Blood Brothers

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 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 activism. Muslim marriages that require mothers and wives to work. 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: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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. complicity in the Gaza genocide and Muslim support for Democrats.  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: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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. forces left in August 2021?  Has the lack of recognition from the international community of the Islamic Emirate affected industry and commerce in Afghanistan? What are Afghanistan's biggest exports? Who is Afghanistan currently trading with? How does Afghanistan plan on accessing, extracting and monetising the vast natural minerals it has? How does Sharia law impact the availability of loans and liquidity for businesses and investors? Advice to Afghan investors and entrepreneurs living abroad.  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: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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 of Bangladesh. Dr. Aafia Siddiqui and the persecution of Uyghur Muslims. Islamic brotherhood and Muslim unity in the west. Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. 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: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews  

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 conflict between the two?  Gulf normalisation with Israel, Arab/Muslim world’s inaction over Gaza, and boycotting. ⁠Muslim leadership in the west calling for normalisation with Israel via “Abrahamic” interfaith.  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: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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 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:    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: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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, 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 unseated and punished? The Muslim Vote’s mediation and management of the independent candidates split vote situation in Hall Green. What is Shakeel offering and promising constituents besides Gaza? Why should a non-Muslim in Hall Green who doesn’t care for Gaza vote for him?  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: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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. 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 offering and promising constituents besides Gaza? Why should a non-Muslim in Yardley who doesn’t care for Gaza vote for Workers Party? 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: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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 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 Gaza vote independent? Poverty, ethical politics, and the causes of social ills. 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: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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 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 policy. Withdrawal from NATO, strengthening Russia and China, Ukraine war.  Why is the Workers Party standing candidates in constituencies where there are independent candidates endorsed by The Muslim Vote?  Muslims who have reservations to vote for Workers Party because of George's stances on Russia, Bashar Al-Assad and Uyghur Muslims. 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: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews