Friday

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 7. Today's topic is childhood obesity. Join us as we discuss the difference between obesity and being overweight. We will discuss the causes and consequences of childhood obesity as well as what can be done to prevent obesity in children.

Episode 1. 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 Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful). 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 February 2026.

158 – Language: our primary source of communication. But it’s also more than that; it signifies where we’re from, it is used to influence and persuade, it is turned into the most moving of poetry. Why does language have such a profound effect on us? Why is it that a British person flinches at the use of the word “pants” instead of “trousers”? What does it mean if immigrants are described as “floods” and “swarms” in the media? We explore all this and more—looking specifically at how the language used to represent Islam, whether in the media or classic literature, has affected perceptions of Muslims.

Episode 14. An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper), at a special reception held in his honour at the Paramount Banquet Centre in Woodbridge, Ontario, on 16th July 2012. The event was hosted by the Premier of Ontario, Hon. Dalton McGuinty and the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration for Ontario, Hon. Charles Sousa. His Holiness stressed the importance of always upholding truth in all matters.

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 2. This episode looks at the early life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. We explore his youth, his unmatched character, and how he earned the titles Al-Amin — the Trustworthy — and As-Sadiq, the Truthful. From leading Khadijah’s (may Allah be pleased with her) caravan with fairness, to his compassion for Hazrat Zaid (may Allah be pleased with him) and the oppressed, the Prophet ﷺ exemplified justice, mercy, and wisdom preparing him for his Prophethood and lifelong mission to guide humanity.

Ramadan Talk Season 2 Episode 2. Cleanliness is a part of faith. What sorts of cleanliness are there? And why is it so integral to faith? Join us as we discuss this in today’s Ramadan special.

Inspirational story of how Adam Spittles accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 2 Verse 117-135 Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 13. 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.

Episode 4:The theme for this programme shall be on the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and we shall be hearing various poems that have been written in praise of him. We will be hearing: Some couplets of the poetry of Hazrat Hassan Bin Thabit who was also known as the ‘Poet of the Prophet’, as well as Maulana Jalal-Udin-Rumi who was a thirteenth century Persian poet. The inspiring poem written by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah, the translation of which is read by Atta-Ur-Rahman A poem called ‘Je Suis Muhammad’ written and presented with heartfelt by Hamza Ilyas, a poet originally from Brooklyn. A poem called ‘Our Leader’ written by the well known author Rashid Ahmad Chaudry and read by the young Master Haaris Ahmad. Zain Daniyal, who shares his poem named ‘An insignificant Praise’.

Episode 2. Our guest is Dr Ahsan M. Khan, Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialising in Cataract & Glaucoma Surgery & the Director of the Gift of Sight Program for Humanity First USA. We learn about how the eyes function, how to improve our vision, modern-day problems affecting our eyes and the mechanisms of glasses & contact lenses. Dr Ahsan speaks of the immensely rewarding Gift of Sight project which he has had the opportunity to serve in and reflects on the great rewards that restoring eyesight provides for those living in developing countries. We also discuss about how the Eyes are mentioned in the Holy Quran, and the rich Islamic history in the field of Optics. Dr Ahsan Khan has been in practice for 16 years and has written various publications in the field of Ophthalmology including a book chapter on glaucoma laser treatments. He also serves as the Director of the Gift of Sight program for Humanity First USA which takes teams of doctors to underserved parts of the world to conduct eye medical camps. Most recently he has been assigned as a faculty consultant to the Masroor Eye Institute in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Episode 219. Youth Empowerment This episode will aim to explore the role of youth empowerment both in secular society and within Islam, specifically the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. To do this we will explore the importance of the youth raising their voices and speaking out against injustice and the role of social media in this, the establishment of the Nasirat and Atfal programmes and the impact these have had on the community and we will also explore other initiatives led by the youth of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community and how these have empowered the youth of today.

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 14. "Join Dr Hasham Ahmad, a Medical Doctor and Researcher, exploring an introduction into the process of Embryology as described in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran is a book of wisdom and was revealed in the 7th Century A.D. to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), with the commencement of the revelations during the blessed month of Ramadan. The Holy Quran is well known to contain knowledge and guidance pertaining to various specialities of life, both spiritual and of worldly nature. Embryology is the branch of science which studies the principles of pre-natal development of the gametes (sex cells), embryo and foetus. The degree of scientific accuracy within the Holy Quran, in relation to the topic of embryology, is explored and presented.

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

Episode 6. Compassion- In light of Islamic teachings. Having compassion for the creation of God and serving mankind is at the heart of Islamic teachings. To do good to people without any consideration of reward or recompense is the nobility of human character.

  Episode 15. 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-Hamid (The Praiseworthy). 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.

Ramadan Talk Season 3. Episode 33.In today’s Programme, we will go into some details about how did the Reformer of the time , himself spend his Ramadhan and what guidance did he give to his followers regarding this.

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

Episode 2. This episode looks at the early life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. We explore his youth, his unmatched character, and how he earned the titles Al-Amin — the Trustworthy — and As-Sadiq, the Truthful. From leading Khadijah’s (may Allah be pleased with her) caravan with fairness, to his compassion for Hazrat Zaid (may Allah be pleased with him) and the oppressed, the Prophet ﷺ exemplified justice, mercy, and wisdom preparing him for his Prophethood and lifelong mission to guide humanity.

Ramadan Talk Season 3 Episode 5. If anyone in the world today wants to find God and connect with him, there is only one book that can lead him to God which is the Holy Quran. It is the only book that contains the actual word of God but is also under His divine protection and, therefore, remains unchanged. The Holy Quran is full of wisdom, so this Ramadan, let's focus on making it a true part of our lives forever.

Episode 10. Refugees 1: The Role of Refugees. Over the past year we have heard many comments about the growing ‘crisis’ surrounding refugees arriving in Europe and many people are firmly attempting to halt the ‘influx’ of refugees to the United Kingdom. However, refugees are not a new phenomenon, the legacy of refugees and their stories can be found across faith, cultures and time. Refugees have also left a lasting legacy in Britain and have contributed to the modern landscape. This programme investigates the contribution of refugees to faith, art, culture and modern British life.

Episode 21. Cyrus the Great (580-529 BC)- the founder of the Persian Empire. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed discuss life of one of the true giants in Mankind's History- Cyrus the Great. He was adored by his subjects of the Persian Empire, respected by his adversaries (the Greeks) praised in the Bible by the Israelites as a saviour and honoured by the Holy Quran as a Just Ruler.

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 44. The vital theme Purpose of Life is explored through poetry, public viewpoints and finally though the enlightening verses of the Holy Quran and the sacred poetry of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him. This is the Part 3 of a series of 6 episodes on this vast theme. The Symphony segment consists of thought provoking poetry of Bushra Khan from UK, Misha Hashmi from Canada, Shifa Ahmad from USA and Sadiqa Mamoon. The Viewpoint segment contains the from part of an interview of Vicky Martin, a social care manager by broadcaster Sumayra Ahmad. The Inspirational segment commences with a Quranic verse on the theme of the show as well as recitation and explanation of poetry of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him shedding light on the subject.

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 76. Poverty. A look at stories of poverty in religious literature and the meaning and interpretation of poverty in faith. How do these allegories compare to those of wealth? How relevant are ancient ideas regarding poverty to today's world? Does poverty still exist? How has our definition of poverty changed over time? What obligations do people of faith or organised religion have towards poverty? The programme will look into the concept of Zakat with reference of alleviation of poverty.