Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain, Dr Abdul Wahid. #Gaza #Palestine #Caliphate Topics of discussion include: Recent media attacks on the guest, and calls to ban HT. Timing of HT’s controversy: 9/11, 7/7, Woolwich, ISIS and now Gaza. Debunking myths and stereotypes about HT. Should non-Muslims be scared of a future caliphate? Responding to criticisms about HT’s methodology and strategy. The sincerity and reliability of Muslims armies. Can they bring about Islamic change or liberate Palestine? FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: We...
2023-11-151h 38Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersImran ibn Mansur | Gaza’s Martys, Defensive Jihad, Sins & Victory | BB #110In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent YouTuber and da’ee, Imran ibn Mansur. #palestine #gaza #jihad   Topics of discussion include: Why has Imran decided to come onto the podcast after declining two previous invitations? Putting internal differences aside at times of (externally-waged) war and bloodshed. The recent fatwa from the International Union of Muslim Scholars stating that it’s a religious obligation on neighbouring Muslim countries to militarily intervene in Gaza. The blessings of jihad, Jihad al-Daf, the Palestinian resistance and martyrdom. Can the Ummah do Jihad al-Daf without disobeying and rebelling again...
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Blood BrothersRabbi Elhanan Beck | Judaism is against Israel & Zionism | BB #109 In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Rabbi Elhanan Beck of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta movement. #Judaism #Israel #Palestine  Topics of discussion include. Did the current war in Gaza start with Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on 07/10/23? Western media and British politicians’ dehumanisation of Palestinians. Palestinians’ right to resist Zionist occupation. Are most Jews Zionists Judaism vs Zionism. Can there be "peace in the Middle East" with apartheid Israel in the region? Can you dismantle apartheid Israel via non/violent means? Concluding advice to Jews outside of Israel. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https...
2023-10-2954 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersLowkey | Britain, The Zionist Movement & Israeli War Crimes | BB #108In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with UK rapper, activist and pundit, Lowkey. #Britain #Israel #Palestine    Topics of discussion include:  British police and Israeli intelligence services’ relationship and links.  British state’s crackdown on pro-Palestine solidarity.  Mainstream media’s dehumanisation, lies and backtracking. Israel’s online fake news and PR disasters.  Ben Shapiro, Jordon Peterson and the Daily Wire.   Condemning the Palestinian resistance. What did Operation Al Aqsa Flood achieve? Israel’s plan to demolish Masjid Al-Aqsa via the Third Temple Movement.  Concluding quick fire Q&A on regional players involved in the Palestine-Israel war.  FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON...
2023-10-251h 28Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersRobert Carter | Finding Islam, Leaving Shi’ism & White Privilege | BB #107In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British journalist, activist and influencer, Robert Carter. #bloodbrotherspodcast #britishmuslim #islam  Topics of discussion include: Getting to know Robert: background and heritage. Growing up in a typical English household in London with right-wing influences. Christianity, exposure to Muslims and finding Islam. Shia influences and becoming a Twelver Shia. Leaving Shi'ism, Press TV, Iran and Syria. White convert privileges and joining 5Pillars.  FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsne...
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Blood BrothersSami Hamdi | Gaza’s Uprising, The Ummah’s Response & MBS’s 2030 Vision | BB #106In this timely episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with political commentator and broadcaster Sami Hamdi. #Gaza #Palestine #SaudiArabia Topics of discussion include: Operation Al Aqsa Flood and the Palestine-Israel war. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Israel at the U.N. Israeli intelligence failure, Egyptian tip-off, and conspiracies. Is the Palestinian struggle a religious and civilisational struggle? Islam, justice, and the safety of Jews under Muslim rule. Is Sami a part of the Muslim Brotherhood (the Ikhwan)? Saudi-Israel normalisation, and MBS vs MBZ Cold War. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s unIslamic ‘2030 Vision’ for Saudi...
