Voice of Islam

Join Raheel Ahmad, Zafer Ahmad and Usman Ali for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Yemen' and 'Juneteenth / Slavery'.

Yemen 

Yemen’s conflict driven by politics and internal divisions has left the country in chaos with the world’s worst humanitarian crisis and people struggling to survive.

Juneteenth / Slavery

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery—or does it? Born from delayed freedom in 1865, it's a powerful but often misunderstood symbol of liberation. Join us as we explore whether Juneteenth delivered on its promise, why the fight for equality continues, and how Islam champions true justice and dignity.

Guests:

Dr Ali Saif - Chair of Yemen Gulf Strategic Studies and Managing Director of Yemen Relief UK Ltd

Ahmed Baider - Yemeni Journalist (TBC)

Gerald Horne - Professor of history and African American studies who specializes in the history of slavery, racism, and revolutionary movements.

Ibrahim X Kendi - Historian, Author and founding director of the centre for Antiracist Research, focusing on racial inequality and social justice.

Baser Rodney -  President of the Pan African Ahmadiyya Muslim Association and director of centre of Islam and African studies at Webster university in St.Louis.

Producers : Rabeeta Khan and Mariam Munib

Topic I: Narrative vs. Nukes – Which Holds More Power Today?

Topic II: Balancing Passion and Principles: A Muslim Perspective on Fandom Culture

Introduction and NEWS

Presenter(s):

Qayyum Rashid

Zakaria Bhatti

Imam Jalees Khan

Guest(s):

Dr Mukesh Kapila

Imam Sabah Ahmedi

Atif Rashid

Professor Will Brooker

Producer(s):

Hamida Iqbal, Arifa Khan & Zoya Danayal

Researcher(s):

Hamida Iqbal, Zoya Danayal, Afreen Masood, Sofia Ahmad & Tahira Shabbir

Date : 18/06/2025

Join Sheikh Sammar Ahmad and Dr Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing : « Alcohol » and « Hate Speech ».

Alcohol

Islam forbids alcohol to protect us—and now

science shows why. Even small amounts can cause hidden brain damage, affecting memory and judgement.

Over 1 in 20 may be affected without knowing. Protect your mind, protect your faith.

Hate Speech

Freedom of speech is necessary for open

expression however, this expression has come with consequences. Free speech can be seen as a ticket to hatred towards others both in person and on social media.

No Hate Speech Week has highlighted the need for preventing and combating hate speech in various days. Join us today as we take a deeper look into the issues that stem from hate speech and how it impacts many people.

Guests :

Dr Kaanthan Jawahar (consultant liaison and neuropsychiatrist in the East Midlands, leading the Royal Derby Hospital’s Alcohol Care Team.)

Imam Muhammad Afzal Mirza sahib (respected Islamic scholar and retired Imam of Bai’tul Islam Mosque in Toronto, one of Canada’s largest mosques.)

Sarah McLaughlin (Senior Scholar at FIRE: Foundation for individual rights and expression)

Masood Akhtar (President & Founder of We are many against hate)

Producers : Anila Syed- Usman, Kafia Ahmad and Munahil Nasir

News: Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather| Sports

Topic I: The allegations raised against the promised Messiah's truthfulness

Topic II: Brain Health found to be improved by Parenthood

Presenter(s):

Sharjeel Sheikh Ahmad &

Guest(s):

Imam Atta ur Rehman Khalid

Imam Usman Mannan

Imam Dawood Ahmed Abid

Imam Zafir Mahmood Malik

Dr Musa Sami

Federico Farini

Researcher(s):

Ghazala Bajwa, Jaazeba Zafrullah Khan, Maleeha Qamar & Nurah Owusuahh Mensa

Producer(s):

Muneeb Mirza, Nafeesa Amini and Maria Sheikh

Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub

Date: 17.05.25

Join Saad Ahmed for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Learning Disabilities and Gaza: Livestream of a Genocide.’

Learning Disabilities 

Join us as we learn more about learning disability week and discuss the barriers that different people may face in their everyday lives.

