Friday

Episode 12. Women tend to share their emotions more than men and this is at times misconstrued as weakness. Why is so and how does this impact women’s mental health down the line? According to the Department of Health and Social Care rates of mental health issues are rising more quickly for women than for men. What causes this alarming fact? What impact does becoming a mother have on a woman’s mental health? What role does social media have on women’s body image and how does it impact their mental health?

Episode 10. The program mainly discussed the general information everyone should have about dental health. It began by guiding viewers on how to have access to dental health services and how to register. The panellists then briefly discussed how to prevent dental issues in the first place and what measures can be taken to ensure good dental health. Finally, the program highlights the types of treatments available to treat dental issues.

Season 2 Episode 9. This episode reflects on Al-Azim, The Magnificent, The Supreme. We explore how this divine attribute reminds us of Allah’s absolute greatness, beyond human comprehension or comparison. Through reflection on creation and revelation, we discuss how recognising Allah’s majesty nurtures humility, reverence, and awe in the hearts of believers.

Episode 2. In this episode of "The Review of Religions" radio program, hosts Sufyan Farooqi and Zubair Hayat delve into thought-provoking content from a recent edition of "The Review of Religions" magazine, which has a rich history dating back to 1902. The hosts introduce the program, emphasizing the magazine's dedication to providing insightful content on religion, spirituality, and the world. This programme covered the following topics Quranic Insights: The program discusses a fascinating Quranic concept related to mountains as pegs, highlighting how modern research aligns with ancient wisdom, reinforcing the existence of God. They also touch upon the importance of encouraging youth to explore Quranic insights. Places of Worship: The significance of featuring places of worship in the magazine is explored, shedding light on their evolution over the years. Impact in Ghana: The program connects with "The Review of Religions" coordinator in Ghana, discussing the magazine's impact in the region. Electric Eel and Nature's Flawlessness: The electric eel is examined, and a new series on the perfection of nature is introduced. African Impact: The impact of "The Review of Religions" in Africa, particularly Ghana, is highlighted, including distribution among members of Parliament and government officials. The program also mentions the magazine's accessibility through audio podcasts and social media.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 16th August 2026.

Episode 15. 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.

Episode 4. This episode will serve as an introduction to persecution of Ahmadi Muslims. Each episode will start and end with Islam’s teachings on freedom of religion or belief to highlight to the listener the beautiful teachings of Islam in this regard. We will interview Respected Fareed Ahmad Sb, National Secretary External Affairs and ask the following questions in relation to the above: What laws were passed against Ahmadi Muslims in 1974? What laws were passed against Ahmadi Muslims in 1984? What has been the impact of these laws on Ahmadi Muslims? What is the way forward for this issue to be resolved?

Episode 27. The social unrest and racial riots in the US and elsewhere triggered by the brutal killing of George Floyd, has shown that social unrest and tension has nothing to do with religion but everything to do with politics, social injustice and racial discrimination and in many cases outright oppression. Prejudicial attitudes have existed between races for thousands of years, but systematized racial oppression first arose in the 1600s along with the introduction of capitalism. European traders discovered that their superior technology gave them a tremendous advantage in Africa, including firearms and their sailing ships, they began to plunder Africa's wealth and take slaves. White Europeans and Americans who participated in the slave industry tried to justify their economic exploitation of black people by creating a "scientific" theory of white superiority and black inferiority. The message of Islam is for the whole of humanity and when this message was delivered in the form of the Holy Quran by the Prophet of Islam, God Almighty made it absolutely clear, that all of mankind share their origins and are part of One Humanity. The Holy Prophet of Islam went out of his way to “free slaves” and instructed his followers to do the same.

Episode 69. The yearning need of mankind for a global torchbearer, an inspirational leader, who embodies enlightenment, unity, harmony, fraternity and peace, rising above territorial ethnic and racial discriminations, would bring all the conflicting sections of humanity onto a common platform for the noble cause of unification of warring mankind into a peaceful global community, fostering goodwill and peace, promoting dialogue and addressing inequality, resolving grudges, hostility and frictions and bonding together diverse cultures with unconditional love and compassion.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 30 Verse 57-61 and Chapter 31 Verse 1-35. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 16. A historic address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at Capitol Hill, USA on 27th June 2012 on the subject of 'Peace & Harmony'.

Episode 70. In the theatre of existence, the world unfurls its dazzling tapestry, woven with threads of desire, ambition and fleeting joy. It beckons with promises of permanence, whispering to the soul that fulfillment lies in possession, status and acclaim. Yet beneath its radiant veil, a quiet truth stirs, all that glitters is not gold and all that is grasped, dissolves like mist at dawn. The worldly life is a masterful illusion, beguiling in its beauty, persuasive in its rhythm. It dances before the eyes, painting mirages of meaning on the canvas of time. But those who pause, who listen beyond the noise, begin to sense the hollowness behind the spectacle. They feel the ache of impermanence, the yearning for something deeper, truer, eternal.

