A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 12th August 2022.

Episode 84. Theory of Knowledge II. In Theory of Knowledge, there are four ways of knowing: language, perception, reason and emotion. Language, like the air we breathe, so surrounds us that we hardly think about it or are consciously aware of it. It is relevant to the theory of knowledge because it is one of the main ways in which we acquire knowledge. Conversely, perception can be defined as the awareness of things through our five senses. But there is more to perception than meets the eye. For not only do our senses sometimes deceive us, but they are also selective and can be distorted by our beliefs and prejudices.

Episode 57. An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at a reception held to mark the inauguration of the Baitul Afiyat Mosque in Sheffield. The event was attended by dignitaries including politicians, local community leaders and members of the local community.

True Caliphate - A spiritual leadership and source of peace. Introduction to the His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the fifth successor to the Promised Messiah and Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

Episode 1: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. In this programme we discuss the legalisation of Cannabis. Join us as we find out if it should have been legalised by the government, what are the health affect and how we can safe guard ourselves.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 24th July 2022.

Episode 3. Significance of postures in salat. An English discussion programme on issues related to Islamic jurisprudence.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 5 Verse 45-64. 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.

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

Episode 29. COVID19 is now a Pandemic and of Global concern- everyone knows about it, even if they don’t understand much about it. In a 2 Part programme This the second part of the programme in which host Dr Mohammed Iqbal explores with panellists Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmad the impact of past and present Pandemics.

Episode 86. Religious Perspective on Mental Health. The idea that religion and mental health have been in conflict is still very prevalent. How are mental health conditions perceived by certain religions and cultures and how can a belief system influence one’s mental wellbeing either positively or negatively? Psychiatrists are promoting the concept of spirituality and its positive influence on mental wellbeing – how does this compare to a religious belief system? The programme will look specifically at how mental health conditions are perceived in the Christian, Hindu and Islamic faith and will attempt to answer more questions on the subject.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 11th August 2022. Work and Islamophobia (Muslim Unemployment): Job vacancies in the UK are at an all time high, with 1.29 million positions that were waiting to be filled in the first quarter of 2022. So why is it that the unemployment rate for Muslims is also so high? Join us LIVE as we discuss the role of race and religion in unemployment, and why can be hard for people of ethnic minorities to secure a job. Islam – religion for all: Where most people have the stereotypical image of a typical Muslim being a person from a Middle East or the subcontinent, the truth is that Muslims come from all backgrounds and all races. Join us as we discuss how Islam is a religion is universal and for all and there is no room for racism or colourism within its fold.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 31st July 2022.

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 87. Responsibilities of a Woman: competing demands and priorities. This programme aims to looks from a faith perspective about any guidance about women excel in both personal and professional development while fulfilling their responsibilities.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 7th August 2022.

Episode 3. Social & Moral Values. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about social and moral values followed by a test. 

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 30. Middle East-the Cradle of Civilisation, Part 1- Sumer-the Dawn of Civilisation. The Middle East is currently one of the most important and yet most troubled regions of the world. It is a region of the world that could decide the future of humanity- for it is said to be the setting for Armageddon- a prophecy on which Jews, Christians and Muslims agree. A battle that will bring about great destruction. Ironically the Middle East was also the setting for the rise of Civilisation, a region that is accepted by almost all historians as the Cradle of Civilisation.

Episode 88. Melodies of the Soul. Since early times, the mesmerising and captivating qualities of the human voice have been used for singing and chanting, and creating a channel of connection to our spirituality. From the distinctive throat singing of Tibetan Monks and the Bhajans of Hinduism, to songs of praise in Islam, Christianity, other world faiths, whether singing on our own or in chorus, there is no doubt that the human voice can be a powerful and spiritual force. In this episode, we take a look at the power of singing on Faith and the world around us.

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.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 14th August 2022.

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 held within the Qur'an about societal and technological progress and how the raising of the Promised Messiah (upon whom be peace) coincided with this.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 12th August 2022. Bai’at – Part 2 (conditions 6-10): Bai’at is the pledge of allegiance taken by Ahmadi Muslims around the world signifying their acceptance of the Divine appointment and authority of the Khalifah (Caliph), testifying that Khalifah is the representative of God on earth. Join us as we continue the discussion of how the conditions of Bai’at are the reflection of the true Islamic teachings and are the means of guarding the identity of Ahmadi Muslims.

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

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 5 Verse 65-83. 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.

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 17. During this show we shall be hearing five inspiring and beautifully crafted poems that have been sent in by our listeners on the theme of the need for Supremacy Of Justice, as Islam teaches that nobody has superiority over another, and so justice should be delivered with equality. The first poem is from a very talented young girl, with a poem full of hope for the future and her future, the very gifted poetical words of the 11 year young Sumra Mobashir from Slough, with her poem titled “Love for all, hatred for none” The second poem is one sent in from Canada, words which have the strength to revive, we present Sister Eram Chhogala from Canada with her poem titled ‘Spread like wild fire’ And then we have an acclaimed poet from Leamington Spa, a truly poetical star, the acclaimed poet Zafar Bhatti. Followed by some words with a northern easterly breeze, from Manchester we present Samayra Ahmad with her wise words of expertise. Then another inspiring and thought-provoking poem sent in from Canada, with words from a young girl that will put many to shame, Sister Rutaab Noor with her poem titled ‘Remember their names’. The last poem is from an acclaimed Poet, which will leave you in awe, by Alex Borthwick titled – ‘Law’. By the end of this show, I hope we understand with more clarity Chapter Al-Ma’idah -verse 9 of the Holy Quran, where it states: Be always just, that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah. Surely, Allah is aware of what you do.

