Tuesday

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 6. Modern British History - Personal reflections on migration and multi-culturalism in the UK.  Guest: Professor Lord Kamlesh Patel of Bradford OBE, Chair of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Chair of Bradford Producer City Board - discusses the opportunities for development in multi-cultural Britain and shaping a fairer society.

An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper), at a reception held in Wellington, New Zealand.

Episode 10: In this show we shall be shedding some light on what is meant by theMessiah, and if he has come, then who is he and where is he.And I hope the poetry you will hear today will give us all an insight intounderstanding these questions and their answers too… through Poetry ofcourse! We shall be hearing poetry that was written by Hazrat Mirza GhulaamAhmad who claimed to be this Promised Messiah of the latter days. We shall also be hearing the echoing sounds of the poet and singer IshmailBaffour, the Scottish poet and Teacher Joseph McTaggart, the working classpoetical philanthropist Hamaad Ur Rehman, and finally the distinguished poet IssahAhmad Wemah.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 15th September 2024.

Season 7 Episode 1: Wellbeing is discussed on a much broader level, looking at how it is very much a personal achievement to be ‘well’ and feel ‘good’ in life, work, social and religious aspects. The panellists look at the differences in opinion and experiences of life that shape one’s wellbeing. Childhood as a defining element of wellbeing later in life is discussed alongside how contentment is perceived around the world.

Islam and Human Rights: Tune in to hear about the life and works of Sir Chaudhry Muhammad Zafrullah Khan. Documented in history as a diplomat, lawyer and politician who, despite facing heavy persecution for his religious beliefs became the first foreign minister for Pakistan and served as chair of the UN general assembly. We will be reading extracts from his book Islam and Human rights and learning about how he interprets and integrates the values of Islam in to contemporary society.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 16 Verse 62-78. 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.

Episode 14. 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 Paramount Banquet Centre in Woodbridge, Ontario, on 16th July 2012. The event was hosted by the Premier of Ontario, Hon. Dalton McGuinty and the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration for Ontario, Hon. Charles Sousa. His Holiness stressed the importance of always upholding truth in all matters.

Episode 20. The theme of this show is I am certain close to all of our hearts, as we all have a mother and we love them very dearly. We shall be hearing from five very talented poets with their varying expressions of love for their Mother which we hope will pluck upon the strings of your heart. No other religion lays so much emphasis on the kindness to your parents than Islam, especially your mother, and we shall explore this in more detail along with hearing some amazing poems about our Dear Mothers.

Episode 16. Our guest today is Dr Shakeel Ahmad, a Consultant Psychiatrist, who has over 20 years of working in different sub-specialties of adult psychiatry. During this time, he has also served in senior operational roles including Clinical Director for General Adult Psychiatry in Surrey, UK and as Chair of London Division, Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK. Dr Shakeel Ahmad has also been one of the contributors to WHO Guide on Mental Health to Primary Care, UK. He had an early interest in philosophy and development of human mind; as an undergraduate he co-founded an organisation to promote creative thinking amongst the youth through self-discipline. He has also been involved with research projects on the Holy Quran, within the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and is a regular contributor to the Voice of Islam UK radio. We discuss the development of the Human Mind, Cognition and Thought. We explore Mental Health including Anxiety & Depression, and what we can learn from Islam regarding the Mental & Spiritual progression of our minds.

Series Four, Episode 2. 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. 1 - the Six Articles of Faith

Episode 1. In this inaugural episode of "The Review of Religions Programme," we delve into the fascinating history of the renowned magazine that serves as the inspiration for this engaging radio show. Join us as we uncover the captivating stories behind its inception and evolution. Discover the magazine's dynamic online platform and explore its vibrant presence on social media. Gain insights from esteemed authors as we engage in enlightening conversations about a diverse range of topics. Prepare to be captivated as we delve into breaking a code revealed to the Messiah and explore the exquisite perfection found in God's creation, analyzing the intricate world of the spider webs. This is an episode you cannot afford to miss! Join us on "The Review of Religions Programme" on The Voice of Islam as we embark on an intellectual and spiritual journey, delving into the thought-provoking articles and timeless wisdom found within the magazine.

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.

Inspirational story of how Aamina Ali accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

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.

Season 7 Episode 2: The definitions of spirituality are looked at, the progression of the soul and the link that exists, alongside the individual and collective understanding, of spirituality and the soul. The various customs and understanding of religion are discussed in terms of spirituality and the journey that is made to enhance ones progress. The 3 states of man, by the Promised Messiah, are discussed as examples of the possible progress that can be made on the path of spirituality.

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

Series 2 Episode 6. In this episode we will analyze the two points raised by Richard Dawkins. What was the nature of the Holy Prophet's (saw) journey to the heavens? What is the reality of the splitting of the moon's incident and many more. In the second segment we are joined by Dr Tahir Nasser, founder of Rational Religion, who will respond to a recent allegation made against the Holy Quran.

Episode 7. Origins of Islam. A discussion with Dr.Muhammad Iqbal about the 'Origins of Islam', on the life and mission of Holy Prophet of Islam (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) on 4th November 2016 at the historic occasion when the Mahmood Mosque (Mosque of the Praiseworthy) in Regina, Canada was inaugurated. The event was attended by more than 180 guests, including the Premier of Saskatchewan, Brad Wall.

Caricatures. Part 1. Over the past decade the world has been witness to the controversy surrounding the caricatures of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), tune in to hear the words of the Khalifa of Islam Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper) on how the Muslim world should have responded to the caricatures.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 15th September 2024.

Series Four, Episode 3. 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. 2 - Five Pillars of Islam and  No. 3 - Five distinctions granted to the Holy Prophet.