Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 24th December 2023. Synopsis: In an enlightening interview with Professor Juan Cole, a renowned expert in international relations, the conversation delves into the intricate nature of global affairs. Professor Cole addresses the challenges of maintaining neutrality in conflicts like Palestine, especially for media outlets navigating the complexities of coverage. The discussion expands to encompass the evolving landscape of information dissemination through social media and instantaneous communication. Exploring the multiple 'truths' available during conflicts, the conversation on this week’s episode of Pathway to Peace emphasizes the pivotal role of the media in shaping narratives and the pressing question: is truth the cornerstone for achieving enduring peace amidst global unrest?

Episode 9. The development of sects within Islam. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the formation of sects within Islam.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 16th October 2025.

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.

Episode 13. 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 Qahhar (The Subduer, The All-Conquering). 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 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 8. Welcome to Words of Wisdom programme, where the timeless wisdom and profound teachings of Islam Ahmadiyyat illuminate the path towards spiritual enlightenment and a deeper connection with our Creator. As we embark on this journey together, may this inspirational speech serve as beacon of guidance, igniting within us a passion for righteousness, compassion, and the pursuit of divine knowledge.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 3 Verse 148-168. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 10. Women in Islam. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the status of women within Islam.

Episode 33. Middle East-the Cradle of Civilisation. In Part 4 and the last of the series we are going to look at the amazing Egyptian civilisation and its interaction with the Israelites and other great empires.

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 1. Full Holy Quran Recitation with English translation and short commentary, recited by Idir Iken, with narration by Mansoor Clarke. This episode covers Chapter 1 and Chater 2 Verses 0-9 of the Holy Quran.

Episode 14. 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-Aziz (The Almighty). 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 16. A historic address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at Capitol Hill, USA on 27th June 2012 on the subject of 'Peace & Harmony'.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 14th January 2024.   Synopsis: The new year is often a time where people aim to form new habits in the form of new year resolutions. This process of reflecting, introspecting, and establishing better habits is fundamental in Islamic philosophy. In this episode we look at the latest thinking from psychologists on habits and uncover how it is perfectly in line with Islamic teachings’ 1,400 years ago. Through examining practices like the 5 daily prayers, fasting in Ramadhan and recitation of durood we will explore Islam’s deep understanding of human nature and its practical teachings for self-improvement. Presenters: Arif Khan & Sufyan Farooqi

Episode 18. This show seeks to delve into the topic of gossip, back-biting, rumours, ill-thinking and slander. Why do people do it? What are the effects of it? How does this unfold in both the private and public spheres? What do the Islamic teachings elaborate on the antidote and solutions? The concept of Qawl-e-Sadeed [speaking the ‘right word’], the powerful healing of prayer, Allah’s attribute of covering our faults (Sattari) and Istaghfar (seeking forgiveness of Allah) and in turn cover other people’s weaknesses.

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

Episode 60. Instances and Infinities Shimmer. What is a star? How has our perception of this changed over the ages? We will discuss birth of a star, how it is created; life of a star as well as death of stars. We will also look into Black Holes, what they are and what are the definitive criteria for their creation?

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 4th February 2024.

Episode 16. A historic address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at Capitol Hill, USA on 27th June 2012 on the subject of 'Peace & Harmony'.

Ahmad the Guided One: In this episode we will be learning about the life of the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (on whom be peace) hear of his incredible journey and the struggles he had to face after making the claim to be the Promised Messiah of the latter days.

Episode 11. Jihad. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the Islamic concept of Jihad.

 Episode 34. Everyone agrees that China’s rise and transformation over the last few decades has been absolutely amazing. Napoleon had once remarked about China “Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world”. It seems China has re-awakened, and it is making its presence being felt all around the world. When we look at the overall recorded history of the world, which goes back several thousand years, Asia has been the most important region of the world. For nearly two thousand years, until the mid-1800s, China, and India, were the biggest economies of the world. In many ways the last 200 years of European dominance have been an aberration. Human civilisations and nations are like living organisms, they have life cycles. Some evolve into new nations and cultures and some totally disappear from the face of the globe. China represents a large nation and a civilisation, which has gone through several cycles and has had many ups and downs. China is the only ancient civilisation to fall down several times and rise again to enter the modern world. One of the most important distinguishing features of China is that it is a civilisational state, unlike many other states in the world. For about two and a half thousand years there has been a Chinese nation using a Chinese language. China has had a continuing experience of civilisation rivalled in duration only by that of ancient Egypt. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History will explore the rich history of China in a four part programme with his panelists Arif Ahmed and Yousaf Aftab. Part 1 of this 4 Part series, which will cover the period from the Xia dynasty- the earliest dynasty to the Sui dynasty which was replaced by the Tang Dynasty in 618 CE.

Episode 61. Colours. For today’s programme on Faith on Focus as we discover the world and all its vibrant colours especially as we approach spring time, and the Hindu festival of Holi. We will look at the significance of some colours in faith, the impact of colours on us, as well as colour blindness, and the new craze of mindful colouring for adults. Join us for a colourful and vibrant programme!

Episode 2. 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 9-31 of the Holy Quran.

