Voice of Islam

Topic I: Child Poverty and Back 2 School

As the new school year begins, millions of children in the UK face an unequal start due to poverty. From uniform costs to tech and trips, hidden expenses create barriers that affect their education. We explore how this impacts families, what can be done to support them and how to ensure every child has a fair chance to succeed.

Topic II: Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats of our time. From oceans to rivers to the very food we eat, plastic is everywhere—and it’s harming wildlife, ecosystems, and even our health. In this show, we’ll explore how we’ve reached this crisis point and what real, practical steps we can take to reverse the damage.

Presenter(s):

Imam Zafir Ahmad

Imam Raheel Ahmad

Guest(s):

Fatiha Nadeem

Manahil Khalid

Saeed Nazir

Rosa Pritchard – Lawyer at environmental law charity ClientEarth

Aminah Taariq-Sidibe – Manager of End Plastics Initiatives at Earthday.

Producer(s):

Aisha Aullybux & Laiba Mubashar

Topic I: Religion in the Age of Doubt: A Rational and Spiritual Perspective

Topic II: Why Islam is the Fastest Growing Religion?

Introduction and NEWS

Presenter(s):

Imam Jalees Khan

Zakaria Bhatti

Guest(s):

Revd Susan Bolen

Dr Umar Nasser

Dr Musa Sami

Mr Sherwain

Mr Omar Ahmad

Producer(s):

Tayyaba Tahir, Areeba Noor & Zoya Danayal (Lead)

Researcher(s):

Afreen Masood, Sofia Ahmad, Tahira Shabbir, Zaheeda Ramjeet

Topic I: Nurses: Undervalued and Underpaid?

Topic II: Humility: Why True Leaders Leave Arrogance Behind

Presenter(s):

Dr Tariq Bajwa

Imam Mushariq Ahmad

Guest(s):

Anthony Johnson

Mr. Tom Dwyer

Imam Farooq Ahmad

Producer(s):

Fezia Haq & Dania Nasir

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

Topic I: Blessings of Charity


Topic II: The Unheard Cry: Voices of Global Injustice - Sudan

Presenter(s):


Guests

Alison Woodhead

Dr Carol Homden CBE

Mr Luqman Bajwa

Dr Mukesh Kapila

Imam Daniyal Ahmad

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

Producer(s): Aisha Mannan, Aiysha Nawaz & Hania Yaqub

Topic I: Fractured Focus: The Death of Attention in the Digital Age

Topic II: Sacred Peace: Across Faiths and Borders

Presenter(s):

Imam Saad Ahmad

Imam Zakaria Ahmad

Imam Sharjeel Ahmad

Imam Humayun Jahangir

Guest(s):

Thusara Vibhuthi

Imam Adeel Ahmad

Sister Maureen Goodman

Producer(s):

Mahira Ramzeen, Razıya Sheron & Hubbatul-Waheed Afzal

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

Topic I: SEND - Every Child, Every Need


Topic II: 80 Years Later - The Lessons Learnt from the Hiroshima Bombings

Presenter(s):


Daniyal Ahmad

Mubariz Amini

Guests

Professor Simon Hayhoe

Miss. Noreen Ahmad

Dr. Khizar Karim3

Hafiz Abdul Hameed Sawari

Imam Ataul Wasih Tariq

Researchers: Zeeshan Ramjeet, Liyaqat Rafiq, Arriba Chowdhry, Anoosha Nasir, Arwa Roheen

Producer(s): Isha Ahmad, Areebah Ijaz

Join Hanif Khan & Sabah Zafar for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Gaza’ and ‘Patience’

Gaza

Gaza is living through a live streamed genocide where families are being starved and slaughtered in real time yet the world watches in silence. Why won’t global powers unite to end this brutal massacre and how many more lives must be lost before humanity finds the courage to act?

Patience

In today’s fast-paced society, where everything is expected instantly, the ability to wait, endure, and remain steadfast is often overlooked. Yet in Islam, patience is a cornerstone of faith, a strength that enables believers to navigate hardship, delay, and uncertainty with trust in Allah’s plan. Let’s explore the timeless relevance of patience through Islamic teachings and how it serves as a shield in a world that demands immediate results. We reflect on how patience is not just endurance, but a form of inner peace and submission to divine timing.

Guests:

Pat McCarthy - part of Shu’fat, an international solidarity group supporting the Disability Centre in the occupied West Bank. She has been involved with them for many years.

Radwa Neimeh - Volunteer at Refugees Welcome Hounslow and very passionate about Gaza

Imam Atta ul Wahab - currently serving in Calgary. He graduated from Jamia Ahmadiyya in Pakistan in 2005, and has served the Community internationally in Sierra Leone and Ghana

Producers:

Bareera Iftkhar and Rubina Sheraz

Three stages of the relationship with Allah

Guests:

Rabi Odeh

Mrs. Nusrat Jehan Sahiba

Persenter:

Lead Presenter: Danayal Zia

Bail Mahmood

Zebbii Ahmad

Producer(s): Malakoot Afaq & Tehmina Cheema

Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema

Researchers: Faiza Mansoora, Saleha, Hassam Walid Khan, Faryaal Munir

Producer(s): Malakoot Afaq & Tehmina Cheema

In this episode of Pathway to Peace, we shine a light on the quiet heroes among us — our Carers. In a world consumed by deadlines, routines, and personal ambition, it’s easy to overlook those who devote their lives to looking after others. Whether they care for elderly parents, children with special needs, chronically ill spouses, or vulnerable neighbours, carers form the often-invisible backbone of our communities. Their work is relentless — physically, emotionally, and mentally — yet carried out with resilience, patience, and love. As the UK marks Carers Week (9th–15th June), the presenters reflect on the critical role carers play, the challenges they face, and the recognition and support they urgently need. But we also go beyond the headlines — exploring care as not only a social responsibility but also a deeply spiritual one.

Drawing on Islamic teachings, the presenters discuss how acts of care are considered among the most beloved in the sight of God. From serving parents to comforting the sick, caregiving in Islam is more than a duty — it’s an act of worship rooted in compassion and moral excellence. Join us as we honour carers, raise awareness of their reality, and explore how faith and society can come together to support those who give so much, yet often receive so little.

Presenters: Shazia Bhatti, Aliya Sami & Reem Shraiky

Weekend World Podcast 24-08-2025: Gaza Crisis & Khalifat by Voice of Islam