In 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 a...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 143
In 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. complici...
Sep 02, 2024•55 min•Ep. 142
In 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. for...
Aug 23, 2024•22 min•Ep. 141
In 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...
Aug 16, 2024•47 min•Ep. 140
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...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 139
In 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 c...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 138
In 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, Hindutv...
Jun 26, 2024•50 min•Ep. 136
In 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. J...
Jun 23, 2024•44 min•Ep. 137
In 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 fail...
Jun 20, 2024•48 min•Ep. 135
In 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 p...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 134
In 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 ...
Jun 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 133
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. Mu...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 132
In 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 '...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 131
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 doc...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 129
In 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 disbeliever...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 128
In 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...
May 10, 2024•3 hr 9 min•Ep. 127
In 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-i...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 126
In 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 "vandal...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 125
In 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 5PILLAR...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 124
In 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’ ...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 123
In 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 Europ...
Feb 19, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 122
In 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. ...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 121
In 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 th...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 120
In 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 5PILLA...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 119
In 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 movem...
Jan 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 118
In 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 appro...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 117
In 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...
Jan 18, 2024•3 hr 12 min•Ep. 116
In 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 5PILLA...
Dec 30, 2023•58 min•Ep. 115
In 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 responsibil...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 114
In 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. Wester...
Nov 29, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 113
