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Topic I: The Silent Struggle: Why Paternal Mental Health Deserves Attention

Topic II: Created Different to Know One Another — An Islamic Perspective

Presenter(s):
Imam Jalees khan

Zakaria Bhatti

Abdul Qayyum Rashid

Guest(s):

* Prof Vivette Glover

* Dr Adam Abdelnoor

* Ms Canon Sarah Snyder

* Dr Sarju Patel


Producer(s): Atia Ahmed, Hania Ahmed

Lead Producer: Tayyaba Tahir

Researcher(s): Maimuna Hydara, Tooba Daud, Fateha Iqbal, Attiya tul Subuh, Basma Qamar, Hibba Tul Baseer,

Join our hosts for Wednesday’s show where we will be discussing: ‘Homeschooling’ and ‘Ramadan and forgiveness’

Homeschooling

The number of children being home- educated nationally has been rising.

Join us to find out more and to talk to real families about their choice to homeschool.

Ramadan and forgiveness

The second Ashra (ten days) of Ramadan centres around seeking Allah’s forgiveness, encouraging Muslims to engage in sincere repentance, self-accountability, and moral reform. Let’s explore the spiritual significance these ten days, known as the Ashra of Forgiveness.

Guests:

Cheryl Moy: co-founder of Educational Freedom

Juliet English: Juliet is home educator of over 25 years who now supports and advises families across the UK.

Joanna Merrett: Doctoral Researcher in home education

Farhan Khalid: Guest for introduction to Big Iftar

Producers: Misbah Tariq and Tahdia Hasan

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Topic I: Phone scams take sinister twist as victims' voices cloned

Topic II: Why is Gen Z the most religious generation today?

Presenter(s):
Imam Sharjeel Ahmad

Abdul Haleem

Guest(s):

Giles Mason

Professor Kevin Curran

Ms Laura Hancock

Dr Hizer Mir

Miss Tooba Ahmed


Producer(s): Znobia Bhatti, Namood E Sahar

Lead Producer: Nafeesa Amini

Researcher(s): Eshaal Rana, Ghazala Bajwa, Maleeha Qamar, Jazeeba Zafarullah, Nabeeha Malik, Shahida Tahir

Join our hosts for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Youth, substance abuse and mental health’ and ‘Is London dangerous?’

Youth, substance abuse and mental health

Substance use disorder and mental health challenges continue to affect communities at alarming rates. Join us as we discuss early warning signs, prevention for youth, and how families can respond with compassion while maintaining accountability and support.

Is London dangerous?

London isn’t as dangerous as it’s often made out to be, while some areas have higher crime, most of the city is safe, well-policed, and no more risky than other major global capitals.

Guests:

Davud Reize - a Nature-based Counselling Therapist who believes healing and growth are inherent in human nature.

Dawn Holmes - the Operations Manager for the Somerset service and the National Children and Young People Lead at Turning Point.

Mrs. Sabiha Iqbal

Pippa Maslin

Producers:

Rubina Sheraz and Dania Nasir

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Topic I: Surah Al Muddathir - Arise and Warn

Topic II: Protests in Iran - Nationwide Unrest in a Time of Conflict

Presenter(s):
Imam Daniyal Ahmed

Imam Saad Ahmad

Guest(s):

Imam Dawood Ahmed Abid

Dr. Atif Bilal

Maulvi Abdul Hameed Sawiri

Mrs Yassamine Mather


Producer: Isha Ahmad, Areebah Ijaz

Lead Producer: Dania Nasir

Researcher(s): Anoosha Nasir, Azka Tabassum, Liyaqat Rafiq, Arshiya jabeen, Manahal Awan

Join our hosts for Monday’s show where we will be discussing: 'Iran - Israel : war in the middle east'

Iran - Israel : war in the middle east

Israel’s “preemptive” attack on Iran has sent shockwaves across the globe, igniting a major military confrontation and sparking fierce debate about its legality and consequences.

What happens in Iran will not stay in Iran. The reverberations are already being felt across the Middle East, disrupting diplomatic relations, unsettling global energy markets, and reshaping the balance of world power.

Join us as we unpack the fallout, explore the potential future scenarios for the region, and discuss what this means for global geopolitics.

Guests include:

Hooman Zalpour - Iranian political analyst and commentator, specialising in Iranian domestic and regional affairs.

Jasmine El-Gamal - Founder and CEO of Averos Strategies and former Middle East advisor at the U.S. Department of Defense.

Professor Paul Rogers - Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford and a leading expert on international security and conflict analysis.

Dr Shubhra Chaturvedi - Visiting Lecturer at City, University of London, and Associate Editor at The Stimson Centre. She specialises in global politics, conflict analysis, and diplomacy.

Professor Stephen Zunes - Professor of Politics and Director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco

Producers:

Bareera Iftikhar, Faiza Mirza, Bushra Tun Nisa Amir, Nudrat Qasim

The Simple Life: Why Less Might Be the Key to Happiness

Lead Presenter: Danayal Zia

Co-Presenters: Nabeel Ahmad

Bilal Mehmood

Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema

Researchers: Tashifa Asif, Saleha Siddiqa, Hassam Waleed, Khubaib Ahmad, Jazibah Khorram, Faryaal Munir

Producer(s): Sofia Ateeq

Title: Ramadhan: How fasting meets modern life

Synopsis: Ramadhan is more than hunger and thirst. It is a deliberate pause in a world that rarely slows down. In this episode of Pathway to Peace, host Hafia Khan is joined by Dr Annemarie Ionesco and counsellor Aliya Sami to explore how fasting reshapes the brain, disciplines the heart, and challenges the habits that quietly shape our lives.

From the neuroscience of self-control to the emotional realities of parenting, work, and modern pressures, the discussion centres around Ramadhan and how it is lived and practised. The panel examine why some days feel heavy, how restraint strengthens the prefrontal cortex, why community matters, and how overcomplicating food and social expectations can dilute the essence of the month.

Drawing on the Holy Qur’an, the practice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and the teachings of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace), this episode offers a grounded, practical look at how fasting meets modern life and how it can still transform it.

Presenters: Hafia Khan, Dr Annemarie Ionesco and Aliya Sami

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