Episode 14. 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-Aziz (The Almighty). 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 17. An address delivered to locals and dignitaries by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at the inauguration of the Maryam Mosque, Galway, Ireland, delivered on 26th September 2014.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 14th January 2024.   Synopsis: The new year is often a time where people aim to form new habits in the form of new year resolutions. This process of reflecting, introspecting, and establishing better habits is fundamental in Islamic philosophy. In this episode we look at the latest thinking from psychologists on habits and uncover how it is perfectly in line with Islamic teachings’ 1,400 years ago. Through examining practices like the 5 daily prayers, fasting in Ramadhan and recitation of durood we will explore Islam’s deep understanding of human nature and its practical teachings for self-improvement. Presenters: Arif Khan & Sufyan Farooqi

Episode 19. Haven of Sisterhood (Lajna Ima’illah). Lajna Ima’illah is an auxiliary organisation of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Although a religious organisation in nature, Lajna Ima’illah is also a part of our wider Community, and therefore, it caters the needs of women and supports them in their secular circumstances as well. A lot of what Lajna Ima’illah do, is dependent on how we, the women, interact with each other, and it is Allah the Almighty’s immense blessing that Lajna Ima’illah is gripped so tight in its values of unity and sisterhood. In this episode of Sisters on Air, we will explore and delve deeper into the sisterhood that drives this organisation forward.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 16th October 2025.

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 QueenThe 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.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 3 Verse 168-192. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 17. An address delivered to locals and dignitaries by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at the inauguration of the Maryam Mosque, Galway, Ireland, delivered on 26th September 2014.

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 QueenThe 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 1. Our guest is Dr Musa Sami, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Consultant Psychiatrist (specialising in addiction & substance abuse) at the University of Nottingham, UK. We discuss the fundamentals of how addictions develop, the biological effects & methods to counteract addiction.As an Ahmadi Muslim, Dr Musa Sami also comments on Islamic studies to reflect on how Islamic principles can guide & alleviate addiction. We further discuss avenues for future research and ideas for exploration.

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 62. War. What does Islam say about war and Jihad? Is Holy War ever justified? Why does Islam offer rules for war? Do other faiths say anything about war? Looking at the impact of war on women and the role women have in a time of war.

Episode 3. Back pain is a major cause of disability, work absenteeism, loss of productivity and most importantly sufferings of about 15% to 30% of western population in any point of time. In this episode, we tried to focus on Mechanical Back pain and other causes of back pain that has specific cause that can be treated. We invited an Orthopaedic Surgeon and a Rheumatologist who have thrown some light on this very common condition.

Episode 15. 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-Hamid (The Praiseworthy). 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.

 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 2: The Islamic Renaissance: The Historic Journey of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, in 1924 In this episode, we explored the continuation of the Mission of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, by Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Noor-ud-Deen, may Allah be pleased with him, the 1 st Caliph of the promised Messiah, peace be upon him. Additionally, we discussed the Woking Mosque built in 1889 by an orientalist and what involvement did the Ahmadiyya Muslim community with this mosque. What role did Hazrat Fateh Muhammad Sayal, a young companion of the Promised Messiah, may peace be upon him, play when he was sent to Woking by Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Noor-ud-Deen, may Allah be pleased with him? What was the first center established by the Ahmadiyya community in London?

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

Series 3 Episode 7. This episode will cover the future of transportation with a focus on vehicles. The episode will be broadly about the electrification of vehicles. In terms of electrification, the motivation behind this will be discussed. The targets and challenges for achieving this transition towards electric vehicles will be discussed. Batteries, electric motors and related technology will be discussed. Fuel cells and the hydrogen economy will be discussed. In the concluding section, the prophecies of the Holy Prophet (saw) will be presented and the verse of the Holy Qur’an about the future of transportation will be presented.

Episode 35. Everyone agrees that China’s rise and transformation over the last few decades has been absolutely amazing. Napoleon had once remarked about China “Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world”. It seems China has re-awakened, and it is making its presence being felt all around the world. When we look at the overall recorded history of the world, which goes back several thousand years, Asia has been the most important region of the world. For nearly two thousand years, until the mid-1800s, China, and India, were the biggest economies of the world. In many ways the last 200 years of European dominance have been an aberration. Human civilisations and nations are like living organisms, they have life cycles. Some evolve into new nations and cultures and some totally disappear from the face of the globe. China represents a large nation and a civilisation, which has gone through several cycles and has had many ups and downs. China is the only ancient civilisation to fall down several times and rise again to enter the modern world. One of the most important distinguishing features of China is that it is a civilisational state, unlike many other states in the world. For about two and a half thousand years there has been a Chinese nation using a Chinese language. China has had a continuing experience of civilisation rivalled in duration only by that of ancient Egypt. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History will explore the rich history of China in a four part programme with his panelists Arif Ahmed and Yousaf Aftab. This is Part 2 of this 4 Part series, which will cover the period from the Tang dynasty all the way to the Yuan dynasty established by the Mongol Empire in 1279 CE.

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 1. Key Note address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the historic 'Conference of World Religions' which was held at the famous Guild Hall in London on 11th February 2014.

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

Episode 13. Spiritual Journey. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the Islamic belief in a Living God, the concept of suffering and the meaning of life.

Episode 63. Dreams. What do our dreams mean? Is there a hidden depth to the visions that we see while we slumber or are they simply just the ramblings of our unconscious mind?  For some people, their dreams have played a life changing or faith altering role. How can we explain the depth of conviction that we feel on seeing certain dreams?  Throughout time, holy and spiritual people have claimed to have seen prophetic or true dreams, such as the dreams of Prophet Joseph (on whom be peace). Are dreams in fact a way for God to communicate with man? If so, then how do we decipher them in the way that God intends us to? Where do we look for truth and guidance when interpreting our dreams? Does Faith have the answers?

