
Blood Brothers
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 3, 2023 • 1h 14min
Mecca Nandi | Polygyny, Jealousy & Coaching Co-Wives | BB #90
In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Mecca Nandi, better known as ‘The Co-Wife Coach’.
Topics of conversation include:
Mecca’s background and how she entered a polygynous marriage.
The ups and downs, jealousy, compromises, time and relationship management of a polygynous marriage.
Coaching co-wives. What are the most common issues, grievances, and experiences.
Misyar marriage, secret marriages, and the ‘No Strings Nikah’ app.
What is the ideal ‘Muslim man’ for a polygynous marriage?
Advice to Muslims who are considering and/or currently in polygynous marriages.
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Dec 21, 2022 • 59min
Ustad Yasir al-Hanafi | Intra-Sunni Debates & Dawah to Famous Non-Muslims | BB #89
In this in-depth and timely episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the senior student of knowledge, imam and social commentator, Ustadh Muhammad Yasir al-Hanafi. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Sunni #Dawah
Topics of discussion include:
15 quick-fire Hanafi fiqh questions.
What are the dangers of students of Islamic knowledge pursuing secular academia?
Is there a time and place for intra-Sunni debates? Where does it fall in terms of priorities?
Dr Jordan Peterson's deceit, and Andrew Tate's conversion to Islam.
Should dawah to prominent non-Muslims be done publicly or privately?
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Dec 14, 2022 • 54min
Jake Shields | Christianity, Islam & the LGBTQ Agenda | BB #88
In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the legendary UFC fighter and former Strikeforce world champion, Jake Shields, who is regarded as one of the greatest American wrestlers of all time. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Islam #Christianity #LGBTQ
Topics of conversation include:
Jake’s upbringing and early exposure to religion. Growing up as an atheist.
Reconnecting with the belief in God. How, why, and when did this happen?
The undeniable decline of Christianity in the West. Jake’s criticisms of Christianity today.
Jake’s exposure to Islam and Muslims. How and when did this start?
Muslims and Christians uniting against the LGBTQ agenda, the sexual indoctrination of children, and other mutual causes.
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Nov 29, 2022 • 52min
Riaz Khan | Football Hooliganism to Dawah at Qatar World Cup | BB #87
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with ex-football hooligan and community activist from Leicester, Riaz Khan. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Qatar2022 #Football
Topics of discussion include:
• Growing up in Leicester and facing racism in school in the 1980s.
• Becoming a hooligan for Leicester city’s infamous ’Baby Squad’ firm.
• Stories of fighting other football firms (Millwall, Birmingham, Everton, Newcastle).
• Valuing parents, reformation, and turning back to Islam.
• Qatar World Cup and hypocrisy of the west.
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Aug 12, 2022 • 1h 28min
Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur | Kashmiri Liberation, India’s Muslims & Pakistan | BB #86
In this timely episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the president of the World Kashmir Freedom Movement (WKFM), Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Kashmir #India
Topics of discussion include:
Chronology of the occupation of Kashmir. British period, partition and Indian occupation. – The religious factor of India’s occupation of Kashmir.
The significance of the revocation of Articles 35A and 370 in August 2019.
Similarities between India’s occupation of Kashmir and Israel’s occupation of Palestine. – India’s Congress Party and the ruling BJP’s policies on Kashmir.
The role of Pakistan. Do the Muslims of Kashmir want to be a part of Pakistan? Are Kashmiris pro-Pakistan or does it vary according to ideologies, parties and administrations?
The Islamic identity of the Kashmiri armed resistance.
Reliance and hope in the international community for justice, peace and security in Kashmir.
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Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 20min
Mahdi Tidjani | Single Mums, Women as Objects & No Strings Nikah | BB #85
In this no-nonsense episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the controversial Muslim influencer and relationship coach, Mahdi Tidjani. #BloodBrothersPodcast #MahdiTidjani #RedPill
Topics of conversation include:
What benefits are there in the Red Pill for Muslims? Do Red Pill positions contradict Islamic beliefs, values and practices?
Importance of language and tone in addressing sensitive topics like polygyny, adultery and sexual intimacy.
Muslim men marrying divorcees and single mothers. Is ‘no strings nikah’ (misyar) a solution to avoiding zina?
Men as birthing partners and women as objects.
Traumas, heartbreak, and the shaping of ideas and behaviours.
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Jul 23, 2022 • 1h 30min
Dr Laila Aitlhadj | Prevent & The UK Govt’s Targeting of Muslim Children | BB #84
In this eye-opening episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the director of advocacy group Prevent Watch, Dr Laila Aitlhadj, about the UK government’s controversial counterterrorism ‘Prevent’ strategy. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Prevent #Islamophobia
Topics of conversation include:
Chronology of the Prevent strategy (Labour to Conservative).
Are there any benefits to Prevent?
CTS Act 2015 and Prevent’s statutory footing.
Does Prevent disproportionately target Islam and Muslims?
Muslim children in schools and safeguarding. Advice to teachers and social workers.
Why scrap Prevent? Why can't there be an alternative that is managed by the Muslim community?
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Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 29min
Mohammed Yahiaoui | Muslim Masculinity, Red Lines & Financial Stability | BB #83
In this special collaboration episode with the Grappling With Life Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with grappling enthusiast, entrepreneur, and former youth worker, Mohammed Yahiaoui. #BloodBrothersPodcast #GWLPodcast #MuslimMen
Topics of discussion include:
Mohammed's many years of youth work with Bangladeshi youths from Tower Hamlets.
Guest being born and raised in Hackney in comparison to Dilly and Aki's upbringing in Bedford.
Does being 'practicing' mean being passive and weak? Should religious Muslims men have red lines?
Being 'practicing' and being financially successful - Why is religiosity associated with being anti-wealth?
Muslim men keeping physically active, and the story behind Legion Grappling Academy and the 'Grappling with Life' podcast.
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Jun 11, 2022 • 58min
Kate Shemirani | What Happen To COVID-19? | Blood Brothers #82
In this no holds barred episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with the controversial natural nurse, ‘truth movement’ activist and anti-vaxxer, Kate Shemirani. #BloodBrothersPodcast #COVID19 #Vaccine
DISCLAIMER: NONE OF THE RESEARCH OR STATISTICS CITED BY THE GUEST HAVE BEEN VERIFIED OR AUTHENTICATED!
Topics of discussion include:
Looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdown.
How successful has the COVID-19 vaccination programme been?
Making informed decisions and understanding medical consent.
Should we trust our governments and politicians?
The decay of British values, morals and decency.
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May 31, 2022 • 49min
Khalid Ali | Respecting Parents, Learning From Losses & Finding Islam | BB #81
In this real talk episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with the upcoming undefeated professional boxer hailing from the heart of east London, Khalid Ali. #BloodBrothersPodcast #KhalidAli #Boxing
Topics of discussion include:
Getting into boxing as a child and growing up in east London.
Respecting parents and having your father as a manager and head coach.
Lessons from losses and being humble in victory.
Connecting and finding Islam through trials and tribulations.
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