In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Bangladeshi academic, author, and former chairman of the department of International Relations at Dhaka University, Professor Shahiduz Zaman. Topics of discussion include: The Islamic history and heritage of Bengal from the Bengal Sultanate to the Mughal Empire. The betrayal and land-loss of East Bengal's Muslims during partition. Why did India intervene in Bangladesh's liberation war in 1971? Is Pakistan...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the press secretary of the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Shafiqul Alam.  Topics of discussion include:  How has Shafiqul found his new role as the press secretary of the head of the interim government? What personal challenges is Professor Muhammad Yunus facing? What are the biggest challenges facing the interim government? What reforms do the student advisors and Anti-Discrimination Movement want before an...

In the first episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast filmed in Bangladesh, Dilly Hussain speaks with former barrister and the founding editor of Dhaka Tribune, Zafar Sobhan.   Topics of discussion include: The state of Bangladesh since the start of the anti-Quota protests to the resignation of Sheikh Hasina on August 5. Press freedoms and media complicity during Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Does the Bangladeshi media meet or operate on the founding principles of the free press? Dhaka Tribune’s...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned scholar of Quranic studies and the founder of Bayyinah Institute, Nouman Ali Khan. Topics of discussion include: American dawah scene, Muslims in Europe, and shifting attitudes towards Israel in the U.S. Why wasn’t the Quran compiled in chronological order and who decided the order? Is the Arabic language of the Quran its only miracle? Is the Quran and its oral tradition perfectly preserved? Are any of...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with former Guantanamo Bay detainee, human rights activist and the outreach director of advocacy group CAGE, Moazzam Begg. Topics of discussion include: Recent visits to Afghanistan and the Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case. Guantanamo Bay, jihad, Gaza and the war on terror. Muslim rulers and governments’ betrayal of Gaza. Differences, divisions and doubts over Syria, Iran and Hezbollah. State of the Ummah, Allah’s victory and...

In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent American Muslim debater, lecturer and YouTuber Daniel Haqiqatjou. DISCLAIMER: This episode was filmed on 11/10/23. Topics of discussion include: Daniel's public exchange with Uthman ibn Farooq at the 'Authentic Ilm Conference' in November 2022. Daniel's heated exchange with Imam Suhaib Webb outside the Maryam Islamic Centre in Houston in July 2023. Who are the American 'Dawah...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Mnar Adley, the founder and director of the U.S. based pro-Palestine media outlet Mint Press News.  Topics of discussion include: Getting into journalism and starting Mint Press News. Living under Israeli occupation from the age of 9-13. The war in Syria and the role of the West and its regional proxies. The betrayal of Arab rulers and regimes over Palestine. The 'Axis of Assistance' and the Axis of Resistance. U.S....

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Dr. Farooq Azizi, the chief advisor to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Topics of discussion include: How much has the $9.5 billion assets frozen by the U.S. impacted trade and commerce in Afghanistan? How much has negative media coverage and Western propaganda affected foreign companies investing in Afghanistan?  What have been the biggest challenges for Afghanistan since U.S....

In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Abdul Qahar Balkhi. Topics of discussion include: What have been the biggest achievements and challenges for Afghanistan since liberation? Recognition and engagement with the international community. The reopening of girls and women’s education. Tensions and relations with Pakistan. Sheikh Hasina stepping down and the...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Palestinian American scholar of decolonisation and Islamic theology, and the co-founder of Zaytuna College, Dr. Hatem Bazian.    Topics of discussion include:  What have pro-Palestine student encampments achieved?  Institutional decolonialism and decolonialism in reality. ⁠ Pride month and LGBTQ support for Palestine, and support for Palestine at Glastonbury Festival. Is the mainstreaming of the Palestinian...

