Friday

Episode 27. 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 Noor Mosque, Crawley and reception held for local dignitaries on 18th January 2014.

Khalil Gibran: Come and explore the life of Lebanese American poet Khalil Gibran, born to a Maronite family he become one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. We will be reading extracts from his Magnus Opum The Prophet, which explores the common themes of life, religion, marriage, giving, receiving and much more.

Episode 121: An in depth look at the issue of happiness. What is happiness? Can happiness be taught? Can we make ourselves happy? Is happiness useful for life? Also looking at scriptures and religious values and analysing how they describe, measure and assign significance to happiness.

Series 3. Episode 3. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Ali Ahmad to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss the third part of Question One - The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man, taken from the pages 74 - 136 and covers:- True courage; Truthfulness;, Steadfastness; Existence of God; Attributes of God, etc.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 8th May 2024.

Episode 4: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. Should we adopt the culture of society? Is the religion of Islam compatible with the western culture? Join us as we answer these questions in this episode of beacon of truth.

Episode 32. The Theme for this show is ‘World Crisis and the Pathway to Peace’. We shall be looking at teachings which provide the practical means of establishing peace by delving into the 9 fundamentals to establish everlasting peace that have been shared by the fifth califh of the head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in his book titled ‘World Crisis and Pathway to Peace’ which is a compilation of the speeches that he had delivered to world leaders. The first poem is a translation of a persian poem by the great poet Hafez Shirazi of the 14th century whose collected works are regarded by many Iranians as a pinnacle of Persian literature. His poem is about the recognition of the creator and titled ‘Footprints’ and is read very eloquently by brother Mobashar Khan from Aldershot in the UK. The second poem is titled ‘Pathway to Peace’ and is from the very talented poet sister Rizwana Aziz from Southwest London, and brings focus to a very important point in establishing peace which is the need to have Absolute Justice. The third poem is from the very wise intellectual words of sister Bushra Khan, a Physician from East Sussex, UK, with her poem titled: Global Family, and focuses on another vital ingredient in establishing global peace, and that is the need to have global unity among nations. Our fourth poem focuses on another aspect needed to attain global peace, and that is the need to reject extremism. and from sister Ruttab Noor from Canada with her beautiful poem titled: Pray for the World. Another vital component in establishing peace is the need for equality, including economic equity, and the next poem was written by one of America’s most notable contemporary poets, Maya Angelou, who captures an essence of inequality in a unique and profound manner. The poem is titled, ‘I know why the caged bird sings’, and is delightfully read by young sister Adan from Washington, USA. Eradicating poverty is also vital in establishing peace, and the next poem paints the grim reality which many children are faced with across the world. It is written by Francis Duggan and titled Poor Children, and superbly read by young brother Yusuf Ahmad. Another component of establishing peace is the need for nuclear disarmament and the elimination of weapon profiteering. The final poem highlights encapsulates the dire consequences of a nuclear bomb. This poem was written by Robert Ilson, titled ‘Going Splat’ and is being wonderfully read by young sister Miss Aroosa Akram from Slough UK.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 20 Verse 16-76. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

Wake up to the Breakfast Show and catch up with the latest news stories.

Episode 29. An address delivered by the worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at a reception held on the occasion of the inauguration of the of the Mahmood Mosque (Mosque of the Praiseworthy) in Malmo, Sweden on 14th May 2016. Over 80 dignitaries and guests, including the Malmo’s City Council Chairman attended the event.