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Blood BrothersKhaled Siddiq | Music, Naseeds, Critics & Controversies | BB #105In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the controversial British nasheed artist Khaled Siddiq. #bloodbrotherspodcast #music #nasheeds    Topics of discussion include:   Growing up in Leicester with South Asian Muslims. Having mixed heritage convert parents. Searching for God, and building a renewed connection with Islam.  Music, musical instruments, and the nasheed industry.  Being cancelled over music, and controversies.  Is all music haram? Imitating non-Muslim in nasheeds. Accepting differences of opinion on matters of religion.  FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
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Blood BrothersDr Uthman Lateef | Islamic History: Romanticism, Reality & Revival | BB #104In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Islamic historian and author, Dr Uthman Lateef, of Sapience Institute. #BloodBrotherspodcast #Islamichistory #Ummah  Topics of discussion include: Quick fire Q&A on Islamic military leaders. Quick fire Q&A on major battles in Islamic history.  Making sense of Islamic history: Romanticisation and reality. Was the past better than the present for the Ummah? Fall of Jerusalem 1099, sacking of Baghdad 1258, and the abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate 1924 — how did these events impact the collective Muslim consciousness? State of the Ummah, collective consciousness, and Isla...
2023-09-251h 13Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersShaykh Asrar Rashid | Salafis, Sufis, Syria & the Caliphate | BB #103In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British scholar Shaykh Asrar Rashid. #BloodBrothersPodcast Topics of discussion include. 15 Hanafi fiqh questions. Can Sunnis have any meaningful unity? Success of Salafi duat and dawah in the West. Obeying, criticising and rebelling against Muslim rulers. Shaykh Ramadan al-Bouti, the Assad regime, and the Syrian revolution. Shaykh Asrar’s upcoming book on the caliphate. Imam Mahdi and the signs of the end of times. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5Pillars  Fac...
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Blood BrothersUthman Ibn Farooq | Hanbali Fiqh, Muslim Unity & Criticising Rulers | BB #102In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent American preacher and debater Uthman ibn Farooq. #BloodBrothersBodcast #Dawah #Salafi Topics of discussion include: - Q&A on 10 (Hanbali) fiqh rulings Uthman ibn Farooq adopts. - Would he give talks at a 'non-Salafi' masjid? - Is there a framework for Sunni unity? Does there have to be uniformity in creed? - Questioning Daniel Haqiqatjou about Deobandis. - Online dawah beefs - is it healthy and necessary? - Stabbing incident in March 2020. Fact and...
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Blood BrothersTariq Ramadan | Moral Shortcomings, State Witch-hunt & Political Islam | BB #101In the opening episode of Blood Brothers Podcast season 3, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent Swiss Muslim academic and thinker, Dr Tariq Ramadan. #BloodBrothersBodcast #Metoo #TariqRamadan Topics of discussion include: The multiple ongoing rape cases against Tariq Ramadan. Background, facts, and fiction. The French establishment vs Tariq Ramadan. A witch-hunt by the media and senior politicians. Reflections in prison, jail stories, and reconnecting with the Quran. Impact of rape allegations and extramarital affairs on family, marriage, and academic peers. The Arab Spring and the future of political Islam in the Muslim-majority world. The roll of the...
2023-08-162h 03Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersAkhi Ayman | Road Life, Reformation & My Mother’s Death | BB #100For the 100th episode and season 2 finale, Dilly Hussain speaks with the popular youth activist and preacher from London, Akhi Ayman. #BloodBrothersPodcast #AkhiAyman #Gangs   Topics of discussion include: - Quick fire questions - Packing out recent youth events across London. - Managing popularity and avoiding online 'dawah' beef. - Road life, getting stabbed, and reformation. - Are Muslim gangs a necessary evil? - Drill music and Muslim rappers. - Loss of mother, valuing parents, and the importance of family.  ...