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.

Episode 15. 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-Hamid (The Praiseworthy). 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.

Phoenix of Al-Andalus: The Divine Return of Islam In our second episode of this 2-part documentary we trace the spiritual rebirth of Islam in Spain — not through conquest, but through compassion, prayer, and prophecy. From the golden age of Al-Andalus to the silence following the fall of Granada in 1492, this episode captures centuries of loss, longing, and divine promise. It follows the sacred journey from the prophetic words of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to the revival sparked by the Promised Messiah, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), in the East, and carried westward by devoted pioneers like Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Sial and Maulana Karam Ilahi Zafar. With the historic establishment of the Basharat Mosque in 1982, the first since the Reconquista, and the continued visits and guidance of Khilafat, the documentary unveils a quiet revolution: a return not of empire, but of faith. Through heartfelt interviews and historical narration, this documentary reveals how Ahmadiyyat has become Spain’s hidden heartbeat — the long-lost verse now restored to the melody of its soul. It is a tale of divine love rekindled, a prophecy fulfilled, and a dawn that, once risen, shall never set again.”

Episode 3: The Islamic Renaissance: The Historic Journey of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, in 1924 In this episode we delve into the background of the British Empire Exhibition of 1924, exploring why it was held and the rationale behind including a conference on religion. It also highlights the role of the organizers and details the process of inviting Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (ra). This program also covers the details of what happened in Qadian, when the invite was received.

Series 3 Episode 8. Moonsighting and its importance in Islam. There will be a brief introduction to the topic of moon sighting. An overview of the religious and historical perspectives on crescent moon sighting will be presented. This will include the Holy Quran and Hadith about moon sighting. A brief discussion about the early Muslim scholars and their insights and progress in relation to moon sighting, such as the works of Abu Rayhan al-Biruni. Professor Bernard Yallop’s criterion for crescent moon sighting models and will be presented and how these criteria are employed. This will include a brief discussion about visibility curves – criteria, altitude, elongation, whilst trying to keep the material as accessible and understandable as possible. There will be discussion about why different Muslims groups tend to celebrate Eid or start of Ramadan on different days. This will include a brief discussion about the difference between the new moon, which is when the moon is first visible, as compared to when the “astronomical new moon” occurs.

Episode 36. Everyone agrees that China’s rise and transformation over the last few decades has been absolutely amazing. Napoleon had once remarked about China “Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world”. It seems China has re-awakened, and it is making its presence being felt all around the world. When we look at the overall recorded history of the world, which goes back several thousand years, Asia has been the most important region of the world. For nearly two thousand years, until the mid-1800s, China, and India, were the biggest economies of the world. In many ways the last 200 years of European dominance have been an aberration. Human civilisations and nations are like living organisms, they have life cycles. Some evolve into new nations and cultures and some totally disappear from the face of the globe. China represents a large nation and a civilisation, which has gone through several cycles and has had many ups and downs. China is the only ancient civilisation to fall down several times and rise again to enter the modern world. One of the most important distinguishing features of China is that it is a civilisational state, unlike many other states in the world. For about two and a half thousand years there has been a Chinese nation using a Chinese language. China has had a continuing experience of civilisation rivalled in duration only by that of ancient Egypt. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History will explore the rich history of China in a four part programme with his panelists Arif Ahmed and Yousaf Aftab. This is Part 3 of this 4 Part series, which will cover the Great Ming dynasty which replaced the Mongol Yuan dynasty and finished off with the Qing dynasty which eventually capitulated to the European powers bringing imperial rule to an end.

Episode 3. A lively discussion between scholars of completely different religions to tackle one tough question. In this week's episode "A Sunni, Shia, Catholic and Ahmadi debate on how to find the true Messiah".

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 3 Verse 193-201 and Chapter 4 Verse 1-12. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 28th January 2024.

Episode 2. This episode will focus on the inspiring journey of IAAAE’s Water for Life team, beginning with their first mission to Burkina Faso, where they undertook projects to rehabilitate boreholes and hand pumps. Listeners will learn about the economic and humanitarian impact of providing potable water and the sacrifices made by both volunteers and the beneficiaries they serve. The episode will delve into the scarcity of water resources, the origins and mechanics of water hand pumps, and how clean energy solar technology has revolutionised water pumping solutions, dramatically increasing the number of beneficiaries. We’ll explore the geographic footprint of IAAAE’s water projects, the challenges faced by communities before these interventions, and the role of local AMA communities in ensuring the continuity of services. Finally, the importance of knowledge transfer to empower locals with skills for sustainable solutions will be highlighted.

Episode 64. Women In Scriptures and Religious Traditions. Key women in religious scriptures can sometimes be overlooked, however all provide exemplary qualities that we can emulate in everyday life. Today we should encourage growth and success amongst the women in our society. We often hear how men are superior to women, but in fact there are so many powerful women that have made their mark in history. Much debate still remains around the status of women in religion however with advances in modern society and feminism, this has led to the advent of very successful women. We must remember that many religions provide teachings of quality and give clear instances in their Holy Scriptures to highlight the impact of key individual women. This programme aims to discuss the role of women in religion and address some religious women that have been mentioned in scriptures - their influence and their effect. These women have made many sacrifices and have contributed to the spread of religion; acting as role models for us all.