Gaza: Livestream of  a Genocide 

Gaza is being described as a “live-streamed genocide,” with social media revealing in real time the horrors of mass death, hunger, and displacement—yet the world remains largely silent. We look at the collapse of healthcare, the strangling of aid, and the human cost of war—but also at the voices of young Gazans using social media to document survival and demand justice. Some of these voices, like 11-year-old Layan and blogger Medo Halimy, have already been silenced.

Guests:

Chris Chalkley (Executive Director of Personal Support Services for Mencap

Maaryiah Khan - Bradford People First

Katharina Smith-Müller - Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Choice Support

Kieran 

Siân Walker - Member of the L'Arche Community

Phillip Proudfoot - Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies

Producers :

Farhana Khan, Kafi Zafar and Eshal Ahmad

News: Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather| Sports

Topic I: From Revelation to Reformer: A Pattern of Denial

Topic II: Raise Your Voice, Not Hate: International Day for Countering Hate Speech

Presenter(s):

Mubariz Amini & Daniyal Ahmad

Guest(s):

Imam Abdul Hameed Sawiri

Imam Ibrahim Noonan

Professor Eric Heinze

Dr. Amal Abu-bakare

Ms. Amina Shareef

Researcher(s):

Nabeela, Manahal, Azka, Komal

Producer(s):

Barirah Shamsi & Dania Nasir

Join Imran Akram and Hanif Khan for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘World Hunger and Child Poverty’

World Hunger

Famine, defined as widespread food scarcity, threatens millions worldwide. Even today, many regions face the risk of famine due to conflict, climate change, and economic instability. But how did we let it get this bad, and can anything be done ? Did you know Islam was the first to establish systems like Zakat to address hunger? Join us as we explore the areas most at risk, the causes of famine, and the efforts—both historical and modern— aimed at combating hunger.

Child Poverty

The two-child benefit cap is deepening child poverty across the UK.Join us as we explore its impact on vulnerable families and how Islamic teachings call for justice, compassion, and the protection of every child. It’s time to rethink welfare through the lens of dignity and shared responsibility.

Guests:

Dr. Adeeb Yousif

Mohammed Mohammed

Joseph Howes

Samuel Thomas

Producers :

Nadia Anwar and Afia Nasir

Topic I: Self worth in the Digital Age

Topic II: Conflict and the Climate : the impact of wars on CO2 emissions

Introduction and NEWS

Presenter(s):

Daniyal Zia

Guest(s):

Dr David Crepaz-Keay

Dr Musa Sami

Imam Ibrahim Noonan

Doug Weir

Noreen Ahmad

Producer:

Safa Noor Ahmad and Assistant Trainee Producer: Saleha Ahmad

Researcher(s):

Faiza Mansoor, Faryaal Munir, Hassam Waleed Khan, Tashifa Asif & Saleha Siddiqa

Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema

Title: Eid-ul-Adha: A Lesson in Sacrifice and Service

Synopsis: In this episode of Pathway to Peace, we delve into “The Essence of Giving” as taught in Islam’s greatest festival of sacrifice, Eid-ul-Adha. Drawing on Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad’s sermon and the foundational Qur’anic verses of Surah al-Ḥajj, the presenters trace the spirit of Prophet Abraham’s ultimate test—leaving behind everything for the sake of God’s —and reveal how this timeless example speaks to modern Britain. From recounting Hagar’s faith at Zamzam to the near-sacrifice of Ishmael, we uncover the true heart of taqwa (righteousness) and why “your righteousness reaches Him” long after the ritual ends. Through stories of UK volunteers, NHS heroes, and community service, we show how inner sacrifice fuels real-world resilience. Finally, we explore the balance of huqooq-ullāh (rights owed to God) and huqooq-ul-ibaad (rights owed to people), offering practical steps for listeners nationwide to turn small acts of giving into lasting social and spiritual impact.

Presenters: Arif Khan & Sufyan Farooqi

Presenters

Waleed Ahmad

Ahsan Ahmadi