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Blood BrothersImam Omar Suleiman | 9/11, American Dawah & Allying with the Left | BB #99In the penultimate episode of Blood Brothers Podcast season 2, Dilly Hussain speaks with Imam Omar Suleiman of Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. #BloodBrothersPodcast #OmarSuleiman #AmericanMuslim   Topics of discussion include: UK Muslims vs American Muslims. Angels, Hereafter, Jannah and Dhul Hijjah series. Will there be a Jahanam series? What are priorities for Dawah in the West? Lex Fridman Podcast and Oxford Union talking points. Are American Muslims stuck between the Left and the Right? How has 9/11 and the War on Terror impacted American dawah and activism? Muslims allying with the progressive Left – principles and red lin...
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Blood BrothersDr Shadee Elmasry | Navigating Differences with LGBTQ, Liberals & Christians | BB #98In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the American scholar and founder of Safina Society, Dr Shadee Elmasry. #BloodBrothersPodcast #LGBT #Liberal Topics of discussion include: • Quick fire Maliki fiqh questions. • "Navigating Differences" joint statement on LGBTQ ideology. • The struggle for Muslim rights vs Islamic identity in the West. • Can Muslims “co-exist” with the LGBTQ community? • Future of Muslims in the West and hijra. • Muslim laity accounting and criticising scholars publicly. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTub...
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Blood BrothersBushra Shaikh | Andrew Tate, Traditional Gender Roles & Divorce | BB #97In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with TV personality, entrepreneur and pundit, Bushra Shaikh. #AndrewTate #GenderRoles #Divorce Topics of discussion include: Emasculation of men, the LGBTQ lobby and Andrew Tate. Experiencing online hate from Islamophobes, racists and Hindutva. Marriage and divorce in South Asian Muslim communities. Muslim women in public. Perception vs reality. Commenting on Islam and being advised by Muslims online. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5Pillars  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https...
2023-05-131h 02Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersJake Matthews | Finding Islam, First Ramadan & Muslim UFC Fighters | BB #96In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Australian UFC fighter, Jake ‘The Celtic Kid’ Matthews. #UFC #Islam #BloodBrothersPodcast   Topics of discussion include: Life before Islam: upbringing, lifestyle and religion. Searching for Christianity and finding Islam. Muslim influences and friends before taking the shahada. Reaction of family and friends after becoming Muslim. First experience of Ramadan, and struggles since becoming Muslim. Rise in UFC fighters converting to Islam. Why?   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5Pillar...
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Blood BrothersSuperSaf | Smart Phones, Social Media & Children | BB #95In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with world-renowned tech reviewer Safwan Ahmed, aka ‘SuperSaf’. Topics of discussion include: Tech & console related quick fire questions. Interviewing Khabib Nurmagomedov. SuperSaf’s background and how he got into tech. Apple vs Samsung rivalry. Smart phones in the era of social media. Social media and its impact on children. Screen-time management in Ramadan. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://twitter.co...
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Blood BrothersMohammed Hijab | Takfir, American Duat & Ikhwani Pragmatism | BB #94In this week’s episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speak with the prominent YouTuber, debater, and philosopher of religion, Mohammed Hijab. #MohammedHijab #LGBT #BloodBrothersPodcast Timestamps: 0:01:14 - 0:03:55 — Intro. Importance of combat sport training 0:03:56 - 0:08:00 — Excommunicating Humza Yousaf 0:08:01 - 0:12:25 — Muslim laity making takfir 0:12:26 - 0:18:52 — Muslim Brotherhood strategy in the UK 0:18:53 - 0:22:13 — Importance and dangers of takfir 0:22:14 - 0:25:54 — Dr Yasir Qadhi, maslaha and Ilhan Omar 0:25:55 - 0:32:43 — Liberal Ikhwani thinking in the UK 0:32:44 - 0:34:56 — Importance of supporting 5Pillars 0:34:57 - 0:40:20 — Dawah and Hijab's Islamic...
