Voice of Islam

Drive Time Show Podcast 16-01-2026: Building Bridges and Appearance by Voice of Islam

Topic I: The Myth of the "Self-Made" Person: Why We All Owe Something to Someone

Guests:

Imam Raza Ahmed Sahib

Maggie Rowe

Topic II: When Hunger Cries: Gaza’s Famine and Our Forgotten Blessings

Guests:

Mr Abeer Etefa

Mr Yousaf Aftab

Producer(s): Fatima Danayal

Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Wafa’a Selby

Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir

Researchers: Tehreem Zafar, Dania Daud & Ayela Munir

Presenters: Waleed Sahib and Hafiz Shazaib Nayyar Sahib

Join our hosts for Thursday’s show where we will be discussing: ‘AI Bubble' and '4 Day Week’.

AI Bubble

Artificial intelligence is shaping our age, but is it a force for good or a bubble driven by hype? Join us as we discuss AI through economic and social debates, reflecting from an Islamic perspective on responsibility, ethics and ensuring technology serves humanity, not harm.

4 Day Week

As work pressures rise, the idea of a four-day working week is gaining attention. Supporters argue it improves well-being and productivity, while critics warn it could reduce efficiency and blur the line between flexibility and responsibility. So is working less really working smarter?

Guests

Joanna Bryson - Is Professor of Ethics and Technology at the Hertie School.

Ben Tarnoff - Is a tech worker, writer, and co-founder of Logic

Pedro Gomes - Professor of Economics at Birkbeck, University of London.

James Reeves - Campaign manager at 4 Day week foundation

Producers:

Mariam Munib, Ayesha Tahir & Tahmina Tahir

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Topic I: Protecting Faith in an Age of Temptation

Topic II: The Distracted Home: Parenting, Faith & the Battle for Attention

Presenter(s):
Imam Jalees Khan

Imam Noor Hadi

Guest(s):

* Hafiz Ibrahim Hafif

* Imam Raza Ahmed

* Dr Lynn Moore

* Imam Burhan Ahmad Raja

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Producer(s):
Areeba Noor, Rubab Zafar


Lead Producer: Tayyaba Tahir

Researcher(s):
Tahira Shabbir, Zaheeda Ramjeet, Tasnima Rahim, Amatul Aleem, Iman Mahmood

Lead Presenter: Jalees kha

Join our hosts for Thursday’s show where we will be discussing: ‘AI Bubble' and '4 Day Week’.

AI Bubble

Artificial intelligence is shaping our age, but is it a force for good or a bubble driven by hype? Join us as we discuss AI through economic and social debates, reflecting from an Islamic perspective on responsibility, ethics and ensuring technology serves humanity, not harm.

4 Day Week

As work pressures rise, the idea of a four-day working week is gaining attention. Supporters argue it improves well-being and productivity, while critics warn it could reduce efficiency and blur the line between flexibility and responsibility. So is working less really working smarter?

Guests

Joanna Bryson - Is Professor of Ethics and Technology at the Hertie School.

Ben Tarnoff - Is a tech worker, writer, and co-founder of Logic

Pedro Gomes - Professor of Economics at Birkbeck, University of London.

James Reeves - Campaign manager at 4 Day week foundation

Producers:

Mariam Munib, Ayesha Tahir & Tahmina Tahir

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports

Topic I: Silver Screens in the Golden Years

Topic II: Faith in Times of Uncertainty

Presenter(s):
Imam Nooruddin Sahib

Imam Shamail Sahib

Guest(s):

* Chris Grant

* Lizi Green

* Imam Bilal Ahmed Qamar

* Imam Ataul Wasih Tariq

* Imam Hafiz Abdulhameed Sawiri


Producer(s):
Aisha Batul Mannan and Aiysha Kanwal Nawaz


Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub

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

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

Digital Detox

The quick development of digital technologies such as smartphones, social media platforms, internet connectivity has changed the way we work and view the media. Join us as we look into the development of the digital world and if we can truly be free from it.

Procrastination

Procrastination is a behaviour most people experience at some point in their lives. Whether it is putting off studying for an exam, delaying an important work project, or avoiding personal decisions and goals, procrastination quietly influences the way we manage our time and energy. Join us as we explore how procrastination affects our daily lives and examine practical ways to overcome this habit to become more focused, confident, and productive in our lives.

Guests:

Laura Wyatt-Smith - Author of “Screensaver - A judgement-free guide to your child’s first smartphone” and UK coordinator for the Global Day of Unplugging

Professor Arie Kruglanski - Distinguished University Professor in Psychology at the University of Maryland

Professor Fuschia Sirosis - Professor of Social and Health Psychology at the University of Durham

Sitwat Mirza - Secondary School Teacher

Producers:

Munahil Nasir, Kafia Ahmad, and Maria Ahmad Tooba

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports

Topic I: Deforestation and Flooding: When Forest Loss Turns Rain into Disaster (Lessons from Surah Al Mulk)
Topic II: When Malice Puts Lives at Risk

Presenter(s):
Mubariz Amini

Firhaad Ahmad

Guest(s):

* Professor Peter Kanowski

* Professor Tristram Hales

* Sekar Banjaran Aji

* Dr Dara Mojtahedi


Producer(s):
Sidra Tul Muntaha & Ine Mu’minah


Lead Producer: Dania Nasir

Researcher(s):
Huges Najma, Arriba Chowdhry, Azka Tabassum, Arshiya Jabeen

Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ' Brexit' and 'Holistic Health'

Brexit 

Brexit was sold as a return to sovereignty, but years on the UK remains deeply tied to global economic and political forces. Has Brexit truly strengthened independence, or exposed how interconnected nations really are? Join us as we discuss Brexit and where we stand now on trade.

Holistic Health

Traditional and alternative medicines are widely used worldwide, but can they safely belong in mainstream healthcare? Join us as we discuss holistic health and the WHO’s approach to traditional remedies, reflecting on how evidence, compassion and wellbeing can be balanced in modern healthcare. 

Guests:

Professor Colin Harvey, Professor of Human Rights Law at Queen’s University Belfast and a leading voice on the human rights implications of Brexit

Professor Alan Winters, Director of the UK Trade Policy Observatory at the University of Sussex. An expert in trade policy and economics

Professor David Phinnemore, Professor of European Politics at Queen’s University Belfast and an expert on EU negotiations and post-Brexit UK–EU relations

Councillor Raja Aslam Khan is a local government representative with extensive experience in community leadership and public service.

Producers:

Bushra Tun Nisa Amir and  Maheda Nasir and Rabeeta Khan

Science Hour - Season 5 - Episode 7: Consciouness by Voice of Islam