

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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Dec 30, 2023 • 58min
Sean Murray | British Colonialism, The Irish Troubles & Palestine Solidarity | BB #115
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the award winning Irish documentary filmmaker from Belfast, Sean Murray.
Topics of discussion include:
Irish solidarity with Palestine.
Similarities between British occupation of Ireland and Israeli occupation of Palestine.
The Northern Irish Troubles (late 1960s-1998).
Religious and class divides in Belfast.
The Islamic inclination of the Palestinian resistance.
Vilifying legitimate resistance as “terrorism”.
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Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 6min
Dr. Azzam Tamimi | Understanding Hamas, the Palestinian Authority & Israeli Occupation | BB #114
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the erudite Palestinian thinker, writer and activist, Dr Azzam Tamimi.
Topics of discussion include:
Events of October 7th from a Palestinian perspective.
Are Hamas and the resistance to blame for the war in Gaza?
Is Hamas like ISIS? Understanding the group and its history.
Yasser Arafat, Nasserism and the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Islamic awakening and the PA’s collaboration with Israeli occupation.
Roles and responsibilities of neighbouring Arab/Muslim countries: Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Ceasefire, short-term co-existence, normalisation and perpetual resistance.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 2h 7min
Nick Griffin | Jews, Zionism, the Far-Right & Islam in Europe | BB #113
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the controversial far-right figure, who was the former leader of the British Nationalist Party (BNP) and a member of the European Parliament for North West England, Nick Griffin. #Israel #Zionism #FarRight
Topics of discussion include:
Ten historical and current figures popular with the British far-right.
Jews, Europe, and Zionism.
British Muslims, migration and Islamophobia.
"Pakistani sexual grooming gangs" scandal.
Western-led wars and the Muslim refugee crisis.
Israel, the Zionist lobby, and the war on Gaza
A truce between the Christian West and a future caliphate.
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Nov 19, 2023 • 1h 27min
Omar Hajaj | Palestinian Resistance, Liberation & Countering Salafi Arguments | BB #112
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with founder of Yaseen Youth Tours Omar Hajaj. #Gaza #Palestine #Israel
Topics of discussion include:
The guest’s Palestinian heritage and background.
Family stories of Nakba from Yafa and Jerusalem.
Palestinian resistance factions, Arab socialism and pan-Arabism.
The Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic revival and Allah’s victory.
Responding to common ‘Salafi’ or ‘Madkhali’ criticisms on pro-Palestine activism: boycotts, protests and normalisation.
Obeying and relying on Muslim rulers and regimes.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 39min
Dr Abdul Wahid | HT, Muslim Armies & the Liberation of Palestine | BB #111
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with chairman of the executive committee of Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain, Dr Abdul Wahid. #Gaza #Palestine #Caliphate
Topics of discussion include:
Recent media attacks on the guest, and calls to ban HT.
Timing of HT’s controversy: 9/11, 7/7, Woolwich, ISIS and now Gaza.
Debunking myths and stereotypes about HT.
Should non-Muslims be scared of a future caliphate?
Responding to criticisms about HT’s methodology and strategy.
The sincerity and reliability of Muslims armies. Can they bring about Islamic change or liberate Palestine?
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Nov 4, 2023 • 1h 29min
Imran ibn Mansur | Gaza’s Martys, Defensive Jihad, Sins & Victory | BB #110
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent YouTuber and da’ee, Imran ibn Mansur. #palestine #gaza #jihad
Topics of discussion include:
Why has Imran decided to come onto the podcast after declining two previous invitations?
Putting internal differences aside at times of (externally-waged) war and bloodshed.
The recent fatwa from the International Union of Muslim Scholars stating that it’s a religious obligation on neighbouring Muslim countries to militarily intervene in Gaza.
The blessings of jihad, Jihad al-Daf, the Palestinian resistance and martyrdom.
Can the Ummah do Jihad al-Daf without disobeying and rebelling against their rulers? Is this obligation on laity or the armies?
The Quranic and Prophetic argument that links the Ummah’s sins and repentance to attaining Allah’s victory.
Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and historical treachery to Sunnis.
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Oct 29, 2023 • 55min
Rabbi Elhanan Beck | Judaism is against Israel & Zionism | BB #109
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Rabbi Elhanan Beck of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta movement. #Judaism #Israel #Palestine
Topics of discussion include.
Did the current war in Gaza start with Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on 07/10/23?
Western media and British politicians’ dehumanisation of Palestinians.
Palestinians’ right to resist Zionist occupation.
Are most Jews Zionists Judaism vs Zionism.
Can there be "peace in the Middle East" with apartheid Israel in the region?
Can you dismantle apartheid Israel via non/violent means?
Concluding advice to Jews outside of Israel.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 28min
Lowkey | Britain, The Zionist Movement & Israeli War Crimes | BB #108
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with UK rapper, activist and pundit, Lowkey. #Britain #Israel #Palestine
Topics of discussion include:
British police and Israeli intelligence services’ relationship and links.
British state’s crackdown on pro-Palestine solidarity.
Mainstream media’s dehumanisation, lies and backtracking. Israel’s online fake news and PR disasters.
Ben Shapiro, Jordon Peterson and the Daily Wire.
Condemning the Palestinian resistance. What did Operation Al Aqsa Flood achieve?
Israel’s plan to demolish Masjid Al-Aqsa via the Third Temple Movement.
Concluding quick fire Q&A on regional players involved in the Palestine-Israel war.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 27min
Robert Carter | Finding Islam, Leaving Shi’ism & White Privilege | BB #107
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British journalist, activist and influencer, Robert Carter. #bloodbrotherspodcast #britishmuslim #islam
Topics of discussion include:
Getting to know Robert: background and heritage.
Growing up in a typical English household in London with right-wing influences.
Christianity, exposure to Muslims and finding Islam.
Shia influences and becoming a Twelver Shia.
Leaving Shi'ism, Press TV, Iran and Syria.
White convert privileges and joining 5Pillars.
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27 snips
Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 35min
Sami Hamdi | Gaza’s Uprising, The Ummah’s Response & MBS’s 2030 Vision | BB #106
In this episode, Dilly Hussain discusses the Palestine-Israel war, Israeli intelligence failure, and the civilizational struggle. They also talk about the safety of Jews under Muslim rule, Sami's involvement with the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Saudi-Israel normalisation. Additionally, they touch on Mohammed bin Salman's unIslamic '2030 Vision' for Saudi Arabia.