
Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers Podcast is the official podcast of 5Pillars News hosted by journalist Dilly 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, influencers and professionals.
Latest episodes

Jun 28, 2025 • 1h 47min
Dr. Calum Miller | Abortion, Euthanasia, Individualism & Cultural Christianity | BB #172
Calum Miller, a British Christian philosopher, ethicist, and NHS doctor, dives deep into the controversial topics of abortion and assisted dying. He discusses the recent UK legislation allowing abortion up to birth and the implications of the assisted dying bill. The conversation navigates the challenges posed by individualism on mental health and family structures. Miller also reflects on the complexities of religious ethics surrounding practices like halal and kosher slaughter, and the need for open dialogue in an increasingly polarized society.

Jun 22, 2025 • 51min
Dr. Mohammed Mustafa | Death, Destruction & Dehumanisation of Gaza | BB #171
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the British Palestinian emergency physician who was deployed to Gaza twice since the Israel's genocide began, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa.
Topics of discussion include:
Dr. Mustafa's family background and heritage.
Dr. Mustafa's deployment to Gaza: When, why, with who, and why?
Death and destruction in Gaza, and the dehumanisation of Palestinians.
Detachment of religious and political views and sentiments as a medic.
Gatekeepers and negative energy within the pro-Palestine movement.
Dr. Mustafa's campaign to build a children's hospital in Gaza: Support and criticisms.
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Jun 15, 2025 • 2h 13min
Imam Abdullah Hasan | Muslim marriages, secular therapy & UK Muslims BB #170
Imam Abdullah Hasan, a British scholar and counselor, dives into the intricacies of Muslim marriages and the relevance of secular therapy. He discusses common divorce triggers like finances and in-laws, as well as the impact of modern ideologies on family dynamics. The conversation delves into mental health within the community, emphasizing a need for therapy rooted in Islamic principles. Topics like identity, integration versus assimilation, and political engagement among UK Muslims add depth, uncovering the challenges faced within cultural and societal contexts.

Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 42min
Dr. Asim Qureshi | Muslim Scholars, Palestine Action & Fighting Zionism | BB #169
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent academic, writer, activist and research director of CAGE International, Dr. Asim Qureshi.
Topics of discussion included:
What have we learnt from 20 months of Israel's genocide in Gaza?
Dr. Asim’s viral open letter to Muslim scholars this Ramadan. https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/letter-to-scholars-during-genocide/
Understanding fear in the context of tawhid, courage and Prophet Musa (as).
Palestine Action, fighting Zionism and the ‘Filton 18’ case.
Gatekeepers and grifters in the pro-Palestine camp: two state supporters and anti-resistance.
Riverway Law and CAGE International’s application to de-proscribe Hamas.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 38min
Dr. Mohammed al-Massari | Saudi History, The Ikhwan & Ruling by Islam | BB #168
Dr. Mohammed al-Massari, a Saudi Arabian dissident scholar with a PhD in theoretical physics, shares insights into his upbringing and the historical context of Saudi Arabia. He discusses the rise of Pan-Arabism, the influence of the Ikhwan, and the complex interplay between jihad financing and U.S. policies. Al-Massari reflects on significant events like the Iranian revolution and the Gulf War while advocating for political reform amid exile. He also critiques the discrepancies between Islamic principles and contemporary governance in the Muslim world.

Jun 4, 2025 • 60min
Dr. Asad Zaman | Capitalism, Islamic Currency & The Ummah's Revival | BB #167
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned Pakistani academic, thinker and specialist in Islamic economics, Dr. Asad Zaman.
Topics of discussion include:
Travelling to the U.S. for education and career.
Life of academia at Ivy League universities during the 1970s.
Finding Islam, reformation, and returning to Pakistan.
Top-down (radical) and bottom-up (gradual) methods to establish Islam.
The capitalist financial system's grip on the global economy.
Is a gold and silver currency model sustainable and realistic?
Establishing independent labour/trust-based currency that can run parallel to and exist within existing capitalist systems.
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May 31, 2025 • 1h 54min
Errol Musk | White South Africa, Raising Elon Musk & Messy Marriages | BB #166
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent South African businessman and the father of Elon Musk, Errol Musk.
Topics of discussion include:
Family background and heritage: from England to South Africa.
Growing up white in apartheid South Africa: memories and reality.
Marriage to Maye Haldeman, Nazi in-laws and raising Elon Musk.
Is Elon Musk's success linked to his father and parenting?
Romance with ex-step daughter Jana Bezuidenhout.
Death, purpose of life and belief in God.
Migration, assimilation, and views on black people.
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May 29, 2025 • 54min
Naledi Pandor | "White Genocide", Apartheid, International Law & Gaza | BB #165
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with South Africa's former ANC cabinet minister of international relations and cooperation, Naledi Pandor.
Topics of discussion include:
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with President Donald Trump at the Oval Office.
Claims of a “white genocide” of farmers in South Africa.
Gaza genocide, the ICJ Case and Western complicity.
Should we have any hope or trust in international law?
Prosecuting returning IDF soldiers.
Inaction and complicity of Arab Muslim leaders in Gaza genocide.
Loss of support for the ANC and formation of breakaway parties (EFF and MK parties).
Is there a possibility of the emergence of a pro-Apartheid pro-Israeli leadership in South Africa?
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May 16, 2025 • 57min
Saqib Mohammed | Halal vs Kosher, Stun vs Non-Stun & Dodgy Qurbani | BB #164
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the CEO of the Halal Food Information Centre (HFICUK), Saqib Mohammed.
Topics of discussion include:
How did Saqib get into the halal slaughter and certification industry?
Halal Food Authority (HFA) vs Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC).
The science and facts about stunned and non-stunned meat.
Regulating and certifying halal meat and abattoirs.
Kosher slaughter and consuming the meat of 'Ahlal Kitab'.
Calls for banning halal slaughter and Islamophobic dogwhistle politics.
Dodgy halal slaughter and qurbani label campaign.
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May 10, 2025 • 59min
Haris Tagari | Islamic history adventures & not wasting your youth | BB #163
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks to journalist, videographer and the newest addition to the 5Pillars team, Haris Tagari.
Topics of discussion include:
Haris' family background, heritage and upbringing.
Studying history at the University of Lancaster and travelling while studying. Making most of youth and avoiding smart phones and social media.
Adventures to Iraq, the Balkans and backlash after visiting Syria.
Getting into journalism, joining 5Pillars and acknowledging weaknesses.
Containing the ego, avoiding fame and remaining sincere and steadfast.
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