Blood Brothers

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Imam Shakeel Begg of Lewisham Islamic Centre. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #ImamShakeelBegg​ #MuslimRappers​ The south London imam explains how the societal glorification of sex, drugs and violence has been amplified by social media and its direct correlation with the spiritual disease of uncontrollable whims and desires. The bulk of the podcast is on giving sincere advice to drug dealers, gangsters and rappers who identify as Muslims, but know what they are doing is haram - Imam Shakeel provides some positive and empowering reminders from the Quran and Sunnah to move towards Islamic reformation. Topics of discussion also include the importance of repentance, the role of parents who ignore or tolerate their children’s wrongdoings, and the responsibility of Islamic scholars and activists in engaging Muslim drug dealers and rappers.

In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the esteemed American academic and political thinker Professor Noam Chomsky. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #NoamChomsky​ #Caliphate​ The celebrated commentator and historian explains the colonial roots of the modern nation state, and the human cost of the West's economic prosperity in comparison to countries in the developing world and Global South. Professor Chomsky describes how the U.S. utilises both secular dictators and "radical Islamic" groups and monarchies to advance its imperial hegemony in the Middle East and North Africa. Topics of discussion also include the desire for a Caliphate in the Muslim-majority world and how such an Islamic polity polity could emerge and manifest in today's world.

In this no holds barred podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with upcoming and controversial British rapper Frenzo Harami. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #FrenzoHarami​ #HaramLife​ Frenzo describes growing up in east London, a life of crime and his many encounters with the police. Going to prison at the age of 17, the British Pakistani rapper explains what led him back to prison eight times, including a sentence for dealing class A drugs. Topics of discussion also include Frenzo's Islamic references in his songs, raising awareness about the plight of oppressed Muslims, and the controversies surrounding his unfiltered and profane lyrics.

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with BBC Asian Network DJ and fellow Bedfordian Noreen Khan. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #NoreenKhan​ #BBC​ Noreen discusses her memories growing up in Bedford, as well as her journey into the world of broadcast radio after deciding not to go university and running a successful beauty boutique. Topics of discussion also include Muslim representation in the British mainstream media and why the Turkish historical drama series Dirilis Ertugrul was such a huge hit in Pakistan. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THE GUESTS DO NOT REPRESENT THAT OF THE HOST, 5PILLARS OR THE MAD MAMLUKS.

In this special episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with prominent Muslim apologists and debaters, Subboor Ahmad and Imran Hussain from IERA. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #Dawah​ #Atheism​ In this in-depth conversation, Dilly questions Subboor and Imran about the clashes of personalities and ideas within dawah organisations and how to overcome disagreements. Imran who is the founder of the Epistemix YouTube channel explains how the rise of atheism didn't occur in a vacuum and was intrinsically linked to the industrial revolution and European colonialism, while Subboor (Darwinian Delusions YouTube channel) argues that geopolitical and material interests ultimately dictates ideas and ideologies of powers. Topics of discussion also include the ongoing persecution of Uyghur Muslims in China, priorities for Islamic revival, and a fiery exchange between Subboor and Dilly on the topic of Muslims allying with Christians and Jews against secular liberalism.

In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the founder of Alasna Institute and the Muslim Skeptic blog Daniel Haqiqatjou. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #DanielHaqiqatjou​ #YaqeenInstitute​ The podcast begins with a brief overview of Daniel’s recent online debate with the prominent atheist YouTuber Ridvan, better known as the ‘Apostate Prophet’. The public speaker then explains his issues with Muslim leaders he describes as “compassionate imams” – scholars and students of knowledge who allegedly propagate a compromised Islam which conforms to secular liberalism. The crux of the podcast looks at Daniel’s areas of disagreement with the Yaqeen Institute of Islamic Research, an organisation he was previously employed by, and the various disagreements and concerns he has with the organisation’s contributors. DISCLAIMER: THE VIEWS AND CLAIMS MADE BY THE GUEST AGAINST YAQEEN INSTITUTE AND THEIR CONTRIBUTORS DO NOT REPRESENT THAT OF 5PILLARS

In this very special episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts his good friend, business partner and the Editor in Chief of 5Pillars, Roshan Muhammed Salih. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #RoshanSalih​ #5Pillars​ Since the inception of 5Pillars in 2013, this is only the third time both Dilly and Roshan have appeared on screen together. In this episode, both editors ask each other burning and unanswered questions about each other's personal lives. After addressing popular assumptions and rumours about themselves, both Dilly and Roshan respond to the main criticisms and misconceptions about 5Pillars - from allegations of being sensationalist to claims of intentionally witch-hunting and discrediting the UK Muslim charity sector.

In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with political rapper and activist Lowkey. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #Lowkey​ #Palestine​ Lowkey, real name Kareem Dennis, explains the complex nature of how institutional racism practically manifests in the U.S. and in the UK in light of the murder of African American man George Floyd by white police officer Derek Chauvin. The British Iraqi rapper also describes how the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected BAME (black and minority ethnic) communities in the UK, and how draconian coronavirus laws will also indiscriminately target Muslims and people of colour. Dilly also questions Lowkey about the current state of Palestine and whether Arab governments have abandoned the Palestinian cause by normalising relations with Israel. Topics of discussion also include the prison and military industry complex, the validity of the two-state solution, and the global Islamophobia industry.

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the founder and editor-in-chief of DOAM (Documenting Oppression against Muslims), Zahid Akhtar. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #DOAM​ #ZahidAkhtar​ Zahid explains how he manages DOAM across various social media platforms and in five different languages, and the challenges he has faced with bans, closures and censorship. The content states how nationalism and weak leadership has resulted in the current state of the Ummah. Both Dilly and Zahid briefly go over the different groups of Muslims who are being persecuted around the world: the Rohingya (Myanmar), Uyghurs (China), Palestinians, Syrians, Kashmiris, India among others. Topics of discussion also include whether Uyghur Muslims should seek help from the U.S. against China, the role of Muslims in the west in standing up for the oppressed, and collaborating with other media outlets who we may differ with on some areas for the sake of unity.

In this very special episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain reflect over their first year as podcasters on Eid ul-Fitr. #BloodBrothersPodcast​ #Eid​ #Anniversary​ On Friday 24th May 2019, 5Pillars in collaboration with The Mad Mamluks released the first episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast. On the day of Eid ul-Fitr, which also happens to be the one-year anniversary of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki review the good, the bad, and at times the ugly highlights of 34 episodes.