Voice of Islam

Join Raza Ahmed for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Foreign Fighters’ and 'AI'.

Foreign Fighters

The UK government has officially affirmed the legality of its citizens serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This confirmation has stirred debates regarding the ethical implications, as it enables UK citizens to participate in conflicts outside their homeland. Concerns about dual loyalty and adherence to international law have been raised, prompting discussions on the responsibilities of individuals with dual citizenship in matters of international conflict.

AI

The UK government has officially affirmed the legality of its citizens serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This confirmation has stirred debates regarding the ethical implications, as it enables UK citizens to participate in conflicts outside their homeland. Concerns about dual loyalty and adherence to international law have been raised, prompting discussions on the responsibilities of

individuals with dual citizenship in matters of international conflict. Artificial intelligence, or AI, suddenly seems to be dominant in all aspects of our lives. From social media to our daily lives, AI knows it all. It seems like we do not know enough about the truths of AI. What is it exactly? How involved is it in our everyday life? And what is the scary side of it? Join us as we discuss various aspects of AI, and how we can safeguard ourselves from its harms.

Guests include:

Professor John Quigley - A scholar in public international law, John Quigley is Professor Emeritus, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University.

Professor Graeme Wood - Lecturer in political science at Yale University and staff writer at The Atlantic.

Imam Tamim Abu Daqqa - Retired Civil; Engineer, Imam, Lecturer & a regular panelist on MTA TV.

Producers:

Dania Nasir and Nadia Anwer

Introduction and NEWS

Topic 01: Alcohol Culture in the UK: Is the Addiction Wearing Off?

Topic 02: The Rising Sun of the Ahmadiyya Caliphate

Presenter(s):

Imam Tauqeer Ahmad

Waleed Ahmad

Guest(s):

Dr Laura Fenton

Professor David Nutt

Mr Andrew Misell

Imam Ata Ul Mujeeb Rashed Shb

Imam Ibrahim Noonan Shb

Imam Ataul Naseer Shb

Resercher(s):

Fareha Sohail Suri

Basma Amber Latif

Haala Naseer

Producer(s):

Nergis Nasir

Maleeha Abdullah

Malakoot Afaq

Fatima Zunehra Danayal

Join Raheel Ahmad & Faheem Nasir for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing “Teenage Obesity” and “Blockout 2024”

Teenage Obesity

Obesity represents today as one of the major health problems internationally and is seen in people of all ages but mostly in teenagers. About thirty-seven million children younger than 5 years old were overweight in 2022. Over 390 million children and adolescents categorised as overweight and 160 million who live with obesity were recorded in 2022 among the youth population aged 5–19 years. Join us as we discuss what causes obesity in a child or teen and how can it be treated in a teenager.

Blockout 2024

Religion teaches that no-one is perfect; the objective is to lead life spent in constant effort to improve. Yet modern culture puts celebrities on pedestals. Since the brutality on innocent Palestinians, and the longstanding information war spreading fake news, users of social media have launched a campaign to block such celebrities who endorse this war in one way or another. Does this mean that the age of blindly following celebrities is over?

Guests

Dr Nasreena Bulkees - Post-intern medical officer at Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Sri Lanka

Chris Rojek - Professor of Sociology at City University

Producers

Raaziya Sheron and Fezia Haq

Segment 1: Physical Activity: Your Key to Reducing Stress

Segment 2: Social Integration and Religious Freedom: Challenges and Opportunities in Schools

Introduction and NEWS

Presenter(s):

Zakria Bhatti

Jalees Khan

Guest(s):

Professor Simon Rosenbaum

Professor Gareth Stratton

Ms Zara Sindhu

Ms Fatima Al Lababidi

Mr Waqar Ahmedi

Producer(s):

Subia Ahmad and Haniah Sajid

Researcher(s):

Afreen Masood and Sehrish Arif

Date: 05.06.24

Join Aneeq ur Rehman and Dr Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Environment Day' & 'Arms' Trade'.

Environnment Day

The show delves into rehabilitating degraded lands to enhance ecosystems and biodiversity. Join us as we work together to secure a sustainable future for generations to come

Arms' Trade

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the total global military expenditure reached $2443 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 per cent in real terms from 2022. This was the steepest year-on-year increase since 2009. These figures underscore the scale and impact of the arms trade on global peace, security, and development. There's a significant concern that weaponry manufactured in Britain is being utilized in Gaza in manners that breach international humanitarian law. The government must uphold its own regulations and halt the export of arms to Israel.

Guests:

Majora Carter-  Real estate developer

Emily Apple - Media Coordinator at Campaign Against Arms Trade

Producers:

Ayesha Tahir, Tahmina Tahir and Anila Syed-Usman

Segment 1: Teenagers Purchasing Knives Illegally Online as Criminals Adapt to the Digital Era

Segment 2: Educational Care Plans

Introduction and NEWS

Presenter(s):

Nooruddeen Jangeerkhan

Sharjeel Ahmad

Guest(s):

Mark Brindley

Professor Iain Brennan

Professor Kevin Browne

Professor Sarah Hainsworth

Dr Rabia

Producer(s):

Dania Nasir, Naima Chaudhary, Hania Yaqub and Kashfa Ahmed

Researcher(s):

Naima, Kashfa, Hania, Sara Chaudry

Join us as we discuss: Children in war zones and then look at Foster Care.

Introduction and NEWS

Topic 01: ICAI Report Highlights Inadequacies in Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza

Topic 02: The Harmful of Witchcraft and Voodoo

Topic 03: Understanding of Introversion

Presenter(s):

Imam Jalees Ahmad

Imam Murabbi Sheikh Sammar Ahmad

Guest(s):

Dania Nasir

Imam Ibrahim Noonan

Professor Jean Comarof

Professor Jacqueline Baxter

Dr Adam Abdelnoor

Producer(s):

Ine Mu’minah

Rameen Mashood

Sidra Tul Muntaha

Join Rana Ata Ul Rehman, Imran Akram Talib Man for Monday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘NHS Spending" and 'UK Education'

*NHS Spending*

Join us on Voice of Islam radio as the government is spending £5.5 bn less on health in England than it suggested it would be at this stage, the institute for Fiscal Studies says. Spending on NHS in England has risen significantly less quickly than what was promised by Conservatives at the last election and it is having a real effect on waiting lists and ill health cases.

*UK Education* :

The biggest step in patent's life is sending their children to school. And the biggest step in child's life is actually going to school.

School is where children's futures are shaped but now there are cause for concerns now that schools are not doing enough for our children.

Why is this and what needs to be done in order to resolve this? These are the points as well as other crucial areas we are going to be looking at in today's show.

*Guests Include:*

*Producers* :

Tehreem Muzammil &

Sabiha Tariq

Segment 1: Islamic Teachings on the service to humanity

Segment 2: Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid Entering Gaza

Introduction and NEWS

Presenter(s):

Usman Manan

Nabeel Bhatti

Guest(s):

Dania Nasir

Prof Emeritus John Quigley

Miss Kafia Abdurahman Omar

Producer(s):

Sofia Ateeq, Sima

Researcher(s):

Mahruchhala Ahmed, Tehreem Zafar, Samreen Nasir