Tuesday

Episode 8. Full Holy Quran Recitation with English translation and short commentary, recited by Idir Iken, with narration by Mansoor Clarke. This episode covers Chapter 02 Verse 179-197 of the Holy Quran.

  Episode 12. 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-Hafiz (The Preserver). 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 50. The 3rd of April 2013 marked the historic occasion when the Baitur Rahman mosque in Spain was inaugurated by Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad may Allah be his Helper. To mark the event a reception was held that was attended by large number of guests and local dignitaries.

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

Episode 4. We will explore the clashes between culture and religion which lead to misconceptions about Islam and women’s rights. We’ll distinguish between the culture/politics of Islamic Republics and the true religious teachings of Islam as set out in the Holy Quran by comparing the oppressive laws of some countries in the name of Sharia Law, with the actual rights bestowed upon women in the Holy Qur’an by Allah Almighty. We’ll mention how in many cases, law itself evolves from religion and morality. Through doing so we’ll seek to combat the critiques of those who describe religious doctrine as outdated and instead prove that the Holy Qur’an is a scripture for all times.

Episode 217. Righteousness Righteousness is a concept that encompasses moral integrity, uprightness, and adherence to a set of moral principles or standards. In religious traditions such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam, righteousness is linked to adherence to divine commandments or moral laws. We look in depth at the Islamic perspective, discussing the stages of Taqwa, an Arabic word which can be described in English as righteousness.

Season 1. Episode 4. In today's episode we review how African-Americans had become disenfranchised with society and looked for alternatives after the Emancipation-Proclamation, whereby they gained their freedom. We also look at the efforts of Hazrat Mufti Sadiq(May Allah be pleased with him) spreading the true teachings of Islam Ahmadiyyat to America through the guidance of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah (Peace be upon Him). Join us as we look at the 10 approaches Hazrat Mufti Sadiq (May Allah be pleased with him) used while preaching to African-Americans.

  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.

Episode 27. The Theme for this show is ‘Persecution’. And in the next half an hour you will get to hear a five poem of different styles of poetry from people on this theme. There are some people, tribes, communities, all around the world which are being persecuted for different reasons, quite often because they are seen as weaker or a threat of some kind, whether the threat is religion, caste, ethnicity, their social status or the colour of their skin. And we witness this being continually repeated throughout history by people, groups, countries and nations in some way or form. Strangely enough, all of the poems I received on this theme focused on the persecution on Muslims, however I hope this show will give you a small example of the pain felt by some of those being persecuted, and perhaps even move you, or allow you to see the whole of mankind with a more compassionate heart, regardless of who they are. The first poem is from the very talented poet Sister Faiza Kiran, a truly poetical jewel with her inspiring poem from Hartlepool, titled Paradise Lost. The next poem is quite specifically about the persecution of Ahmadi Muslims, from a wonderful poetical star the acclaimed poet Zafar Bhatti from the midlands in Leamington Spa with his poem titled ‘The Silent Voice’. This is then followed by another poet also from the Midlands, from the aspiring young Sabahat Ahmad, full of talent who reads his wonderful poem titled Sunset with such admirable gallant and paints the grim reality of those being persecuted. A wonderful poem is next, about the treatment of Muslims in Palestine, a story of the bondage of its subjects by those bringing closer its frontline, from an Imam, Mansoor Clarke who is a Missionary of Islam, with his very moving poem that which would make any human very emotional. The final poem is from the acclaimed poet Muddabir Khalid who brings an inspiring style on the dire persecution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community who are being forced to live in a state of exile, being put to trial, without release, living a life in exile for their beliefs.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 18 Verse 18-51. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 26. An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at a reception held on the occasion of the inauguration of the first Ahmadiyya Mosque (Baitul Masroor Mosque) in Brisbane, Australia, on 23rd October 2013. Many dignitaries including state MPs, Legan State council men and mayors and the Queensland police commissioner attended the event.

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 23 - Part 2. "Our guest today is Arif Khan, a Biblical researcher and editor of the Tomb of Jesus website. Arif also appears in Paul Davids’ film, Jesus in India, which first aired on the Sundance Channel. Arif is currently serving as the Deputy Editor of the Christianity Section of The Review of Religions and is also a presenter on the VOI Radio for the Pathway to Peace Show."

Episode 2. Five Pillars of Islam. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto the five pillars of Islam followed by a test.

Episode 218. Mothers of Peace Many have argued that war is as old as time itself and is simply a part of human nature and civilisation. Today, despite there being numerous organisations in places such as the United Nations, to actively prevent war, it seems to rage on. There are wars taking place constantly, and only a century ago there were two world wars. But how does war impact women specifically? And what role do women have in peacebuilding? This episode will look towards the active role women play in building peace and how it contrasts from when women are excluded from the peace process.