2023-04-081h 13Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersHamza Tzortzis | Dawah Pimping, Algorithm Prostitution & Prophetic Masculinity | BB #92In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with the CEO of Sapience Institute, Hamza Tzortzis. #dawah #masculinity #hamzatzortzis Topics of conversation include: • Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:02:08 • Pakistan Dawah trip: 0:02:09 - 0:28:21 • Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad & The Visionary programme: 0:28:22 - 0:43:41 • Dawah pimping and algorithm prostitution: 0:43:42 - 0:54:58 • Red pill and Prophetic masculinity: 0:54:59 - 1:16:41   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5Pillars  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
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Blood BrothersTam Khan | Should Muslims Support Andrew Tate? | BB #91In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with former professional MMA fighter, actor, entrepreneur, and the owner of TK MMA Gym in Dubai , Tam Khan. #BloodBrothersPodcast #AndrewTate #TopG Topics of conversation include: How did Tam become friends with Andrew Tate? Tam's observations and experience of Tate since becoming Muslim. Tate's persona on camera vs his personality off camera. Is Tate still involved in the adult web cam business, casinos, or any haram trades since becoming Muslim? Is Tate's Islam genuine? His social media posts since becoming Muslim, and distancing himself from...
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Blood BrothersMecca Nandi | Polygyny, Jealousy & Coaching Co-Wives | BB #90In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Mecca Nandi, better known as ‘The Co-Wife Coach’. Topics of conversation include: Mecca’s background and how she entered a polygynous marriage. The ups and downs, jealousy, compromises, time and relationship management of a polygynous marriage. Coaching co-wives. What are the most common issues, grievances, and experiences. Misyar marriage, secret marriages, and the ‘No Strings Nikah’ app. What is the ideal ‘Muslim man’ for a polygynous marriage? Advice to Muslims who are considering and/or currently in polygynous marriages. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: You...
2023-01-031h 13Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersUstad Yasir al-Hanafi | Intra-Sunni Debates & Dawah to Famous Non-Muslims | BB #89In this in-depth and timely episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the senior student of knowledge, imam and social commentator, Ustadh Muhammad Yasir al-Hanafi. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Sunni #Dawah   Topics of discussion include: 15 quick-fire Hanafi fiqh questions. What are the dangers of students of Islamic knowledge pursuing secular academia? Is there a time and place for intra-Sunni debates? Where does it fall in terms of priorities? Dr Jordan Peterson's deceit, and Andrew Tate's conversion to Islam. Should dawah to prominent non-Muslims be done publicly or privately?   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: ...
2022-12-2158 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersJake Shields | Christianity, Islam & the LGBTQ Agenda | BB #88In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the legendary UFC fighter and former Strikeforce world champion, Jake Shields, who is regarded as one of the greatest American wrestlers of all time. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Islam #Christianity #LGBTQ Topics of conversation include: Jake’s upbringing and early exposure to religion. Growing up as an atheist. Reconnecting with the belief in God. How, why, and when did this happen? The undeniable decline of Christianity in the West. Jake’s criticisms of Christianity today. Jake’s exposure to Islam and Muslims. How and when did this s...
2022-12-1454 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersRiaz Khan | Football Hooliganism to Dawah at Qatar World Cup | BB #87In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with ex-football hooligan and community activist from Leicester, Riaz Khan. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Qatar2022 #Football   Topics of discussion include: • Growing up in Leicester and facing racism in school in the 1980s. • Becoming a hooligan for Leicester city’s infamous ’Baby Squad’ firm. • Stories of fighting other football firms (Millwall, Birmingham, Everton, Newcastle). • Valuing parents, reformation, and turning back to Islam. • Qatar World Cup and hypocrisy of the west.   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https...
