Saturday
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Episode 4. In this episode we look at the mention of Qalam and ink in the Holy Quran , where’s the Qalam found and how it is prepared for writing as well as what Inks are suitable and how lamp black ink is prepared.
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A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 1st May 2025.
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A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 26th April 2025.
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Episode 115. Faith in focus takes a look at the issue of modesty. What does modesty mean - is it simply the clothes we wear or something deeper? Is modesty found in different faiths or is it exclusive to Islam? What are the limits and advice regarding modesty of conduct and dress? Is modesty out of step with modernity or is society seeing the benefit of a modest approach?
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Rahman Baba: Tune in to hear about the life and works of the the famous mughal poet Rahman Baba. Celebrated by Pahstoons as a great religious scholar we will be taking a look at his life and works and how he used his poetry to celebrate his Love for God, Islam and the Holy prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). We will hear about his interpretation on the various meanings of life. Book: Da Rahman Baba Daiwan Ke (The Anthology of Rahman Baba).
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Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 3 Verse 93-118. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.
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A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 27th April 2025.
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Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 6th April 2025.
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A live show discussing the major news stories of the week.
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Episode 5. What is the golden ratio and how it can be defined linking back to the ideas of western and Islamic scholars of mathematics, sciences and The Arts? Leonardo da Vinci and his usage of golden ratio linking back to Luca Piccioli and his reading of Islamic scholars who had written about the golden ratio. We will look at the usage of golden ratio in letters and proportion with a link back to a pioneer of Islamic calligraphy; Ibn Muqlah. Golden ratio is used in major monuments such as Taj mahal, shah lotfollah mosque etc. leading to the perfection of Islamic architecture. Finally we look at the usage in Islamic calligraphy and how major letters conform to the golden ratio.
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Episode 6. Life of Muhammad. Part 1. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
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Episode 67. 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 the Baitus Salaam Mosque, Scunthorpe, UK. This blessed event took place on the 17th June 2023.
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Humility – In light of Islamic Teachings. In Islam, the first stage of man’s spiritual development is that of humility. Islamic teachings help shun false pride by constantly reminding us of the transient nature of this world and our limited capabilities as humans.
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Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 30th March 2025.
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Episode 4: The Islamic Renaissance: The Historic Journey of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-DinMahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, in 1924In this program we cover the chronology of the journey and the prophecy of the Promised Messiah, peace be uponhim, regarding one of his caliphs visiting Damascus. It also discusses Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad,Khalifatul Masih II’s love for the Muslims of Palestine and the farsightedness in understanding their problems andproposing solutions.After his departure in Qadian he stopped in the Arab Lands namely Egypt, Palestine and Syria. During his stay inthese countries he was able to meet with the most influential members of society and propagate the true messageof Islam and Ahmadiyyat. The Arab press also proactively covered the activities of His Holiness.
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Episode 26. Women’s Sports Uniform. News about female sporting uniforms holding girls back from participation is sport is disappointing and worrying but also nothing new. This episode of Sisters on Air will explore recent headlines into sexist female sporting uniforms, and the implications of this on young girls' physical and mental wellbeing. We will then go on to look at how events in sporting can sometimes be a microcosm reflecting society and explore how regulations regarding dress code have affected other groups- specifically Muslim women and finally discuss what Islamic regulations of dress are, why they exist and their benefits.
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Series 3 Episode 3. In this episode we will introduce the Quranic perspective of evolution and more widely the Quranic insight on Scientific phenomenon as a means to approach the truth about God. We will discuss the concept of biological information and DNA structure, the importance of incremental evolution in Darwinism and its failure to explain the evolution of integrated organ systems and other arguments for Design.
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Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 20th April 2025.
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Episode 7. Life of Muhammad (saw). Part 2. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
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Episode 116. The beauty of nature reflects and reminds us of the sublime Beauty of God. During spring and summer we have the opportunity to observe and appreciate the vast display of flowers and shrubs provided by our Creator. Gardening is the perfect way to communicate with the beauty of nature and create your own little haven.We will look at different varieties of flowers and shrubs and gardening tips - planting, watering and plant feeds and cover sustainability by discussing the trend and benefits of growing fruit and vegetables in your garden or allotment.
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Episode 70. On 19th October 2024 His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his helper), the 5th Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community delivered a historic address marking 100 years since the foundation stone laying of the Fazl mosque, London’s first purpose built mosque.
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My Mother- Sir Zafrullah Khan: learn about the life of the first foreign minister of Pakistan, his struggle for human rights despite personal oppositions he faced for his faith, and the courage and determination of his mother who was one of his greatest inspirations. Produced by Maliha Hayat.
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Episode 19. This is Part-2 of where we shall be listening back to a very special ‘Live Poets for Peace’ event which took place online, that we just could not keep to ourselves. And where, by the grace of God, 14 very acclaimed Muslim poets took part, who were from various backgrounds, with various styles and shared their poetry on various aspects of their belief in Islam. During this second part of that event, we shall be hearing from the remaining acclaimed poets with titles such as: •Noah’s Ark •Sorry you just missed him – which talks about the advent of the Promised Messiah •Love and praise of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) •Our Jihad •Freedom •The Pain of Muhammad (peace be upon him) •And finally ‘Humanity’ This was a live event, so there were times when the sound wasn’t as perfect as it usually is on this show, but I’m sure you’re going to see past a few of the ups and downs, but do bear with us as it does very quickly improve.
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