Episode 21. Finding Confidence (As Muslim Women). In today’s day and age where one is continuously bombarded by images and opinions on how to look, act, and think in order to be perfect, it is hard enough to hold on to some sense of confidence for most people. As Muslim women living in a western world in which our values contrast what society dictates is right, it can be especially difficult to fit in while also holding on to our faith with confidence. How do Muslim women confidently go out and contribute to society, serve humanity, and establish their identities without compromising their faith in Islam?

Episode 37. Everyone agrees that China’s rise and transformation over the last few decades has been absolutely amazing. Napoleon had once remarked about China “Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world”. It seems China has re-awakened, and it is making its presence being felt all around the world. When we look at the overall recorded history of the world, which goes back several thousand years, Asia has been the most important region of the world. For nearly two thousand years, until the mid-1800s, China, and India, were the biggest economies of the world. In many ways the last 200 years of European dominance have been an aberration. Human civilisations and nations are like living organisms, they have life cycles. Some evolve into new nations and cultures and some totally disappear from the face of the globe. China represents a large nation and a civilisation, which has gone through several cycles and has had many ups and downs. China is the only ancient civilisation to fall down several times and rise again to enter the modern world. One of the most important distinguishing features of China is that it is a civilisational state, unlike many other states in the world. For about two and a half thousand years there has been a Chinese nation using a Chinese language. China has had a continuing experience of civilisation rivalled in duration only by that of ancient Egypt. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History will explore the rich history of China in a four part programme with his panelists Arif Ahmed and Yousaf Aftab. This is part 4 of this 4 part series, which will cover the rise of Modern China after the end of the Qing dynasty in 1912 and how it became an economic powerhouse.

Episode 2. A historic address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, on 4th December 2012, at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on the subject of "Responding to the Challenge of Extremism .

Episode 9. Humility – In light of Islamic Teachings. In Islam, the first stage of man’s spiritual development is that of humility. Islamic teachingshelp shun false pride by constantly reminding us of the transient nature of this world andour limited capabilities as humans.

Episode 23. Colourism. According to the World Economic Forum, sales of skin-lightening products are projected to reach $8.9 billion by 2024. Many may associate colourism to be an issue of the past but as the statistics show, that is clearly not so, it is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. What causes this alarming statistic? Where does colourism originate from and what impact does it have on women? On this episode of Sister's on Air we explore the impact colourism has had on women and continues to have on their lives whether that is their work, marriage prospects or personal safety. We also discuss how this issue needs to be addressed.

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In this episode of Around the Table: Wolf in sheep's Clothing Special Episode 4, we look at the reasons for the establishment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, what difference it has made in the world and what it aims to achieve. We then discuss its current leadership and conclude the series by defining who the real "Wolf in sheep's clothing is".

Episode 14. The Later Days. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the signs of the later days and the advent of the Promised Messiah.

Episode 39. The concept of a Global Family is explored in this episode through poetry, interview and the enlightenment of Divine revelation. The episode begins with a melodious title song presenting the vision of Poets For Peace Show. The show consists of 3 segments, Symphony, Viewpoint and Inspirational. The Symphony segment presents the original poetry in the voices of a global team of Poets For Peace on the theme of the show. This is Episode Part 1 of a series of 3 episodes on the vital concept of Global Family. The poets participating in this episode’s Symphony segment are Sumayra Ahmad and Bushra Khan from UK and Kashmala Ahmad from USA. This segment also reveals a dream and quote of an eminent spiritual personality about the significance of poetry writing. The Viewpoint segment contains interview of a professor of Anthropology from UMBC University USA exploring the concept of Global Family. The Inspirational segment contains Divine enlightenment on the concept of Global Family from the Holy Quran and the sacred poetry of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him. This segment also presents Divine attributes of peace and security.

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Episode 3. This episode will introduce IAAAE’s pioneering Model Village Projects, tracing its history and the transformative impact they’ve had in underserved regions. These projects seamlessly blend essential infrastructure—water, energy, light, sanitation, and more—into sustainable, holistic solutions designed for long-term success. Listeners will journey to the first model village in the desert region of Burkina Faso, gaining insight into the challenges of working in remote areas where rich local knowledge and extensive reach are vital to delivering impact. Beyond infrastructure, the episode will explore the rich social benefits these projects bring, highlighting the shared expertise and commitment of IAAAE volunteers on the ground. Finally, we’ll hear about the deeply moving experiences of both beneficiaries and volunteers, whose lives are both forever changed through this powerful work.

Episode 65. Meditation. What is meant by meditation and what is the differences between prayer and meditation. We will look into differences between religious and spiritual meditation, and why those who do not have a faith would choose to meditate. We will explore its health and wellbeing benefits and talk about meditation in different world religions.

Episode 24. Gender Roles (A Division Of Labour). This episode of Sisters on Air explores how the gender roles in society have changed over time and how they have been presented in Islam. The main focus will be on the natural division of labour, clarifying misconceptions about the roles assigned in Islam and how they are not contrary to nature. We will also question if, as a society, we are overrefining gender roles and if our idea of equality is devoid of equity and fairness? We will look at the role model of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and what we can learn about gender roles from his example. We will also look at the idea in science of form, fit and function and how the roles assigned in Islam to each gender fit their respective strengths/weaknesses.

 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 3. A historic address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on 6th October 2015 at the Dutch Parliament in Holland.

