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Topic I: Germany and Immigration: The Contributions of Muslims to Society

Topic II: Inside the Displacement Crisis in Catatumbo, Colombia: Unbelievable Realities in the Modern World

Introduction and NEWS

Presenter(s):

Jalees Khan

Zakaria Bhatti

Qayyum Rashid

Guest(s):

Imam Raza Ahmad

Imam Sharib Ahmad

Akkash Ahmad

Ulrike Beck

Producer(s):

Arifa Khan, Hibba tul Baseer (Trainee Producer), Zoya Danayal (Lead Producer), & Tayyaba Tahir (Actin Lead)

Researcher(s):

Sofia Ahmad, Afreen, & Muskan Asif

Join Imam Safeer Ahmed and Imam Samar for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Nursing Crisis and Laylatul Qadr’.

Nursing Crisis

There are 21% fewer nursing students starting courses at universities across the UK than three years ago. This doesn’t come as a surprise as nurses have been underpaid and overworked for some time now. However, Nurses in England have rejected the 5.5% pay rise they were given for this year, in a move that may lead to them to start striking again in pursuit of higher salaries which is a fundamental shift in nursing staff standing up for themselves.

Laylatul Qadr

Laylatul Qadr, also known as The Night of Decree, is one of the most sacred nights in the Islamic calendar. It is a night of immense spiritual significance, celebrated during the last ten days of Ramadan.

Muslims around the world seek this night with fervent prayer, reflection, and worship, hoping to attain its blessings and mercy. What makes Laylatul Qadr so special? Join us on Voice of Islam Radio as we delve into the spiritual essence of Laylatul Qadr and explore how to maximize its blessings.

Guests :

Dr Sam Donohue (Assistant Director for the national and regional outreach, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Deepa Korea (Royal College of Nursing Foundation Charity Director)

Danish Sheikh (successfully completed his studies at Jamia Ahmadiyya UK.)

Producers : Tehreem Muzammil and Noorin Ghumman

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

Topic I: Breaking Barriers: Groundbreaking Mental Health Study Empowering Young Muslim Women

Topic II: The Mysterious Origins of Earth’s Water

Introduction and NEWS

Presenter(s):

Imam Shumail Ahmed

Imam Muhammad Athar

Guest(s):

Safiyah Khan

Professor Daksha Trivedi

Dr Luke Daly

Michael Kueppers

Imran Ahsan Mirza

Producer:

Mehrish Khadija Dogar & Trainee Producer: Maida Mubashara

Researcher(s):

Tooba Malik, Zanubia Ateeq, Raazia Choudhry, Sadiya Rahman, Amna, Hannan

Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub

Date: 25.03.25

Join Saad Ahmed for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Mental Health in the Digital Era' and 'USAID.'

Mental Health in the Digital Era

Living in a digital world affects our mental health in ways we may not even realise.

Join us as we explore how social media pressures, excessive screen time, and constant online engagement impact our emotional well-being. We’ll discuss the real effects of digital life and practical ways to find balance, set boundaries, and protect our mental health.

USAID

The United States Agency forCInternational Development (USAID) is one of the largest humanitarian aid organisations to currently exist, distributing more than $640 billion

globally from 2012 through 2022. With the recent announcement of freezing USAID, America's President, Donald Trump, is said to putting many countries and lives in jeopardy. Join us to discuss what stopping this valuable resource will mean for people around the world.

Guests:

Tom Dening - Professor of Dementia Research at University of Nottingham and Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry

James Vreeland - Professor and Political Scientist at Princeton University

Matt Hurst-Smith - Chief Experience Officer at Founders Pledge

William Ascher - Professor of Government and Economics at Claremont McKenna College

Producers:

Noreen Niaz, Nadia Shamas and Prevish Huma

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

Topic I: Rights of Women: How Islam guides Women of this Day and Age

Topic II: Month of Ramadan - Benefits Of Fasting

Topic III: The Myopia Epidemic : Why our eyesight is becoming worse

Introduction and NEWS

Presenter(s):

Daniyal Ahmad

Firhaad Ahmad

Guest(s):

Marjan Khatib

Unathi Seleman

Dr. Leila Dahghan-Zaklaki

Mrs. Sabiha Iqbal

Ms. Nusrat Kauser

Dr Neema Mojarrad

Dr Kathryn Saunders

Producer(s):

Dania Nasir, Areebah Ijaz & Faiza Farooq

Researcher(s):

Manahal Awan, Komal Nawaz, Azka Tabassum, Sarah An-Nasser

Join Hanif Khan, Amaar Ahmad & Imran Akram for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Debt and Human Rights and Justice '

Debt

Last week was debt awareness week. Join us as we explore why many people find themselves in debt and the impact it can have. We will also discuss ways to break the debt cycle and where you can get help.

Human Rights and Justice

On the International Day for the Right to the Truth, we explore how truth is often suppressed in conflicts and human rights abuses. Through media cover-ups and silenced atrocities, we highlight the fight for justice and accountability, asking: How can truth prevail in the face of denial, and what does true justice look like for the silenced?

Guests:

Toby Murray - Policy and Campaigns Manager for Debt Justice

Jasmine Birtles - a finance expert and is the founder of the self-help money site MoneyMagpie.com . She is the author of 38 books and is patron of the debt advice charity Community Money Advice

Alexandre Marcou - working as the Communication Advisor for Palestine for the charity Médecins sans Frontières

Producers:

Aalia Mazhar and Aafia Mazhar and Farhana Khan and Kafi Zafar

Topic II: The Golden Mean: Finding peace in a world of overstimulation and overconsumption

Guests:

Producer(s): Safa Noor Ahmad

Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Saleha Ahmad

Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema

Researchers: Faryaal Munir, Faiza Mansoor, Tashifa Asif, Saleha Siddiqa, Hassam Walid Khan

Lead Presenter: Nabeel Ahmad And Zeriab Rahman

Guests:

Imam Usman Manan Sahib

Dr Shakeel Ahmad Sahib

Mr Grant Mercer from Smaller Footprints

Miss Sarah Howden from The Fixing Factory

Co-Presenters:

Weekend World Podcast 23-03-2025: A Current Affairs Show from a Faith and Non-faith Perspective by Voice of Islam

Presenters -

Shams Najm

Naseer (@⁨~NK⁩)

Mussaver Ahmedi

Sadiq Butt

Join Raza Ahmed and Danayal Zia for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Ramadan and Mental health’ and ‘International Aid’

Ramadan and Mental health

Millions of Muslims around the world practice fasting and heightened worship in the month of Ramdan. Often, we have heard about the physical wonders of Ramadan, but what about the effects on Mental Health? Studies have reported varying effects of Ramadan fasting on mental health and various hormones. Join us as we discuss the research on Ramadan and Mental Health.

International Aid

In this episode we examine the shifting landscape of international aid, particularly in light of recent cuts to USAID funding. As global conflicts, poverty, and humanitarian crises escalate, what does reduced aid mean for vulnerable populations? How will developing nations cope with the financial gap, and what role do other countries, NGOs, and faith based charities play in filling the void?

Guests:

Khizra Dania Saeed - Graduated with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and it currently working as a Psychologist

Producers:

Amatul Bari Maheen Khan, Sana Nadeem and Nabahat Nayyrah