Episode 15: We shall be hearing the poetical beatings of the humanitarian Dr Shakeel Ahmad’s heart who is from New Malden, followed by the inspiring and motivating poem by the eminent poet Ferzana Akhbar titled ‘Looking for a Leader’. And then the very deep-rooted words from the notable and talented Faiza Kiran from Hartlepool sharing her enchanting poem titled ‘My Guide My Khalifa’. And then from Scotland we will hear words which soar very high from the seasoned Scottish poet Joseph McTaggart with his poem titled ‘The way Show’er’, which then leads us smoothly to the eloquent voice of Farah Iqbal from Bradford with her poetical song titled ‘Our Imam - Our beloved Huzur’. The final poem is the beautifully crafted poem by Fouzia Shah with her poem titled ‘Khilafat in Islamabad, Surrey, UK’

Episode 8. Our guest is Dr Asif Jamil who is a Researcher in Neuropsychiatry at Harvard Medical School & Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He completed his BSc in Neurobiology, MSc in Neuroimaging, and has 2 PhDs, one in systems neuroscience and the second in rehabilitation science. He has also recently completed his postdoctoral training, and his research focuses on development and application of device-based non-invasive neuromodulation to treat human neuropsychiatric disorders. He has recently been appointed September 2021 as a faculty member of Harvard Medical School (Instructor in Psychiatry) and a Principal Investigator at the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). We discuss brain states, how they affect our everyday life, mood, sleep and how to focus better.

 Episode 122 - The Environment and Climate Change The way humans are treating, and have treated, the environment is a live issue. “We are facing an unprecedented global climate emergency. The government has failed to protect us. To survive, it's going to take everything we've got.” Such are the words of the renowned climate crisis activist organisation Extinction Rebellion. Thus, when climate change is such a contentious issue, it has to be asked: what is the religious stance on this matter? Is there an Islamic viewpoint- and if so, what is it? When thousands of young people are attempting to save the planet, does faith help their cause?

Episode 17. Ottoman Empire. Part II. Dr Mohammed Iqbal and his history panellists Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmad look at the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire. Learn about the the expansion of the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Constantinople to the Golden period of Sulieman the Magnificent and thereafter the slow decline culminating in the defeat of the Ottomans in First World War.

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

Repeat of an Interactive show recorded on 25th February 2024. Synopsis: In this week’s episode of Pathway to Peace, we examine a topic that resonates deeply with the essence of Islam - Random Acts of Kindness. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the transformative power of a smile, a helping hand, or a kind word. However, Islam postively promotes the notion that these seemingly small acts can have a monumental impact on the lives of others, reflecting the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) who exemplified mercy and kindness in all his interactions. Throughout this episode, we will explore the Islamic perspective on random acts of kindness, drawing inspiration from the Quran and Ahadith. We will share heartwarming stories that highlight the beauty of kindness, discuss practical ways to incorporate it into our lives, and reflect on how these acts can serve as a powerful tool for spreading love and unity within society. Presenters: Sabiha Iqbal, Melissa Ahmedi and Aliya Sami.

Season 5 Episode 3: In this episode, the team have a frank conversation about a topic that most of us would rather not address; Nuclear war. It may surprise you that the looming threat of a nuclear war has never been closer than it is now. Nuclear powers are modernising and strengthening their arsenals, weapons systems are becoming more efficient and usable in a greater variety of scenarios, and the landscape of legislative control is weakening. Join the team in this episode as they look at all of these aspects and more - tracing the weapon's history, the near-misses that occurred during the Cold War and the heightened risks humanity faces today.

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

Series 3 Episode 8. Moonsighting and its importance in Islam. There will be a brief introduction to the topic of moon sighting. An overview of the religious and historical perspectives on crescent moon sighting will be presented. This will include the Holy Quran and Hadith about moon sighting. A brief discussion about the early Muslim scholars and their insights and progress in relation to moon sighting, such as the works of Abu Rayhan al-Biruni. Professor Bernard Yallop’s criterion for crescent moon sighting models and will be presented and how these criteria are employed. This will include a brief discussion about visibility curves – criteria, altitude, elongation, whilst trying to keep the material as accessible and understandable as possible. There will be discussion about why different Muslims groups tend to celebrate Eid or start of Ramadan on different days. This will include a brief discussion about the difference between the new moon, which is when the moon is first visible, as compared to when the “astronomical new moon” occurs.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 4th May 2024.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 8th May 2024.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 10th March 2024. Live from Peace Symposium 2024.