Voice of Islam

Topic: 01 Helping victims - Earthquakes and flooding this year

Topic: 02 South London councils join together to tackle domestic abuse

Presenter: Imam Sheikh Sharjeel Ahmad & Imam Abdul Haleem

Guest:

01. Professor Richard Walker

02. Mr Farid Homayon (HALO TRUST CHARITY)

03. Mr Mohammad Iqbal (MuslimAid)

04. Professor David Rothery

05. Professor Parveen Ali

Researchers: Hannan Ashraf, Raazia Choudhry, Zanib Khan, Jazeeba Khan & Naima

Producer: Hania

Date: 17.10.2023

Join Sharjeel Ahmad for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Poverty” and “Life Skills"

Poverty

Did you know that only in the UK, 13.4 million lives are affected by poverty, with 7.9 million working-age adults and 3.9 million children? Why, in a wealthy nation such as the UK, is this happening?

Life Skills

Life skills are the keys to unlocking your full potential, helping you thrive in all aspects of life. Acquiring essential life skills such as first aid, swimming, and selfdefence isn't just beneficial; it's invaluable. These skills empower you with the knowledge and abilities to navigate life's challenges, stay safe, and make a real difference in critical situations. Join us on as we dive deep into the crucial world of life skills.

Guests

Isabel Taylor (Analysis Manager of Joseph Rowntree Foundation)

Rachel Walters (End Child Poverty Coalition Coordinator)

Emma Hammett (RGN Founder of multi-award-winning First Aid for Life and online-first-aid .com)

Ellie Turner (Business Development Executive at Busy Bees Education & Training)

Steve Fisher (Community Risk Officer and Operational Firefighter for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service)

Paul Nolan (AIFireE Business Safety Officer For Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service)

Jeni Ronald (Marketing Coordinator at Wilderness Awareness School)

Producers

Aisha Malik and Laiba Mubashar

Introduction and News

Topic: 1

Milky Way Like galaxies in the early universe rewrite cosmic evolution theories

Topic: 2

A healthy lifestyle can help prevent depression

Guest includes:

Dhara Patel

Dr. Matt Bothwell

Dave Smithson

Dr. Shakeel Ahmad

Dr. Musa Sami

Dr. Rebecca Robinson

Join Daniyal Zia & Atta Ul Rehman for Monday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Falling Birth rates” and “Adoption"

Falling Birth-rates

Recent statistics have shown that birth rates in the UK and England have declined to its lowest level in the last two decades. And this is a trend we have seen in other places such as Taiwan where there are more pets in prams than children. What are the consequences of a falling birth-rate and what are the factors driving it? How can society turn this worrying trend around?

Adoption

Adoption is a reminder that family isn't just about blood; it's about love and care, and how people come together to create a wonderful home for children who need it. In England, there are currently 1990 children waiting for adoption, and in ales, 160 children are also waiting for their forever families, highlighting the ongoing need for compassionate couples to step forward and make a positive difference in these children's lives.

Guests include:

Dr. Ali Mokdad (Professor at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation)

James Tucker (Health Analyst at the Office for National Statistics)

Alison Woodhead (Director of Public Affairs & Communications at Adoption UK Charity)

Audrey Bouazizi (Head of Service at Adopt London South)

Irene Levine (Managing Director at CORAM IAC)

Jeremy Todd (CEO of ‘Family Lives’ charity)

Producers:

Kafia Ahmad, Munahil Nasir, Hadiyatul Haseeb and Zile Huma

Topic: 01 Education: School Absences Have Doubled Since the Pandemic

Topic: 02 First Social Media Influencing Degree Offered by Irish University

Presenter: Danayal Zia & Imam Usman manan

Guest :

01. Mrs Emma Butler - Teacher

02. Sabah Uddin Ahmadi

Researchers: Ruxana Nasser & Saleha Siddiqa

Producer: Tehmina Cheema

A Current Affairs Show from a Faith and Non-faith Perspective

Adil Zafar

Co-host: Abdul Quyyum

Faze Ahmad

Guest: Mihir Gor

"AI Revolution and Humanity's Existential Threats," aims to educate, inspire, and stimulate conversations about the transformative potential of AI in addressing the most pressing challenges facing our world.

This is the 3rd in a series of shows where we have been discussing Artificial Intelligence and its impact on humanities existential crisis it faces today including Climate Change.

Date: 13/10/2023

Join Raza Ahmed, Qayyum Rashid And Danayal Zia for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Libya” and “Why Islam?

Tolerance: Use the Golden Rule

Amidst ongoing conflict and instability,Libya has recently been struck by adevastating storm, displacing 30.000 and leaving 11.300 dead. What makes Libya so susceptible to flooding and how is its population coping with this dire situation? Join us as we take a closer look at Libya's intensifying humanitarian crisis.

Why Islam?

What are the concepts of God in different faiths? what are the commonalities and what are the differences? Primarily we will focus on Islam and the concept of God presented by the Holy Qur’an, the narrations of the Holy Prophet Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), quotes of the Promised Messiah and his caliphs.

Producers:

Anila Nasir and Imam Raza

Topics:

1 Decline in Faith and Belief – Is there Still a Ray of Hope?

1. Dr Dawn Llewellyn

2 Dopamine rush: Exploring the neurobiology of addiction

1. Dr. Bryan Singer

Presenters

Waleed Ahmed, Imam Touqeer Khan

Producer

Bareera Mansoor

Researchers

Basma Latif & Neha

Join Salman Qamar for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Global Warming" and "Prophet Abraham"

Global Warming

God has created this universe in perfect harmony. However, when man tried to be in charge, it messed up the balance of the ecosystem. With technological advancements  byproducts caused a huge waste problem affecting the natural balance. Hence we see issues as global warming. Join us as we discuss the side effects as recent flooding in the parts of the world and what action is being to help our earth cool down

Prophet Abraham

In an era where compassion should be the bedrock of our society, we will explore the As part of our ‘Prophets Series’ we will reflect on the life of Prophet Abraham (as) also known as ‘Father of Religions.’ We will focus on various accounts from Jewish Christian and Islamic literature that describe the life of Abraham (as). Finally we are going to speak a little about the prophets from his progeny

Guests

Samuel Fankhauser- Professor of Climate Economics and Policy at the University of Oxford,

Phil Paulo- The Tree Council Head Major Tree Planting

Producers

Sana Nadeem, Nabahat Nayyrah and Imam Salman Qamar