Blood Brothers

In 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...

In 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 a...

In 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"....

In 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. Res...

In 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 op...

In 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 reb...

DISCLAIMER: 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...

To 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 C...

For 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. an...

In 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 shou...

In 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 le...

In 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 Muslim...

In 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 challe...

In 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 th...

In 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 o...

In 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, divi...

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 outs...

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...

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 comp...

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...

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 Pale...

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 Israe...

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? Hav...

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 J...

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....