Friday

Episode 6. Our guest is Dr Adeel Bajwa, a consultant colorectal and general surgeon, cancer lead, working in the NHS. Dr Adeel Bajwa has also co-hosted the ‘Science Hour’ on the Voice of Islam Radio and has been studying the link between religion and science since his endeavours in his medical field. We discuss how science and religion are not at odds through the lens of evolution from an Islamic perspective.

Episode 12. The program begins by defining blood clots in general and the differences between blood clots in arteries and veins. A particular type of blood clot DVT is discussed, and its causes are touched upon. Diseases that can increase the risk of blood clots are highlighted and diagnosis, treatment and preventive measures for blood clots are mentioned. Finally, A few misconceptions regarding blood clots are cleared.

  Episode 12. This special 30-part series delves into the divine attributes of God Almighty, exploring their significance and relevance in our lives. Through these discussions, we seek to answer fundamental questions: Who is our God? How can we recognize Him? And how do we strengthen our connection with Him through an understanding of His attributes? In today's episode, we focus on the attribute Al-Hafiz (The Preserver). With the insights of an esteemed guest, we will explore the depth of this characteristic, its impact on our spiritual journey, and its manifestation in our daily lives.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 1st March 2026.

Episode 88. Melodies of the Soul. Since early times, the mesmerising and captivating qualities of the human voice have been used for singing and chanting, and creating a channel of connection to our spirituality. From the distinctive throat singing of Tibetan Monks and the Bhajans of Hinduism, to songs of praise in Islam, Christianity, other world faiths, whether singing on our own or in chorus, there is no doubt that the human voice can be a powerful and spiritual force. In this episode, we take a look at the power of singing on Faith and the world around us.

Episode 51. On 17 May 2016, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Caliph, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered the keynote address at a special reception held to mark his first ever visit to Sweden. Over 60 dignitaries and guests, including various Members of Parliament attended the evening reception, which took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Stockholm city centre. During his address, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad spoke in detail about the refugee crisis that has caused uncertainty and instability to spread in Europe during the past year.

Episode 5. This episode will explore the benefits for upholding the right to FoRB. Namely, research has proven that FoRB can: Fosters respect Reduces corruption Engenders peace Encourages broader freedoms Develops the economy Overcomes over-regulation Multiplies trust The focus primarily will be on the economic benefits and the increase in the growth nations with high FoRB see. Why is that and what lessons can we learn from it?

 Episode 39. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History looks at the impact on Africa of European Colonisation, and with special guest Dr David Harris from the University of Bradford. Dr Harris is a Senior Lecturer in African Studies, which is a Division of Peace Studies and International Development, at the University of Bradford. David welcome. Dr David Harris specialises in West African politics, in particular in Sierra Leone and Liberia, but also in The Gambia and Ghana. His first book was published by IB Tauris in 2011; and a second book, Sierra Leone: A Political History, came out through Hurst first in 2013 and then in an updated second edition in 2020.

Inspirational story of how Ali Muanda accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 173-177 and Chapter 5 Verse 1-7. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 48. On the evening of 7th November 2008, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad May Allah be his helper delivered the keynote address at a special reception held to mark the inauguration of the Al Mahdi Mosque in Bradford. The event was attended by dignitaries including mayors, politicians, local community leaders and members of the local community.

Episode 46. The vital theme Purpose of Life is explored through poetry and the, public viewpoints and finally though the enlightening verses of the Holy Quran and the sacred poetry of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him related to the theme of the show. The Symphony segment consists of thought provoking poetry of Bushra Khan, Rabia Salim, Madheea Iqbal from UK and Dr Shehzad Salim from USA. The Viewpoint segment contains an interview with Snigdha Misty, an entrepreneur and social activist by Iram Wooley, a school governor and peace activist. The Inspirational segment commences with a Quranic verse enlightening the theme of the show, followed by recitation of the English rendering of a poem of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him followed by its elaboration.

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 89. Reflections and Self-Evaluation. Does faith require us to self-reflect? We will look at religious and secular stories/parables regarding mirrors and try and see what message/purpose they carry. We will discuss how do we self-reflect, what are the methods and what are the commonalities between faiths for reflection. How can we judge if we are being reflective in a useful way?

Episode 57. An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at a reception held to mark the inauguration of the Baitul Afiyat Mosque in Sheffield. The event was attended by dignitaries including politicians, local community leaders and members of the local community.

Episode 17. "Our guest today is Dr Naveed Aziz who is a Genomics research scientist & serves as the Chief Executive Officer of CGEn, Canada’s national platform for genome sequencing & analysis. Dr Naveed’s leadership has enabled CGEn to fuel research and innovation, playing a key role in the advancement of technological developments within the field of genomics. He is passionate about the development of powerful and efficient solutions enabling high-speed data exchange at national and international scale. His previous roles include serving as the Director of Technology programs at Genome Canada, Head of Genomics at University of York, UK and as a Research Fellow at the Noble Research Institute, USA. In addition to being awarded the Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA) 2022 Research Partnership Award, Dr. Aziz was also named one of Canada’s Emerging Executive Leaders by adMare Academy Executive Institute in 2018 and included in the list of Canada’s Top 20 Dynamic CEOs by The CEO Publication in 2021. He has also recently presented a TEDx talk on Convergence of Divergence: The Mysteries of the Human Genome."

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

Episode 1. Benevolence of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings on him) was the most compassionate of people and the most merciful towards all creation of God. He wished well for even those who caused him pain, he was indeed an embodiment of Divine mercy. Episode 2. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) – The Embodiment of Peace. The noble character and teachings of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) transformed a society steeped in all sorts of injustices and depravity to one that became a haven of peace and centre of intellectual, spiritual and moral progress.

  Episode 13. This special 30-part series delves into the divine attributes of God Almighty, exploring their significance and relevance in our lives. Through these discussions, we seek to answer fundamental questions: Who is our God? How can we recognize Him? And how do we strengthen our connection with Him through an understanding of His attributes? In today's episode, we focus on the attribute Al Qahhar (The Subduer, The All-Conquering). With the insights of an esteemed guest, we will explore the depth of this characteristic, its impact on our spiritual journey, and its manifestation in our daily lives.

Episode 7: The Islamic Renaissance: The Historic Journey of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din  Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, in 1924  In this episode, we recap the journey of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him, to  Europe. Furthermore, we cover in detail the Conference of Living Religions of the Empire 1924.  Additionally, we delve into week five of the historic tour of England by Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, may Allah  be pleased with him.

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

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 11th February 2024.

Episode 91. Join us for this hour as we look at another of the elements, this time ‘wind’. We discuss its presence in the world today, and in some faiths and cultures both past and present. We look to find the significance of wind in religious scripture, as well as taking a closer look at wind deities. Also a report on the use and harnessing of wind as an energy source.

Episode 40. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History explores with fellow Panellist, Arif Ahmed the importance of Eidul Adha in Muslim Culture. They look at the historical figure of Prophet Abraham and his important position for over 3 billion people- which includes Muslims, Christians and Jews. In particular they look at the importance of his dream in which he has to sacrifice his ‘only son’- which Muslims believe to by Prophet Ishmael and Jes/Christians believe to be Prophet Isaac. They also explore the high level of trust placed by both Prophet Abraham and his wife Hagar in God Almighty in protecting and providing for them.

Episode 65. Welcome to the Voice of the Caliph. You are now going to listen to the Keynote address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), at the Inauguration of Fath-e-Azeem (The Great Victory) Mosque, Zion, Illinois, USA. This blessed event took place on the 8th of October 2022.

Episode 49. Mankind’s futile search for happiness in our modern times has led to a shocking rise in anxiety, depression, panic, frustration and restlessness. Our century is witnessing the darkest night of human civilisation. At the height of material advancement the human soul is at it’s gloomiest abyss of despair. We have failed to find solace in the wildest of physical and material pleasures. The glaring need for an ultimate transcendent cure has never been so obvious. Symphony segment presents poems of Ruttab Noor from Canada and Bushra Khan from UK. Viewpoint segment contains an though provoking interview of a global inter-faith minister. Inspirational segment sheds light on the Elusive Quest for Happiness through enlightenment of Divine revelation and sacred poetry.

Episode 10. Our guest is Professor Ahmet T. Kuru, USA, (PhD, University of Washington), Director of the Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies and Porteous Professor of Political Science at San Diego State University.  Professor Ahmet was a postdoctoral scholar at Columbia University and is the author of 'Secularism and State Policies toward Religion: The United States, France, and Turkey,' which received the book award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion.  His most recent book, "Islam, Authoritarianism, and Underdevelopment: A Global and Historical Comparison" (Cambridge University Press, 2019) became the co-winner of the American Political Science Association's International History and Politics Section Book Award. Professor Kuru’s works have been translated into Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, French, Indonesian, Malay, Persian, and Turkish and he has sparked much debate in the Muslim and Western world.  We ask Prof. Ahmet about the underlying reasons that he believes are at the root of the decline of science, discovery and development in Muslim states.

Episode 92. Art can be used to illumine our own faith or to teach us about the faith of others. It can help the artist to visually express spiritual feelings that they find hard to capture with words. Some people claim to find God's presence in creative activities, or on the journey of the creative process. So, does art enhance or hinder our religious experience?  In this programme we will be exploring the relationship of art with faith, and how those with faith have expressed their devotion through different art forms since the beginning of time.