Monday

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 4th October 2026.

Episode 154 – Friendship In a world where everyone wants to be cool and popular or be friends with such people, who should you choose? How do friends influence you? Are they important in your personal and professional life? Should friendship be influenced by character or status? What about networking? What should you do if you can't find friends that have a good influence on you? What does Islam say about all this? Today we explore answer to this and many more questions.

Episode 35. Faux Representation? The entertainment industry is a very large and influential industry. In recent years there has been an increase in support for representation of various ethnic minorities. But what about the representation of Islam? It’s fair to say there have been some quite notable representations of Muslim women recently, but how true is this representation? What message does this give to the world at large about Islam? How does this representation affect Muslim women living in the world today?

Episode 36. Everyone agrees that China’s rise and transformation over the last few decades has been absolutely amazing. Napoleon had once remarked about China “Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world”. It seems China has re-awakened, and it is making its presence being felt all around the world. When we look at the overall recorded history of the world, which goes back several thousand years, Asia has been the most important region of the world. For nearly two thousand years, until the mid-1800s, China, and India, were the biggest economies of the world. In many ways the last 200 years of European dominance have been an aberration. Human civilisations and nations are like living organisms, they have life cycles. Some evolve into new nations and cultures and some totally disappear from the face of the globe. China represents a large nation and a civilisation, which has gone through several cycles and has had many ups and downs. China is the only ancient civilisation to fall down several times and rise again to enter the modern world. One of the most important distinguishing features of China is that it is a civilisational state, unlike many other states in the world. For about two and a half thousand years there has been a Chinese nation using a Chinese language. China has had a continuing experience of civilisation rivalled in duration only by that of ancient Egypt. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History will explore the rich history of China in a four part programme with his panelists Arif Ahmed and Yousaf Aftab. This is Part 3 of this 4 Part series, which will cover the Great Ming dynasty which replaced the Mongol Yuan dynasty and finished off with the Qing dynasty which eventually capitulated to the European powers bringing imperial rule to an end.

Episode 3. A historic address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on 6th October 2015 at the Dutch Parliament in Holland.

Episode 3: Join Kaleem Chris Edwards for another episode of “Serving Mankind with Humanity First” where we will be in conversation with: Humanity First UK– Operations Director Fazal Ahmad. Discussing the scope of the operations team within Humanity First International and looking back over the years and year of work Fazal has put into Humanity First and some of his fascinating stories of working overseas. We give some background on the history of Humanity First and how serving mankind is incumbent on people of faith.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 11th October 2026.

Episode 26. The Theme for this show is ‘Attachment to God’. This show starts by sharing a few couplets from a short poem written by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), who also wrote some poems as another means to spread the truthful message of Islam. Then we hear the enchanting words from the talented poet sister Rizwana Aziz on the attachment to God titled ‘Light upon Light’ which was inspired Ch24:Verse36 of the Holy Quran. The next poetical couplets are from the wonderful words of sister Naseera Mirza from Wandsworth in London, which helps in understanding an attachment to God. This is then followed by the inspiring words of the acclaimed poet, brother Joseph McTaggart, with his splendid poem titled ‘To Serve’. The next poem has the charm to send a warming chill through a frozen heart, prepared by the Ahmadi ladies of Mauritius, dedicated to the love of God and sung in French, followed by the English translation by Miss Mariam Hameed. Sister Mufleha Saleem Ahmad then shared her wise words, in her poem titled, ‘The word of God’ sharing the spark of Love which has touched her heart…for the love of God. The final poem was first presented during the 2021 online God Summit, which was an event aiming to answer your biggest questions about the existence of God. From Ghana, some priceless pearls from the spoken word artist, brother Abdul Moomen with an array of captivating words with his poem titled: ‘God will find you’.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 90-105. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Series Six, Episode 8. Prophets of Allah mentioned in the Holy Qur’an – The Holy Prophet (saw) Muhammad (s.a.w.) and Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.). Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby talks about the prophets of Allah mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. He discusses the different views from the Holy Qur’an and Holy Bible, particularly about any allegations that has been raised concerning the prophet, as the Holy Qur’an views all the prophets of Allah as sinless. In this programme he will discuss about the Holy Prophet (saw) Muhammad (s.a.w) and Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.).

Episode 37. Everyone agrees that China’s rise and transformation over the last few decades has been absolutely amazing. Napoleon had once remarked about China “Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world”. It seems China has re-awakened, and it is making its presence being felt all around the world. When we look at the overall recorded history of the world, which goes back several thousand years, Asia has been the most important region of the world. For nearly two thousand years, until the mid-1800s, China, and India, were the biggest economies of the world. In many ways the last 200 years of European dominance have been an aberration. Human civilisations and nations are like living organisms, they have life cycles. Some evolve into new nations and cultures and some totally disappear from the face of the globe. China represents a large nation and a civilisation, which has gone through several cycles and has had many ups and downs. China is the only ancient civilisation to fall down several times and rise again to enter the modern world. One of the most important distinguishing features of China is that it is a civilisational state, unlike many other states in the world. For about two and a half thousand years there has been a Chinese nation using a Chinese language. China has had a continuing experience of civilisation rivalled in duration only by that of ancient Egypt. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History will explore the rich history of China in a four part programme with his panelists Arif Ahmed and Yousaf Aftab. This is part 4 of this 4 part series, which will cover the rise of Modern China after the end of the Qing dynasty in 1912 and how it became an economic powerhouse.

