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Episode 23. 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 114-160 of the Holy Quran.

Season 2 Episode 3. Join us as we explore the beautiful name Al-‘Azīz — The Mighty, the One whose power cannot be overcome and whose honour inspires true respect. We’ll reflect on how this Divine strength manifests in our daily lives, reminding us to give Allah the obedience far beyond what we show to worldly powers.

Episode 11. 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 Princess Court Reception Centre in Melbourne on 11th October 2013. The event was attended by more than 100 dignitaries and guests, including Major-General Paul McLachlan, Mayor of Frankston, Sandra Mayer, Anthony Byrne MP, Judith Graley MP and Ingra Peulich MP.

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

Episode 5. Regularly described as the religion of peace, Islam provides many avenues through which Muslims are encouraged to move through the world promoting the values of harmony and unity. While we regularly hear about the teachings that inspire us to promote peace, what do we know about the people, specifically, the Muslim women, who have done so? Looking at the state of the current world, it seems even more important to understand how individuals have found ways to push for peace in their lives and communities. In this programme, we will be looking closely at how Muslim women define peace and how they have continued to conform to their roles as peacemakers throughout the history of Islam.

Episode 57. Devotion. Faith in Focus travels through mosques and monasteries, temples and synagogues in order to explore the concept of ‘life devotion’ across faiths. From ‘taking the cloth’ in Christianity to the bhikkhus and bhikkhunis* of Buddhism to the rabbis of Judaism and the Imams of Islam, we look into the different ways in which men and women of faith devote their lives to their religion. Does devotion entail a life of seclusion in the cloisters of a monastery? Or does it mean preaching the Word of God? Or is it the ascetic in the wilderness who is the truest devotee of the Lord? We speak to individuals who have chosen to devote themselves to their faiths and ask what life devotion means in the 21st century.

Season 4. Episode 6. 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.

Season 2 Episode 4. This show explores Al-Musawwir, The Fashioner, one of the beautiful names of Allah that highlights His ability to design, shape, and perfect every aspect of creation. From the intricate patterns in nature to the harmony of the human body and the vastness of the universe, the show examines the artistry, precision, and purpose woven into every detail. It also delves into how recognizing Al-Musawwir can influence everyday life—fostering gratitude, mindfulness, respect, and creativity. Through relatable examples and thought-provoking insights, the episode demonstrates how the divine craftsmanship in the world around us reflects wisdom, beauty, and intentionality, encouraging reflection on the perfection and diversity of life.

Episode 66. Have you ever wondered why mental illness, anxiety, depression, panic are increasing alarmingly worldwide? Why at the height of our material advancement the human soul is at it’s gloomiest abyss of despair? We have failed to find solace in the wildest of physical and material pleasures. The glaring need for an ultimate transcendent cure has never been so obvious. We are spiritual beings in a physical habitat that’s why our hearts outburst. Ever craving to unite with its origin and source, to revive our souls with its vital force.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 29 Verse 14-45. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 13. 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 his honour in at the Hilton Hotel in Tokyo, Japan on 23rd November 2015.

Episode 67. Our world is at a turning point and without a cure for the billions of people suffering from anxiety, depression, sadness, stress, hopelessness, purposelessness, disillusionment, lack of inspiration, motivation, enthusiasm and ambition. We are not just a system of physical components. Our holistic health encompasses the wellbeing of our body, mind and spirit. Today’s modern lifestyle steeped in materialism and physical pleasures, deprived the soul of its spiritual needs, severing it’s Divine connection and this manifests as frustration and the multitude of mental illnesses prevalent in our modern world.

Episode 4. Our guest is Dr Athar N Malik MD, PhD, Neurosurgery Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Neuroscience Researcher in Neurobiology. He has a special interest in Brain Circuits, Functional & Restorative Neurosurgery. He is also a member of Muslim Scientists, USA. We speak about how Our Brain Functions, Neuroplasticity and Neural circuits. We discuss how Islam & religion may help humans to reach their potential, and the future of research between Science & Our Spirituality.

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 59. Friendship. In this programme we will be taking a closer look at friendship, its various forms and facets, and its impact on our spiritual growth. Why does man spend so much of his life trying to develop meaningful friendships? How does true friendship manifest itself? "Allah is the friend of those who believe. He brings them out of every kind of darkness into light…" (Holy Qur'an 2:258) Becoming "Wali-ullah" or a "friend of Allah" is a goal that Muslims aspire to, but what does friendship with our Creator entail and how is it achieved? Some would say that the path to friendship with The Almighty begins with being a good friend and companion to His creation. There is no doubt that friends play a central role in many people's lives, but how important is it to have the "right" friends, and how have friendships evolved throughout the history of civilisation?