2022-11-3051 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersMuzzammil Ayyub Thakur | Kashmiri Liberation, India’s Muslims & Pakistan | BB #86In this timely episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the president of the World Kashmir Freedom Movement (WKFM), Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Kashmir #India Topics of discussion include: Chronology of the occupation of Kashmir. British period, partition and Indian occupation. – The religious factor of India’s occupation of Kashmir. The significance of the revocation of Articles 35A and 370 in August 2019. Similarities between India’s occupation of Kashmir and Israel’s occupation of Palestine. – India’s Congress Party and the ruling BJP’s policies on Kashmir. The role of Pakistan. Do the Muslims of Kashmir want...
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Blood BrothersMahdi Tidjani | Single Mums, Women as Objects & No Strings Nikah | BB #85In this no-nonsense episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the controversial Muslim influencer and relationship coach, Mahdi Tidjani. #BloodBrothersPodcast #MahdiTidjani #RedPill Topics of conversation include: What benefits are there in the Red Pill for Muslims? Do Red Pill positions contradict Islamic beliefs, values and practices? Importance of language and tone in addressing sensitive topics like polygyny, adultery and sexual intimacy. Muslim men marrying divorcees and single mothers. Is ‘no strings nikah’ (misyar) a solution to avoiding zina? Men as birthing partners and women as objects. Traumas, heartbreak, and the shaping of ideas and...
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Blood BrothersMahdi Tidjani | Single Mums, Women as Objects & No Strings Nikah | BB #85In this no-nonsense episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the controversial Muslim influencer and relationship coach, Mahdi Tidjani. #BloodBrothersPodcast #MahdiTidjani #RedPill Topics of conversation include: What benefits are there in the Red Pill for Muslims? Do Red Pill positions contradict Islamic beliefs, values and practices? Importance of language and tone in addressing sensitive topics like polygyny, adultery and sexual intimacy. Muslim men marrying divorcees and single mothers. Is ‘no strings nikah’ (misyar) a solution to avoiding zina? Men as birthing partners and women as objects. Traumas, heartbreak, and the shaping of ideas and...
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Blood BrothersDr Laila Aitlhadj | Prevent & The UK Govt’s Targeting of Muslim Children | BB #84In this eye-opening episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the director of advocacy group Prevent Watch, Dr Laila Aitlhadj, about the UK government’s controversial counterterrorism ‘Prevent’ strategy. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Prevent #Islamophobia Topics of conversation include: Chronology of the Prevent strategy (Labour to Conservative). Are there any benefits to Prevent? CTS Act 2015 and Prevent’s statutory footing. Does Prevent disproportionately target Islam and Muslims? Muslim children in schools and safeguarding. Advice to teachers and social workers. Why scrap Prevent? Why can't there be an alternative that is managed by the Muslim community? FOLLOW 5...
2022-07-231h 29Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersMohammed Yahiaoui | Muslim Masculinity, Red Lines & Financial Stability | BB #83In this special collaboration episode with the Grappling With Life Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with grappling enthusiast, entrepreneur, and former youth worker, Mohammed Yahiaoui. #BloodBrothersPodcast #GWLPodcast #MuslimMen Topics of discussion include: Mohammed's many years of youth work with Bangladeshi youths from Tower Hamlets. Guest being born and raised in Hackney in comparison to Dilly and Aki's upbringing in Bedford. Does being 'practicing' mean being passive and weak? Should religious Muslims men have red lines? Being 'practicing' and being financially successful - Why is religiosity associated with being anti-wealth? Muslim men keeping physically active, and...
2022-06-241h 29Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersKate Shemirani | What Happen To COVID-19? | Blood Brothers #82In this no holds barred episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with the controversial natural nurse, ‘truth movement’ activist and anti-vaxxer, Kate Shemirani. #BloodBrothersPodcast #COVID19 #Vaccine  DISCLAIMER: NONE OF THE RESEARCH OR STATISTICS CITED BY THE GUEST HAVE BEEN VERIFIED OR AUTHENTICATED! Topics of discussion include: Looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdown. How successful has the COVID-19 vaccination programme been? Making informed decisions and understanding medical consent. Should we trust our governments and politicians? The decay of British values, morals and decency. Search ‘Blood Brother...