155 – Exploring the Art of Islamic Architecture Everywhere we go, in each part of the world, we will not have to look far to find a mosque. These buildings, rooms or locations are places of worship but can differ so much in appearance - from a single room to a vast construction. We explore the history behind some of the major mosques in the world (Masjid an-Nabwi and the Great Mosque of Cordoba) as well as look into the significance of these buildings, how their architecture has developed over recent years and look at recent, contemporary mosques within our own Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (Masjid Mubarak and Khadija Mosque)

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 18th October 2026.

Episode 25. 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-Bari (The Evolver). 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 26. 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-Mu’min (The Infuser of Faith). 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 3 Episode 6. This episode will cover the growing area of Brain Computing Interfacing. A thorough explanation of this field will be provided. Fascinating facts about the brain will be presented to our listeners before delving into the different types of Brain Computing Interfacing. Different types of BCI will then be described including invasive and noninvasive types. Different companies involved in this work will be discussed such as Elon Musk’s Neural link. Also, as more companies get involved in this field, and more devices become available, the impact of the ethics of the BCI is also growing more complex. So this will also be briefly discussed during this episode.   

Episode 36. Women’s Narrative In this episode of 'Sisters On Air,' we explore women's narratives in religious history, delving into the diverse lessons found in religious texts and traditions. Our guests will uncover the profound stories of women in religious history, from the resilience of Mary mother of Jesus, and her unwavering faith in the face of adversity, to Hazrat Aisha, wife of the Holy Prophet (on whom be peace)'s inspiring example of intellect and wisdom. Join us for an exploration of faith and empowerment, fostering a broader appreciation for the invaluable contributions of women who have come before us and how they can be applied to our modern lives.

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156 – Shame has been a feature of societies for millenia. It is shown in art and culture across the ages from Adios in Greek mythology to the Scarlet Letter novel. Shame has also featured in shaping societies from the adoption of babies from unwed mothers to the Japanese act of Hari Kari, shame has been used as a social device. Yet it also has a personal implication and at its root is a feeling emanating from the self not from others. So what is the role of shame in faith? Do religious laws use the concept of shame? How useful is the concept of shame in developing a relationship with God? Are shame and regret the same? What is the difference between shame and punishment? How does society's understanding of shame evolve and how do religions influence or resist this change?

Season 2 Episode 2. Join us as we review the life stories of the early missionaries in America. We specifically focus on how these missionaries reached out to the African-Americans who became Ahmadi. There is a strong emphasis on how the 10 preaching points continued under these missionaries. Given Sufi Bengalee (May Allah have mercy on him) was missionary in charge for 20 years there is extensive discussion on him and his wife’s efforts Atiyyah Bengalee (May Allah have mercy on her)

Episode 16. 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-Mughni (The Enricher). 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 11. 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 Princess Court Reception Centre in Melbourne on 11th October 2013. The event was attended by more than 100 dignitaries and guests, including Major-General Paul McLachlan, Mayor of Frankston, Sandra Mayer, Anthony Byrne MP, Judith Graley MP and Ingra Peulich MP.

Episode 17. 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-Muhsi (The Accountant). 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 Seven, Episode 1. The Signs and Help of Allah (Nishanaat) for the Promised Messiah (a.s.) from the book Malfoozat Vol. 10. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Hannan Arshad, Basil Aziz and Eeqan Ahmad to discuss about the various Signs and Help that Allah gave to the Promised Messiah (a.s.). We discuss a passage from Malfoozat where the Promised Messiah (a.s.) has explained about these Signs and Help that Allah bestowed upon him. In this programme we discuss the claim of Prophethood of the Promised Messiah (a.s). Why he claimed to be a prophet and what type of prophet he was and whether there was a need for a prophet in this time.

Episode 38. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History  is joined by special guest Professor Munro Price from the University of Bradford to discuss the Legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte.Prof Munro Price is an award-winning historian and Professor of Modern European History at the University of Bradford. He specialises in the French Revolution and has published widely on the subject. At the height of his power Napoleon dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. He won most of these wars and the vast majority of his battles, building a large empire that ruled over continental Europe before its final collapse in 1815. As the Emperor of France and one of the greatest commanders in history, his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide. He remains one of the most celebrated and controversial political figures in human history.

157 – Art and Philosophy in Middle Eastern Islamic Civilisation. Iraq once stood as one of the world’s most important countries and unfortunately today much of its rich history and culture has been caught in the cross-fire of numerous geopolitical conflicts and tensions, not only in a literal sense in terms of landmarks but also in thought production and epistemology. With pioneering art styles, philosophical debates, and scientific enquiry, Iraq formed a large part of what is known as the Islamic Golden Age. Sources of learning have come and gone, been celebrated, and lamented – the House of Wisdom is indeed another example of an overlooked centre of artistic thought. This show will explore the significance of the Iraqi school of thought production, with an in depth look at the culture that existed allowing such advancements to be made.