Voice of Islam

Join our hosts for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘UK Prisons: early release scheme the answer to overcrowding?' and 'Attention Economy: Changing the way we think and worship?'

UK Prisons: early release scheme the answer to overcrowding?

Early release schemes are raising questions about prison overcrowding, rehabilitation and public safety. If prisoners are released early, are we doing enough to prepare them to rebuild their lives and prevent reoffending? Join us as we explore the need for meaningful rehabilitation, responsibility and a prison system that helps people change.

Attention Economy: Changing the way we think and worship?

It is clear that social media has changed our whole world but how much do we know about the impact social media has on us, individually? Join us as we learn more about the ever-changing ways that influencer culture and how social media platforms like Tik Tok have adapted our personal algorithms to keep us endlessly scrolling and seeking that dopamine high.

Guests:

Dr Tina Kendall

Producers:

Nadia Shamas , Prevish Huma, Kafia Ahmad and Arub Anwar

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Topic I: Keeping Allah at the Centre of Our Lives

Topic II: Sleep in a 24hr Society

Presenter(s):

* Imam Jalees Khan

* Abdul Qayyum Rashid

Guest(s):

* Imam Usman Manan

* Professor Caroline Horton

* Dr Rahat Manrai

Producer(s): Salman Khokhar

Assistant Producer(s): Iman Mahmood & Basma Qamar

Acting Lead Producer: Rubab Zafar

Researchers: Atia Ahmed & Hania Ahmed

Join our hosts for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing “Obesity Crisis” and “Back to School”

Obesity Crisis

Join us during the hour to discuss

the rise in obesity and what may

be the factors in this, considering

people’s relationships with food

but also the cost of healthy food

options rising.

Back to School

A new academic year brings fresh

opportunities for learning, growth

and self-improvement. But true

success goes beyond grades — it

requires strong routines, curiosity,

discipline and purpose. Join us as

we explore how education can

shape both academic success and

strong character, guided by Islamic

teachings.

Guests

Ryan Erispe- Clinical Director at The Cabin Rehab Programme in Thailand

Beth Bradshaw - Policy and Advocacy Lead at Obesity Health Alliance

Timothy Seldin - President of the Montessori Foundation

Charlie Leggat - Headteacher of an Award-Winning online school

Jim Sales - Counsellor and Trainer at CFC

Producers

Farhana Khan, Kafi Zafar, Ayesha Tahir and Tahmina Tahir

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports

Topic I: Free repairing events-why not?

Topic II: Planting seeds of peace: teenagers from conflict-torn world build bridges at summer camp

Presenter(s):

* Imam Noorudeen Jahangeer

* Imam M Ather

Guest(s):

* Amy Lightfoot

* Mikayla Murphy

* Josie Ball

* Dr Kathryn Kraft

* Guy Elhanan and M Awad

* Ruksana Aktar

Producer(s): Nafisa Amini & Maria Sheikh

Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub

Researchers: Maleeha Qamar, Eshaal Rana, Shahida Tahir, Jazeeba Khan, Nabeeha Malik & Ghazala Bajwa

Join our hosts for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Cost of Living Crisis’ and ‘Artificial Influence: Are we becoming too dependent?’

Cost of Living Crisis

The cost of living is putting increasing pressure on households across the UK, with rising housing,

energy, food and everyday costs making it harder to make ends meet. Join us as we explore its impact on different communities and the Islamic perspective on financial responsibility, wealth and

social welfare.

Artificial Influence: Are we becoming too dependent?

AI is becoming part of almost every aspect of our lives, but are we becoming too dependent? Are we gaining convenience at the cost of creativity, reflection and wisdom?

Join us as we explore how AI is changing the way we think, learn and live — and what Islam teaches us about knowledge, reflection and tawakkul.

Guests:

Stephen Millard - Deputy Director at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research

Aiden Greenall - Policy Manager at Crisis. Crisis is the UK national charity for people experiencing homelessness.

Dr Maddy Power

Eric So - Professor of Global Economics and Behavioral Science at MIT Sloan, where his research examines how artificial intelligence, human behavior, and market incentives interact

Ala Yankouskaya - Senior Lecturer In Psychology with a research focus in investigating the cognitive and brain mechanisms of human perception and attention.

Michael Weinstein - Founding Director of Sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University and has been an expert contributor on AI and the Environment.

Jens Gröger - Senior Researcher at the Öko-Institut in Berlin. His research focuses on information and communication technology (ICT) and digital transformation.

Producers:

Maria Ahmad, Tooba and Nadia Anwar

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Topic I: The Hidden Cost of War: Autism in Gaza

Topic II: Why Are Young people giving up on the Traditional timeline? or are economic realities forcing them to change their plans.

Presenter(s):

* Imam Daniyal Ahmad

* Imam Jalees Ahmad

Guest(s):

* Imam Fazli Umar Faruq

* Dr Alina Pelikh

Producer(s): Areebah Ijaz, Isha Ahmad

Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s):

Lead Producer: Dania Nasir

Researchers: Farah Shariff, Emily Amber, Liyaqat Rafiq, Tahseena Moeen, Anoosha Nasir, Huges Najma

Parenting: raising the next generation

Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Importance of marriage' and 'Parenting: Raising the next generation  '.

Importance of marriage

Marriage rates are falling, yet the government wants to give long term relationships greater rights. But doesn’t that show just how important marriage still is? Islam has always valued marriage as the foundation of family and commitment. Join us as we explore why marriage still matters.

Parenting: Raising the next generation 

The way we raise our children shapes the adults they become. Good parenting gives children love, guidance, values and a strong foundation for the future. In a world of growing pressures and influences, good parenting matters more than ever. Join us as we explore the importance of raising the next generation well.

Guests:

Asifa Chaudhry  -Head of the Rishta Nata UK Lajna Team and a mother of three.

Dr Muhammad Iqbal - Assistant National Rishta Nata Secretary

Faeza Syed

Nabil Mirza

Caroline Penney -An experienced family therapist and parenting specialist

Producers:

Bushra Tun Nisa Amir and Faiza Mirza

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Topic I: When the Sun Went Dark: Coincidence, Prophecy or Something More?

Topic II: The Cost of Beauty: Cosmetic Procedures and Social Pressure

Presenter(s):

Bilal Mahmmod

Guest(s):

* Imam Abdul Ghaffar Ahmad

* Imam Dawood Ahmed Abid

* Dr. Monica Cain

Producer(s): Zoha Nadeem and Kashifa Malik

Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema

Researchers: Touqeer Ahmed Rana, Hassam Waleed, Madiha Cheema, Faryaal Munir, Natasha Sabah-Un-Nasr Lone, Khubaib Ahmad Khan, Jaziba Khorram

Presenter(s):

Sadiq Butt

Abdul Qayyum Rashid

Imam Usman Butt

Join our hosts for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Family: Building Strong Homes' and 'Character: Becoming a Better Muslim '.

Family: Building Strong Homes

The family is the foundation of a strong and compassionate society. Explore the Islamic values behind marriage, parenting, mutual respect and responsibilities, and discover how nurturing strong family bonds creates communities built on care, support and faith.

Character: Becoming a Better Muslim

Islam is not only about belief, but about becoming the best version of ourselves. Explore how good morals, self discipline and purification of the soul help Muslims grow spiritually, overcome challenges and strive towards becoming better individuals.

Guests:

Imam Rabeeb Mirza

Saba Tahir

Producers:

Ambreen Zafer and Nuwaira Khalid