2022-06-1158 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersKhalid Ali | Respecting Parents, Learning From Losses & Finding Islam | BB #81In this real talk episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with the upcoming undefeated professional boxer hailing from the heart of east London, Khalid Ali. #BloodBrothersPodcast #KhalidAli #Boxing Topics of discussion include: Getting into boxing as a child and growing up in east London. Respecting parents and having your father as a manager and head coach. Lessons from losses and being humble in victory. Connecting and finding Islam through trials and tribulations. Search ‘Blood Brothers Podcast’ on all audio platforms FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Facebook: https://www.faceb...
2022-05-3148 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersShaykh Tauqir Ishaq | Salman Rushdie, Dawah Priorities & Muslim Unity | BB #80In this refreshing episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British Muslim scholar and activist, Shaykh Tauqir Ishaq. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Sunni #Islamophobia Topics of discussion include: Teaching Taekwondo in south London, and being a member of the 'Young Muslims' movement. Becoming the son-in-law of the late Shaykh Muhammad Abdul Wahab Siddiqi (rh) — having a scholar as a teacher and a father-in-law. The Salman Rushdie affair and Muslim unity in Britain. What is ‘Ahlus Sunnah’ and who is a Sunni? Dawah priorities: local, national, and international. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Facebook: https...
2022-05-211h 08Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersTahir Alam | The Islamophobic ‘Trojan Horse’ Scandal in Birmingham | BB #79In this eye-opening episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with former school governor and educator, Tahir Alam, who was at the centre of the ‘Trojan Horse’ scandal involving multiple Muslim-majority schools in Birmingham. #BloodBrothersPodcast #TrojanHorse #Birmingham   Topics of discussion include: What exactly was the ‘Trojan Horse plot’, and who was behind the anonymous letter sent to Birmingham City Council? Why did the Department for Education react the way it did, and how true were the claims of the alleged plot? Why were high-achieving schools with a Muslim majority demographic being targeted? The Briti...
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Blood BrothersDr Rizwaan Sabir | Counterterrorism, Islam & the Security State | BB #78In this intense episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with senior lecturer and criminologist at Liverpool John Moores University, Dr Rizwaan Sabir, about his new book, 'The Suspect: Counterterrorism, Islam, and the Security State'. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Terrorism #Islamophobia Topics of discussion include: Pursuing politics in university after 9/11 as a politicised Muslim: 00:02:17 - 00:09:30 Downloading an Al Qaeda training manual for post-grad research: 00:09:31 - 00:13:33 'Operation Minerva' and the case of the 'Nottingham Two': 00:13:34 - 00:21:20 Matrix of counterterrorism, state surveillance/violence and Prevent: 00:21:21 - 00:37:49 The aftermath and making sense of Operation Minerva: 00:37:50 - 00:43:06 ...
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Blood BrothersUstadh Asim Khan | Masculinity, Ghayra For Women & Working Wives | BB #77In this no holds barred episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with author, lecturer and the imam of Redbridge Islamic Centre, Ustadh Asim Khan. #BloodBrothersPodcast #UstadhAsimKhan #Masculinity    Topics of discussion include: Understanding masculinity and femininity from a Quranic perspective. What is meant by having ‘ghayra’ for your women? Gender roles and responsibilities in marriages , and working wives. Being productive with your time and Ustadh Asim Khan authoring books.   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillars...
2022-04-221h 31Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersYusuf Patel | Sex Education, LGBTQ Lobby & Our Children’s Eman | BB #76In this very important episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts his good friend and the prominent anti-RSE activist, Yusuf Patel, from SRE Islamic. #BloodBrothersPodcast #LGBTQ #SexEducation   Topics of discussion include: Background of SRE Islamic. When it started and why. Muslim parenting and addressing taboo topics. Parent-child relationship and loving your children. LGBTQ lobby, RSE curriculum and protecting Muslim children’s eman. A message to Muslim parents and the LGBTQ community. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk I...