Episode 5. Women Behind the Voice is a special six-part mini-series marking Voice of Islam Radio’s 10-year celebrations. It shines a spotlight on the women who make the station what it is, from management and production to social media and scheduling. Join us as those usually behind the scenes step behind the microphone to share what working at VOI means to them, how it has shaped their journey and the impact it has had on their lives.

This is part 5 of the six-part audio documentary that marks the 10-year anniversary of Voice of Islam Radio by tracing its journey from a bold vision to a nationally and globally respected faith-based broadcaster. Beginning with the spiritual motivation, early planning, and challenges before inauguration, the series explores the station’s founding mission to inspire, educate, and serve society through Islamic principles rooted in reason, compassion, and dialogue. Through interviews with founders, presenters, volunteers, technical teams, and management, the documentary brings listeners behind the microphone to uncover the human stories, dedication, and voluntary spirit that sustain VOI. It introduces the station’s diverse live and recorded programming, examines its growing impact through digital expansion, DAB reach, and interfaith engagement, and reflects honestly on challenges faced — from technical hurdles to the COVID era and rapid media change. Concluding with a forward-looking vision, the series highlights VOI’s commitment to innovation, youth development, and securing its place in Britain’s media landscape, ending with a message of hope, unity, and peace for the future.

 Al-Andalus: The Land That Once Reached the Stars Part I Journey back with Voice of Islam to a time when Spain shimmered with the light of faith, knowledge, and beauty. In the first episode of this 2 part documentary we explore the extraordinary story of Al-Andalus — the Islamic civilization that transformed medieval Spain into a beacon of tolerance, innovation, and scholarship. From the bold landing of Ṭāriq ibn Ziyād to the golden age of Córdoba, where Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived and learned together, we uncover a legacy that shaped Europe’s Renaissance. Featuring the stories of towering figures like Ibn Arabi, Ibn Rushd, and Al-Zahrawi, this narrative brings to life the mosques, libraries, and gardens that once symbolized a lost era of harmony. Though Al-Andalus eventually fell to the Reconquista, its spirit still echoes in the architecture, language, and memory of Spain. A tale of glory, loss, and enduring hope — this is Al-Andalus.

Episode 5: The Islamic Renaissance: The Historic Journey of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, in 1924 In this episode we discuss in detail the stop in Italy, including the meeting of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him, with President Mussolini and his interview with the editor of La Tribuna and his visit to the catacombs. Additionally, we over his arrival in England and his immediate engagements over the next 2 weeks.

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

Series 4 Episode 1: Can religion inspire scientific discovery, part 1. Verses from the Holy Quran on science and reflection are discussed and presented. For example, points such as the emphasis that the Holy Quran places on reflection and pondering. The episode then explores the relationship between scientific knowledge and spiritual knowledge, which is discussed in detail. Points on how one should approach spiritual knowledge, what is spiritual knowledge and physical knowledge and what are the boundaries of both. What commonalities and differences are described in the Holy Quran in relation to both. The insights from the Holy Quran, sayings of the Holy Prophet and the successors of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association are discussed. Points such as heaven and hell, and the laws of science and laws of spirituality are contrasted. The link between the two. Hereafter exists in the same space, multi dimensions. There is discussion about our limits of our understanding and continual evolving state of our understanding of the physical world, illustrated by a short discussion the changing model of gravity from Newtons to the present day.

Episode 21. Cyrus the Great (580-529 BC)- the founder of the Persian Empire. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed discuss life of one of the true giants in Mankind's History- Cyrus the Great. He was adored by his subjects of the Persian Empire, respected by his adversaries (the Greeks) praised in the Bible by the Israelites as a saviour and honoured by the Holy Quran as a Just Ruler.

Episode 5. Our guest is Peter Oborne, an award-winning British journalist, author & broadcaster. Peter was the Chief Political Correspondent of The Daily Telegraph (until he resigned in 2015) and has written for countless newspapers and magazines including The Spectator and The Guardian. He has also appeared on and presented TV shows and documentaries. We discuss Peter's recent book, “The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam”, and uncover why & how Muslims have been perniciously targeted by the West, despite Islam being part of the Abrahamic tradition.

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 68. Our world is in chaos, facing unprecedented challenges and a growing sense of division and despair. In these critical times, humanity yearns for a guiding light, a beacon of hope, a torchbearer, who can unite and inspire us towards a brighter future. Someone who can transcend national and cultural divides, embodying values of inclusivity, equality, justice and equity, symbolizing unity and hope across diverse communities, to form a harmonious global fraternity. Have you wondered why, all worldly efforts and planning have always failed to realize this cherished dream?

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.

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.