Episode 16. "Our guest today is Dr Shakeel Ahmad, a Consultant Psychiatrist, who has over 20 years of working in different sub-specialties of adult psychiatry. During this time, he has also served in senior operational roles including Clinical Director for General Adult Psychiatry in Surrey, UK and as Chair of London Division, Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK. Dr Shakeel Ahmad has also been one of the contributors to WHO Guide on Mental Health to Primary Care, UK. He had an early interest in philosophy and development of human mind; as an undergraduate he co-founded an organisation to promote creative thinking amongst the youth through self-discipline. He has also been involved with research projects on the Holy Quran, within the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and is a regular contributor to the Voice of Islam UK radio. We discuss the development of the Human Mind, Cognition and Thought. We explore Mental Health including Anxiety & Depression, and what we can learn from Islam regarding the Mental & Spiritual progression of our minds."

Episode 63. Dreams. What do our dreams mean? Is there a hidden depth to the visions that we see while we slumber or are they simply just the ramblings of our unconscious mind?  For some people, their dreams have played a life changing or faith altering role. How can we explain the depth of conviction that we feel on seeing certain dreams?  Throughout time, holy and spiritual people have claimed to have seen prophetic or true dreams, such as the dreams of Prophet Joseph (on whom be peace). Are dreams in fact a way for God to communicate with man? If so, then how do we decipher them in the way that God intends us to? Where do we look for truth and guidance when interpreting our dreams? Does Faith have the answers?

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.

LIVE English translation of the Friday sermon of His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his Helper).

Season 2 Episode 10. This episode delves into the attribute Ash-Shakur, The Most Appreciative. We explore how Allah values even the smallest acts of goodness, multiplying their reward beyond measure. The discussion highlights how understanding this quality inspires believers to live with gratitude, sincerity, and hope in God’s immense mercy and recognition.

Episode 17. An address delivered to locals and dignitaries by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at the inauguration of the Maryam Mosque, Galway, Ireland, delivered on 26th September 2014.

Episode 6: The Islamic Renaissance: The Historic Journey of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, in 1924 In this episode, we delve into weeks three and four of the historic tour of England by Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him. The episode covers key events, engagements, and interactions during this period, shedding light on the pivotal moments that defined his journey and the impact it had on the spread of Islam in the West.

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

Episode 24. Full Holy Quran Recitation with English translation and short commentary, recited by Idir Iken, with narration by Mansoor Clarke. This episode covers Chapter 04 Verse 161-177 & CH5 1-18 of the Holy Quran.

In this episode of Around the Table: Wolf in sheep's Clothing Special Episode 1, we look at the meaning of the Caliphate, and its origins and compare the various types of Caliphate. We try to understand what the Judaic and Christian teaching is in regard to Spiritual Leadership. We conclude with the characteristics of the Caliphate in Ahmadiyyat the True Islam.

Episode 64. Women In Scriptures and Religious Traditions. Key women in religious scriptures can sometimes be overlooked, however all provide exemplary qualities that we can emulate in everyday life. Today we should encourage growth and success amongst the women in our society. We often hear how men are superior to women, but in fact there are so many powerful women that have made their mark in history. Much debate still remains around the status of women in religion however with advances in modern society and feminism, this has led to the advent of very successful women. We must remember that many religions provide teachings of quality and give clear instances in their Holy Scriptures to highlight the impact of key individual women. This programme aims to discuss the role of women in religion and address some religious women that have been mentioned in scriptures - their influence and their effect. These women have made many sacrifices and have contributed to the spread of religion; acting as role models for us all.

Episode 18. A historic address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at a special reception held to celebrate the opening of the Baitur Rahman Mosque in Vancouver, Canada on 18th May 2013.

Episode 71.This worldly life is a kaleidoscope of sensation and desire, beautiful in its complexity, yet underpinned by a profound and subtle deception. It is the grandest and most exquisite of lies: The Beguiling Illusion! It whispers promises of permanence in a Universe built on flux. It convinces us that the treasures we hoard, the titles we earn, the very faces we love, are solid anchors against the ceaseless flow of time. We pour our souls into building mansions on sand, dedicating our brief flicker of consciousness to the pursuit of shadows. The Illusion is not evil, itt merely self consuming. It is the trick of the light which makes a mirage of water seem real. But when we discern the reality that lies behind the glitter, to the quiet awareness that the chains that bind us are often forged of the gold we so frantically sought.

Episode 20 - Part 2. "Joining our podcast is Amjad Mahmood Khan, Partner & Chair at Brown, Neri, Smith & Khan (BNSK) LLP. He is also an Adjunct Professor UCLA Law, and Co-Founder of Global Lawyers for Refugees (GLR) which is an innovative collaboration of lawyers from leading international law firms, and works by Empowering Refugees Through State of the Art Legal Advocacy. He is also the National Secretary of Public Affairs of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, and has provided a written testimony on the subject of “Discrimination and Persecution Against Muslims Worldwide.” We discuss his faith inspiring journey and relationship with His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the current and fifth leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, officially known as the Fifth Caliph of the Messiah. We also discuss Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws, Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims, and the Israel-Palestine conflict through the lens of Human Rights and International Law."

Episode 65. Meditation. What is meant by meditation and what is the differences between prayer and meditation. We will look into differences between religious and spiritual meditation, and why those who do not have a faith would choose to meditate. We will explore its health and wellbeing benefits and talk about meditation in different world religions.