Voice of Islam

Join Raheel Ahmad & Usman Ali Anjum for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Diabetes” and “Reputations”.

Diabetes

Diabetes is rising globally, leading to serious health risks like heart disease and kidney damage. Factors such as poor diet, inactivity, and stress contribute to its spread. This episode will explore how modern habits fuel diabetes and highlight Islamic teachings from the Quran, Hadith, and Sunnah on healthy living. We’ll focus on the importance of moderation, balanced eating, regular exercise, and spiritual practices to reduce stress and improve well-being.

Reputations

How are reputations made and sustained? What is the role of pride in the building of a reputation? How can honour and prestige feed into our desires for a good reputation? These are some of the questions we would like to explore in our show on as we explore the pros and cons of reputation. Join us as we go on to consider the areas of life in which reputation matters to us most.

Guests Include:

Claire Levy - Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation

Dr Sara Ramzan - South Asian Women’s Diabetes Expert

Stephen Leggett - Type 2 Diabetes Reversal Coach

Professor David Oderberg - Department of Philosophy, University of Reading

Nicola Brennan - Leading World Wildlife Fund's campaign on a deforestation-free supply chain

Claudia Mills - Author and associate professor Emerita at University of Colorado, Boulder

Producers

Misbah Tariq, Hania Mubarik and Nabeela Shah

Topic: 01 British Public Increasingly Weary of Religion in the Media, Research Reveals

Topic: 02 Screens and Teens: How Phones Broke Children’s Brains

Presenters: Abdul Qayyum Rashid, Zakaria Bhatti and Imam Asim Hashmi

Guests:

1. Musa Sattar

2. Sabiha Iqbal

3. Matthew Tavender

4. Imam Shahil Munir Ahmed

5. Ms Faeza Syed

Researchers: Hamida Iqbal & Afreen Masood

Producer(s): Hamida Iqbal, Subia Ahmad & Zoya Danayal

Lead Producer: Zoya Danayal

Topic I: World kindness day

Topic II: The role of Youth in shaping the future

Presenters: Imam Muhammed Ather & Mb Nooruddeen Jahangeer Khan

Guests:

Dr. David Crepaz-Keay

Professor Robin Banerjee

Ms. Emma Reekie

Mr Jacob Diggle

Researchers: Nurah, Sara Choudary, Maleeha, Maida, Zanib

Producer(s): Tamseela Khorram, Maha Iftikhar

Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Maha Iftikhar

Lead Producer: Tamseela Khorram

13.11.24

Join Aneeq Ur Rehman and Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday’s show where we will be discussing “World Conflict and Interfaith” and “Kindness of The Holy Prophet (saw)”

World Conflict and Interfaith

Religion has played a dual role in conflicts,

sometimes fuelling division while also

fostering peace. This show will explore

historical and modern instances where faith

both deepens tensions and promotes

reconciliation. We’ll ask: Can interfaith

dialogue be the key to resolving global

conflicts? And how might cooperation

between religions shape the future of global

peacebuilding?

Kindness of The Holy Prophet (saw)

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had a

profound love and compassion for his

companions. In this show we will look into the

authentic accounts from the Islamic history,

which illustrates the Prophet's (PBUH) mercy,

kindness, and deep concern for the well-being

of his companions.

Guests

Michael Yoshii - a Former United Methodist Clergyman

Dr Angus Slater - a Senior Lecturer of Theology and Interfaith Studies at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Usama Mubarik - a missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, serving in the Media and Press department

Producers

Mutbashra Ahmed, Manahil Khalid and Azka Hina

Introduction and NEWS

Topic I: Surah Yunus - Mortality and Morality - revival of faith in society

Topic II: Web Summit Lisbon 2024

Topic III: The Safer Phones Bill - Minimising Social Media Addiction in Teens

Presenter(s):

Imam Danial Ahmad & Imam Mubaraz Amini

Guest(s):

Imam Usman Manan

Imam Khalid Gonzalez

Imam Raza Ahmad

Professor Janet Read

Dr Adam Abdelnoor

Researcher(s):

Manahal, Nabeela , Arriba, Ameera & Faiza

Producer(s):

Isha Ahmad, Dania Nasir & Rameen Masood

Date: 12.11.24

Join Saad Ahmed for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Bullying” and 'Gaming Addiction.”

Bullying

Today, as the world continues to crumble under hatred, join us in unity for kindness and empathy as we once again celebrate Anti-Bullying week in this special segment. We will cover Cyberbullying in various shapes and forms, psychological harm, damage in following animalistic desires and concrete solutions for the oppressed and the oppressor.

Hazrat Abraham (as)

Guests Include:

Peter Smith (Professor of Psychology at Goldsmiths College)

Gail Sayles (Local Campaigns Manager at NSPCC)

Kamran Mallick (Chief Executive Officer of Disability Rights UK)

Producers

Nuwaira Khalid and Gemilia Bryant

Topic I: The History of Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday

Topic II: The Impact of Technological advancement on natural resources

Lead Presenter: Danayal Zia & Co-Presenters: Bilal Mehmood

Guests:

Dr Yves Plancherel

Dr Alex Mayhew

Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Fayza Chikkodi

Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema

Researchers: Saira, Ruxana, Meher un Nissa, Saiqah, Faryal

Join Rana Ata Ul Rehman & Musharaf Ahmad for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Armistice Day”  and “Digital Colonisation”

Armistice Day:

On Armistice Day, we commemorate the end of World War I in 1918. But what about the current state of world-have we truly learned from devastation of war? Join us as we reflect on history and discuss Morden conflicts.

Digital Colonisation:

Digital Colonisation refers to the control of digital infrastructure and data by tech giants from wealthier nations, leading to dependence and reduced digital sovereignty for less developed regions. Join us as we explore how this Morden form of dominance affects local economies and cultures.

Producers:

Anila Nasir and Sehrish Tahir

In an article published on the BBC website on 6th November 2024 entitled, ‘Australia plans social media ban for under-16s’, the Australian government says it will introduce "world-leading" legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the "harm" social media was inflicting on Australian children. In this episode of Pathway to Peace, the presenters examine the effect of social media on childhood depression and whether social media could even be regulated. What guidance can we draw upon from Islamic ethics to help navigate the online world.

Introduction and NEWS

Segment 1: The 5 Apology Languages

Segment 2: Women, self-esteem & Islam

Presenter(s):

Waleed Ahmad & Imam Touqeer Tanvir

Guest(s):

Dr. Tom Mitchell

Prof. Willem Kuyken

Sebastian Terry

Sarah Bowcutt

Prof. Maja

Researcher(s):

Zara Ahmed, Amna Maaz, Samreen Nasir & Henna Syed

Producer(s):

Bareera Sohail Mansoor & Nergis Nasir