Friday

Episode 99: Birds of a Feather On today’s programme we take a look at the phrase, ‘Birds of a feather’, with reference to the Abrahamic faiths and the significance of birds especially the story attached to Jesus on whom be peace. Join us for a report on bird deities and importance in other faith and cultures and a closer look at some of the world’s winged friends.

Episode 14. The Later Days. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the signs of the later days and the advent of the Promised Messiah.

Episode 6. Modern British History - Personal reflections on migration and multi-culturalism in the UK. Guest: Professor Lord Kamlesh Patel of Bradford OBE, Chair of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Chair of Bradford Producer City Board - discusses the opportunities for development in multi-cultural Britain and shaping a fairer society.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 1st May 2024.

Repeat of an Interactive show recorded on 11th February 2024. Synopsis: In a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious about the uncertainties that life presents. However, Islam provides a profound and holistic framework to navigate these challenges and attain a sense of inner calm. In today’s show we’ll be focusing on attaining Inner Peace and analysing what are the reasons for high anxiety levels in society and is it affecting one generation more than others? We’ll also be looking at practical strategies rooted in Islam that empower us to reclaim our sense of purpose. From establishing a balanced routine that allocates time for worship, work, and rest, to engaging in acts of remembrance that rejuvenate our hearts and minds, each step that leads towards a pathway to peace. Presenters: Kalim Anwer & Nasir Sajjad.

Inspirational story of how Jonathan Butterworth accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 17 Verse 1-42. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

Wake up to the Breakfast Show and catch up with the latest news stories.

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 15: We shall be hearing the poetical beatings of the humanitarian Dr Shakeel Ahmad’s heart who is from New Malden, followed by the inspiring and motivating poem by the eminent poet Ferzana Akhbar titled ‘Looking for a Leader’. And then the very deep-rooted words from the notable and talented Faiza Kiran from Hartlepool sharing her enchanting poem titled ‘My Guide My Khalifa’. And then from Scotland we will hear words which soar very high from the seasoned Scottish poet Joseph McTaggart with his poem titled ‘The way Show’er’, which then leads us smoothly to the eloquent voice of Farah Iqbal from Bradford with her poetical song titled ‘Our Imam - Our beloved Huzur’. The final poem is the beautifully crafted poem by Fouzia Shah with her poem titled ‘Khilafat in Islamabad, Surrey, UK’

Episode 4. Our guest is Dr Athar N Malik MD, PhD, Neurosurgery Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Neuroscience Researcher in Neurobiology. He has a special interest in Brain Circuits, Functional & Restorative Neurosurgery. He is also a member of Muslim Scientists, USA. We speak about how Our Brain Functions, Neuroplasticity and Neural circuits. We discuss how Islam & religion may help humans to reach their potential, and the future of research between Science & Our Spirituality.

Episode 101 Fear Exploration of the notion of fear across the centuries and across the faiths. What is the meaning of fear? What are the different types of fear? How does the concept of Fear differ between the faiths? Looking specifically at religious notions of Fear of God and fear of mankind/others. What is the common features in the concept of Fear of God? Focus on notions of Fear from the Holy Quran and writings of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). How the concept of fear changed over time and what has is the role of fear in the modern world?

Episode 7. Origins of Islam. A discussion with Dr. Muhammad Iqbal about the 'Origins of Islam', on the life and mission of Holy Prophet of Islam (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

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

Episode 19. A lecture delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at Roehampton University, UK on 16th April 2007.

Islam's response to contemporary Issues- Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad: In this episode learn about the life of the fourth successor and Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and what Islam teaches us about the true meaning of democracy.

In this episode of Around the Table: Wolf in sheep's Clothing Special Episode 1, we look at the meaning of the Caliphate, and its origins and compare the various types of Caliphate. We try to understand what the Judaic and Christian teaching is in regard to Spiritual Leadership. We conclude with the characteristics of the Caliphate in Ahmadiyyat the True Islam.

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

Episode 102 Learning about the Soul Ever changing, ever advancing and developing. A being in itself, the soul is a spiritual and intellectual energy. It is capable of filling us with a warmth, feeling and emotion that connects us to our Creator. It is what we allow it to be. To recognise it, is a recognition of our consciousness and the journey of our life is most certainly the journey of our soul. In today’s programme we will explore what our soul is? When is this soul created and how can we strengthen and purify it?

Repeat of an Interactive show recorded on 18th February 2024. Synopsis: Every year the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association holds a National Peace Symposium which is keynoted every year by His Holiness, the Fifth Caliph of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. With the global world situation we take a moment to reflect on the past messages of his Holiness at this auspicious event, look at the relevance of his message in todays landscape, and look towards a brigher future of peace and prosperity. Join Sufyan Farooqi and Arif Khan on the Pathway to Peace. Presenters: Sufyan Farooqi and Arif Khan.

Episode 18. A historic address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at a special reception held to celebrate the opening of the Baitur Rahman Mosque in Vancouver, Canada on 18th May 2013.

Prophet Adam (peace be upon him)- Naeem Osman Memon- Learn about the christian and Islamic interpretation on the life of the first prophet, the Prophet Adam (peace be upon him).

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 1st May 2024.

Episode 5. Regularly described as the religion of peace, Islam provides many avenues through which Muslims are encouraged to move through the world promoting the values of harmony and unity. While we regularly hear about the teachings that inspire us to promote peace, what do we know about the people, specifically, the Muslim women, who have done so? Looking at the state of the current world, it seems even more important to understand how individuals have found ways to push for peace in their lives and communities. In this programme, we will be looking closely at how Muslim women define peace and how they have continued to conform to their roles as peacemakers throughout the history of Islam.