2022-04-161h 24Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersIbrahim Khan | Forex, Crypto, Car Finance, Insurance claims & Mortgages | BB #75In this jam packed episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts Shariah-finance expert, Ibrahim Khan, from the Islamic Finance Guru blog. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Forex #ShariahFinance    Topics of discussion timestamps: Ibrahim's Islamic and academic background and credentials: 00:00:00 - 00:08:55 Halal Hustling: Is investing in forex, stocks, shares and cryptocurrency halal? 00:08:56 - 00:37:59 How 'halal' are Shariah compliant mortgages? Why is it so expensive! 00:38:00 - 00:55:11 Is it permissible to claim on car or home insurance? 00:55:12 - 00:57:44 Is buying a car on finance, and car trader's offering or arranging finance halal? 00:57:45 - 01:03:15 Is all 'interest' riba? 01:03:17 - 01:04:50 Student lo...
2022-04-091h 19Blood Brothers
Blood BrothersNadeem Barbers | Ramadan, Allocating Zakat & Business with Family | BB #74In the first-of-its kind in the Muslim podcast scene, Dilly and Aki Hussain hosted this episode at their local barbers - ‘Nadeem Barbers’ in Queens Park, Bedford - and the guests were none other than their barbers for 16 years, who are also blood brothers, Nadeem and Javed Qayum. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Ramadan #Zakat   Topics of discussion include: Preparing for Ramadan: time management and busy periods, training and fitness. Where does our Zakat belong? In our countries of origin, the Muslim-majority world, or the UK/country where you reside? Doing business with family, especially brothers. What is the r...
2022-04-0247 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersFiras Zahabi | Covid Theatre, Citizen’s Arrests & Dealing with the Ego | BB #73In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain were honoured to host the legendary UFC trainer, Firas Zahabi, of Tristar Gym for a second time on their show. #BloodBrothersPodcast #UFC #FirasZahabi   Topics of discussion included: COVID-19 lockdown and “quarantine theatre”. UFC current affairs: Joe Rogan censorship, arrest of Cain Verlasquez, meteoric rise of Khamzat Chimaev. Citizen’s arrest by UFC fighters, including Firas’s own incident of an arrest. Dealing with arrogance and egos within fighters. Parenthood and reality of death.   FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE 5PILLARS ON: YouTube...
2022-03-2147 minBlood Brothers
Blood BrothersAki Hussain | Mental Health, Emasculation of Males & Moany Muslim Men | BB #72In this overdue episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain discuss the hypocrisy of the West over the Ukraine war, men’s mental health, and the emasculation of Muslim men. #BloodBrothersPodcast #MentalHealth #AkiHussain   Topics of discussion include: Hypocrisy of the West over Ukraine war. 00:00:00 - 00:35:23 War, trauma and mental health. 00:35:24 - 00:35:24 - 00:37:06 Mental health and the emasculation of Muslim men. 00:37:07 - 01:20:32 Next episode’s subject to closing. 01:20:33 - 01:23:12   FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews ...
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Blood BrothersRoshan Salih | 5Pillars: The good, the bad and the ugly | BB #38In this very special episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts his good friend, business partner and the Editor in Chief of 5Pillars, Roshan Muhammed Salih. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #RoshanSalih​ #5Pillars​ Since the inception of 5Pillars in 2013, this is only the third time both Dilly and Roshan have appeared on screen together. In this episode, both editors ask each other burning and unanswered questions about each other's personal lives. After addressing popular assumptions and rumours about themselves, both Dilly and Roshan respond to the main criticisms and misconceptions about 5Pillars - from allegations of being sensat...
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