Blood Brothers

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.   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://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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. 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://x.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 American imam from New Jersey and research director at Yaqeen Institute, Tom Facchine. Topics of discussion include: "Islam isn't just the past, it's the future." Dilly questions Imam Tom about his opening remark at The Prophetic Strategy Summit in Malaysia. Romanticising Islamic history and civilisation. Dismantlement of oppressive colonial structures. What type of decolonisation could be unIslamic? Muslim unity: Centralised vs. De-centralised New York mayoral race: Zahran Mamdani and American Zionists. 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://x.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 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.  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://x.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 world-renowned Islamic scholar, thinker and writer, Dr. Tareq al-Suwaidan. Topics of discussion include: Misconceptions about the geopolitical importance of pre-Islamic Arabia and the status of the Arabs. Was the establishment of a state a means or the end objective for the Prophet Muhammad (saw)? At what point in the Seerah did the mission to establish a state go from “strategic thinking” to “strategic planning”? Can there be a civilisation without a state or a polity? What makes a state “Islamic” - is its constitution, its laws and courts, the societal culture and values? Dr. al-Suwaidan’s thoughts on Wael Hallaq’s argument that it’s impossible for the modern nation state to be Islamic? What is the caliphate, and can such a polity exist in the modern day? 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://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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.

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. 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://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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.

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. 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://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

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.