Episode 1. Benevolence of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings on him) was the most compassionate of people andthe most merciful towards all creation of God. He wished well for even those who causedhim pain, he was indeed an embodiment of Divine mercy.Episode 2. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) – The Embodiment of Peace. The noble character and teachings of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)transformed a society steeped in all sorts of injustices and depravity to one that became ahaven of peace and centre of intellectual, spiritual and moral progress.

Episode 25. Friendship and Sisterhood. Imagine a world with complete peace, unity, and harmony! It seems so unachievable that most people would laugh at the thought. Still, let’s at least strive for it. What’s the best way of striving for harmony, unity, and sisterhood? Having conversations can be inspiring. Let’s have a conversation on the importance of sisterhood and the meaning of valuable relationships from which we can derive support, warmth, comfort, and overall life satisfaction. It’s through building of communities that we are able to flourish. It is in our best interest to do our part in striving towards unity and harmony. So, let’s explore what we can do to make this dream a reality.

Season 5 Episode 1: In this episode, the Around the Table team investigates the impact of Climate Change on the planet Earth. We explore the causes and drivers of climate change but extends the investigation beyond just the environmental impact. The investigation also focuses on how we live and how life on Earth will be impacted. Join us as we explore the facts and figures describing Climate Change and aim to unearth the possible outcomes of it and what could happen if the problem persists unchecked. Is it all doom and gloom? Tune in to find out.

Series 2. Episode 1. Why am I an Ahmadi? Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali and Stuart Chatto to discuss about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam. In this programme they discuss the importance of knowing why you are an Ahmadi? The claims and roles of the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him).

Inspirational story of how Adam Spittles accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 13-24. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Season 5 Episode 2: This week, the team takes a journey through the historical narrative of how scientific discoveries and technological advancements were made during and after the Islamic Golden Age. How esteemed scientists leveraged the instructions of the Holy Qur'an to deepen human understanding of the universe and help civilisation progress. Moreover, the team reflects on some of the prophecies in the Qur'an about societal and technological progress and how the raising of the Promised Messiah (upon whom be peace) coincided with this.

 Episode 39. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History looks at the impact on Africa of European Colonisation, and with special guest Dr David Harris from the University of Bradford. Dr Harris is a Senior Lecturer in African Studies, which is a Division of Peace Studies and International Development, at the University of Bradford. David welcome. Dr David Harris specialises in West African politics, in particular in Sierra Leone and Liberia, but also in The Gambia and Ghana. His first book was published by IB Tauris in 2011; and a second book, Sierra Leone: A Political History, came out through Hurst first in 2013 and then in an updated second edition in 2020.

Series 2. Episode 2. Khilafat. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali and Stuart Chatto to discuss about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam. In this programme they discuss the need and blessings of a Khalifa, the importance of obedience to the Khalifa and how a Khalifa is elected?

Episode 26. Women’s Sports Uniform. News about female sporting uniforms holding girls back from participation is sport is disappointing and worrying but also nothing new. This episode of Sisters on Air will explore recent headlines into sexist female sporting uniforms, and the implications of this on young girls' physical and mental wellbeing. We will then go on to look at how events in sporting can sometimes be a microcosm reflecting society and explore how regulations regarding dress code have affected other groups- specifically Muslim women and finally discuss what Islamic regulations of dress are, why they exist and their benefits.

Episode 2. Mental ill health is the single largest cause of disability in the UK, contributing up to 22.8% of the total burden. In this episode, we discussed the importance of developing mental wellbeing to prevent mental illness and what can we do if one develops the illness. We focused on when to seek help from doctors. How the family members or colleagues can play a role to pick up the problem early so that treatment can be initiated.

Episode 16. 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-Mughni (The Enricher). 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.

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.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 28th January 2024.

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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.

Episode 6. This episode will serve as the Series 1 Episode finale, where we will examine ‘Global Trends and Challenges to Protecting and Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief’.Each episode will start and end with Islam’s teachings on freedom of religion or belief to highlight to the listener the beautiful teachings of Islam in this regard. We will also interview Fabio Petitom who is a Professor of Religion & International Affairs and Professor of International Relations in the School of Global Studies at the University of Sussex .

 Episode 40. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History explores with fellow Panellist, Arif Ahmed the importance of Eidul Adha in Muslim Culture. They look at the historical figure of Prophet Abraham and his important position for over 3 billion people- which includes Muslims, Christians and Jews. In particular they look at the importance of his dream in which he has to sacrifice his ‘only son’- which Muslims believe to by Prophet Ishmael and Jes/Christians believe to be Prophet Isaac. They also explore the high level of trust placed by both Prophet Abraham and his wife Hagar in God Almighty in protecting and providing for them.

Episode 6. Our guest is Dr Adeel Bajwa, a consultant colorectal and general surgeon, cancer lead, working in the NHS. Dr Adeel Bajwa has also co-hosted the ‘Science Hour’ on the Voice of Islam Radio and has been studying the link between religion and science since his endeavours in his medical field. We discuss how science and religion are not at odds through the lens of evolution from an Islamic perspective.

Season 5 Episode 3: In this episode, the team have a frank conversation about a topic that most of us would rather not address; Nuclear war. It may surprise you that the looming threat of a nuclear war has never been closer than it is now. Nuclear powers are modernising and strengthening their arsenals, weapons systems are becoming more efficient and usable in a greater variety of scenarios, and the landscape of legislative control is weakening. Join the team in this episode as they look at all of these aspects and more - tracing the weapon's history, the near-misses that occurred during the Cold War and the heightened risks humanity faces today.

