Thursday

Series 2 Episode 9. In this episode will be learning more about the research activities of Dr Muhammad Ahmad from the University of Surrey. His research is in the general area of advanced materials research and in particular carbon nanomaterials. In this episode we will learn about carbon nanomaterials such as Graphene, which was the area of the Physics Nobel Prize awarded in 2010. In the second segment of the episode, a few short science stories will be discussed, in particular the genome editing tool called CRISPR-Cas9 will be explained, which was the subject of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Episode 61. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History explores with author Yasser Latif Hamdani life of Jinnah from his Book @Jinnah- A Life, available from Amazon

Episode 17. An address delivered to locals and dignitaries by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at the inauguration of the Maryam Mosque, Galway, Ireland, delivered on 26th September 2014.

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.

Episode 40. Managing Post-Natal Depression According to the National Health Service, around 1 in 7 women develop postnatal depression which is becoming more prevalent. In today’s episode of Sisters on Air we will explore the stigma of mental health related issues during the postnatal period. What factors can trigger postnatal depression? How does postnatal depression affect motherhood and family dynamics? What can be done to manage this, on a personal and interprofessional level? As we discuss these points, we will also highlight the importance of reaching out for support, referencing Islamic guidance.

Season 4. Episode 2. We commence by discussing citizenship and its meaning; something many of us take for granted was not always given in history. We then discuss Islam’s understanding on citizenship starting with Hazrat Bilal (ra) and his emancipation. We also examine the lives of Najashi and Luqman, who were noble righteous individuals. We briefly examine Islam’s impact in Africa and then the trans-Atlantic slave trade. We focus on the erosion of complete civil liberties of slavery and Jim Crow laws. We examine the popular black thinkers in America and Africa, such as Du Bois, Blyden and Duse Ali, who aligned themselves to Islam that later Ahmadi missionaries would study.

  Episode 3. 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-Ghaffar (The Forgiving). 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 Five, Episode 2. Sunnah – Holy Prophet’s (saw) simple life. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick to discuss the second source in Islam – Sunnah. We will be discussing the different aspects of the Life of the Holy Prophet (saw) from the book ’Life of Muhammad’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Ahmad (ra), the second Khalifa of Ahmadiyyat. In this programme we will discuss the Holy Prophet’s (saw) simple life.

Inspirational story of how Kaleem Edwards accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 13-24. 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 8 Episode 10. The spread of Islam in the Daus tribe will be discussed. The divine incident of Miraj and Isra and its spiritual nature will be discussed highlighting the incident that took place during this spiritual journey that led to the ordainment of five daily prayers. The geopolitical situation of those times will be discussed at length including the prophecies of the Holy Prophet (saw).

Episode 41. Access to education is a fundamental right for every child, yet millions of girls worldwide are denied this opportunity due to cultural, economic, and social barriers. This episode will delve into the transformative power of education for girls and examine the critical challenges they face, from child marriage and gender-based violence to poverty and discriminatory policies. By exploring the far-reaching impacts of educating girls—on families, communities, and nations—we underscore the urgent need for global action to ensure every girl can learn, thrive, and achieve her full potential. We will also explore how Islam has been a catalyst for education amongst girls and women.

Series Five, Episode 3. Sunnah – Holy Prophet’s (saw) relationship with God part 1. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick to discuss the second source in Islam – Sunnah. We will be discussing the different aspects of the Life of the Holy Prophet from the book ’Life of Muhammad’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-deen Mahmood Ahmad, the second Khalifa of Ahmadiyyat. In this programme we will discuss the close relationship the Holy Prophet had with Allah.

Episode 42. Ramadan is a month of physical, mental, and spiritual renewal, but how does it impact a woman’s unique physiology? From hormonal balance to emotional wellbeing, Islam’s wisdom in fasting aligns with scientific insights, offering women a deeper understanding of their health while embracing the spiritual rewards.

Episode 4. As per WHO estimate, 1.13 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure or hypertension. Almost all of them known as essential or primary hypertension. This an entirely a treatable condition. Unfortunately, a vast majority of the hypertensive patients are undertreated, and a significant number of people are unaware that they have high blood pressure. In this episode, we discuss the importance of health check and how to monitor blood pressure at home. We also highlighted the complications of untreated hypertension.

Episode 1. 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 Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful). 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 2 Episode 10. In this episode we will be in conversation with Dr Ejaz Seerat who has undertaken some interesting research on the topic of the Holy Qur’an and Science. She is a medical doctor by profession and has worked as a child specialist in Federal Government Hospital Islamabad Pakistan for more than 25 years. Dr Seerat has presented many research papers and participated in many seminars relating to her specialized area of mother and child health and nutrition in various countries across the world. She has worked in many community outreach programs and charitable programs. In this episode we will also have a guest panelist Razwan Baig who also produces programs on the Voice of Islam radio. In this episode Dr Ejaz Seerat will present fascinating aspects of science in the Holy Qur’an and also prophecies contained in the Holy Quran.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 19th April 2026.

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

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.

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 62. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History explores the amazing life of Prof Abdus Salam the First Muslim Scientist to win a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 with his son Ahmad Salam.

Episode 8. Our guest is Dr Asif Jamil who is a Researcher in Neuropsychiatry at Harvard Medical School & Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He completed his BSc in Neurobiology, MSc in Neuroimaging, and has 2 PhDs, one in systems neuroscience and the second in rehabilitation science. He has also recently completed his postdoctoral training, and his research focuses on development and application of device-based non-invasive neuromodulation to treat human neuropsychiatric disorders. He has recently been appointed September 2021 as a faculty member of Harvard Medical School (Instructor in Psychiatry) and a Principal Investigator at the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). We discuss brain states, how they affect our everyday life, mood, sleep and how to focus better.

Season 8 Episode 11. The spread of Islam in Yathrab and the incident of the pledge taken at Aqabah will be discussed. We will look into the growing popularity of Islam in Yahthrab and the commencement of the Holy Prophet's (saw) journey towards Yahthrab.

Episode 43. We will look into the early wars in Islam, fought in self-defence and move onto the Jihad of the latter days, which requires to strive in upholding the word of Islam: Jihad of the Pen as explained by the Promised Messiah (peace be on him). We will focus on the ways women in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are propagating the peaceful message of Islam through various channels. i.e. Press and Media, Students Affairs etc. We will also touch on how His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) inspires Ahmadi Muslim women to partake this Jihad of the pen.

Series Five, Episode 4. Sunnah – Holy Prophet’s (saw) relationship with God part 2. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick to discuss the second source in Islam – Sunnah. We will be discussing the different aspects of the 'Life of the Holy Prophet' from the book ’Life of Muhammad (sa)’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Ahmad (ra), the second Khalifa of Ahmadiyyat. In this programme they will continue to discuss the close relationship the Holy Prophet (saw) had with Allah.