Blood Brothers

In this no holds barred episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts author, life coach and activist Naima B. Robert. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #NaimaBRobert​ #MuslimWomen​ Topics of discussion include: The meaning of 'women's empowerment' from an Islamic perspective. Dangers of adopting unIslamic ideas and values from the West Traditional women of the past vs. the modern Muslim woman The role of male scholars and faith leaders in addressing Muslim women's issues. The launch of Naima's latest book, 'Show Up: A Motivational Message for Muslim Women'.

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts Japanese YouTuber and vlogger Shota Shoutul Iman aka 'Samurai Muslim'. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #SamuraiMuslim​ #Japan​ Topics of discussion include: First encounter with Muslims (from Indonesia) Interest and journey to Islam Mother's reaction to becoming Muslim Japanese norms, values and society Clarifying fact and fiction Who were the Samurais?

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts activist Ferah Ulucay from the Islamic Central Council of Switzerland (ICCS). #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #NiqabBan​ #Islamophobia​ Topics of discussion include: Islamophobia in Switzerland (republishing Danish cartoons of the Prophet (saw), minaret ban) How did the niqab ban become a public debate? Lessons for Muslim activists when fighting Islamophobia - Europe's collective and undeniable problem with Islam. How can Muslims outside of Switzerland help?

To kick off the much anticipated season 2 of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain invites three doctors from season 1 to discuss the various contentions, concerns and criticisms surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines. Dr Billal Patel - Consultant cardiologist at Blackpool Hospital Dr Siema Iqbal - GP from Manchester Dr Abdul Wahid - GP from London and chairman of Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain.

In this very special milestone 50th episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain had the great honour of hosting their father Haji Mohammed Taru Miah. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #TaruMiah​ #Life​ The guest describes his earliest memories of coming to the UK in 1966 at the age of 9, and the racism he experienced growing up in the 1960s and 1970s. The hosts explore their father's deep passion for rugby, and the sacrifices he made to support family members in Bangladesh over pursuing a professional rugby career. Topics of discussion also include Taru's long history of community work and political activism, as well as the challenges of parenting troublesome and rebellious sons.

In this much-anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with the veteran British rapper Pak-Man. #PakMan​ #Identity​ #BloodBrothersPodcast​ The British Pakistani rapper recounts childhood memories while growing up in south-west London. The hosts also discuss racism and how much importance should be given to Islam in forming our identity. Topics of discussion also include the limitations of material happiness, the prospects of Pak-Man starting a family, and the long-term financial sustainability of rapping.

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts life coach and influencer LaYinka Sanni. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #LaYinkaSanni​ #Muslimwomen​ The self-transformation expert from south London explains the spiritual and psychological layers of her work with mainly Muslim women. LaYinka and Dilly address the topic of Muslim women in the public space and male insecurities surrounding marital intimacy and emotional engagement. Topics of discussion also include childhood the different 'languages of love', parenting styles and the Black Muslim Festival in light of anti-Blackness in non-Black Muslim communities.

In this hilarious episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with influencer and YouTuber Ikramul Hoque aka 'Iksy'. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #Iksy​ #Bangladesh​ Iksy explains how his unconventional career choice was received by family and his local community in east London, and whether people engage with him seriously. The hosts and guest reminisce family visits to their motherland, Bangladesh, and the importance of Bangladeshis in the west preserving their culture and heritage. Topics of discussion also include religion in comedy and whether Bangladeshi culture will ever become mainstream in the British media.

In this in-depth episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the up-and-coming Speaker's Corner debater Bro Hajji. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #BroHajji​ #NajdiDawah​ Bro Hajji explains how his journey to the online dawah sphere started from a random visit to London's iconic Hyde Park in the summer 2018. The Birmingham YouTuber also describes how his very public feud with fellow-Speaker's Corner debater 'Shamsi' began, and how it quickly developed into a one-man battle against 'Salafi' groups and figures who are blindly loyal to the Saudi ruling monarchy and other oppressive regimes in the Muslim world. The bulk of the podcast is spent on discussing the various legal nuances and maxims within Sunni Islamic jurisprudence when it comes to obeying rulers and rebelling. Dilly and Bro Hajji also discuss the birth and evolution of the Najdi reformist movement led by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab and the house of Al-Saud in the late eighteenth century.

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the esteemed scholar Shaykh Dr Haitham al=Haddad from the Islamic Council of Europe. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #ShaykhHaithamalHaddad​ #dawah​ In this very up-close episode, Shaykh Haitham gives some candid advice to celebrity Muslim figures who have a significant following online and the common pitfalls of fame and public praise. The Shaykh also discusses an ongoing problem in most of the major Islamic seminaries and institutions across the Muslim-majority world in their incompetency in political and secular matters. Dilly and Shaykh Haitham briefly discuss the establishment of the Khilafah in the Muslim world in light of the main revivalist movements that emerged in the early twentieth century after the abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate.