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Hijab: A Muslimah's Crown

Presenters

Hanif Khan

Atta Rehman

Imran Akram

Guest

Mr Hooman Zalpour

Ms Negah Angha

Samina Saak

Rukhma Mubarak

Farhana Aziz

Join our hosts for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Gambling’ and ‘Forgiveness’

Gambling

Bound to lead to financial ruin, social consequences, and increased suicide risk, an action so dangerous, yet one of the most normalized forms of entertainment: gambling. Join us as we discuss the human cost of gambling, and combating this addiction.

Forgiveness

Has the overwhelming feeling of guilt ever made you feel like peace and kindness is too distant? Islam is religion that encourages optimism and kills despair. Join us in today's show as we look more closely at God's Forgiveness.

Guests:

Dr. Asim Shah - professor and executive vice chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Baylor College of Medicine

Matthew Browne

Matthew Rockloff - psychology lecturer and researcher at CQUniversity

Producers:

Nadia Anwaar Kafia Ahmad and Arub Anwar

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Topic I: The Nature of the Heart and Brain

Topic II: Silent Struggles of Motherhood: Understanding Perinatal Mental Wellbeing

Presenter(s):
Nabeel Ahmed

Bilal Mehmood

Guest(s):

* Imam Abdul Hameed Sawiri

* Imam Mutarraf Ahmad

* Imam Muhammad Ahmad Khurshid

* Ms Hilda Beauchamp

* Ms Nikki Wilson

* Ms Amina Hatia

Producer: Shanzy Mubarik and Sofia Ateeq


Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema

Researcher(s):
Tashifa Asif, Saleha Siddiqa, Hassam Waleed, Khubaib Ahmad Khan, Jazibah Khorram, Faryaal Munir

Presenters:

Dr Hammad Khan

Dr Amr Singh Mann

Imam Saad Ahmad Shinwari

Guest: Dr Andrea Carboni

Saturday Morning Live Podcast 31-01-2026 by Voice of Islam

Join our hosts for Friday’s show from 4–6pm as we discuss Politics Hour and the rise of misogyny in schools.

Politics Hour

Join us as we examine how U.S. foreign policy has shifted in recent years and what this change in direction reveals about America’s evolving global priorities. We’ll explore the impact of these shifts on long-standing alliances, including whether the U.S. approach has weakened trust within NATO and what this could mean for European security and future cooperation.

Misogyny

Rising misogyny in schools has become an increasing concern, with boys increasingly being identified for early intervention. Join us as we examine how online culture and social media shape attitudes towards women, the impact of these ideas on young people, and whether education-based interventions can realistically change the tide.

Guests

Nicolai Due-Gundersen – Middle East cultural and political analyst.

Professor John Hearn – Economist, author, and university lecturer specialising in economics, banking, and finance.

Ellie Buxton – Doctoral researcher exploring men’s perspectives on misogyny.

Ellen Lavender – Researcher whose PhD focuses on developing interventions to protect children from the negative effects of misogyny on social media.

Producers

Sana Nadeem

Nabahat Nayyrah

Zohra Mobashir

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Topic I: Life Beyond the Screen: Mental Health, Faith, and Balance

Topic II: World Hijab Day

Presenter(s):

Waleed Ahmad

Imam Talat Sayyam

Guest(s):

* Professor Julian Sefton-Green

* Dr Richard Bennett

* Ms Asafa Kponou

* Ms Maleeha Abdullah

Producer(s): Maleeha Abdullah & Khalida Khawaja

Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir

Researcher(s):
Basma Latif & Nawira Khan

Join our hosts for Thursday’s show where we will be discussing: ‘Alcohol’ and ‘Good News’

Alcohol

As Dry January comes to an end, it’s worth asking — is abstaining from alcohol just a challenge for one month, or something that could improve our lives long term?

Join us as we discuss how alcohol shapes behaviour, fuels violence, and affects families and communities.

Good News

Join us for a refreshing and uplifting episode that shares positive and inspiring stories from around the world. Created to uplift and encourage, this episode brings together a thoughtful collection of feel-good moments that celebrate kindness, resilience, and human connection. From small acts that make a big difference to stories that restore faith in the world, it’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and enjoy a more hopeful perspective on what’s happening around us.

Guests:

Noel McDermott (Psychotherapist, Dramatherapist)

Michael Prinzing (Researcher and Assessment Scholar)

Hibba Saira (Medical Student)

Producers: Azka Hina, Aaila Mazhar and Aafia Mazhar

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Topic I: The January Slump: When Motivation Fades

Topic II: High Stakes, Young Lives: The Rise of Sports Betting

Presenter(s):

Imam Jalees Khan

Zakaria Bhatti Sahib

Guest(s):

* Dania Nasir

* Vanessa King

* Dr Jamie Wheaton

* Dr Elvira Borat

Producer: Saud Chaudhary (trainee), Arifa Azim Khan, Areeba Noor (mentor)


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: ‘Winter in War Zones’ and ‘Sacred Soils: Whose Land is it anyway’

Winter in War Zones

For many of us, winter feels calm and beautiful; warmth indoors, snow falling

outside. But without a home, warmth, or safety, that same snow becomes cruel. In war zones, it seeps into broken shelters, numbs the body, and turns

nights into a struggle to survive.

Sacred Soils: Whose Land is it anyway

Land is a fundamental factor of production and a powerful driver of economic growth. But what happens when this vital resource is controlled by only a few? This program explores the economic complexities of land ownership, distribution, and government administration amid recent geopolitical tensions. Through the lens of justice-cantered Islamic principles on economics and Islamic history, it examines moral approaches to land governance and their relevance in addressing the challenges of modern society.

Guests:

Mr. Faddy Sahloul: Faddy is the CEO and Founder of Hand in Hand for Aid and Development

Arif Ahmad Sahib: A dedicated volunteer with Humanity First

Producers: Rehana Bhatti and Nuwaira Khalid

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Topic I: Born This Way or Shaped by Life? Exploring Nature and Nurture

Topic II: From Viral Claims to Verified Facts: Rethinking How We Share Information

Presenter(s):
Imam Sharjeel Ahmad

Imam Abul Haleem

Guest(s):

* Prof Steve Flemming

* Imam Usman Manan

* Prof Steve Tsang

* Prof Irini Katsirea

Producer: Faiqa Mubaraka, Maida Mubashara


Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub

Researcher(s):
Zanubia Ateeq, Tooba Malik, Amna Marium, Raazia Choudhry, Sadiya Rehman, Hannan Ashraf