Voice of Islam

Date: 15.08.2023

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

Homelessness

In the two-month period, 104,510 households were living in temporary accommodation – up 10% from last year. There are now enough homeless children in England to fill Wembley stadium one and half times. How can this situation be tackled to ensure families are not enduring such difficult conditions of instability.

Yemen

The Yemeni Civil War commenced in 2014 and evolved into a multifaceted and devastating conflict involving various parties. Unlike other well-known conflicts like those in Syria or Iraq, the conflict in Yemen has received relatively little media attention. Consequently, there has been limited public awareness and understanding of the magnitude of the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Join us as we look at the impact on young and old and the need for humanitarian aid.

Guests

Sheila Scott (Chief executive and co founder of Shelter from the Storm)

Ghaleb Muhammad Alsudmy (Yemini Humanitarian activist)

Niku Jafarnia (Yemen and Bahrain researcher at Human Rights Watch, where she investigates human rights abuses and violations in the two countries)

Producers

Farah Mirza

Topic: 01 Is it good to have houseplants in our room?

Topic: 02 The risks of having smartphones in schools

Topic: 03 Children’ s Anxiety

Presenter: Imam Sheikh Sammar Ahmad & Imam Jalees Ahmad

Guest:

01 Dr Noel Kingsbury

02 Dr Sarah Rose

03 Dr Simona Skripkauskaite

04 Dr Vilas Sawrikar

Researchers: Arriba, Ine, Nuzhat & Anoosha

Producer: Ine Mu’minah

Topic discuss: 'Jr Doc Strikes' & 'Major diseases'

Presenter:

Talib Man

Immam Imran Akram

Junior Dr Strikes

For the fifth time in a year, junior doctors have gone on strike over pay, costing the NHS around £1billion. Do you support the strikes? Should the trade unions accept the government's current offers even if it does not match the 35% they have asked for full restoration pay?

UK Health and increase of diseases

Research indicates that by 2040, 20% of adults in England will be diagnosed with some of the major diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases and more. Join us as we discuss the pressing issue of major diseases affecting the British population and examine the projected increase in the number of individuals living with serious illnesses.

Guests includes:

Dr Saira Safeer (Intensive care doctor, involved with public policy implementation with the world health organisation and Médecins Sans Frontières)

Dr Nadeem (GP trainee)

Dr Bakhtar Ahmad (Junior doctor from A&E and Founder of The Medic Life)

Dr Shumaila Mahmood (Urgent care centre lead at Imperial trust London)

Professor Liz Sampson (Liaison psychiatrist)

Maaz Malik (Final year medical student)

Producers:

Faiza Mirza, Dr Saira Safeer and Laiba Mubasher

Breakfast Show Podcast 14-08-2023 Air pollu on par cles may be cause of drama c drop in global by Voice of Islam

Title: Achieving Economic Peace: Illuminating Hearts through Compassion

Synopsis: In this episode of Pathway to Peace, the presenters take a look at how economic uncertainty is impacting everyday life. Post pandemic and the situation in Ukraine has created uncertain economic conditions for many, while some have economically flourished. What prospects are there for achieving socio-economic peace? The presenters will explore solutions to these challenges based on the concluding address delivered by His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, at the UK Jalsa Salana: 'How Islam empowers the poor and needy'.

Presenters: Kalim Anwer & Arif Khan

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

Saturday Morning Live Podcast 12-08-2023 by Voice of Islam

Date: 11/08/2023

Join Raza Ahmed, Danayal Zia and Qayyum Rashid for Friday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Refugees” and “Interfaith fun run”

Refugees

The cost of receiving refugees may seem shockingly high, often leading people to fear that accepting them will be an economic burden for their country. But is that true? Evidence suggests that the cost can actually be more of an investment. Join us as we discuss the current issue around housing refugees and if the UK’s approach is within lines of diginity or disrepespect?

Interfaith fun run

Interfaith dialogue is key to a balanced and positive society where people show respect and kindness for one another. The Faith and Belief Forum are hosting their annual Fun Run in less than a month and we want to ask them about the importance of interfaith harmony as well as this key event and how it creates avenues for peace.

Guests:

Matthew Gold - Programmes Coordinator, London Communities The Faith & Belief Forum

Lea Corban - Media & Communications Manager at the Refugee Council - a leading charity working with refugees and people seeking asylum

Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah - Communications Director at JCWI - The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants. Ravishaan led record-breaking Parliamentary election campaigns and wining Deputy Leadership campaigns at the Labour Party. He has campaigned and volunteered with migrants and refugees rights groups and excelled in Masters in International Law with a focus on international human rights and international refugee law.

Leon Elliott - Policy and Research Coordinator at NACCOM - The no accommodation network. Responsible for promoting the network’s policy positions with external partners, whilst keeping NACCOM members up to date with relevant policy developments. Leon also oversees NACCOM’s research outputs, and co-ordinates data gathering projects including the national annual members survey. Based in the South-West of England and joined NACCOM in January 2022, having previously volunteered with asylum and refugee charities in Bristol.

Dr Ashwiny Kistnareddy - A Leverhulme Research Fellow at the Refugee Studies Centre, and incoming Sir William Golding Research Fellow at Brasenose College at the University of Oxford. Also, affiliated lecturer at the University of Cambridge. Her research interests revolve around refugee children, gender, identities and education. Currently working on a project with the Department for Education on improving provisions for newly arrived children in the UK

Producers:

Tehreem Muzammil and Faiza Mirza

Topic: 01 How Loneliness Can Affect Brain Function

Topic: 02 Honeybees make rapid, accurate decisions and could inspire future of AI, study suggests

Presenters: Imam Touqeer Tanvir & Waleed Ahmed

Guest:

01. Lina Mookerjee

02. Imam Abdul Hadi Masood

Researchers: Neha Latif, Basma Amber Latif, Amaan Mir, Yusra Khan & Maha Iftikhar

Producer: Nergis Nasir

Topic discuss: 'Fascinating Facts & Revival of Faith '

Presenter:

Safeer Zartasht Khan

Fascinating Facts While some of us live to eat and others eat to live, one thing is certain: we’ve all got something to do with food. Join us as we present and discuss five fascinating facts about the culinary world, but consider yourself warned: essential for sustenance, rich in history and cultural significance and bursting with flavour, these facts might leave you reaching for all of the snacks.

Revival of Faith- need for a reformer Throughout history, various faiths have looked forward to the return of their spiritual reformers. In this episode, we delve into the common thread that binds these diverse prophecies and seek to understand how mankind may recognize the latter days. Join us as we unravel the essence of universal hope and anticipation, exploring the spiritual significance and collective yearning for a brighter future.

Guests: Faisa Khan- Founding members of the Instagram food blog “mummies food mission”.

Producers: Faryal Nasir and Imam Raheel Ahmad