Wednesday

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 27th April 2024.

Episode 12. The creation of the universe. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the reality of the big bang theory, the expanding universe and life after death.

Episode 10. An address delivered by Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at the Military Headquarters in Koblenz, Germany, on 30th May 2012.

Tune in to hear about the History of Mosques established by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the UK. From their humble beginnings in 1913 to their progressive development today under the leadership of their founder Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be upon him) and his Khulafa [successors]. Hear about how their mosques have become an integral part of communities across the UK as they promote their motto of love for all hatred for none.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 29th April 2024.

Inspirational story of how Mohmmad Amedu Salam accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

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.

Repeat of an Interactive show recorded on 25th February 2024. Synopsis: In this week’s episode of Pathway to Peace, we examine a topic that resonates deeply with the essence of Islam - Random Acts of Kindness. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the transformative power of a smile, a helping hand, or a kind word. However, Islam postively promotes the notion that these seemingly small acts can have a monumental impact on the lives of others, reflecting the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) who exemplified mercy and kindness in all his interactions. Throughout this episode, we will explore the Islamic perspective on random acts of kindness, drawing inspiration from the Quran and Ahadith. We will share heartwarming stories that highlight the beauty of kindness, discuss practical ways to incorporate it into our lives, and reflect on how these acts can serve as a powerful tool for spreading love and unity within society. Presenters: Sabiha Iqbal, Melissa Ahmedi and Aliya Sami.

Series 3 Episode 4. This episode is an in-depth conversation with Dr Nuzhat Sharif, Senior Principal Scientist in the Inflammation & Immunology Research Unit of Pfizer Inc, at Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA and also the President of the Ahmadi Muslim women in science. A whole host of topics will be discussed from her science career and what inspired her to become a scientist. The vaccine developed by Pfizer and her perspectives on variants. More general points about Ahmadi Women scientists will also be discussed, as well as the work of the Ahmadiyya Women’s Scientists Association USA.

Episode 96. People come and people go, families and generations pass. The passage of time is certain and with it each life ages. What are the challenges and duties facing us in youth when we see the elderly and what are the challenges facing the elderly? What can we learn from them as they reflect back on life? Faith is seen to grow stronger as we age; is it our faith that changes or our perspective of it?

Episode 3. Whether you believe in God or not, some questions are just so big that they compel us all to think existentially. It’s time for a different conversation about morals, metaphysics and God. Because here at the Existence Project, we understand that sometimes, the most fascinating evidence for water, is thirst. This year, “The Existence Project” which has been launched by The Review of Religions will be providing the Jalsa guests with a truly inspiring and interactive experience and a variety of talks and presentations at their exhibition at this year’s jalsa. The radio show will be based around this very exhibition by highlighting some of the key aspects of the exhibition and the questions related to the existence of God, for example, the concept of God, experiencing God, and analysing atheism.

Episode 4. An address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the Ahmadiyya Annual Peace Symposium 2010.

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)- Here we will explore the life of the great Prophet and how he established the religion on Islam, we will also hear what the views of historians regarding the life and works of the Prophet were. Book Early stories of Islam by Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry

Episode 2. Join us as we take a look at the pioneers of Calligraphy in the early are, the Ottoman era as well as modern day masters. We will look at the influence of Islamic art on the Western world.

Episode 3. The address delivered by His Holiness to the ladies at the Jalsa Salana UK 2021 detailed the justice of Islamic teachings pertaining to the rights and responsibilities of both men and women and the need for ‘opening our spiritual eyes’. In this episode of SoA, we will further discuss some of the topics that were addressed by His Holiness, including but not limited to; further exploring the rights granted to women by Islam, and how this relates to secular feminist ideologies; commenting on the emphasis Islam places on secular and spiritual education for women and how justice for women is ingrained in Islamic principles.

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

Episode 97. The Rites and Rituals of Hair Since time began, humans have styled their hair in an array of fashions based on climate, culture, and politics, but does hair serve us in more ways than simply providing warmth and style? Some believe that it is a source of spirituality and strength whilst others believe it is nothing more than one of our evolutionary and sociological identifying features. In this episode we will try to uncover some of the very interesting hirsute practices that have been embraced by society throughout time, asking: what role has Faith played in influencing our hair trends? And what differences we can find in the social norms for men and women, and why?

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 10th March 2024. Live from Peace Symposium 2024

Episode 14: In this show, we shall be speaking with a special guest on this show and hearing inspiring poetry from the acclaimed poet Alex Borthwick, who is from Durham in northeast England. Alex found an intimate link between spirituality and writing poetry, as poetry allowed him to think about spirituality in unique ways, which is why he found it perfect to develop his spirituality. We shall be hearing about his life, why he converted to Islam Ahmadiyyat, and hearing a selection of 12 poems which he had written to express his emotions as he went through the process of converting, and hence clarify his thoughts during this inspirational journey.

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 8: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. We are living in times of constant restlessness and just like our bodies need comfort, our souls also long for a sense of peace. The question is how do we achieve it? Join us in our discussion about prayer and meditation.

Season 8 Episode 8. After a brief recap, this episode discusses the God-given awe of the Holy Prophet (saw). We then discuss and answer a range of allegations faced by the prophet of Islam and mention the various tactics used by the Quraish to stop his mission, raging from proposals of compromise to extreme persecution and outright buycott.