Blood Brothers

In this refreshing episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British Muslim scholar and activist, Shaykh Tauqir Ishaq. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Sunni #Islamophobia Topics of discussion include: Teaching Taekwondo in south London, and being a member of the 'Young Muslims' movement. Becoming the son-in-law of the late Shaykh Muhammad Abdul Wahab Siddiqi (rh) — having a scholar as a teacher and a father-in-law. The Salman Rushdie affair and Muslim unity in Britain. What is ‘Ahlus Sunnah’ and who is a Sunni? Dawah priorities: local, national, and international. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Website: https://5pillarsuk.com/

In this eye-opening episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with former school governor and educator, Tahir Alam, who was at the centre of the ‘Trojan Horse’ scandal involving multiple Muslim-majority schools in Birmingham. #BloodBrothersPodcast #TrojanHorse #Birmingham   Topics of discussion include: What exactly was the ‘Trojan Horse plot’, and who was behind the anonymous letter sent to Birmingham City Council? Why did the Department for Education react the way it did, and how true were the claims of the alleged plot? Why were high-achieving schools with a Muslim majority demographic being targeted? The British state vs. Tahir Alam The New York Times podcast on the Trojan Horse. Tahir Alam’s quest for justice and vindication. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Website: https://5pillarsuk.com/

In this intense episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with senior lecturer and criminologist at Liverpool John Moores University, Dr Rizwaan Sabir, about his new book, 'The Suspect: Counterterrorism, Islam, and the Security State'. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Terrorism #Islamophobia Topics of discussion include: Pursuing politics in university after 9/11 as a politicised Muslim: 00:02:17 - 00:09:30 Downloading an Al Qaeda training manual for post-grad research: 00:09:31 - 00:13:33 'Operation Minerva' and the case of the 'Nottingham Two': 00:13:34 - 00:21:20 Matrix of counterterrorism, state surveillance/violence and Prevent: 00:21:21 - 00:37:49 The aftermath and making sense of Operation Minerva: 00:37:50 - 00:43:06 Mental health and "trauma triggers": 00:43:07 - 00:49:06 Reasons for writing the book and dealing with state violence: 00:49:07 - 00:59:30 Closing and where to buy the book: 00:59:31 - 01:02:03   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Website: https://5pillarsuk.com/

In this no holds barred episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with author, lecturer and the imam of Redbridge Islamic Centre, Ustadh Asim Khan. #BloodBrothersPodcast #UstadhAsimKhan #Masculinity    Topics of discussion include: Understanding masculinity and femininity from a Quranic perspective. What is meant by having ‘ghayra’ for your women? Gender roles and responsibilities in marriages , and working wives. Being productive with your time and Ustadh Asim Khan authoring books.   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk Website: https://5pillarsuk.com/

In this very important episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts his good friend and the prominent anti-RSE activist, Yusuf Patel, from SRE Islamic. #BloodBrothersPodcast #LGBTQ #SexEducation   Topics of discussion include: Background of SRE Islamic. When it started and why. Muslim parenting and addressing taboo topics. Parent-child relationship and loving your children. LGBTQ lobby, RSE curriculum and protecting Muslim children’s eman. A message to Muslim parents and the LGBTQ community. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk Website: https://5pillarsuk.com/

In this jam packed episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts Shariah-finance expert, Ibrahim Khan, from the Islamic Finance Guru blog. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Forex #ShariahFinance    Topics of discussion timestamps: Ibrahim's Islamic and academic background and credentials: 00:00:00 - 00:08:55 Halal Hustling: Is investing in forex, stocks, shares and cryptocurrency halal? 00:08:56 - 00:37:59 How 'halal' are Shariah compliant mortgages? Why is it so expensive! 00:38:00 - 00:55:11 Is it permissible to claim on car or home insurance? 00:55:12 - 00:57:44 Is buying a car on finance, and car trader's offering or arranging finance halal? 00:57:45 - 01:03:15 Is all 'interest' riba? 01:03:17 - 01:04:50 Student loans halal? 01:04:52 - 01:06:30 Donating strategically to the right charities and causes this Ramadan: 01:06:50 - 01:18:12   FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk Website: https://5pillarsuk.com/

In the first-of-its kind in the Muslim podcast scene, Dilly and Aki Hussain hosted this episode at their local barbers - ‘Nadeem Barbers’ in Queens Park, Bedford - and the guests were none other than their barbers for 16 years, who are also blood brothers, Nadeem and Javed Qayum. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Ramadan #Zakat   Topics of discussion include: Preparing for Ramadan: time management and busy periods, training and fitness. Where does our Zakat belong? In our countries of origin, the Muslim-majority world, or the UK/country where you reside? Doing business with family, especially brothers. What is the recipe for a successful business?   FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk Website: https://5pillarsuk.com/

In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain were honoured to host the legendary UFC trainer, Firas Zahabi, of Tristar Gym for a second time on their show. #BloodBrothersPodcast #UFC #FirasZahabi   Topics of discussion included: COVID-19 lockdown and “quarantine theatre”. UFC current affairs: Joe Rogan censorship, arrest of Cain Verlasquez, meteoric rise of Khamzat Chimaev. Citizen’s arrest by UFC fighters, including Firas’s own incident of an arrest. Dealing with arrogance and egos within fighters. Parenthood and reality of death.   FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk Website: https://5pillarsuk.com/

In this overdue episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain discuss the hypocrisy of the West over the Ukraine war, men’s mental health, and the emasculation of Muslim men. #BloodBrothersPodcast #MentalHealth #AkiHussain   Topics of discussion include: Hypocrisy of the West over Ukraine war. 00:00:00 - 00:35:23 War, trauma and mental health. 00:35:24 - 00:35:24 - 00:37:06 Mental health and the emasculation of Muslim men. 00:37:07 - 01:20:32 Next episode’s subject to closing. 01:20:33 - 01:23:12   FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE 5PILLARS ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/5pillars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk Website: https://5pillarsuk.com/

In this eye-opening episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with terrorism, complex crime and defamation lawyer, Mohammed Tasnime Akunjee. #BloodBrothersPodcast #Racism #ShamimaBegum Topics of discussion include: Shamima Begum case: Background, facts and politicisation. Britain's racist two-tier justice system. Almondbury Community School bullying case of a Syrian refugee boy in Huddersfield. Tommy Robinson lawsuit, and far-right abuse online and offline. Nationality & Borders Bill Clause 9: Citizenship revocation without notification