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Episode 13. Islamic teachings suggest that the way to success is in the continuous pursuit of knowledge. Indeed, often the literacy rates of the people of a nation, especially women, reflects economic and societal success, where their knowledge, talents and skills contribute towards national prosperity. In this episode of Sisters on Air, we will be exploring these ideas, hearing directly from Muslim women – students and teachers – of their experiences, motivations and strategies, the role Islam has played in their pursuit of knowledge and the challenges they have faced and overcome as Muslim Women in academia.

Episode 54. On Saturday 5 October 2019, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad addressed an audience of dignitaries and guests on the second day of the 27th Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in France.

Rahman Baba: Tune in to hear about the life and works of the the famous mughal poet Rahman Baba. Celebrated by Pahstoons as a great religious scholar we will be taking a look at his life and works and how he used his poetry to celebrate his Love for God, Islam and the Holy prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). We will hear about his interpretation on the various meanings of life. Book: Da Rahman Baba Daiwan Ke (The Anthology of Rahman Baba)

Phoenix of Al-Andalus: The Divine Return of Islam In our second episode of this 2-part documentary we trace the spiritual rebirth of Islam in Spain — not through conquest, but through compassion, prayer, and prophecy. From the golden age of Al-Andalus to the silence following the fall of Granada in 1492, this episode captures centuries of loss, longing, and divine promise. It follows the sacred journey from the prophetic words of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to the revival sparked by the Promised Messiah, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), in the East, and carried westward by devoted pioneers like Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Sial and Maulana Karam Ilahi Zafar. With the historic establishment of the Basharat Mosque in 1982, the first since the Reconquista, and the continued visits and guidance of Khilafat, the documentary unveils a quiet revolution: a return not of empire, but of faith. Through heartfelt interviews and historical narration, this documentary reveals how Ahmadiyyat has become Spain’s hidden heartbeat — the long-lost verse now restored to the melody of its soul. It is a tale of divine love rekindled, a prophecy fulfilled, and a dawn that, once risen, shall never set again.”

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 26th October 2025.

Season 2 Episode 1. In this episode, we debunk the current criticisms of the Caliphate in American literature. We then review the connections of Hazrat Musleh Maud (May Allah be pleased with him) and Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad (May Allah have mercy on him) to the African-American Ahmadis. We explore how Caliphate made specific connections to Africa by speaking about it, sending missionaries and organizing charitable ventures of Ahmadiyyat in Africa e.g. Nusrat Jahan scheme. Specifically, we focus on the visits of Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad (May Allah have mercy on him) to America and how African-Americans would then travel to Qadian, Rabwah, Mecca and Medina.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) 

Series Six, Episode 5. Prophets of Allah mentioned in the Holy Qur’an – The Prophets Joseph (a.s.), Job (a.s.), Shoaib (a.s.) and Moses (a.s.), up to leaving Egypt. 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 Prophets Joseph, (a.s.), Job (a.s.), Shoaib (a.s) and Moses (a.s.), part one.

Episode 30.The Theme for this show is ‘Her Majesty the Queen’. On the 8th of September 2022, Queen Elizabeth 2nd died in the United Kingdom, at the age of 96. She had reigned for 70 years and had thus become the longest reigning British monarch in history.  Upon her passing, she was succeeded by her eldest child, now known as King Charles III. The country and the world paid countless tributes to this noble Queen in almost every way, and we shall now hear a few poetical tributes which I hope will give you a small essence of the great monarch that she was.  The first poem is from the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, who had written this to mark the Queens death. It has two verses, or stanzas and nine lines, and the first letter of each line when taken together spells out Elizabeth. It is read very eloquently by brother Munir Rafiq and is titled ‘Floral Tribute’. The second poem is from Sir Ian Duncan Smith, Member of Parliament in England, who read a tribute to her late Majesty the Queen in the House of Commons on the 9th of September 2022 where he also quotes some poetical verses. The third poem was written by the poet Joanne Boyle following the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II which seems to encapsulate the feelings of the nation and is being read by the talented sister Faiza Mirza.  We then hear the National anthem which was sung on the 12th of September 2022, after King Charles III gave a historic address to MP’s in parliament for the first time where he paid tribute to the Queen The next poem has some ancient background and is actually about Queen Elizabeth the first, so it’s almost 500 years old, and is believed to have been written by William Shakespeare. Apparently he wrote this poem at the back of an envelope and this was probably composed as an epilogue for a performance of a play in the presence of the queen. The poem is titled: “To the Queen" and is being read by brother Salim Ullah. Our final piece for this show, is a special prayer for an equally special Queen. A prayer which epitomises the love that one person has for the whole of mankind and one that is extended to even the Queen. In 1897, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, who claimed to be The Promised Messiah (peace be upon him), wrote the book Tohfa-e-Qaisariyyah, which translates ‘ A Gift for the Queen’, which he wrote on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. We shall hear the English version of a portion of this beautiful prayer within this book which was recited in six languages.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 6 Verse 159-166 and Chapter 7 Verse 1-28. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Season 8 Episode 14. In this episode we will discuss the Treaty of Madinah, the continued threats from the opposition and the Quranic Verse regarding Jihad amongst various other topics.

