Friday

Episode 44. Role models are often a topic of conversation. People often need someone to look up to, someone who inspires them. In this ‘modern’ day and age, the hunt is on for good female role models. But what qualities do we look for in role models, especially female role models? Has what we look for in a female role model changed over time?

Episode 4. As per WHO estimate, 1.13 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure or hypertension. Almost all of them known as essential or primary hypertension. This an entirely a treatable condition. Unfortunately, a vast majority of the hypertensive patients are undertreated, and a significant number of people are unaware that they have high blood pressure. In this episode, we discuss the importance of health check and how to monitor blood pressure at home. We also highlighted the complications of untreated hypertension.

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.

Series 2 Episode 11. In this episode we will be in conversation with Regius Professor Rahim Tafazolli to learn more about wireless technologies and 5G in particular. We will learn more about some of the common misconceptions about 5G technology also. Rahim Tafazolli has been the Professor of Mobile and Satellite Communications at the University of Surrey since April 2000, Director of Institute of Communication Systems (ICS, formerly known as CCSR) since January 2010 and the Director of the 5G Innovation Centre since 2012. He has over 25 years of experience in digital communications research and teaching. He has authored and co-authored more than 500 research publications and is regularly invited to deliver keynote talks and distinguished lectures to international conferences and workshops. He has also edited two books, relating to “Technologies for the Wireless Future”. He is also co-inventor on more than 30 granted patents, all within the field of digital communications. He is regularly invited by governments to advise on 5G technologies and was advisor to the Mayor of London with regard to the London Infrastructure Investment 2050 Plan during May and June 2014.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 28th January 2024.

Episode 20. A historic message delivered by His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Wordwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the launch of the Voice of Islam radio station on 7th February 2016.

Episode 6. This episode will serve as the Series 1 Episode finale, where we will examine ‘Global Trends and Challenges to Protecting and Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief’. 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 also interview Fabio Petitom who is a Professor of Religion & International Affairs and Professor of International Relations in the School of Global Studies at the University of Sussex .

Episode 63. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History explores the amazing life of Sir Iftikhar Ahmad Ayaz.

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.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 25-44. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 22. A key note address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (may Allah be his helper) on the occasion of the inauguration of the “Khilafat Centenary Hall,” built next to the Baitul Huda Mosque in Sydney on 18th October 2013. The event was attended by more than 200 dignitaries and guests, including a range of Federal and State Parliamentarians.

Episode 47. The vital theme Purpose of Life is explored through poetry, public viewpoints and finally though the enlightening verses of the Holy Quran followed by an English rendering of verses of a poem by the Promised Messiah peace be upon him related to the theme of the show. This is the last part of a series of 6 episodes on the vast theme Purpose of Life. The Symphony segment consists of thought-provoking poetry of Bushra Khan and Yvonne Butt from UK and Durresameen Allom from Cape Town South Africa. The Viewpoint segment contains an interview with a Sikh guest majoring in Computer Science at a Chicago University by Kashmala Ahmad. The Inspirational segment commences with a Quranic verse related to the theme of the show, followed by English rendering of verses of a poem by the Promised Messiah peace be upon him shedding light on Purpose of Life.

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 212. Translation. In chapter 30 verse 23 of the Holy Qur’an, it is written: ‘And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the diversity of your tongues and colours. In that surely are Signs for those who possess knowledge.’ Humans have come together to learn about one another and through learning further languages have come to understand each other. However, translation is not as simple as finding an equivalent ‘word’ but rather it is a matter of conveying an equivalent ‘meaning’. Join us in this show as we discuss the history and future of translation as well as the many methods and practices around it.

Episode 65. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History explores the different channels of communication used by humans from the earliest times to the development of the Telegraph, Radio and Television and finally the development of computers and the Internet.

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

  Episode 2. 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-Rahim (The Most Compassionate). 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 23. A reception held in honour of the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper), at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Singapore on 26th September 2013. Over 100 people, including Mr. Lee Khoon Choy a founding member of the ruling People’s Action Party, who during a distinguished career also served as Singapore’s Ambassador to various countries were present at the historic event. During the keynote address his holiness spoke to a gathering of dignitaries from Singapore, one of the world’s most highly developed economies, to espouse the economic principles of Islam.

Episode 2: The Islamic Renaissance: The Historic Journey of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, in 1924 In this episode, we explored the continuation of the Mission of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, by Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Noor-ud-Deen, may Allah be pleased with him, the 1 st Caliph of the promised Messiah, peace be upon him. Additionally, we discussed the Woking Mosque built in 1889 by an orientalist and what involvement did the Ahmadiyya Muslim community with this mosque. What role did Hazrat Fateh Muhammad Sayal, a young companion of the Promised Messiah, may peace be upon him, play when he was sent to Woking by Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Noor-ud-Deen, may Allah be pleased with him? What was the first center established by the Ahmadiyya community in London?

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Episode 11. Full Holy Quran Recitation with English translation and short commentary, recited by Idir Iken, with narration by Mansoor Clarke. This episode covers Chapter 02 Verse 244-261 of the Holy Quran.

Season 8 Episode 12. Join us in this episode as we discuss the journey of the Holy Prophet (saw) from Makkah, arrival in Quba, arrival in Madinah and first Friday sermon, Brotherhood of Ansar and Muhajirin and the construction of Masjid e Nabawi.

Episode 213. Forgiveness. Forgiveness triumphs over punishment because authentic punishment seeks reformation rather than vengeance. In this episode of Faith in Focus, we will study the landmarks of forgiveness, its employment and absence in Holy Scriptures, and describe the characteristics of forgiveness, free of any subsidiary action. Forgiveness has benefits to all parties involved when exercised appropriately. Hence, we will also dive into the benefits of forgiveness to the human mind.

Episode 24. A special reception held in his honour of the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at the prestigious Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, LA, on 11th May 2013. A venue famous for hosting heads of states and high political officials. Over 360 guests including foreign council generals, federal city and state officials, professors, judges, members of the police and fire chiefs, interfaith leaders and other influential people. His Holiness said that the American people had no reason to fear Islam because it was a religion that advocated peace, universal human rights and a respect for human dignity.

Episode 3: The theme for this programme shall be on Promoting Peace, and we will be looking at one of the efforts made in working towards this goal. We shall be chatting to our special guest Atiq Bhatti and discussing the part poetry has played in promoting peace in his area for over 14 years. And also listening to a poetical song performed by children of various ages, and one that is the highlight during the Slough & South Bucks Peace Symposium. Finally, we shall also be hearing inspiring poems written and read by both Miss Kaula Saeed and Miss Daanya Chaudhry.

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 214. The Power of the Mind. In today’s world where social media is the new norm for communication and learning what can we do virtually and in person to stay in control and ensure that our journey in this world is a happy one so that we become one of those who taste of ‘two gardens’. What is the key to our success and happiness and how can we compete against new negativities facing us in new ways in the new world.