

Blood Brothers
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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.
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.
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Sep 13, 2025 • 57min
Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui | Aafia Siddqui's Abduction, Torture & Incarceration | BB #182
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the sister of the jailed Muslim prisoner Aafia Siddiqui, Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui.
Topics of discussion include:
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's family background and upbringing.
Sister Aafia's pursuit of knowledge to help the poor and oppressed.
Sister Aafia's abduction in Pakistan and extradition to the U.S.
Sister Aafia's children's abduction, torture and whereabouts.
Sister Aafia's current situation: physical, mental and spiritual state.
Role of Pakistan and successive prime ministers in sister Aafia's case.
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Sep 7, 2025 • 41min
Dr. Salman Butt | Virality, Social Media Growth & Fighting The Algorithm | BB #181
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the editor-in-chief of Islam21c, Dr. Salman Butt.
Topics of discussion include:
The Global Muslim Content Creators summit in KL, Malaysia.
The Prophetic Summit in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Social media growth, virality, and fighting the algorithm.
Muslim unity and leadership in the age of social media and AI.
Leaving a legacy beyond viral content.
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Aug 31, 2025 • 1h 10min
Shaykh Hussain Yee | Finding Islam, Dawah & Shaykh Al-Albani | BB #180
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain, spoke with the world-renowned Malaysian Chinese Islamic scholar and preacher, Shaykh Hussein Yee.
Topics of discussion include:
Shaykh Hussein Yee's journey from Buddhism to Christianity to Islam.
Shaykh Yee's memories and relationship with Shaykh Al-Albani.
Following Quran and Sunnah, and harshness in dawah to Muslims.
Importance of being a good representative of Islam.
Advice to parents with young children in 2025.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 56min
Ali Dawah | Muslim Marriages, Going Blind & The Far-Right | BB #179
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent Muslim YouTuber, da'ee and influencer, Ali Dawah.
Topics of discussion include:
Ali's reflections on the 'Bitter Truth' show and free-mixing.
Culture wars, traditional gender roles, and Muslim marriages.
The rise of the far-right and the myth of "Muslim grooming gangs".
Dawah, content creation, ego, and fame.
An eye disease will make Ali blind by the age of 40.
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Aug 17, 2025 • 1h 41min
Naima B. Robert | Secret Marriages, Desi Culture & Book Writing | BB #178
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned author, book coach and motivational speaker, Naima B. Robert.
Topics of discussion include:
Thoughts on the Global Muslim Content Creators' summit organised by One Path Network in Kuala Lumpur in July.
Self-accountability and spiritual recalibration in the age of social media fame and virility.
Importance of writing books and leaving a legacy.
Secret marriages, desi culture and polygyny.
Rise of the far-right and future of Muslims in the West.
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Aug 9, 2025 • 52min
Ustad Bilal Ismail | Supporting The Super Imams of Africa | BB #177
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent South African imam, Bilal Ismail, from Durban.
Topics of discussion include:
Ustad Bilal Ismail’s background and the Muslim community of Durban.
What is the ‘Imam Development Programme’?
The socioeconomic reality of imams in Africa.
Amazing stories of the ‘super imams’ the IDP supports.
Muslim communities' treatment of their local imams.
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Aug 6, 2025 • 35min
Hassan Shibly | Andrew Tate, Gaza, Syria, and America First | BB #176
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain, spoke with the prominent Syrian-American humanitarian aid worker, activist and legal advocate, Hassan Shibly.
Topics of discussion include:
Dilly and Hassan's differences and disagreements over Andrew Tate.
Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Palestine and the Axis of Resistance.
Islamic duty to fight injustice and sacrifice for Allah.
Donald Trump, America First and Muslims living in the West.
Weaponisation of children during divorce and separation.
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Aug 1, 2025 • 50min
Imam Tom Facchine | Islamic Revival, Reformation, and Romanticism | BB #175
Tom Facchine, an insightful American imam and research director at Yaqeen Institute, engages in a thought-provoking discussion. He argues that Islam should be viewed as a dynamic force for the future, not just a relic of the past. The conversation delves into decolonization and dismantling oppressive structures, while exploring the challenges of Muslim unity amidst sectarian divides. Facchine also touches on the impact of digital activism and the importance of political literacy, raising essential questions about identity and community engagement in contemporary society.

Jul 27, 2025 • 52min
The Sunnah Guy (Shoaib Hussain) | Dawah, Fame, Virility & Brotherhood | BB #174
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Muslim influencer, content creator and youth advocate, Shoaib Hussain aka 'The Sunnah Guy'.
Topics of discussion include:
Shoaib's background, upbringing, and relationship with his father.
Shoaib's journey to practicing Islam and engaging local youth.
Content creation, COVID-19 lockdown, and going viral.
Fame, critics, and self-accountability.
Men, masculinity, loneliness, and free time.
Brotherhood, belonging, purpose and reformation.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 53min
Dr. Tareq al-Suwaidan | Islamic States, Caliphates and Civilisation | BB #173
Dr. Tareq al-Suwaidan, a world-renowned Islamic scholar and author of over 120 books, explores the nuances of Islamic governance and civilization. He delves into misconceptions about pre-Islamic Arabia and the significance of statehood in the Prophet Muhammad's mission. Dr. al-Suwaidan questions whether genuine civilization can exist without a state and discusses what defines an 'Islamic' state. He also tackles contemporary debates around the Caliphate's relevance in today's world, advocating for mercy and diverse thoughts within the Islamic community.