Blood Brothers

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with journalist, author and anti-Islamophobia activist CJ Werleman. #COVID19 ​ #Coronavirus ​ #Islamophobia ​ The Australian columnist explains why China's entire handling of COVID-19 and the "statistics" it is sharing with the international community cannot be trusted, as well as how the pandemic has affected the persecuted Uyghu...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Aki Hussain speaks with natural nurse Kate Shemirani. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #KateShemirani ​ #NaturalNurse ​

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, Dr Jason Kindrachuk. #Coronavirus ​ #5G ​ #COVID19 ​ Dr Kindrachuk, who is a virologist at the Canada Research Chair, addresses various claims and theories that have gained widespread traction regarding 5G telecommunications and the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights the import...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Aki Hussain hosts consultant cardiologist Dr Billal Patel from Blackpool. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #Coronavirus ​ #COVID19 ​ Dr Patel, who is a frontline consultant cardiologist at Blackpool Hospital, describes how work has been after he returned from 2 weeks of self-isolation due to experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. He also simplifies the way in whic...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with frontline GP Dr Siema Iqbal from Manchester about the Coronavirus pandemic. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #COVID19 ​ #Coronavirus ​ Dr Iqbal explains why the UK's National Health Service (NHS) is reaching a breaking point due to the COVID-19 pandemic and what that actually means in real-life terms. She also shares her thoughts on h...

In this special episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain host former MMA fighter and coach Khalid Ismail. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #KhalidIsmail ​ #MMA ​ Khalid offers a wealth of insight into the world of professional mixed martial arts (MMA), including the physical and mental preparation required in training camp as a fighter and a coach. The veteran MMA coach also shares the...

In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain host the WBO European Super Welterweight Champion Hamzah Sheeraz. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #HamzahSheeraz ​ #Boxing ​ The undefeated boxer shares his thoughts and feelings after becoming a European champion last November and what he's doing in preparation for his first title defence on Saturday 11th April at the 02 Arena...

In this informative episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts the erudite Ottoman historian Dr Yakoob Ahmed. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #DrYakoobAhmed ​ #OttomanHistory ​ Dr Ahmed who is currently a lecturer at Istanbul University, explains what initially led him to study history as a postgraduate, and subsequently going onto specialise in Ottoman history, specifically the 'Hamidian...

In this special episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Shaykh Mohamed Yaffa from Halifax, Canada. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #ShaykhMohamedYaffa ​ #BlackHistoryMonth ​ Shaykh Yaffa explains the daily challenges of being black, Muslim and immigrant in Canada at a time of heightened racism and Islamophobia. He also also shares his thoughts on the ignored Islamic history of Afr...

In this special episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain catches up with Imam Dawud Walid of CAIR-Michigan. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #ImamDawudWalid ​ #Islamicactivism ​ Imam Walid explains the perimeters of Islamic activism and "enjoining good and forbidding evil" in light of the new ideological challenges facing the dawah. The imam also shares his thoughts on the growing culture of ca...

In this up close episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain host actor, director, producer and spoken word artist Ashley Chin aka Muslim Belal. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #MuslimBelal ​ #AshleyChin ​ Muslim Belal shares his thoughts on the strategic importance of different types of dawah, including his specific focus on helping youth involved in gangs, crime and drugs. Belal also gi...

In this insightful episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain catches up with the prominent Muslim historian Adnan Rashid. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #AdnanRashid ​ #MughalEmpire ​ Adnan shares his thoughts on the recent assassination of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani by the U.S. and its implications for the region. He also discusses the current state of BJP-led India, with the rise o...

In this raw episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with the well-known hijama practitioner Abdul Hakim, better known as 'Sunnah Remedies'. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #SunnahRemedies ​ #Hijama ​ Abdul Hakim explains how his interest in health and fitness led to him becoming a certified cupping therapist, specialising in sports rehabilitation and holistic and natural remedie...

In this special General Election episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts Abdullah al Andalusi from the Muslim Debate Initiative and Dr Salman Butt, editor of Islam21C. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #AbdullahAlAndalusi ​ #DrSalmanButt ​ In this lively discussion, the guests cover: Is democracy and Islam compatible? Is it permissible for Muslims to vote in secular democratic elections?...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly Hussain catches up with the legendary Ustad Abdurraheem Green. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #AbduraheemGreen ​ #IERA ​ The veteran da'ee reflects on his personal evolution from playing a leading role in the fiery and arguably divisive "Salafi" dawah of the 1990s to a more inclusive and tolerant approach to dawah. Ustad Green also explains how the mes...

In this in-depth episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with anti-Islamophobia activist and campaigner Sahar Al-Faifi. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #SaharAlFaifi ​ #Niqab ​ Sahar, who is a molecular geneticist by profession, describes the microaggressions she experiences on a daily basis while travelling as Muslim woman in niqab, besides the numerous cases of being verbally abused...

In this very personal and emotional episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki catch up with their childhood friend Imraz Achtar aka ‘Babz’ from Bedford. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #ImrazAchtar ​ Babz explains how the tragic death of his 20 months-old son Aakif last June had positively transformed his life, from a non-practising Muslim to someone who became committed to Islam overnight – fr...

In this insightful episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Outreach Director of advocacy group CAGE and former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #MoazzamBegg ​ #Syria ​ This entire podcast is dedicated to analysing the Syrian conflict since its inception in 2011 and how the balance of power has drastically shifted from the Sunni rebels to th...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with Ghulam "Esposito" Haydar from the Manchester-based outreach group the Myriad Foundation. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #GhulamEspositoHaydar ​ #MyriadFoundation ​ Ghulam explains why the Myriad Foundation declined an invitation from the then Prime Minister Theresa May to attend an Eid party at Downing Street, as well as a...

In this special episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly Hussain picks the brains of Dr Rizwaan Sabir, lecturer in criminology, and Dr Fahid Qurashi, who is a lecturer in sociology. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #DrRizwaanSabir ​ #DrFahidQurashi ​ Dilly questions both scholars on whether academics live in their own bubbles, and have created ivory towers which disengages the masses from benefitting f...

In this up close episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with journalist and author Hussein Kesvani. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #HusseinKesvani ​ Hussein explains the challenges of pursuing a career in journalism, and his different encounters with Muslims which inspired him to write his book, 'Follow Me, Akhi'. Hussein also describes the crisis in faith he experienced in...

In this special episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain kick back with rapper Ard Adz. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #ArdAdz ​ Born and raised in south London, Ard Adz explains what led him to join Brixton's infamous 'GAS Gang', as well as sharing stories from his time in prison. Topics of discussion also include solutions to knife crime, and whether or not UK drill music is the mai...

In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with the legendary wrestling coach Firas Zahabi from Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #FirasZahabi ​ #UFC ​ As a veteran wrestling coach and MMA trainer, Firas shares his thoughts on upcoming UFC fights, as well as lineups which MMA fans are wanting to see. He also discusses the pros and...

In this in-depth episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with Shaykh Asrar Rashid on a range of issues affecting Islam and Muslims. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #ShaykhAsrarRashid ​ #Sunni ​ Born and raised in Birmingham, Shaykh Asrar describes his many encounters with different Islamic groups and movements, as well as his passion for reading books and debating theology fr...

In this heated episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Hamza Tzortzis and Dilly Hussain thrash out some unresolved issues between each other. #BloodBrothersPodcast ​ #HamzaTzortzis ​ #IERA ​ Hamza explains how and why he has "transformed" over the years from the once fiery debater to a more grounded Muslim apologist. Topics of discussion also include Hamza's avoidance of discussing sociopolitical i...