Monday

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 26th February 2021.

Episode 137 - Modesty, Fashion and the Modern Muslim Woman The idea of ‘modest fashion’ cropped up in the UK in the mid to late 2000s. Observing a gap in the market and in conjunction with the rapid growth of social media influence – big name brands started to incorporate their idea of how Muslim women might want to dress. In this episode of faith in focus we explore the nature of the modest fashion movement; its relationship with the true Islamic concept of Purdah, its benefits and its disadvantages and finally what other ways there might be to improve the representation of Muslim women in the West.

An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper), at a reception held in Wellington, New Zealand.

Find out about the work of fair trade and its need within the food and agricultural industries and how you can get involved at home.

Episode 7: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. Death is a certainty of life and for the believers the hereafter is also a certainty. And yet as time passes it seems that society is drifting further away from God. What is the cause of all this Godlessness and what can be done about it now? Join us as we discuss Godlessness in today's program.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 7th February 2021. Synopsis: In this episode of Pathway to Peace, the presenters take a look at the dichotomy between faith and science; and how viewing science and faith as complimentary rather than contradictory leads to peace of mind. Presenters: Hafia Khan, Shirrin Shaikh-Anwer, Reem Shraiky & Dr Alia Khan

Episode 3. Significance of postures in salat. An English discussion programme on issues related to Islamic jurisprudence.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 9 Verse 62-93. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

A fresh perspective on the headlines through the lens of Islam.    

Episode 8. Wives of the Holy Prophet & Khilafat. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the wives the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and Khilafat. This material is also available on the online Islamic Course at www.free-islamic-course.org.

Episode 28. COVID19 is now a Pandemic and of Global concern- everyone knows about it, even if they don’t understand much about it. What are viruses? We will also discuss how widespread they are and despite their minute size the massive impact they have had on our planet. We will explore the many epidemics and pandemics that have killed countless people in the past and in modern times.

Episode 138 - Religion and Animal Sacrifice.Ethics of using animals for food, leisure and companionship are widely debated and an increased public awareness has once again brought the responsibilities of human beings to the fore. This show will discuss animal welfare from the perspective of various religions and will also cover the Islamic teachings. We will discuss providing for the needs of animals and also minimise any pain, distress, suffering and deprivation of animals at the hands of human beings.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 25th February 2021. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the only Islamic organization to believe that the long-awaited messiah has come in the person of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) of Qadian. Join us as we talk about the fastest growing sect within Islam, spanning over 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 14th February 2021. Synopsis: In this episode of Pathway to Peace, the presenters take a look at how the Coronavirus pandemic has brought in to sharp focus issues around global inequality, nationalism and individualism. The panel will explore solutions to these challenges based on the teachings of Islamic around absolute justice, treatment of neighbours, and care for the vulnerable and show how they are needed now more than ever. Presenters: Arif Khan and Sufyan Farooqi

Episode 29. COVID19 is now a Pandemic and of Global concern- everyone knows about it, even if they don’t understand much about it. In a 2 Part programme This the second part of the programme in which host Dr Mohammed Iqbal explores with panellists Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmad the impact of past and present Pandemics.

Join in the debate of the day in this live interactive discussion programme.

Episode 139 - Isolation.Sometimes chosen as a path and at other times enforced on us what are the implications of isolation. Religions dictate its benefits and followers often exclude themselves for spiritual advancement; but it is also used by those not following any religion too; others are forced to face it. Sometimes we can be in a room full of people but feel isolated and alone. Perhaps then, isolation is not necessarily who we are with but a state of mind. In this programme we will try to understand isolation and its many facets.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 21st February 2021. Synopsis: In this episode of Pathway to Peace, the presenters take a look at how during lockdown, the feeling of always being 'switched-on' seems to have become the norm for some. But was this an inevitability, given the pace of digital transformation in society? Is it a sign of weakness to switch-off from it all? The presenters will explore solutions to these challenges based on the teachings of Islam, particularly around the importance of the remembrance of Allah as a means of finding comfort and solace. Presenters: Nasir Sajjad & Asif Ashraf

Episode 9. The development of sects within Islam. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the formation of sects within Islam. This material is also available on the online Islamic Course at www.free-islamic-course.org.

An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper), at a reception held in his honour in at the Hilton Hotel in Tokyo, Japan on 23rd November 2015.

Prophet Adam (peace be upon him)- Naeem Osman Memon- Learn about the christian and Islamic interpretation on the life of the first prophet, the Prophet Adam (peace be upon him). Produced by Maliha Hayat.

Episode 30. Middle East-the Cradle of Civilisation, Part 1- Sumer-the Dawn of Civilisation. The Middle East is currently one of the most important and yet most troubled regions of the world. It is a region of the world that could decide the future of humanity- for it is said to be the setting for Armageddon- a prophecy on which Jews, Christians and Muslims agree. A battle that will bring about great destruction. Ironically the Middle East was also the setting for the rise of Civilisation, a region that is accepted by almost all historians as the Cradle of Civilisation.

Episode 140 - Care Home Crisis and the Islamic Solution. Covid19 has brought out the fault foundations of our conventional economy, and it has revealed our unfortunate treatment of the elderly, especially those who are left in care homes. In this show we will explore whether there is any solution that Islam has brought to help the elderly at both personal and state level.