Blood Brothers

In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent British scholar, thinker and author, Shaykh Asrar Rashid. Topics of discussion include: Shaykh Asrar Rashid’s pursuit of the controversial Sufi figure known as “Chuff Chuff Pir”, and his engagement with Dr Tahir ul-Qadri, founder of Minhaj-ul-Quran, concerning his controversial theological positions. Predictions made in The Intellectual Intifada about Pakistan, the military establishment and its influence on the country and wider region. The ongoing conflict in Yemen, the Houthis and the geopolitical implications of the Mecca Pact involving Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The Houthis’ role in Yemen, their political and religious positions, and the legitimate grievances of Yemeni Sunnis against them. The distinction between Bani Israel (the Children of Israel) and the Yahud (Jews) from a Qur’anic perspective. The virtues, blessings and prophetic glad tidings concerning Yemen and Syria. Islamic end-times prophecies, including Al-Malhama (the great battle), future alliances and confrontations with the Romans. The prophetic narrations concerning the black flags of Khorasan and Ghazwat al-Hind. Hadith rejectionism, the principles of hadith authentication and a critical examination of Shaykh al-Albani’s methodology of authenticating and grading hadith. 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 prominent British Muslim activist, lecturer and hostage negotiator Dr Anas Altikriti of The Cordoba Foundation. Topics of discussion include: The UAE's alleged hiring of an assassin to spy on Dr Altikriti and his family. What happened, and how did the case unfold? Were the UK Government and security services aware of the alleged plot? If not, should the UAE be held to account? Why does the UAE target Muslims in the West, particularly in Britain? Is the UAE's war on the Muslim Brotherhood and so-called "radical Islam" actually a war on Islam and Muslims? The Arab Spring and its aftermath. Arab and Muslim unity, and Israel's alleged agenda to fragment the region along sectarian and ethnic lines. The UAE's activities across Africa, including Algeria, Libya, Sudan and Somaliland. The growing rivalry between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed in Yemen and beyond. The US war on Iran and Donald Trump's increasingly authoritarian and fascistic policies. 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 the first official Blood Brothers Podcast collaboration between 5Pillars and One Nation Media​⁠, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent South African political commentator and thinker, Pieter Kriel. Topics of discussion include: Nelson Mandela’s legacy and the broken promises of post-apartheid South Africa. The rise of xenophobia and Afrophobia in South Africa in light of the March and March movement. South Africa’s political landscape: ANC, Democratic Alliance, Jacob Zuma’s MK Party and Gayton McKenzie’s Patriotic Alliance. AfriForum, Afrikaner identity and the politics of minority interests. Pieter Kriel’s Pan-Africanism and how it shapes his politics and worldview. Israel’s alleged influence in South Africa’s political turmoil, particularly the rise of anti-migrant sentiment. The place of religion and morality in politics and society. Israeli apartheid and what a future Palestinian state could look like.  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 viral American-Egyptian debater and streamer Itachi. Topics of discussion include: Itachi’s first experience of London and Speakers’ Corner. Itcahi's early influences and growing up watching Ahmed Deedat. Why Itachi focuses on biblical contradictions rather than the Trinity or textual preservation. Expanding into debates on atheism, liberalism and feminism. The decline of Christianity in the West. Managing virality, attention and sincerity, as well as her family’s reaction. Criticism of Itachi’s combative debating style and her thoughts on marriage in the future. 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 viral Niqabi debater and Muslim polemicist, Korra The Taymi. Topics of discussion include: What did Korra make of Speakers’ Corner? Why is Aisha’s (ra) marriage to the Prophet (saw) weaponised against Muslims? Managing virality very quickly and at a young age. How did Korra get into debates and polemics, and are there particular scholars she learns from or consults? Why has Christianity become Korra’s main area of focus? Korra’s recent response to the TikTok “Pink Cherry Islam” phenomenon. Muslim women in dawah and an antagonising posture. Given Korra’s Sudanese heritage, what are her thoughts on the situation in Sudan? 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