In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the world-renowned Muslim YouTuber, influencer and debater, Zeeshan Ali aka Smile to Jannah. Topics of discussion: Zeeshan and Dilly reflect on the first time they both shared a screen together in July 2019 on Blood Brothers Podcast episode five. Smile2Jannah's transition from light-hearted dawah sketches to news and current affairs: reasons and challenges. Thoughts and reflections on Imam Umayr Mulla's interview with Tommy Robinson in Jerusalem. Rise of the far right and the return of 'Paki bashing'. Refining and updating arguments to counter the far right. What happened to Zeeshan's 'Declassified' podcast and how is running S2J News been? Principles and pitfalls of debating and giving dawah. The need for Muslim communities to support Muslim media, content creators and Islamic influencers. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent Muslim political podcaster, analyst and commentator, Muhammad Jalal of Thinking Muslim. Topics of discussion include: 2024 general elections, the Muslim vote, and pro-Gaza independent MPs. Muslims maturing beyond representational and tribal politics. How big of a threat is Reform to Muslims in Britain? Zarah Sultana, Jeremy Corbyn, and the Your Party drama. Green Party under the leadership of the charismatic Zack Polanski. Is organising and mobilising for elections a waste of time for Muslims? Engaging MAGA conservatives on Israel, foreign policy, and shared values. Allah's (swt) victory, the Ummah's efforts, and the downfall of Israel. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the spokesman of the anti-Zionist Orthodox Jewish movement 'Neturei Karta', Rabbi Elhanan Beck. Topics of discussion: Gaza genocide two years on - what is Israel's end game? Why are majority of Jews Zionists and support Israel? Are anti-Zionist Jews doing enough to oppose Israel? Why does Israel have so much influence over Western governments? Can there peace with Israel? Can it be dismantled without violence? Who is 'The Messiah' from a Jewish perspective if he isn't Jesus? Jewish beliefs and rulings vs. Islamic beliefs and rulings. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the sister of the jailed Muslim prisoner Aafia Siddiqui, Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui. Topics of discussion include: Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's family background and upbringing. Sister Aafia's pursuit of knowledge to help the poor and oppressed. Sister Aafia's abduction in Pakistan and extradition to the U.S. Sister Aafia's children's abduction, torture and whereabouts. Sister Aafia's current situation: physical, mental and spiritual state. Role of Pakistan and successive prime ministers in sister Aafia's case. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the editor-in-chief of Islam21c, Dr. Salman Butt. Topics of discussion include: The Global Muslim Content Creators summit in KL, Malaysia. The Prophetic Summit in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Social media growth, virality, and fighting the algorithm. Muslim unity and leadership in the age of social media and AI. Leaving a legacy beyond viral content. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain, spoke with the world-renowned Malaysian Chinese Islamic scholar and preacher, Shaykh Hussein Yee. Topics of discussion include: Shaykh Hussein Yee's journey from Buddhism to Christianity to Islam. Shaykh Yee's memories and relationship with Shaykh Al-Albani. Following Quran and Sunnah, and harshness in dawah to Muslims. Importance of being a good representative of Islam. Advice to parents with young children in 2025. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent Muslim YouTuber, da'ee and influencer, Ali Dawah. Topics of discussion include: Ali's reflections on the 'Bitter Truth' show and free-mixing. Culture wars, traditional gender roles, and Muslim marriages. The rise of the far-right and the myth of "Muslim grooming gangs". Dawah, content creation, ego, and fame. An eye disease will make Ali blind by the age of 40. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned author, book coach and motivational speaker, Naima B. Robert. Topics of discussion include: Thoughts on the Global Muslim Content Creators' summit organised by One Path Network in Kuala Lumpur in July. Self-accountability and spiritual recalibration in the age of social media fame and virility. Importance of writing books and leaving a legacy. Secret marriages, desi culture and polygyny. Rise of the far-right and future of Muslims in the West. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent South African imam, Bilal Ismail, from Durban. Topics of discussion include: Ustad Bilal Ismail’s background and the Muslim community of Durban. What is the ‘Imam Development Programme’? The socioeconomic reality of imams in Africa. Amazing stories of the ‘super imams’ the IDP supports. Muslim communities' treatment of their local imams.   FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain, spoke with the prominent Syrian-American humanitarian aid worker, activist and legal advocate, Hassan Shibly. Topics of discussion include: Dilly and Hassan's differences and disagreements over Andrew Tate. Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Palestine and the Axis of Resistance. Islamic duty to fight injustice and sacrifice for Allah. Donald Trump, America First and Muslims living in the West.  Weaponisation of children during divorce and separation. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent American imam from New York and research director at Yaqeen Institute, Tom Facchine. Topics of discussion include: "Islam isn't just the past, it's the future." Dilly questions Imam Tom about his opening remark at The Prophetic Strategy Summit in Malaysia. Romanticising Islamic history and civilisation. Dismantlement of oppressive colonial structures. What type of decolonisation could be unIslamic? Muslim unity: Centralised vs. De-centralised New York mayoral race: Zahran Mamdani and American Zionists. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:  Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Muslim influencer, content creator and youth advocate, Shoaib Hussain aka 'The Sunnah Guy'. Topics of discussion include: Shoaib's background, upbringing, and relationship with his father. Shoaib's journey to practicing Islam and engaging local youth. Content creation, COVID-19 lockdown, and going viral. Fame, critics, and self-accountability. Men, masculinity, loneliness, and free time. Brotherhood, belonging, purpose and reformation.  FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain, speaks with the world-renowned Islamic scholar, thinker and writer, Dr. Tareq al-Suwaidan. Topics of discussion include: Misconceptions about the geopolitical importance of pre-Islamic Arabia and the status of the Arabs. Was the establishment of a state a means or the end objective for the Prophet Muhammad (saw)? At what point in the Seerah did the mission to establish a state go from “strategic thinking” to “strategic planning”? Can there be a civilisation without a state or a polity? What makes a state “Islamic” - is its constitution, its laws and courts, the societal culture and values? Dr. al-Suwaidan’s thoughts on Wael Hallaq’s argument that it’s impossible for the modern nation state to be Islamic? What is the caliphate, and can such a polity exist in the modern day? FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:   Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the erudite British Christian philosopher, ethicist and medical doctor, Dr. Calum Miller. Topics of discussion include: Recent amendment of the Abortion Bill which decriminalises abortion up to the day of birth. Recent Assisted Dying Bill which passed through parliament with a majority. Who, or what, is spearheading the normalisation of these laws? Individualism, low fertility, suicide, mental health and the breakdown of the traditional family in Britain and the West. Ethics behind religious slaughter: halal, kosher and the Christian position.  Tolerating religious pluralism as a practicing evangelical Christian. Reform, Europe's shift to the right, and the rise of 'cultural Christianity'. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the British Palestinian emergency physician who was deployed to Gaza twice since the Israel's genocide began, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa. Topics of discussion include: Dr. Mustafa's family background and heritage. Dr. Mustafa's deployment to Gaza: When, why, with who, and why? Death and destruction in Gaza, and the dehumanisation of Palestinians.  Detachment of religious and political views and sentiments as a medic.  Gatekeepers and negative energy within the pro-Palestine movement. Dr. Mustafa's campaign to build a children's hospital in Gaza: Support and criticisms. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British scholar, counsellor and chaplain, Imam Abdullah Hasan. Topics of discussion include: Muslim marriages, secular therapy and Islamic psychology. Common issues that lead to divorce: finances, in-laws and "falling out of love". Dealing with trauma, mental health issues and black magic. Priorities for Muslims in the UK and the west: integration vs assimilation. Political lobbying, dawah and voting in elections. Identity and belonging: The Ummah vs your country of birth. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent academic, writer, activist and research director of CAGE International, Dr. Asim Qureshi. Topics of discussion included: What have we learnt from 20 months of Israel's genocide in Gaza? Dr. Asim’s viral open letter to Muslim scholars this Ramadan. https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/letter-to-scholars-during-genocide/ Understanding fear in the context of tawhid, courage and Prophet Musa (as). Palestine Action, fighting Zionism and the ‘Filton 18’ case. Gatekeepers and grifters in the pro-Palestine camp: two state supporters and anti-resistance. Riverway Law and CAGE International’s application to de-proscribe Hamas. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the controversial Saudi Arabian dissident scholar, academic and activist, Dr. Mohammed al-Massari. Topics of discussion include: Family background, heritage and growing up in Saudi Arabia. A brief history of Saudi Arabia and the role of Islam in its governance and society. The rise of Pan-Arabism and Saudi Arabia welcoming the Muslim Brotherhood during the 1950s-1970s. The Iranian revolution, the siege of Makkah, and U.S. troops in Saudi during the first Iraq war. Reformation movements and holding Saudi rulers and scholars to account. Imprisonment, exile and seeking asylum in Britain. Criticising regimes, ruling by Islam, and accusations of extremism. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned Pakistani academic, thinker and specialist in Islamic economics, Dr. Asad Zaman. Topics of discussion include: Travelling to the U.S. for education and career. Life of academia at Ivy League universities during the 1970s. Finding Islam, reformation, and returning to Pakistan. Top-down (radical) and bottom-up (gradual) methods to establish Islam. The capitalist financial system's grip on the global economy. Is a gold and silver currency model sustainable and realistic? Establishing independent labour/trust-based currency that can run parallel to and exist within existing capitalist systems. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent South African businessman and the father of Elon Musk, Errol Musk. Topics of discussion include: Family background and heritage: from England to South Africa. Growing up white in apartheid South Africa: memories and reality. Marriage to Maye Haldeman, Nazi in-laws and raising Elon Musk. Is Elon Musk's success linked to his father and parenting? Romance with ex-step daughter Jana Bezuidenhout. Death, purpose of life and belief in God. Migration, assimilation, and views on black people. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews