Thursday

Episode 26. Dr Mohammed Iqbal discusses with panelists Prof Amir Sharif and Arif Ahmad the origins of the Turks from the Steppes and their conversion to Islam. The rise of the Seljuk Turks and the various Mamluk dynasties shaped much of the Muslim world and brought it into conflict with the West through the Crusades- eventually leading to the formation of the mighty Ottoman Empire.

Episode 125 Jewellery: Adorning ourselves goes back generations, from simple thread necklaces to the expensive pieces such as the crown jewels themselves. Join us for a look at the world of jewellery and precious metals and their significance in faith and cultures around the world, particularly as we focus on the Hindu, Sikh and Christian symbolic jewellery. Also a look at precious metals mentioned in Holy Scriptures.

Series 3. Episode 7. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Amir Nawaz to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss Question Five - The Sources of Divine Knowledge, taken from the pages 190 - 223 and covers:-  Three types of Knowledge; What is Revelation; Are prophets equal in rank?; A Characteristic of Islam; Two phases of the Life of the Holy Prophet, etc.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 23rd April 2024. Racism: Racial discrimination is increasingly being recognised as a social determinant of health, with growing evidence suggesting an association between racial discrimination and mental and physical health outcomes across all life stages. About 53% of Black youth experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression and a third of UK’s population below the age of 25 have experienced racist remarks.  Homelessness: The government plans to introduce harsher rules against rough sleepers, leading some rebel ministers proposing to repeal legislation 200 years old that criminalises it. Who is right? Is homelessness and rough sleeping a form of ‘nuisance’?

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 11th February 2024.

Life of Prophet Yusuf. Part 2. Join us as we continue on our journey through the life of the great Prophet Yusuf (Joesph) pbuh. Learn how he is taken out of prison, becomes the Minister of Egypt and is finally reunited with his father and brothers.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 12 Verses 89-112 and Chapter 13 Verse 1-13. 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.

Season 7 episode 5. Global governance part 1. In this episode we introduce and provide the background to global governance. We look to answer questions like when did this concept originate? What was the need for it? We will explore the concept of the League of Nations and its dissolution as well as the establishment of the United Nations and it success and failures. Finally we will look at the Islamic Principles on governance and give examples from the life of the Holy Prophet and Caliphs and advice and guidance from His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (atba).

Episode 27. The social unrest and racial riots in the US and elsewhere triggered by the brutal killing of George Floyd, has shown that social unrest and tension has nothing to do with religion but everything to do with politics, social injustice and racial discrimination and in many cases outright oppression. Prejudicial attitudes have existed between races for thousands of years, but systematized racial oppression first arose in the 1600s along with the introduction of capitalism. European traders discovered that their superior technology gave them a tremendous advantage in Africa, including firearms and their sailing ships, they began to plunder Africa's wealth and take slaves. White Europeans and Americans who participated in the slave industry tried to justify their economic exploitation of black people by creating a "scientific" theory of white superiority and black inferiority. The message of Islam is for the whole of humanity and when this message was delivered in the form of the Holy Quran by the Prophet of Islam, God Almighty made it absolutely clear, that all of mankind share their origins and are part of One Humanity. The Holy Prophet of Islam went out of his way to “free slaves” and instructed his followers to do the same.

Series Four, Episode 1. 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 and Farhan Ali 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 the definition of Hadith, the method of narration, the categories of narrators and Hadith and the difference between hadith and Sunnah.

Ep 126 History: Remember, Read, Repeat  Often people question the role of studying history, claiming it is no longer relevant and does not help us to move towards a brighter future. However, it has been noted on numerous occasions that those who do not look towards the past are condemned to repeat the same mistakes. Many have commented that the times we are living in today are worryingly reminiscent of some of the darker periods of recent memory. This show aims to explore the role history plays in forming societies, how we write history, and how we have kept histories alive. We will delve into the ways in which we remember the past and how this can be used to create a better present and future. Indeed, Islam is a religion that endorses all education, including historical. This show will look at the link between Islam and the importance of historical study, producing an interesting conversation about education and cultural sensitivity and understanding.

