Wednesday

Series 3 Episode 3. In this episode we will introduce the Quranic perspective of evolution and more widely the Quranic insight on Scientific phenomenon as a means to approach the truth about God. We will discuss the concept of biological information and DNA structure, the importance of incremental evolution in Darwinism and its failure to explain the evolution of integrated organ systems and other arguments for Design.

Episode 1. The First Woman: The Legacy of Eve. Gender Equality and equity is an inherent feature of Islam that can be traced all the way back to the first woman, known in Arabic as Hawwa and in English as Eve. In today’s episode of Sisters on Air we will explore who Eve is and how she has been presented in religion? How has the representation of Eve changed over time within an increasingly secularised society? What is the impact of Eve’s legacy on modern women? And, what can we learn from the Islamic narration of the story of Adam and Eve about women’s rights and responsibilities in Islam?

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 4th December 2023.

Episode 4: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. Should we adopt the culture of society? Is the religion of Islam compatible with the western culture? Join us as we answer these questions in this episode of beacon of truth.

Episode 16. Ottoman Empire. Part I. In this episode we take a look at the rise of the Ottoman Empire, exploring the origins from Osman I and the achievements up to Sultan Mehmed II, marking the conquest of Constantinople.

Episode 3: Join Kaleem Chris Edwards for another episode of “Serving Mankind with Humanity First” where we will be in conversation with: Humanity First UK– Operations Director Fazal Ahmad. Discussing the scope of the operations team within Humanity First International and looking back over the years and year of work Fazal has put into Humanity First and some of his fascinating stories of working overseas. We give some background on the history of Humanity First and how serving mankind is incumbent on people of faith.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 5 Verse 84-104. 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 a live interactive show recorded on 19th November 2023.

Episode 18. A historic address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at a special reception held to celebrate the opening of the Baitur Rahman Mosque in Vancouver, Canada on 18th May 2013.

The History of Fasting in Various Religions. Learn about the practice of fasting in various religions throughout the world from Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity, to Buddhism, Sikhism and Islam, and how they have developed over the course of history. We will explore how the practice of fasting has become a universal and uniting element in all faiths and why many people still fast today not just for its spiritual benefits, but also for its health benefits.

Episode 192. Cycles dominate so much of our daily lives. Whether this be the cycle of the sun and moon, the water cycle, the cycle of the seasons - or even the 24-hour news cycle. They are an intrinsic part of life here on Earth and cannot be avoided. So how does faith reflect this pattern of cycles? Are there any cycle which are particular to one’s spiritual life and what is their nature and purpose? Is it possible to live a life without cycles?

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 interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. Should we adopt the culture of society? Is the religion of Islam compatible with the western culture? Join us as we answer these questions in this episode of beacon of truth.

The Palestine-Israel conflict episode 2. This is a 3 part series of the current ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel. In this episode, we look back at the past to understand where this conflict started through religious and historical analysis.

Episode 2. In Islam the hijab is an act of worship and obedience to the commandments of Allah, however the Western world has an awkward relationship with it and the Muslim women that choose to wear it. In secular society it has become both politicised and commodified. We explore the socio-politics of the hijab and ask what inspires Muslim women to choose to wear it? How/why has anti-hijab legislation developed in Europe and what impact does this have on Muslim women? How is the hijab represented in the media, is this a fair representation and how do Muslim women feel about how their religious act is portrayed in society?

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

Episode 193. Finding Peace in a Property Property prices have been soaring since before the pandemic and continue to soar. Recent stamp duty cut off and affordability is on the agenda. What drives us to become a property owner, yet why are so many homeowners living in a state of anxiety? What advice does Islam give on how to invest in a property and how does it guide homeowners to truly make their properties a home? Is buying a property worth it or renting is the way? Are there Islamic rules to buying and living smart and making the most of a place we buy and call home?

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 12th November 2023.

Episode 19. A lecture delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at Roehampton University, UK on 16th April 2007.

Ugly Duckling and other moral stories: Fall back in to your childhood with these classic moral tales, learn about their lasting significance and why moral stories are so valued in Islam.

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.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 26th November 2023.