Friday

Episode 199. This programme explores the reality that of all the designations and high posts in societies around the world, women get the least recognition in them. We discuss how Islam requires us to be just to everyone whether male or female, old or young, regardless of race or creed. So, considering Islamic teachings we ask what should life of women be like at home? How can women assert their rights? Why are some countries prejudiced against Muslim women? What can help us break prejudices against women? We look at the answers Islam provides for the empowerment of women.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 6th December 2023.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 19th November 2023.

Episode 5: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. In this programme we discuss Alcohol Consumption.

Episode 20. History of Language & Writing. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed assess the impact of language development on the development of Mankind. We also explore the introduction of writing and the links between the various languages across the globe.

Episode 4: Join Kaleem Chris Edwards for another episode of “Serving Mankind with Humanity First” where we will be in conversation with: Humanity First UK– Medical Team with expert dentist Dr Asif Hamid , local GP Dr Noor and logistics manager Mussawir Chaudhary Discussing the Medical trips to Gambia, the disaster response course benefits to society and the homeless uk dental project over the New Year period. We give some background on the history of Humanity First and how serving mankind is incumbent on people of faith.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 6 Verse 3-32. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 47. The 27th April 2012 marked the historic occasion when the Darul Amaan Mosque in Manchester was inaugrated by Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad may Allah be his Helper. To mark the event a reception was held that was attended by large number of guests including the Tony Lloyd, MP for Manchester Central, and local neighbours.

Episode 6: The theme for this programme is on Black History, and during this show we shall be looking in particular at African American freedom, and we shall be hearing some poems that will inspire you and help to paint the struggles of African American history. We will be hearing: Two poems from James Mercer Langston Hughes, who was an American poet from Joplin, Missouri, and who was best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance in New York City. At the time, Hughes was much more famous than Martin Luther King.The famous and poetical speech by Martin Luther King, who was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his assassination in 1968. A unique and an often unheard poem by the famous boxer Mohammad Ali, who is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century, and as one of the greatest boxers of all time, being the first three time heavy weight champion of the world. And finally, a poem by the poet Elizabeth Alexander, who was a professor for 15 years at Yale University, where she taught poetry and chaired the African American Studies department. She also composed and read a poem at Barack Obama’s first presidential inauguration in January 2009.

The Palestine-Israel Conflict Episode 1. This is a 3 part series of the current ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel. In this first episode of the series, we analyse the current ongoing issues between Palestine and Israel.

Episode 200 – Under The Folds Of Faith How do you define womanhood and what it means to be a woman? This question has been shaping society for millennia and remains as relevant as ever and is especially true for women of faith who live their lives according to a well-defined set of values. One factor is clear, sisterhood is as important to womanhood as any other aspect. Women standing together in a community, united in a common purpose is beneficial for everyone. One such society is Lajna Imaillah which celebrates its centenary in 2022/23. This reflective programme takes a look at the aims of the organisation and discusses with its diverse members how this institution remains relevant to the modern woman of faith.

Season 6 Episode 8: In this episode the topic of justice is discussed at length, with its many connotations around the world. The definition of Justice and the beliefs around the world as well as the imbalance of justice around the world will be discussed.

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

Episode 38. An address delivered by the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his helper) at a special reception held to mark the inauguration of the Baitul Amaan Mosque in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan in Canada on 6 November 2016.

Episode 1. Poetry has been a powerful means of expressing and conveying many fealings, experieces and views through out the centuries. Join us in this episode where we explore the subject of poetry in relation to Islam and be enlightened by the precious poetical pearls (Durr-e-Thamin) of the Messiah of this age, Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be upon him). We also here a selction of the poetry of Mr Isa Wema, an Ahmadi Muslim, Ghanian poet.

Season 7 Episode 1: Wellbeing is discussed on a much broader level, looking at how it is very much a personal achievement to be ‘well’ and feel ‘good’ in life, work, social and religious aspects. The panellists look at the differences in opinion and experiences of life that shape one’s wellbeing. Childhood as a defining element of wellbeing later in life is discussed alongside how contentment is perceived around the world.

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

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.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 12th November 2023.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 6th December 2023.

Episode 8. Wives of the Holy Prophet & Khilafat. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the blessed wives of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and Khilafat.

Episode 201. Pilgrimage (Journey Of A Lifetime) Pilgrimage is defined as a journey made to a sacred place as an act of devotion; throughout the world millions makes such journeys’ every year. In search of the truth, peace and led by their beliefs or as part of their search for their purpose, pilgrimage is indeed a devotion deeply linked to our intrinsic self, going to the core of our being. In this programme we will consider Pilgrimage, what it means and how this journey can help us.