Voice of Islam

Saturday Morning Live 07-10-2023 by Voice of Islam

Date: 6/10/2023

Join Raza Ahmed, Qayyum Rashid and Danayal Zia for Friday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Mental Health and young people” and “Knowledge”

Mental Health and young people

The COVID-19 pandemic era ushered in a new set of challenges for youth all over the world, leading to a mental health crisis as declared by the US & UK just over a year ago. Feelings of persistent sadness and hopelessness as well as suicidal thoughts and behaviour stress has increased by about 40% among young people.

Join us on as we discuss the rising mental health issues among young people and potential ways to tackle them.

Knowledge

We are told from a young age to study hard at school to become knowledgeable and smart, but is academia the only route to knowledge? Join us as we look at some of the world’s greatest minds and how they achieved such feats without any formal education.

Guests:

Dr Yousaf Ahmed - GP & specializes in mental health

Kerry Mcleod - Head of Content at Mind and sits in the Information Team at Mind. Specializes in mental health problems, treatments and finding support.

Kadra Abdinasir - Associate Director of Policy at Centre for Mental Health Charity.

Producers:

Tehreem Muzammil and Qayyum Rashid

Topics:

1 Work ethics: how often do we follow them?

1. Tutti Taygerly

2. Jalees Khan

2 How does memory work- Gems to attaining knowledge

1. Edwin Robertson

Presenters

Imam Touqeer Tanvir & Waleed Ahmad

Producer

Baseerat Siddiqui

Researchers

Fayzah & Tehreem

Join Safeer Zartasht and Faheem Nasir for Thursday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Childhood Obesity: driven by poverty?" and "Durre-e-Sameen"

Childhood Obesity: driven by poverty?

4.2 million children in the UK are living in poverty and 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese. The last 5 years, has see more than a 50% surge in the number of children being treated at paediatric diabetes units. Will the cut of PE hours only increase the risk of child obesity?.

Durre-e-Sameen

This poetry day we want to reflect on the meaningful poetry of the Promised

Messiah (upon whom be peace). Despite the fact that his poetry would easily measure up to the highest of literary standards, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was not a poet. His poetry is completely free of the typical poetic construction adopted by many Urdu poets of his time. To him, poetry was simply another medium in which to preach his message to the people.

Producers 

Anam Mahmood and Imam Salman Qamar

Topic: 01 Why protests are happening amidst a major Libyan flood crisis

Topic: 02 The need for religion

Presenters: Imam Asim Hashmi & Imam Shahil Munir

Guest:

01. Dr Aziz Ahmad Hafiz

02. Heather Shepherd

03. Areeg Mahdawi

04. Dr Abdulhaq Compier

05. Suf Amichay

Researchers: Saba Ijaz, Sofia Nosheen Ahmad & Sehrish Naz Arif

Producer: Saleha Ahmad

DriveTime Show Podcast 04-10-2023 - "Modern Democracy And God Almighty" by Voice of Islam

Topic: 01 A photographer shines light on children’s transplant needs

Topic: 02 Is Mental Health Connected To Physical Fitness? See What Experts Say

Presenters: Imam Muhammed Ather & Imam Nooruddeen Jahangeer Khan

Guest:

01 Debbie Todd

02 Sergio Petrucci

03 Angie Scales

04 Professor Adrian Taylor

05 Dr Brendon Stubbs

Researchers: Hannan Ashraf, Raazia Choudhry, Sarah Choudhary, Zanib Khan, Jazeeba Khan & Maleeha Qamar

Producer: Muneeb Mirza and Assistant Trainee Producer Maria Sheikh

Join Saad Ahmed and Sharjeel Ahmad for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Pakistan Floods" and "Faith First"

Pakistan Floods

A year on from the Pakistan floods, we look at how the country has tried to recover from the devastation caused. We're going to be looking at the help received and what still needs to be done and how people have tried to rebuild their lives.

Faith First

Individuals in our fast-paced and materialistic society are frequently caught up in worldly pursuits and distractions that lead them away from their spiritual core. In the midst of modern life's chaos, one's faith can serve as an anchor, a source of peace, and a source of purpose.

Guests

Chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent

Saleh Saeed (CEO of the DEC)

Imam Asif Munir

Producers

Sabiha Tariq & Imam Saad Ahmad

Breakfast Show Podcast 03-10-2023 by Voice of Islam

DTS: 02/10/2023

Join Imran Akram for Monday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Cloning" and "Drug Misuse"

Cloning

During the last 17 years since we cloned Dolly the sheep, we have seen numerous developments in recombinant DNA technology, and these advancements have made the practice easier than it’s ever been. But, how far should we go when it comes to reproductive cloning?

Drug Misuse

As the dialogue surrounding drug policies becomes increasingly urgent, we aim to unravel the potential implications of decriminalisation as a strategy to address the intricate challenges posed by drug misuse. Join us as we delve into the complexities surrounding drug misuse, legality, and the potential impact of decriminalisation measures.

Guests:

Matti Hayry (Expert on bioethics and author of article on the ethics of cloning)

Vladimir Poznyak (MD, PhD Coordinator, Management of Substance Abuse / Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse - World Health Organization)

Nicola Bruce (Olliers Solicitor)

Producers:

Aiza Rabani, Ayesha Tahir and Tahmina Tahir