

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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Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 14min
Huda Ammori | Direct action, Palestine Action & shutting down Elbit | BB #125
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the co-founder of the Palestine Action group, Huda Ammori.
Topics of discussion include:
Huda's heritage and background. Huda before Palestine Action.
How, and when did Huda get into political activism?
Co-founding Palestine Action: ideas, values and objectives.
Palestine Solidarity Movement: How is Palestine Action's relationship with other groups?
Elbit Systems shutdown, direct action, and what critics describe as "vandalism protest".
Can or has Palestine Action ever been infiltrated by undercover police, journalists or agitators?
Have any pro-Palestine groups been compromised?
What does the Palestinian cause mean for Huda? Is it religious/political/racial/humanitarian/social justice/national liberation?
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Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 19min
Chris Williamson | Labour, Socialism, Corbyn, Galloway & the Muslim vote | BB #124
Former Labour MP Chris Williamson discusses his tenure, Corbyn's appeasement of the Zionist lobby, traditional socialism vs neoliberalism, Galloway's by-election victory, Muslim vote, Gaza genocide, and punishment of Labour. The podcast delves into socialist policies, anti-imperialist stance, retirement age, social welfare challenges, grassroots activism, and reflections on British politicians and general election speculations.

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 54min
Dr. Asif Munaf | The Apprentice, Zionism, Desi Culture, Tabarruj & Ghayra | BB #123
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with entrepreneur, relationship coach and the BBC Apprentice candidate, Dr. Asif Munaf.
Topics of discussion include:
BBC The Apprentice: background, process and chronology.
The BBC accommodating Dr. Munaf’s religious requirements.
Anti-Zionist tweets and the beginning of the witch-hunt.
BBC diversity training, cut from the Apprentice spin-off show, and suspended by the GMC.
State of Muslim marriages. - Divorce, ‘passport bros’ and Morocco.
South Asian/Desi culture and Islam.
Tabarruj, ghayra and dayouth.
Red flags when seeking a spouse
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Feb 19, 2024 • 2h 11min
Mark Collett | White Nationalism, Western Imperialism & the Zionist Agenda | BB #122
In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the controversial white ethno-nationalist and founder of the British far-right group Patriotic Alternative, Mark Collett.
Topics of discussion include:
Tribalism, ethno-nationalism and white Muslim converts.
Western wars in the Middle East and Muslim migration to Europe.
Multi-culturalism and race relations in Britain.
European colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade.
Jews, Judaism and Zionism in Europe.
National Socialism and antisemitism
Zionist lobby's control and influence in British and American politics.
Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 15min
Shaun King | Gaza genocide, Israeli lies and pro-Palestine censorship | BB #121
Shaun King, American academic and social justice activist, discusses the Gaza genocide, Israeli lies, and censorship of pro-Palestine campaigners. Topics include historical context, Israeli dehumanization of Palestinians, complicity of US and UK, censorship on Instagram, and the possibility of peace with apartheid Israel.

Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 16min
Sahil Adeem | Islamic revival, Muslim power & Pakistan's future | BB #120
In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned motivational speaker, Islamic activist and entrepreneur from Pakistan, Sahil Adeem.
Topics of discussion include.
Pakistan ka matlab kya? Is it La ilaha illal Allah?
East Pakistan and Bangladeshi independence 1971. Thoughts and reflections.
Secularism, liberalism and feminism in Pakistan.
Intra-Sunni sectarianism: Barelvis, Deobandis & Ahlal Hadith.
Pakistan's role in the future of the Muslim world.
Different methodologies to establish an Islamic political system.
Islamic revival and Muslim power in the West.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 7min
Paul Williams | Britain, white privilege & debunking misconceptions | BB #119
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British Muslim apologist, researcher and YouTuber, Paul Williams.
Topics of discussion include:
Quickfire cultural questions.
Paul's thoughts and feedback on Dilly engaging with the far-right.
British foreign policy, Muslim immigration and xenophobia.
Debunking misconceptions non-Muslims have about Islam.
Modern Christianity versus Islam.
The war on Gaza and Paul's realisation of white privilege.
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Jan 27, 2024 • 58min
Dr. David Miller | Israel, Zionism & the weaponisation of antisemitism | BB #118
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the esteemed sociologist, author and activist, Professor David Miller.
Topics of discussion include:
Professor Miller’s employment tribunal case against the University of Bristol.
Weaponisation of antisemitism via the IHRA definition.
Zionists and the Islamophobia industry.
British establishment and British public opinion on Israel-Palestine.
Occupation of Palestine and the current war on Gaza.
Dismantling the Zionist movement and entity.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 21min
Dr. Anas Altikriti | Gaza war, Arab regimes, Iran and the Houthis | BB #117
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Muslim thinker, writer and activist, Dr. Anas Altikriti.
Topics of discussion include:
How long will the war on Gaza last? Was Al-Aqsa Flood "worth it"?
Is a permanent ceasefire the main priority right now? Will that be seen as a defeat for Israel?
Arab rulers and regimes: reality, complicity and expectations.
Iran, Houthis and Hezbollah. Should "Sunnis" approach the Axis of Resistance with caution? Should this be approached with a sectarian lens?
What is the future of Palestinian statehood? Can there be short-term co-existence? How is that different to normalisation?
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Jan 18, 2024 • 3h 12min
Jim Dowson | Christian nationalism, white tribalism & Israel | BB#115
In this lengthy episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent far-right Christian preacher and the founder of Britain First, Jim Dowson.
Topics of discussion include:
Christian practices and positions that differ with Islam.
Prominent far-right leaders in the West.
Northern Irish troubles.
Christian nationalism and white tribalism.
Secularisation of Britain and the West.
Islam, Muslims and immigration in Europe.
Western-led wars and the refugee and migrant crisis.
Israel, Zionst lobby and the war on Gaza.
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