Episode 14. In Islam we have inspirational leadership of the blessed model of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) or other Prophets of Allah. However, for this show we bring attention onto women leaders in Islam. We answer some misconceptions there may be around against women leaders in Islam. Whilst exploring the lives of some inspiring women from early Islam who showed signs of leadership throughout their life. We discuss what impact they have made to the modern day. What lessons can modern day institutions learn from the leadership of women in Islam?

Series Six, Episode 6. Prophets of Allah mentioned in the Holy Qur’an – The Prophets Moses (a.s.), part two, in the wilderness, Dhul Kifl (a.s.), David (a.s.) and Solomon (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 Prophets Moses (a.s.), part two, Dhul Kifl (a.s.), David (a.s) and Solomon (a.s.).

Series 3 Episode 2. Evolution. In this episode we introduce the subject to the listener including the basics of Darwin’s theory with details why many contemporary evolutionists believe that evolution explains away the need for a creator.

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 5. 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-Malik (The Sovereign). 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 121: An in depth look at the issue of happiness. What is happiness? Can happiness be taught? Can we make ourselves happy? Is happiness useful for life? Also looking at scriptures and religious values and analysing how they describe, measure and assign significance to happiness.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 12th October 2025.

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Episode 59. Keynote address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), at the occasion of the Inaugural Reception of the Mubarak Mosque, which serves as the International Headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. This blessed event took place on the 29th of June 2019.

Episode 3. This episode will serve as an introduction to persecution of Rohingya Muslims. Each episode will start and end with Islam’s teachings on freedom of religion or belief to highlight to the listener the beautiful teachings of Islam in this regard. We will ask the following questions in relation to the above: Can you tell us the history and origins of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar/Burma? Why did the Rohingya Muslims get persecuted in the 1960s? Why did Aung San Suu Kyi, the PM of Myanmar, renowned for her peace work and winning the Nobel Peace prize in 1990s not stand up for the Rohingyas? What are conditions like for Rohingya Muslims in refugee camps and what is the way forward?

Episode 15. Origins of the Great Mughal Empire. Part II. The achievements of the Great Mughals who followed Akbar, from Jahangir to Aurangzeb are discussed and the end of the Mughal Empire at the hands of the British.

Episode 64. On the 31st of October 2021, the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), addressed the Humanity First International Conference 2021. Humanity First is a non-political, non-religious and impartial international relief and development agency that focuses on protecting human life and dignity.

Episode 7. Courage and High Resolve - In light of Islamic Teachings. In Islam courage and high resolve are among the defining characteristics of those who tread the path of righteousness. Acceptance of truth and remaining steadfast on the path of truth are acts of courage.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.

Season 8 Episode 15. In this episode we will explore the great values and etiquettes of war that were established by Islam in contrast to the existing violent and unethical ways of the Arabs. We will discuss various expeditions and the incident of the alteration of Qiblah.

Episode 15. After a child’s first day of school, often one of the first things parents ask is, “Did you make any friends?” From that day onwards until the rest of their lives, friendships play a central role in dictating how a person navigates their life, often in a positive way in terms of improving their quality of life, but also sometimes detrimental when roped into the traps of peer pressure and people pleasing. Historically, in the western society women have been rooted against each other and widely portrayed as competitive, jealous and incapable of getting along, many children’s fairy tales being prime examples. But as we explore in this episode of Sisters on Air, this narrative is far from the truth for Muslim women who have a unique perspective when it comes to friendships.

Series Six, Episode 7. Prophets of Allah mentioned in the Holy Qur’an – The Prophets Elijah (a.s.), Elisha (a.s.), Jonah (a.s.) and Jesus (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 Prophets Elijah (a.s.), Elisha (a.s.), Jonah (a.s) and Jesus (a.s.).