Episode 1. 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 2 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.

Bait-ur-Raheem Mosque: A New Chapter For Wales Part 1. This two-part documentary tells the story of how the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Cardiff grew from a small, scattered group praying in homes and rented halls into the builders of Wales’ first purpose-built Ahmadiyya mosque. Through personal memories, historical context and behind-the-scenes insight, it follows their long journey—marked by sacrifice, community outreach and overcoming planning challenges—to finally establish a permanent house of worship. More than a building, the documentary shows the mosque as a hub of peace, service and dialogue, reflecting the community’s commitment to “Love for All, Hatred for None.

Episode 10: The Islamic Renaissance: The Historic Journey of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, in 1924 In this episode, we had the privilege of interviewing respected Imam Ataul Mujeeb Rashid, who shared his personal journey and insights into the history of the UK Jama'at, including the first Shura of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK. We also discussed the contributions of several notable Imams of the London Mosque since 1924, such as Maulana Dard Sahib and Abdul Raheem Nayyar Sahib, as well as Hazrat Fateh Muhammad Sayal (ra), the first missionary to England. The episode offers a closer look at the lives and legacies of these esteemed companions of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him. Additionally, we covered the significant Hijrat (migration) of Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV, may Allah have mercy on him, from Pakistan to London.

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Series 3 Episode 5. Organ donation and transplantation in light of Islamic principles. The program will start with an introduction to the need for organ donation in light of prevalent diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking etc and organ damage as a result. The different types of organ transplantation like cornea, kidney, liver etc will be discussed. The Quranic teachings about the alleviation of suffering will be discussed. Some brief statistics and important time lines about organ donation will also be discussed. The contribution of Jamat in this regard will be discussed including blood donation and corneal transplantation. Some FAQs and apprehensions will also be addressed.

Episode 38. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History  is joined by special guest Professor Munro Price from the University of Bradford to discuss the Legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte.Prof Munro Price is an award-winning historian and Professor of Modern European History at the University of Bradford. He specialises in the French Revolution and has published widely on the subject. At the height of his power Napoleon dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. He won most of these wars and the vast majority of his battles, building a large empire that ruled over continental Europe before its final collapse in 1815. As the Emperor of France and one of the greatest commanders in history, his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide. He remains one of the most celebrated and controversial political figures in human history.

Episode 2. Our guest is Dr Ahsan M. Khan, Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialising in Cataract & Glaucoma Surgery & the Director of the Gift of Sight Program for Humanity First USA. We learn about how the eyes function, how to improve our vision, modern-day problems affecting our eyes and the mechanisms of glasses & contact lenses. Dr Ahsan speaks of the immensely rewarding Gift of Sight project which he has had the opportunity to serve in and reflects on the great rewards that restoring eyesight provides for those living in developing countries. We also discuss about how the Eyes are mentioned in the Holy Quran, and the rich Islamic history in the field of Optics. Dr Ahsan Khan has been in practice for 16 years and has written various publications in the field of Ophthalmology including a book chapter on glaucoma laser treatments. He also serves as the Director of the Gift of Sight program for Humanity First USA which takes teams of doctors to underserved parts of the world to conduct eye medical camps. Most recently he has been assigned as a faculty consultant to the Masroor Eye Institute in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Episode 52. On Saturday 28 September 2019, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad addressed an audience of more than 125 dignitaries and guests on the second day of the 39th Annual Convention (Jalsa Salana) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Holland.

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.

Episode 3. Our guest is Mujeeb Ijaz, Founder & CEO of Our Next Energy (ONE), an advanced technology battery company with headquarters in Michigan, USA. Mujeeb Ijaz is a battery systems engineer with over 30 years of experience in the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and battery systems technologies. His career work has focused on furthering the adoption of EVs through advancements in battery safety, range, and cost. In January 2022, ONE was in the headlines after increasing and nearly doubling the range of a Tesla Model S with a ONE Gemini 001 battery pack, driving 752 miles. Watch the full video: Our Next Energy (ONE) Powers Tesla EV 752 Miles on a single charge https://youtu.be/fWj2YCdoc9A

Series Seven, Episode 4. The Signs and Help of Allah (Nishanaat) for the Promised Messiah (a.s.) from the book Malfoozat Vol. 10. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Hannan Arshad, Basil Aziz and Eeqan Ahmad to discuss about the various Signs and Help that Allah gave to the Promised Messiah (a.s.). We discuss a passage from Malfoozat where the Promised Messiah (a.s.) has explained about these Signs and Help that Allah bestowed upon him. In this programme we discuss the signs of the Latter Days mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, especially focusing on Chapter 81 - Sura Al-Takwir and explaining some of the verses from this Chapter and how these prophecies have been fulfilled in the Latter Days, these days. Therefore, showing that this is the time of the Promised Messiah to have come.