Episode 41. Dr Mohammed Iqbal, the host of Living History, explores with fellow Panelists, Arif Ahmed and Prof Amir Sharif, the claim of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian to be the Promised Messiah and Mahdi. They also look at the founding of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and the re-introduction of Khilafat within Islam.The script is based on all approved material by senior Jamaat officials including Imam Sahib Ata ul Mujeeb Rashid that was prepared for documentaries to mark Khilafat Centenary celebrations in 2008.

Series 2. Episode 3. Can a prophet still come? Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali (a new convert from a Shi'ite background) and Stuart Chatto (a new convert from a Christian background) to discuss about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam, in response to our Khalifah's desire that every Ahmadi Muslim should fully understand why they are an Ahmadi Muslim and what are the claims of the Promised Messiah (a.s)? In this programme they will discuss What is a Prophet? What does the word 'Khatam' mean? Does the Qur'an still allow prophets to come? Is there is need for another prophet?

Episode 27. Victim Mindset. “I am miserable, therefore; I am” is the victim mindset of assuming no control and responsibility over one’s life while hurting the people offering support. This passive-aggressive behaviour is increasingly causing resistance to the progression of a peaceful society and tipping the scales favouring the burden of problems and decreasing solutions or, rather, the willingness to reach one. In this episode of sisters on Air, we aim to study the different presentations of the victim mindset and evaluate its detrimental impacts on the population. We will also answer the question of how women, living in this modern world in search of equality, can overcome beliefs of feeling victimised.

Episode 8. The program begins with discussing of the types of chest pains and what could be considered as dangerous. The panellists then discussed the cardiovascular risk factors and further differentiated between cardiac and non-cardiac chest pains. The program highlighted the various methods of assessment of a chest pain and ways of ruling out a possibly dangerous condition. Finally, the program discussed the treatments available in case of chest pain resulting from coronary heart issues.

Episode 16. 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-Mughni (The Enricher). 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.

Series 4 Episode 2: Starting from historical perspective the episode covers certain scientific achievements in the Golden age. Emphasis is placed on three scholars: Ibn Haytham (Alhazen), Al Biruni, Ibn Sina (Avicenna). Al Haytham is considered the father of modern optics and the father of the scientific method. Sometimes referred to as one of the greatest scientists of all time. Al Biruni, was a polymath (like all three examples) and authored 146 works relating to astronomy, mathematics, and geography, did survey on India. Al Biruni, visited India, studied Hinduism and worked out mathematical proofs for the circumference of the earth. Avicenna wrote a magnificent medical textbook (Canon of Medicine) that was renowned across the world for many centuries until 17 th century. He was also a great philosopher and wrote about the thought experiments such as the floating man experiment. He was a child prodigy and mastered medicine by the age of 18. The Muslim leaders at the time made significant investments in knowledge, research and scholarship through their investment in libraries, great translation movements and the thinkers themselves. Other scientists covered in the episode include Al Khwarizmi, who was a great mathematician, who developed the modern numbering system through adding the zero. He was a polymath, and worked on geography as well. Others great thinkers covered in this episode included Al Kindi and Ibn Rushd. What were these scholars motivated by? This episode explores this question to and tries to understand what the explanation for the Islamic golden age was. Earlier motivations were such as trying to solve navigation and for finding the direction for the Qibla. The Holy Quran was the great motivator. Arabic became the international language of discussion and science, and both faith and reasoning were core principles.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 28th January 2024.

Episode 5. An address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the Ahmadiyya Annual Peace Symposium 2011.

Episode 2. This episode will serve as an introduction to the concept of FoRB. It will focus on the origins of FoRB, The origins of the concept of freedom of expression, freedom of religion in history & how it has evolved over time, the relevance it has played in history and where the key changes occurred historically to the rights of FoRB. In particular, we will focus on the early years of FoRB: The Romans tolerated most religions, including Judaism, and encouraged local subjects to continue worshipping their own gods. They did not however, tolerate Christianity until it was legalised by the Roman emperor Galerius in 311. Holmes and Bickers note that as long as Christianity was treated as a part of Judaism it enjoyed the same freedom, but the Christian claim to religious exclusivity meant its followers found themselves subject to hostility. The early Christian apologist Tertullian was the first-known writer referring to the term libertas religionis. The Edict of Milan guaranteed freedom of religion in the Roman Empire until the Edict of Thessalonica in 380, which outlawed all religions except Christianity. Following a period of fighting lasting around a hundred years before 620 AD which mainly involved Arab and Jewish inhabitants of Medina (then known as Yathrib), religious freedom for Muslims, Jews and pagans was declared by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessing of Allah be upon him) in the Constitution of Medina. In early Muslim history (until mid 11th century), most Islamic scholars maintained a level of separation from the state which helped to establish some elements of institutional religious freedom. The Islamic Caliphate later guaranteed religious freedom under the conditions that non-Muslim communities accept dhimmi status and their adult males pay the jizya tax instead of the zakat paid by Muslim citizens.

Episode 42. Dr Mohammed Iqbal, the host of Living History, explores with fellow panelists, Arif Ahmed and Prof Amir Sharif, the life and services of Hazrat Maulvi Noorudin, Khalifatul Masih I. The script is based on all approved material by senior Jamaat officials including Imam Sahib Atta ul Mujeeb Rashid that was prepared for documentaries to mark Khilafat Centenary celebrations.