Episode 9. The program mainly discusses preventing blood disorder - anaemia from passing on to the next generations. It begins by discussing the composition and various functions of blood. It also tackles some of the misconceptions regarding blood and blood tests that patients commonly hold. It then discusses the definition and possible causes of anaemia, including certain inherited causes. Finally, the program sheds light on the measures that can be taken to possibly prevent the inheritance of this disorder.

Inspirational story of how Mohmmad Amedu Salam accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Episode 25. Friendship and Sisterhood. Imagine a world with complete peace, unity, and harmony! It seems so unachievable that most people would laugh at the thought. Still, let’s at least strive for it. What’s the best way of striving for harmony, unity, and sisterhood? Having conversations can be inspiring. Let’s have a conversation on the importance of sisterhood and the meaning of valuable relationships from which we can derive support, warmth, comfort, and overall life satisfaction. It’s through building of communities that we are able to flourish. It is in our best interest to do our part in striving towards unity and harmony. So, let’s explore what we can do to make this dream a reality.

Episode 44. Tahir Mosque Catford Inauguration. An adresss delivered on 11th February 2012 by the Supreme Head of the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad may Allah be his helper. The opening of the Mosque was also attended by a number of dignitaries and guests, including Heidi Alexander, MP for Lewisham East and Sir Steve Bullock, the Mayor of Lewisham.

St Augustine: Learn about the life of the early christian theologian and philosopher St Augustine of Hippo, how his writings influenced history and why he is viewed as one of the most important church fathers in Western history. We will be listening to extracts from one of his most famous writings, The Confessions.

Join in the debate of the day in this live interactive discussion programme. Cultural Christianity: Is Britain truly divided by religion? Professor Dawkins latests comments against Islam and Muslims, especially Muslim women, have caused an uproar within the community. Are religions not co-existing in peace in Britain? Parental Alienation: In this episode, we explore the impact on children caught in the fire of divorce, separation, and child custody battles. Tune in as we discuss strategies for parents and caregivers to recognise and combat parental alienation, and raise awareness of the importance of stimulating healthy parent-child relationships and promoting resilience in children amidst family conflicts.

Episode 51. On 17 May 2016, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Caliph, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered the keynote address at a special reception held to mark his first ever visit to Sweden. Over 60 dignitaries and guests, including various Members of Parliament attended the evening reception, which took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Stockholm city centre. During his address, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad spoke in detail about the refugee crisis that has caused uncertainty and instability to spread in Europe during the past year.

Episode 5. This episode will explore the benefits for upholding the right to FoRB. Namely, research has proven that FoRB can: Fosters respect Reduces corruption Engenders peace Encourages broader freedoms Develops the economy Overcomes over-regulation Multiplies trust The focus primarily will be on the economic benefits and the increase in the growth nations with high FoRB see. Why is that and what lessons can we learn from it?

Episode 28. COVID19 is now a Pandemic and of Global concern- everyone knows about it, even if they don’t understand much about it. What are viruses? We will also discuss how widespread they are and despite their minute size the massive impact they have had on our planet. We will explore the many epidemics and pandemics that have killed countless people in the past and in modern times.

Episode 127 Winter: This programme will take a look at the subject of winter. How is winter represented in scripture and faith? How is it reflected in art/literature? Is there a link between the two? What is the purpose of winter? Is there a spiritual or moral lesson to the occurrence of winter? Guests will discuss their own impressions of winter as well as their understanding the darker/colder/barren spiritual aspects which can be said to parallel the themes of winter.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 23rd April 2024. Racism: Racial discrimination is increasingly being recognised as a social determinant of health, with growing evidence suggesting an association between racial discrimination and mental and physical health outcomes across all life stages. About 53% of Black youth experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression and a third of UK’s population below the age of 25 have experienced racist remarks.  Homelessness: The government plans to introduce harsher rules against rough sleepers, leading some rebel ministers proposing to repeal legislation 200 years old that criminalises it. Who is right? Is homelessness and rough sleeping a form of ‘nuisance’?

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 25th February 2024.