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Blood Brothers

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Blood Brothers Podcast is the official podcast of 5Pillars News, hosted by journalist Dilly Hussain and his brother Aki Hussain. The show discusses a plethora of political, religious and socioeconomic issues affecting Muslim communities in the West and the Muslim-majority world with experts and professionals.

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5Pillars

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Society

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

George Galloway | Workers Party, punishing Labour and the Muslim vote | BB #133 17.06.2024

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 i...

Ajmal Masroor | Split votes, party politics & punishing Labour in East London | BB #132 14.06.2024

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....

Andrew Feinstein | Nelson Mandela, apartheid, Gaza & unseating Keir Starmer | BB #131 09.06.2024

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 parliamenta...

Shahzad Younas | Lawsuits, MuzMatch, Penny Appeal & Muslim social media | BB #130 31.05.2024

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 -...

Akhmed Yakoob | Criminal law, dethroning Labour & Gaza genocide | BB #129 24.05.2024

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...

Shaykh Imran Hosein | Dajjal, the Ottomans, Russia & Orthodox Christians | BB #128 17.05.2024

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 co...

Jayda Fransen | Christianity, nationalism, Britain & the Zionist agenda | BB #127 10.05.2024

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...

Tadhg Hickey | Alcoholism, God, comedy, Irish nationalism & Gaza | BB #126 03.05.2024

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...

Huda Ammori | Direct action, Palestine Action & shutting down Elbit | BB #125 19.04.2024

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 rela...

Chris Williamson | Labour, Socialism, Corbyn, Galloway & the Muslim vote | BB #124 07.03.2024

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'...

Dr. Asif Munaf | The Apprentice, Zionism, Desi Culture, Tabarruj & Ghayra | BB #123 27.02.2024

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 Appren...

Mark Collett | White Nationalism, Western Imperialism & the Zionist Agenda | BB #122 19.02.2024

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...

Shaun King | Gaza genocide, Israeli lies and pro-Palestine censorship | BB #121 06.02.2024

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 Israel...

Sahil Adeem | Islamic revival, Muslim power & Pakistan's future | BB #120 03.02.2024

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....

Paul Williams | Britain, white privilege & debunking misconceptions | BB #119 30.01.2024

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. M...

Dr. David Miller | Israel, Zionism & the weaponisation of antisemitism | BB #118 27.01.2024

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...

Dr. Anas Altikriti | Gaza war, Arab regimes, Iran and the Houthis | BB #117 23.01.2024

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, Houth...

Jim Dowson | Christian nationalism, white tribalism & Israel | BB#115 18.01.2024

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 th...

Sean Murray | British Colonialism, The Irish Troubles & Palestine Solidarity | BB #115 30.12.2023

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 i...

Dr. Azzam Tamimi | Understanding Hamas, the Palestinian Authority & Israeli Occupation | BB #114 26.12.2023

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 Auth...

Nick Griffin | Jews, Zionism, the Far-Right & Islam in Europe | BB #113 29.11.2023

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 Zi...

Omar Hajaj | Palestinian Resistance, Liberation & Countering Salafi Arguments | BB #112 19.11.2023

In 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. Respon...

Dr Abdul Wahid | HT, Muslim Armies & the Liberation of Palestine | BB #111 15.11.2023

In 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 sc...

Imran ibn Mansur | Gaza’s Martys, Defensive Jihad, Sins & Victory | BB #110 04.11.2023

In 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...

Rabbi Elhanan Beck | Judaism is against Israel & Zionism | BB #109 29.10.2023

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...

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