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...

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...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned American academic, author and social justice activist, Shaun King. Topics of conversation include: Understanding the historical and political context behind October 7th. Why is this war in Gaza different to previous wars? Israeli lies and dehumanisation of Palestinians. U.S. and British complicity in Israeli genocide. Shaun's censorship on Instagram and the general crackdown on pro-Palestine...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

In this timely episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with political commentator and broadcaster Sami Hamdi. #Gaza #Palestine #SaudiArabia Topics of discussion include: Operation Al Aqsa Flood and the Palestine-Israel war. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Israel at the U.N. Israeli intelligence failure, Egyptian tip-off, and conspiracies. Is the Palestinian struggle a religious and civilisational struggle? Islam, justice, and the safety of Jews under Muslim rule. Is Sami a part...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the controversial British nasheed artist Khaled Siddiq. #bloodbrotherspodcast #music #nasheeds    Topics of discussion include:   Growing up in Leicester with South Asian Muslims. Having mixed heritage convert parents. Searching for God, and building a renewed connection with Islam.  Music, musical instruments, and the nasheed industry.  Being cancelled over music, and controversies.  Is all music haram? Imitating...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Islamic historian and author, Dr Uthman Lateef, of Sapience Institute. #BloodBrotherspodcast #Islamichistory #Ummah  Topics of discussion include: Quick fire Q&A on Islamic military leaders. Quick fire Q&A on major battles in Islamic history.  Making sense of Islamic history: Romanticisation and reality. Was the past better than the present for the Ummah? Fall of Jerusalem 1099, sacking of Baghdad...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British scholar Shaykh Asrar Rashid. #BloodBrothersPodcast Topics of discussion include. 15 Hanafi fiqh questions. Can Sunnis have any meaningful unity? Success of Salafi duat and dawah in the West. Obeying, criticising and rebelling against Muslim rulers. Shaykh Ramadan al-Bouti, the Assad regime, and the Syrian revolution. Shaykh Asrar’s upcoming book on the caliphate. Imam Mahdi and the signs of the end...

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent American preacher and debater Uthman ibn Farooq. #BloodBrothersBodcast #Dawah #Salafi Topics of discussion include: - Q&A on 10 (Hanbali) fiqh rulings Uthman ibn Farooq adopts. - Would he give talks at a 'non-Salafi' masjid? - Is there a framework for Sunni unity? Does there have to be uniformity in creed? - Questioning Daniel Haqiqatjou about Deobandis. - Online dawah beefs - is it healthy and...

In the opening episode of Blood Brothers Podcast season 3, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent Swiss Muslim academic and thinker, Dr Tariq Ramadan. #BloodBrothersBodcast #Metoo #TariqRamadan Topics of discussion include: The multiple ongoing rape cases against Tariq Ramadan. Background, facts, and fiction. The French establishment vs Tariq Ramadan. A witch-hunt by the media and senior politicians. Reflections in prison, jail stories, and reconnecting with the Quran. Impact of rape...

For the 100th episode and season 2 finale, Dilly Hussain speaks with the popular youth activist and preacher from London, Akhi Ayman. #BloodBrothersPodcast #AkhiAyman #Gangs   Topics of discussion include: - Quick fire questions - Packing out recent youth events across London. - Managing popularity and avoiding online 'dawah' beef. - Road life, getting stabbed, and reformation. - Are Muslim gangs a necessary evil? - Drill music and Muslim rappers. - Loss of mother, valuing parents, and...

In the penultimate episode of Blood Brothers Podcast season 2, Dilly Hussain speaks with Imam Omar Suleiman of Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. #BloodBrothersPodcast #OmarSuleiman #AmericanMuslim   Topics of discussion include: UK Muslims vs American Muslims. Angels, Hereafter, Jannah and Dhul Hijjah series. Will there be a Jahanam series? What are priorities for Dawah in the West? Lex Fridman Podcast and Oxford Union talking points. Are American Muslims stuck between the Left and the...