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.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 25-44. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 5. An address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the Ahmadiyya Annual Peace Symposium 2011.

Episode 42. The vital theme Purpose of Life is explored through poetry, public viewpoints and finally though the enlightening verses of the Holy Quran and the sacred poetry of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him. This is the Part 1 of a series of 6 episodes on this vast theme, which shall follow in sequence The Symphony segment consists of thought provoking poetry of Bushra Khan, a visionary poet from East Sussex. The Viewpoint segment contains the first part of an interesting interview between a clinical pharmacist Madheea Iqbal and a registered nurse Satinder Kaur. The Inspirational segment commences with verses from the Holy Quran elaborating the Purpose of Life as well as recitation and explanation of poetry of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him related to the theme.

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.

Episode 66. Revelations and Readings (Books) I. Celebrate World Book Day with us! For all bookworms (and others) who want to discover the place of Holy Scriptures and books and their significance today. Join us for an in depth discussion on the holy book for Muslims, the Holy Quran, as well as the Jewish and Christian holy texts. Also a report on libraries and the and, with the decline of paper books, what reading looks like for us today.

Episode 43. Dr Mohammed Iqbal the host of Living History explores with fellow Panelists, Munir Ahmed and Yousaf Aftab the Life and Services of Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad Khalifatul Masih II. The Script is based on all approved material by senior Jamaat officials including Imam sb Attaul Mujeeb Rashad that was prepared for documentaries to mark Khilafat Centenary celebrations. This is a special Series of Programmes made for the Jalsa Salana UK Broadcasts, Musleh Maud Broadcasts and Regular Broadcasts.

LIVE English translation of the Friday sermon of His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his Helper).

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 17th November 2024.

Episode 4: The Islamic Renaissance: The Historic Journey of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II, in 1924 In this program we cover the chronology of the journey and the prophecy of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him, regarding one of his caliphs visiting Damascus. It also discusses Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II’s love for the Muslims of Palestine and the farsightedness in understanding their problems and proposing solutions. After his departure in Qadian he stopped in the Arab Lands namely Egypt, Palestine and Syria. During his stay in these countries he was able to meet with the most influential members of society and propagate the true message of Islam and Ahmadiyyat. The Arab press also proactively covered the activities of His Holiness.

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Episode 3. 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 32-55 of the Holy Quran.

Season 5 Episode 2: This week, the team takes a journey through the historical narrative of how scientific discoveries and technological advancements were made during and after the Islamic Golden Age. How esteemed scientists leveraged the instructions of the Holy Qur'an to deepen human understanding of the universe and help civilisation progress. Moreover, the team reflects on some of the prophecies in the Qur'an about societal and technological progress and how the raising of the Promised Messiah (upon whom be peace) coincided with this.

Episode 67. The Call to Prayer. Whether a faith requires daily, weekly or monthly worship, man has devised ways to draw our attention to God and to call the faithful to re-connect with our maker through prayer. In this programme, we will be going on a journey to find out some different customs from around the world, from the Jewish Shofar, to Church Bells, and also delving deeper into the most famous call to prayer of them all, that of Islam: the Adhan. What are the purpose and origins of this call, and what truths can we find in these words that are echoed millions of times around the world, every day?

Episode 5. An address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the Ahmadiyya Annual Peace Symposium 2011.

Episode 42. The vital theme Purpose of Life is explored through poetry, public viewpoints and finally though the enlightening verses of the Holy Quran and the sacred poetry of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him. This is the Part 1 of a series of 6 episodes on this vast theme, which shall follow in sequence The Symphony segment consists of thought provoking poetry of Bushra Khan, a visionary poet from East Sussex. The Viewpoint segment contains the first part of an interesting interview between a clinical pharmacist Madheea Iqbal and a registered nurse Satinder Kaur. The Inspirational segment commences with verses from the Holy Quran elaborating the Purpose of Life as well as recitation and explanation of poetry of the Promised Messiah peace be upon him related to the theme.

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 69. Theory of Knowledge. Part I. How Do We Know? The main question in Theory of Knowledge is “How do we know?” and thus we naturally spend some time talking about the nature of knowledge. In the first part of this series, we ask ourselves: What is knowledge? How does knowledge differ from belief? What is the difference between knowledge, information and wisdom? More importantly, what are the ways of knowing? In Theory of Knowledge, there are four ways of knowing, which we would like to explore here perception, language, reason and emotion. If we take any one thing that claim to know and we ask ourselves how we know it, we could potentially trace it back to one of these four sources: either we saw it, heard it or we read it, we reasoned through it or we have an instinctive feeling that it is true. Of course, none of these ways are infallible and are in many ways a double edged in that they can be a source and an obstacle to it. In the first of this series, we take a look at each of these knowledge tools and consider the extent to which they can be relied on to make sense of the world.

Episode 70. Social Entrepreneurs. What is social enterprise? How has this sector expanded over recent years? What role does Islam offer in this field? Is there any historical precedent in Islam for this? Do other faiths have a history/current drive for social entrepreneurism? What is the future for crowd funding etc.?

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 17th November 2024.

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.

Episode 4. 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 56-87 of the Holy Quran.

Season 6 Episode 1. This episode covers present and emerging technology and how it is used for positive and possibly negative purposes. We will discuss different types of technologies and the role of data and its manipulation.

