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Join Usman Ali Anjum, Zafar Ahmad & Raheel Ahmad for Thursday’s show where we will be discussing : 'Child Poverty'.

Child Poverty

Child inequality in the UK is more damaging than many realise — harming health, education, and even brain development. Research shows disadvantaged children face a 13% higher risk of death in intensive care. Join us LIVE as we explore government policy, the two-child benefit cap, and the long-term cost of child poverty.

Guests : 

Joseph Howes - CEO of Buttle UK and the Chair of the End Child Poverty Coalition

Neil Leitch - CEO of The Early Years Alliance

Gemma Love - Philanthropy and Institutional Partnerships Manager at Mary’s Meals

Sam Tims

Laurence Guinness

Kyle Fitzpatrick - Senior Public Affairs Advisor at Save the Children

Josephine McCarthy

Neil Humphrey - Professor of psychology of education at the University of Manchester.

Celia Donald - Programme Knowledge Advisor at World Vision

Producers :

Nadia Shamas, Prevish Huma and Nadia Anwaar

Introduction & NEWS

Topic I: Reform UK, Nigel Farage, and the Proposal to Ban the Muslim Brotherhood

Topic II: Paths to Peace: Building Bridges in a Divided World

Presenters:
Jalees Khan 
Abdul Qayyum Rashid

Noor Hadi

Guests:
Professor Eric Heinze

Dr Musa Sami

DIANA FRANCIS

DONOUGH O’BRIEN

IMAM MUJEEB MIRZA

Researchers:

Maimuna Hydara, Tooba Daud, Fateha Iqbal, Attiya tul Subuh

Producer(s):

Areeba Noor,Fatima Zunehra (Mentor) & Rubab Zafar

Join Sammar Ahmad and Dr Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday’s show where we will be discussing : « Strong Men – Islam as the blueprint» and « Righteous Women ».

Strong Men – Islam as the blueprint

In today’s world, strength is often seen as physical power, but Islam teaches that true strength is built through faith, discipline, and resilience. Strong men are protectors and providers who balance courage with compassion and face challenges with patience and purpose. Join us as we dig further on this topic.

Righteous Women

How can women embody the true spirit of Islam? Join us as we highlight how humility, sacrifice, and sadaqah strengthen faith, how fasting, chastity, and modesty safeguard dignity, and how true success lies in the sincere worship of Allah.

Guests :

Syed Adil (Missionnary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community)

Mufleha Saleem (Teacher of Science, mother of 3)

Mahedah Rehman Raja (NIHR researcher who completed her PhD in Bioinformatics this year.)

Jazibah Yousuf (converted to Islam and Ahmadiyya 22 years ago, serving the community since her bai'at)

Producers : Farah Mirza and Anila Syed-Usman

Introduction & NEWS

Topic I: Power of Positivity

Topic II: The Value of Time in Islam:

Presenters:


Sharjeel Ahmad


Abdul Haleem

Guests:


Professor Mark Coulson

Averil Leimon

Imam Kashif Virk

Imam Falahuddin Ahmad

Imam Daniyal Ahmad

Researchers:

Amna Marium, Zanubia Ateeq, Sadiya Rahman, Raazia Choudhry, Tooba Malik, Hannan Ashraf

Producer(s):

Hania Yaqub,Aisha Mannan and Aiysha Kanwal Nawaz

Join Qayyum Rashid for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Digital IDs’ and ‘ChatGPT Interfering in Family life?'

Digital IDs

The UK’s proposed “BritCard” aims to simplify services and tackle illegal work, but critics fear it’s a “hacker’s dream” that threatens privacy and excludes those without smartphones. The big question: will digital IDs make us safer, or expose us to new risks?

ChatGPT Interfering in Family Life?

AI tools like ChatGPT have made life easier from writing to problem-solving, but are we

overlooking the hidden risks? With concerns over accuracy, dependency and ethics is convenience coming at too high a price? Join us as we explore the benefits and dangers of AI, how it shapes the way we think and how Muslims can use it responsibly without compromising faith or values.

Guests :

Keith Mabbitt – Chief Customer at oneID

Tahira Amini – A Freelance Journalist, Campaigner and Activists

Ella Bradshaw – Policy and Public Affairs Officer at NSPCC

Dr Aqib Rashid – PhD from King’s College London in AI and Cyber Security

Producers:

Rabeeta Khan, Maheda Nadeesir, Ayesha Tahir and Tahmina Tahir

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

Topic I: Mercy Beyond Borders: Recognising Palestine’s Right to Dignity

Topic II: When Parents Listen, Children Thrive


Presenters:
Jalees Ahmad
Firhaad Ahmad

Guests:
Professor Ilan Pappe

Imam Atta-ur-Rahman Khalid

Imam Tamim Abu Daqqa

Professor John Quigley

Researchers: Liyaqat Rafiq, Zeeshan Ramjeet, Arshiya Jabeen, Arriba Chowdhry, Ismah Khan

Producer(s): Sidra Tul Muntaha and Ine Mu’minah
Lead Producer: Dania Nasir

Join Imran Akram and Talib Man for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Politics blaming migrants’ and ‘Miracles'

Politics blaming migrants

The UK has seen a worrying increase in Far Right ideologies over the past year, with politicians and protesters alike blaming migrants on the many challenges our society is currently facing. Is it fair to assume Migrants are the problem, or are they being used as a scapegoat? Join us as we discuss the growing anti-migrant sentiment across the UK.

Guests :

Dr Anna Chrysostomides - Lecturer in Islamic History at Queen Mary University of London

Mr Abdul Azeem Ahmed - a respected religious scholar and former principal of Jamia in Africa, where he played a key role in guiding and mentoring future scholars and missionaries

Nick Jones

Producers:

Farhana Khan & Kafi Zafar & Bushra AmirMiracles

From Moses (as) parting the sea, to Jonah (as) in the whale, to the revelation of the Holy Qur’an, miracles have always testified to Allah’s power. But are they extraordinary suspensions of nature, or signs of God’s living presence even today? This programme explores how Islam views miracles as Divine wisdom supporting truth and guiding mankind from the prophets of old to the signs shown through the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as).

Introduction & NEWS

Topic I: Forces of the Dajjal: Deception, Modern Manifestations, and the Responsibility of Truth-Seekers

Topic 2: Declared Non-Muslim: A Historical Inquiry

Presenters:

Zeriab Rehman & Imam Nabeel Ahmed

Guests:

* Imad al Masri

* Imam Shahil Munir

* Mr. Taufique Ahmed

* Murabbi Zafir Mahmood Malik

* Prof. Afzal Ashraf

Producer(s):

Malakoot Afaq & Tehmina Cheema

Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema

Title: Lessons Unlearned: The Price of Peace Without Justice

Synopsis: In this episode of Pathway to Peace, we revisit powerful past discussions on why peace without justice can never last. Drawing parallels between Gaza today and the failures of Versailles a century ago, we explore how political ambition and moral compromise continue to overshadow true leadership -and why only justice, guided by spiritual integrity, can bring lasting peace.

Weekend World Podcast 19-10-2025 by Voice of Islam