Voice of Islam

Date: 23.04.24

Join Saad Ahmed for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Racism' and 'Homelessness’

Racism

Racial discrimination is increasingly being recognised as a social determinant of health, with growing evidence suggesting an association between racial discrimination and mental and physical

health outcomes across all life stages. About 53% of Black youth experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression and a third of UK’s population below the age of 25 have experienced racist remarks.

Homelessness

The government plans to introduce harsher rules against rough sleepers, leading some rebel ministers proposing to repeal legislation 200 years old that criminalises it. Who is right? Is homelessness and rough sleeping a form of 'nuisance.'

Guests:

Jabeer Butt (CEO of the Race Equality Foundation)

Dr Miriam Wade (Senior Clinical Psychologist)

Michael Buraimoh (CEO of Race on the Agenda)

Jacob Dimitriou (Director of England at Housing Justice)

Producers:

Tehreem Muzamil, Ayesha Tahir and Tahmina Tahir.

Introduction and NEWS

Topic 1: Exam Stress- How to Deal With It?

Topic 2: The Link Between Social Media Use and Risky Health Behaviours in Young People

Prsenter(s):

Imam Sammar Ahmad & Imam Daniyal Ahmad

Guest(s):

David Smithson

Dr. Adam Abdelnoor

Kathryn Cousins

Suzanne Samaka

Producer(s):

Dania Nasir

Rameen Masood

Sidra tul Muntaha

Researcher(s):

Areebah

Nabeela

Kashfa

Komal

Join Rana ata ul Rehman for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Food Waste' and 'Earth Day’

Food Waste

Every year, the UK throws away around 9.5 million tonnes of food waste– even though 8.4 million people in the UK are in food poverty. And if we go further a field food insecurity is rising across the globe due to conflicts and environmental changes. Join us as we look at both ways to reduce food waste at a personal level and the need for change to create a more food-secure planet for all.

Earth Day

Planet Earth is home to over 8.7 million species of living organisms. Preserving its environment and ecosystems is crucial for sustaining all life on earth. However, it is facing numerous challenges, one of them being the rise in plastic pollution. There is an urgent need to protect our planet and its precious resources. On this Earth Day, join us as we discuss the threat to life on planet Earth and how we can work together to create a healthier, more sustainable world.

Guests:

Estelle Herszenhorn (Head of Food System Transformation for WRAP charity)

Professor Heather Koldewey (Marine Scientist at the Zoological Society of London)

Sarah-Jeanne Royer (Oceanographer and Biogeochemist by trade, now a Plastic Pollution Expert)

Producers:

Sabiha Tariq and Maria Ahmad Tooba

Topic: 01 Humanitarian Horizons: Navigating Crisis with Compassion and Justice

Topic: 02 ChatGPT's Impact on Student Performance: Revealing Academic Risks

Presenter: Daniyal Zia & Imam Osman Manan

Guest:

01. Mr Jens Laerke

02. Imam Basil Raza Butt

03. Mr Josh Freeman

04. Dr Lucinda McKnight

Researchers: Saira Ahmed, Ruxana Nasser & Safa Ahmed

Producer: Simab Rehman & Trainee Producer: Zoha Nadeem

Title: Preventing World War III: Advice of the Caliph

Synopsis: For the past two decades his Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, has continually warned about the increasing risk of a third world war. Today, as we stand on the brink of a global conflict, we analyse his advice to world leaders, and highlight the urgent steps required before it is too late.

Presenters: Arif Khan & Sufyan Farooqi

Weekend World Podcast 21-04-2024 A Current Affairs Show from a Faith and Non-faith Perspective by Voice of Islam

Date: 19/04/2024

Join Raza Ahmed and Danayal Zia for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Media Bias’ and ‘Expats’

Media Bias

According to a detailed analysis published by Centre of Media Monitoring, over the last few months, UK news coverage of the Isreal- Gaza conflict has been showing “overwhelming” bias in favour of Israel. The report says that pro-Israeli sources were challenged less frequently than Palestinian sources and were framed in ways that overlooked marginalised Palestinian views. In light of the Islamic teachings on honesty, truthfulness and the role of the media, join us to discuss the impact of media bias on the coverage of the conflict in Israel and Gaza.

Expats

Millions of Britons set to flee the UK and become expats for a better retirement. Nearly six in 10 adults said they're "unlikely" to achieve their retirement goals in the UK. Join us LIVE at 5 pm to discuss why are people choosing to leave the UK

Guests include:

Catherine Joppart - Communications Director at the UK charity Media Diversity Institute

Amjid Bashir - community radio presenter, social media influencer and SNP SAFI (Scott's Asian for Independence)

Sebastian Shehadi - Sebastian Shehadi is a freelance journalist and a contributing writer at the New Statesman

Ruby Tauseef Butt - Maths Lecturer at Bradford College. Took a sabbatical last year - Now working as a secondary maths teacher in Qatar. Relocated with husband and 11 years old daughter. Two older boys - 16 years and 19 years old stayed back in UK to pursue their studies

Producers:

Sitwat Mirza and Noor us Sabah

The vital theme Purpose of Life is explored through poetry, public viewpoints and finally though the enlightening verses of the

Holy Quran and the sacred poetry of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him.

This is the Part1 of a series of 6 episodes on this vast theme, which shall follow in sequence

The Symphony segment consists of thought provoking poetry of Bushra Khan, a visionary poet from East Sussex.

The Viewpoint segment contains the first part of an interesting interview between a clinical pharmacist Madheea Iqbal and a

registered nurse Satinder Kaur.

The Inspirational segment commences with verses from the Holy Quran elaborating the Purpose of Life as well as recitation

and explanation of poetry of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him related to the theme.

Introduction and NEWS

Presenter(s):

Waleed Ahmad

Imam Jalees Khan

Guest(s):

Imam Mutaraf Ahmed

Imam Tamim Abu Daqqa

Mr Shafqat Mehmood

Mr Kaleem Edwards

Mr Rafiq Bhatti

Producer(s):

Dania Nasir, Maryam Muritadha (TP) and Nergis Nasir

Researcher(s):

Mahruchhala Ahmed, Samreen Nasir, Tehreem Zafar

Join Imam Qamar Zafar & Imam Usman Ali for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Poverty' and 'London Marathon'

Poverty

The idea that how political decisions influence socioeconomic inequality, emphasizing the role of policies in alleviating poverty. Join us as we examine current affairs and broader contexts, highlighting the imperative for political will and policy reforms to effectively address poverty.

London Marathon

The London Marathon is on this weekend. Join us as we look at the history of the marathon and look at what it takes to be able to run for 26.2miles. Join us as we look at human endurance and also the need to train and focus on fitness.

Guests:

Stephen McCloskey- Director of Centre for global education

Tahir Sahi: Marathon Runner and Cyclist, Running the London Marathon for the first time

Rafiq Bhatti: Cyclist and Marathon Runner. Running his first London Marathon

Yasser Khan: Marathon Runner. Completed London Marathon

Producers:

Sofia Aamir, Gemielia Bryant and Faiza Mirza