Series 4 Episode 3. Is there a conflict between religion and science? In order to address the topic, there will be reference to the Holy Quran. The short answer that the episode presents, a resounding no, that there is no conflict between these two. The panel explores that both religion and science relate to a journey towards truth. There is quote of the second successor in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community who explains that there cannot be a conflict between the word and works of God. The episode explores how this conflict emerged in the past. Another similarity between the message of the Holy Quran, is observe and reflect, which is also in effect the mantra of science. In the addressing this question the definition of the spiritual world and physical world are discussed in detail. This discussion becomes philosophical in places. Another question that the episode addresses is can the study of science and natural phenomena get one closer to Allah (the Creator).

Episode 10. Welcome to Words of Wisdom programme, where the timeless wisdom and profound teachings of Islam Ahmadiyyat illuminate the path towards spiritual enlightenment and a deeper connection with our Creator. As we embark on this journey together, may this inspirational speech serve as beacon of guidance, igniting within us a passion for righteousness, compassion, and the pursuit of divine knowledge.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 44-66. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

Episode 29. A Taste of Faith. A woman's role is only in the kitchen' and 'All women are natural cooks'; Join us for an empowering episode of Sisters on Air as we invite two Muslim Women guests to challenge these two prevalent myths. Together, we will be exploring the teachings of 'halal', the historical and cultural context of food practices in Islam, and also shedding light on the science behind them. Make sure to stay tuned until the end to hear our guests’ favourite recipes and their top food recommendations!

Episode 64. On the 31st of October 2021, the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), addressed the Humanity First International Conference 2021. Humanity First is a non-political, non-religious and impartial international relief and development agency that focuses on protecting human life and dignity.

Episode 6. A lively discussion between scholars of completely different religions to tackle one tough question. In this week's episode "A Jewish Rabbi, A Muslim Imam and Christian pastor try to tackle the modern apathy towards all religions."

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 31st August 2025.

A live show discussing the major news stories of the week.

Series 2. Episode 4. Death of Jesus according to the Holy Qur'an. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali (a new convert from a Shi'ite background) and Stuart Chatto (a new convert from a Christian background) to discuss about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam, in response to our Khalifah's desire that every Ahmadi Muslim should fully understand why they are an Ahmadi Muslim and what are the claims of the Promised Messiah (a.s)? In this programme they will discuss whether the Holy Qur'an states that Jesus died on the cross or not. What was the understanding of the Holy Prophet and his companions?

Episode 71. Revelations and Readings (Books) II. Join us for the second part of this series looking at books and scripture. For today’s programme we will be exploring holy books of Indian religions, as well as listening to clips of readings from sacred texts of the world’s major faiths. Also featuring a report on famous English workers and their books, and the importance of reading for children.

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.

Episode 17. 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-Muhsi (The Accountant). 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.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 16th February 2025.

Episode 5. 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 56-87 of the Holy Quran.

Episode 30. The Learning Zone. We all strive, as females, to feel empowered. As women, we are strong, bold, courageous, and, most importantly, empowered. However, what is it that gives us this feeling of empowerment? It can be several things, including achievement, overcoming hardship; the list goes on and on. However, today I would like to focus on how academic achievements play a role in female empowerment. Let’s discuss the importance of an education in producing strong and empowered women.

Series 4 Episode 4: Topics covered are the fine tuning of the universe and thing have been designed with precision of events that occurred. This is a general discussion about belief in God and what evidence there is. The question of struggle and striving for the truth is discussed. The need for and importance of striving is expounded upon and how this is found in the journey of gaining secular knowledge. Parallels are drawn between ones own moral and spiritual journeys. The necessity of the gradual understanding of reality of the scientific world is essential and the time is needed for development. This episode also explores belief in the unseen and how answers the question why we can believe in God with physically being able to see our creator. Verse of the Holy Quran is discussed which speaks about belief in the unseen.

Season 6 Episode 5: In this episode, the panel discuss the discovery of oil and how it became the driving force of the world economy by the 20th century. The impact of oil and its multitude of uses in our daily lives has brought with it many challenges and has been the cause of conflict worldwide. Here the panel look at this impact in more detail and how the use of oil stands in the 21st century. The future of oil, renewable energy, and this global commodity's availability will be discussed.

Series 2. Episode 5. Death of Jesus according to the Holy Bible. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali (a new convert from a Shi'ite background) and Stuart Chatto (a new convert from a Christian background) to discuss about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam, in response to our Khalifah's desire that every Ahmadi Muslim should fully understand why they are an Ahmadi Muslim and what are the claims of the Promised Messiah (a.s)? In this programme they will discuss whether the Holy Bible states that Jesus died on the cross or not.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 31st August 2025.

Series 2. Episode 6. Truthfulness of the Prophet. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali (a new convert from a Shi'ite background) to discuss about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam, in response to our Khalifah's desire that every Ahmadi Muslim should fully understand why they are an Ahmadi Muslim and what are the claims of the Promised Messiah (a.s)? In this programme they will discuss the ten criteria found in the Holy Books to prove the truth of a prophet and how the Promised Messiah fulfilled each one.

Episode 72. Cosmology and Islam. In this programme, we will discuss the deep and insightful concepts of creation and the expansion of the universe, the concepts of black holes and entropy and how the concept of entropy lends support to the idea that the universe is mortal. We will discuss that the grandeur and the perplexing design of the universe, is a powerful evidence of the existence of a Grand Designer.