Sunday

Episode 6. An address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the Ahmadiyya Annual Peace Symposium 2012.

Episode 8. Honesty- In light of Islamic Teachings. Islam recognises upholding truth in all circumstances to be a prerequisite to attaining righteousness. It emphasises honesty in all matters and declares it necessary for societal peace and reformation.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 2nd August 2026.

Episode 19. Full Holy Quran Recitation with English translation and short commentary, recited by Idir Iken, with narration by Mansoor Clarke. This episode covers Chapter 03 Verse 182-201 & Ch4 1-6 of the Holy Quran.

Episode 1. The First Woman: The Legacy of Eve. Gender Equality and equity is an inherent feature of Islam that can be traced all the way back to the first woman, known in Arabic as Hawwa and in English as Eve. In today’s episode of Sisters on Air we will explore who Eve is and how she has been presented in religion? How has the representation of Eve changed over time within an increasingly secularised society? What is the impact of Eve’s legacy on modern women? And, what can we learn from the Islamic narration of the story of Adam and Eve about women’s rights and responsibilities in Islam?

Series 3 Episode 8. Moonsighting and its importance in Islam. There will be a brief introduction to the topic of moon sighting. An overview of the religious and historical perspectives on crescent moon sighting will be presented. This will include the Holy Quran and Hadith about moon sighting. A brief discussion about the early Muslim scholars and their insights and progress in relation to moon sighting, such as the works of Abu Rayhan al-Biruni. Professor Bernard Yallop’s criterion for crescent moon sighting models and will be presented and how these criteria are employed. This will include a brief discussion about visibility curves – criteria, altitude, elongation, whilst trying to keep the material as accessible and understandable as possible. There will be discussion about why different Muslims groups tend to celebrate Eid or start of Ramadan on different days. This will include a brief discussion about the difference between the new moon, which is when the moon is first visible, as compared to when the “astronomical new moon” occurs.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 9th August 2026.

Message of Love & Brotherhood to Africa by Hadhrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad: Tune in to hear about the life and works of Hahdrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad (May Allah be pleased with him), the man responsible for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community's motto of Love for All Hatred for None. He was a Khalifa and the third successor to the founder of the movement, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (on whom be peace). Hear about his journey through Africa and how he established various humanitarian schemes across the continent.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 28 Verse 35-69. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 16th August 2026.

Episode 63. Keynote address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), at the Inauguration of the Darus Salaam Mosque, Southall, UK. This blessed event took place on the 23rd of February 2020.

Inspirational story of how Ibraheem Ikhlaf accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Episode 20. Full Holy Quran Recitation with English translation and short commentary, recited by Idir Iken, with narration by Mansoor Clarke. This episode covers Chapter 04 Verse 7-34 of the Holy Quran.

With Ahsan Ahmedi. A live show discussing the major news stories of the week.

Episode 50. Love Thy Neighbour. Who is our neighbour? We will explore the teachings of different world faiths on treatment of neighbours, their rights and our responsibilities. We will have a discussion on who is our neighbour in a wider context, and a report on the relations between some neighbouring countries especially in the wake of Brexit. We will also a brief look at the change in local communities from small neighbourhoods to vast cities and what that means for neighbourhoods today.

Episode 2. In Islam the hijab is an act of worship and obedience to the commandments of Allah, however the Western world has an awkward relationship with it and the Muslim women that choose to wear it. In secular society it has become both politicised and commodified. We explore the socio-politics of the hijab and ask what inspires Muslim women to choose to wear it? How/why has anti-hijab legislation developed in Europe and what impact does this have on Muslim women? How is the hijab represented in the media, is this a fair representation and how do Muslim women feel about how their religious act is portrayed in society?

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 29. 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-Muqit (The Sustainer). 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.

Season 8 Episode 18. In today's episode we explore the aftermath of the battle of Badr.

Episode 51. Evolution II. The theory of Evolution as put forth by Charles Darwin is universally accepted as a truism, it is the process that governed and shaped life. Yet it still proves to be a deeply divisive theory as soon as God and religion are evoked for one may be a believer in the theory of Evolution or a believer in God as the Creator. Can one not be both? The Holy Quran makes a wide range of observations covering the entire span of the creative process, pertaining to both the evolution of life and the preparatory stages preceding it. The modern theory of punctuated equilibrium might just be proof of a guided evolution that one has been looking for.

Series Four, Episode 9. Hadith - Forty Gems of Beauty by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad M.A. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick to discuss the third source in Islam - Hadith. We will be discussing the 40 hadith from the book '40 Gems of Beauty' by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad M.A. In this programme we will be discussing:- Hadith No. 25 - A cheat cannot be considered a true Muslim. No. 26 - Do not imitate other Nations. No. 27 - If the heart is good, all the other limbs get well. No. 28 - Avoid what rankles in your mind. No. 29 - Inferiority complex is a highly fatal feeling.

Episode 65. Welcome to the Voice of the Caliph. You are now going to listen to the Keynote address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), at the Inauguration of Fath-e-Azeem (The Great Victory) Mosque, Zion, Illinois, USA. This blessed event took place on the 8th of October 2022.

Episode 8. Welcome to Words of Wisdom programme, where the timeless wisdom and profound teachings of Islam Ahmadiyyat illuminate the path towards spiritual enlightenment and a deeper connection with our Creator. As we embark on this journey together, may this inspirational speech serve as beacon of guidance, igniting within us a passion for righteousness, compassion, and the pursuit of divine knowledge.

Tune in to this live interactive show where we try and discover the road to peace and a brighter future.

Series Four, Episode 10. Hadith – Forty Gems of Beauty. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick to discuss the third source in Islam – Hadith. We will be discussing the 40 hadith from the book ’40 Gems of Beauty’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad M.A. In this programme they will discuss Hadith No. 30 – True repentance washes off sin. No. 31 – A believer is never bitten twice in the same hole. No. 32 – No deed is better than good conduct.

Episode 21. Full Holy Quran Recitation with English translation and short commentary, recited by Idir Iken, with narration by Mansoor Clarke. This episode covers Chapter 04 Verse 35-77 of the Holy Quran.

Episode 52. Angels. Heavenly messengers, or guardians of our souls...a presence watching over our shoulders, or our connection to the next world....? Angels have been a part of spirituality since time began. But what do the scriptures of the world say about these elusive beings? How can we know more about them and their purpose in God's creation? What are the roles of specific angels? And was there really a "Fallen Angel"? Many people believe that their lives have been touched by an angel in one way or another. What do they mean by this? And can we prove that they exist?

Episode 3. The address delivered by His Holiness to the ladies at the Jalsa Salana UK 2021 detailed the justice of Islamic teachings pertaining to the rights and responsibilities of both men and women and the need for ‘opening our spiritual eyes’. In this episode of SoA, we will further discuss some of the topics that were addressed by His Holiness, including but not limited to; further exploring the rights granted to women by Islam, and how this relates to secular feminist ideologies; commenting on the emphasis Islam places on secular and spiritual education for women and how justice for women is ingrained in Islamic principles.