In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent thinker, writer, researcher, and founder of the Thinking Muslim Podcast, Muhammad Jalal. Topics of discussion include: Podcasting styles and principles of platforming guests. Is George Galloway an ally or an opportunist? American hegemony, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Labour Party enabling Israel’s genocide in Gaza. UK general elections 2024, Labour loyalties and The Muslim...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Kashmiri activist, pro-Palestine campaigner and businessman from Birmingham, Shakeel Afsar.   Topics of discussion include: Gaza genocide and British government’s complicity. Punishing Labour and running as an independent parliamentary candidate in Birmingham Hall Green. Why now? Why independent and not Workers Party? Have critics or opposition raised anything about Shakeel’s firebrand activism on LGBTQ education,...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the veteran disabled pro-Palestine campaigner and Muslim convert, Jody Mcintyre.   Topics of discussion include: Labour Party’s enabling of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Unseating Labour and running as a parliamentary candidate for Wokers Party in Birmingham Yardley. What led to this decision? Have critics or opposition raised Jody’s disability as a reason not to vote for him? Disability representation in society and...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the social justice activist, criminal defence lawyer, and the owner of Luton-based law firm Liberty Law, Attiq Malik.   Topics of discussion include: Gaza genocide, UK protests, and media hit job on Attiq’s advisory role to the Met Police. Punishing Labour and running as an independent parliamentary candidate in Luton south. Losing 2015 general election. Why does Attiq think 2024 will be any different? Central government...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the veteran British politician, anti-war campaigner, and the leader of the Workers Party Britain, George Galloway MP.   Topics of discussion include: Rochdale by-election victory in February, and the British establishment's response (PM Rishi Sunak's emergency speech). 'Sectarian politics' and the Muslim Vote. How important is the Muslim bloc vote to the Workers Party in this general election? What should the approach...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with British Bangladeshi imam, broadcaster and politician, Ajmal Masroor.   Topics of discussion include: Who are the different players and stakeholders in Tower Hamlets? Running as an independent parliamentary candidate in the constituency of Bethnal Green and Stepney. Deadlock with Tasnime Akunjee and the subsequent resolution. Rabina Khan, the Liberal Democrats and party politics. Ajmal’s previous unsuccessful general...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dillt Hussain speaks with the former South African member of parliament, anti-apartheid activist and investigative author, Andrew Feinstein.    Topics of discussion include: Apartheid South Africa, the ANC, and Andrew's family background.  Does Israel meet the threshold for an apartheid state?  The Gaza genocide and standing as independent parliamentary candidate for Holborn & St.Pancras.  Labour Party, enabling genocide and unseating Keir...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the founder and CEO of the largest Muslim matrimonial app Muzz (formerly MuzMatch), Shahzad Younas.   Topics of discussion include:   - Lawsuit: MuzMatch vs Match Group. Background, outcome and aftermath. - Muslim matrimony, culture, and shifting mindsets. - Adeem Younis, Penny Appeal, British Muslim TV and SingleMuslim.com - Responding to critics of the Muzz brand - liberal, inappropriate and unIslamic. - New social...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with criminal defence lawyer and the independent parliamentary candidate for Birmingham Ladywood, Akhmed Yakoob.  Topics of discussion include: Akhmed’s background and upbringing in Birmingham, and getting into criminal law. Buying a law firm, American advertising and becoming a social media influencer. Q&A and clarifications on specific criminal laws. Gaza genocide and the West Midlands mayoral race. Clarification on the...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the controversial and unorthodox preacher of Islamic eschatology, Shaykh Imran Hosein. Topics of discussion include: End of Times prophecies: Yajuj and Majuj, the sun rising from the west, and the identity of Dajjal. Why does the guest have such disparaging views of the Ottomans? Did Sultan Fatih fulfil the prophecy of the conquest of Constantinople? Why does the guest refuse to categorise Orthodox Christians as...

In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British Christian nationalist activist, Jayda Fransen.   Topics of discussion include: Jayda's family background and teenage years growing up in south London. White identity, white guilt, and Christianity in Britain. The Woolwich attack and Jayda’s journey to right-wing/nationalist activism. The EDL, Britain First, mosque invasions, and Jayda’s relationship with Paul Golding. From...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the viral Irish comedian and social media influencer, Tadhg Hickey. Topics of discussion include: Tadhg's father, childhood, and growing up in Cork.  Struggle with alcoholism, and alcohol as a social norm in the West. Tadgh's experience, observation and journey with religion and God. Comedy and TikTok sketches. Should there be red lines in comedy? Gaza genocide, Zionism, and Ireland’s solidarity with Palestine.  Growing...

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...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the former Labour MP of Derby and the deputy leader of Workers Party Britain, Chris Williamson. Topics of discussion include: Chris' tenure as Labour MP for Derby North. Zionist purge of Labour under Jeremy Corbyn. Corbyn's mistakes and appeasement of the Zionist lobby. Traditional socialism vs Neoliberalism. George Galloway's Rochdale by-election victory. The Muslim vote, Gaza genocide, and punishing Labour. FOLLOW...