Voice of Islam

Date: 2/12/2025

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

Unemployment

Join us as we explore what’s truly behind the UK’s rising unemployment. From the pressure of inflation to changes in industry and skill demands, we look beyond the headlines to understand how these shifts are shaping everyday lives.

Debate

Recently, Prince William shared that none of his three children have cell phones; a decision he described as a “tense issue.” In today’s world, technology surrounds us from every direction, yet studies continue to reveal the growing risks of excessive phone use, especially among young, developing minds. But what are the true dangers of this digital dependence? Join us as we explore the hidden harms of constant connectivity, the impact of early exposure, and how we can safeguard ourselves and our families in this age of screens.

Guests:

Shazia Ejaz - Director of Campaigns and Communications, Recruitment & Employment Confederation

David Bharier - Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce

Niyantri Ravindran - Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Science, with expertise in parent-child relationships and children's social and emotional development.

Syed Haaris shah - Student of GCSE

Producers:

Mariam Munib and Nadia Anwaar

News: Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather| Sports

Topic 1:The Fall of Assad - Syrian minorities live in fear after regime fall

Topic 2: Trapped in Your Own Head: Why Your Brain Won’t Switch Off

Topic 3: December 2nd 2025 - International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2025

Presenter(s):
Imam Jalees Ahmad

Guest(s):

* Prof Jouline Beaujouan

* Imam Atta-ur-Rehman

* Dr Melissa Jogie (EXT)

* Khawla Mansour Hadi (INT)

* Imam Ibrahim Noonan

* Imam Kashif Virk

Researcher(s): Manahal Awan, Izza Anwar, Ismah Khan, Anoosha Nasir, Azka Tabassum

Producer: Isha Ahmad, Areebah ijaz

Lead Producer: Dania Nasir

Join our hosts for Monday’s show where we will be discussing: 'Immigration' and 'Loneliness'.

Loneliness

As the days grow shorter and the nights feel colder, many hearts grow quiet too. Winter can be a beautiful time, but for some, it brings loneliness, silence, and a longing for connection. Join us this week as we talk about loneliness during the winter months, how it impacts our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and what we can do to reach out and warm someone’s heart.

Immigration

As the UK Home Office looks to adopt tougher, Danish-style immigration policies focused on deterrence and temporary protection, the debate over immigration intensifies. Are such measures necessary for stability or a step away from humanity?

Guests:

Dr Ben Whitham - Senior Policy and Research Officer at Refugee Action, and a Research Associate at SOAS, University of London.

Amina Khanom - Director of Reset Communities for Refugees

Douna Haj Ahmed - A Syrian journalist, human rights activist, and Refugee Week Ambassador

Noah Hatchwell - CEO of Collective Aid, an organisation supporting people on migrating across Europe

Dr Libby Webb - Head of Research at Age UK

Natasha Thomas - Natasha is an advisor of YoungMinds Parents Helpline.YoungMinds is the leading mental health charity for young people.

Producers:

Nadia Shamas and Prevish Huma and Anila Syed Usman

NEWS | INTRODUCTION

Topic 1: Politics in Transition : the Influence of Zohran Mamdani

Topic 2: Breakthrough in treating Huntington’s disease

Presenter(s):
Imam Touqeer Khan & Imam Shahzaib Nayyar

Guest(s):

* Professor Arvind Rajagopal

* Professor Theodore Hamm

* Professor Anne Rosser

* Zoha Nadeem

Researcher(s): Saira Ahmed, Shamayla Malik, ~Natasha Loan & Saiqah Tariq

Producer: Safa Noor Ahmad & Assistant Trainee Producer: Halima Ahmad

Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema

In this episode of Pathway to Peace, the presenters delve into the topic of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment. With November annually marking Islamophobia Awareness Month, the panel of presenters share their views and experiences -both in their personal and professional lives, about what it’s like to be a Muslim in British society today.

Presenters: Sabiha Iqbal, Dr Anne-Marie Ionescu and Aliya Sami

Weekend World Podcast 30-11-2025 by Voice of Islam

Saturday Morning Live Podcast 29-11-2025 by Voice of Islam

Join our hosts for Friday’s show where we will be discussing: 'Budget 2025: Who wins Who loses' and 'Humanity First : 30 years of Service to Mankind'.

Budget 2025 : Who Wins? , Who Loses ?

The 2025 Budget signalled a clear shift in tone as the government tried to navigate a tight fiscal position. Although talk of broken manifesto pledges had been circulating for weeks, the announcements still came as a blow to many. The opposition has argued that the Chancellor should step down — but is that fair? Was this an unfair budget, or a set of difficult decisions the government felt it had no choice but to make?

Humanity First : 30 years of Service to Mankind

Across the world, people are divided by borders, languages, and cultures, yet one bond unites us all, that is, humanity. And humanity must always come first. Today’s program is dedicated to celebrating 30 years of service by Humanity First; an organisation that has been serving people across the world with compassion, dignity, and selflessness.

Guests:

Dr Aziz Ahmad Hafiz – Chairman of Humanity First UK.

Producers:

Rehana Siddiqua Bhatti, Sana Nadeem and Nabahat Nayyrah

This two-part documentary tells the story of how the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Cardiff grew from a small, scattered group praying in homes and rented halls into the builders of Wales’ first purpose-built Ahmadiyya mosque. Through personal memories, historical context and behind-the-scenes insight, it follows their long journey—marked by sacrifice, community outreach and overcoming planning challenges—to finally establish a permanent house of worship. More than a building, the documentary shows the mosque as a hub of peace, service and dialogue, reflecting the community’s commitment to “Love for All, Hatred for None.

NEWS | INTRODUCTION

Topic 1: Humanity First: Celebrating 30 years of compassion and impact

Topic 2: Mindful Living: Faith, Focus and Inner Peace

Presenter(s):
Imam Touqeer Khan & Imam Shahzaib Nayyar

Guest(s):

* Mr Fazal Ahmad

* Dr Aziz Hafiz

* Muhammad Nauman

* Karen Atkinson

* Dr Naureen Whittinger

Researcher(s): Samreen Nasir and Qudsia Ward

Producer(s): Neha Latif, Maryam Muritadha and Nergis Nasir (Lead)