Episode 7. In this episode we are joined by Peter Sanders. We will ask him how he started photography, his passion for photography and his journey to Islam. Join us as to hear about his passion for Islamic art, how he travelled around the world, his visit to the Jalsa Salana and about his meeting with his holiness.

Episode 4. Sources of Islamic Law. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the sources of Islamic law and also some distinctive features of Islam. This is followed by a test all the subjects discussed so far on Understanding Islam.

Episode 2: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. In this programme we discuss the mobile technology and screen time, join us to find out the pros and cons of mobile technology and how you can manage your screen time.

Episode 5. Doctors rely heavily on the history to diagnose dizziness; therefore, a public understanding of the topic is invaluable to get it right in the first place. Feeling light headedness or dizziness with or without vertigo (spinning of head) is a common problem. Although most of the time, this is a benign condition, it can be a disabling and chronic, early detection and appropriate management ensures complete recovery. Having appropriate treatment prevents further deterioration and plays a key role in falls prevention in the elderly people.

Inspirational story of how Aamina Ali accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

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.

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.

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 to learn 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 take a look at all of these aspects and more - tracing the history of the weapon, the near-misses that occurred during the Cold War and the heightened risks humanity is facing into today.

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

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 31. Middle East-the Cradle of Civilisation. Part 2 will look at the Great Prophets, Kings and Empires of the Middle East, from the Akkadian Empire to the Assyrian, Babylonian and Egyptian Empires. These Empires have fascinated us from their interactions with Great Prophets and from the archaeological discoveries.

Episode 89. Reflections and Self-Evaluation. Does faith require us to self-reflect? We will look at religious and secular stories/parables regarding mirrors and try and see what message/purpose they carry. We will discuss how do we self-reflect, what are the methods and what are the commonalities between faiths for reflection. How can we judge if we are being reflective in a useful way?

Episode 5. Allah & His Attributes. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the attributes of Allah and Salat.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 12th August 2022. Bai’at – Part 2 (conditions 6-10): Bai’at is the pledge of allegiance taken by Ahmadi Muslims around the world signifying their acceptance of the Divine appointment and authority of the Khalifah (Caliph), testifying that Khalifah is the representative of God on earth. Join us as we continue the discussion of how the conditions of Bai’at are the reflection of the true Islamic teachings and are the means of guarding the identity of Ahmadi Muslims.

Series Five, Episode 5. Sunnah – Holy Prophet’s treatment of women. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick to discuss the second source in Islam – Sunnah. We will be discussing the different aspects of the Life of the Holy Prophet from the book ’Life of Muhammad’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Ahmad, the second Khalifa of Ahmadiyyat. In this programme they will discuss the Holy Prophet’s treatment of women, his attitude towards his wives and his high moral qualities.

Episode 54. New Year. Happy New Year! Join us as we say farewell to the past year and welcome in the New Year by looking at its true significance. Discover New Year traditions from around the world in different cultures and faiths. We will also take a look at the different calendars, lunar and solar, Gregorian and Muslim, and how they came about.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 9th August 2022. Armed conflict – impact on kids: Recent reports have indicated almost 24,000 verified grave violations against children, an average of some 65 violations every day. Join us as we take a look at protection of children during armed conflicts, abuse of children and islamic teaching on war. School Exclusions: Southwark Council is said to be the first local authority in the UK to stop expelling students. Join us as we ask if others should follow and how schools should deal with disruptive/difficult students.

Episode 43. An address delivered, on 1st March 2014, by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at a reception held to mark the inauguration of the Baitul Nasir Mosque in Gillingham. The event was attended by dignitaries including the Lord Lieutenant of Kent, politicians, local community leaders and members of the local community.

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.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 24th July 2022.

Inspirational story of how Talib Mann accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 149-172. 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.

Season 6 Episode 8: In this episode the topic of justice is discussed at length, with its many connotations around the world. The definition of Justice and the beliefs around the world as well as the imbalance of justice around the world will be discussed.

Episode 24. Sultan Baibars- the Legendary Mamluk Sultan of EgyptSultan Baibars ranks amongst the all-time great legendary Muslim warriors, the likes of Khalid-bin Walid and Saladdin Ayyubi, for his bravery and military prowess. He played a central role in saving the Muslim world from the Mongols and the Crusaders.

Series Five, Episode 6. Sunnah – Holy Prophet’s self-control. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick to discuss the second source in Islam – Sunnah. We will be discussing the different aspects of the Life of the Holy Prophet from the book ’Life of Muhammad’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Ahmad, the second Khalifa of Ahmadiyyat. In this programme they will discuss the Holy Prophet’s self-control, his justice and fair dealings and his regard for the poor.

Episode 55. Sin V - Wrath. How do we define anger? How does the Islamic definition on anger compare to that found in other faiths? What is the impact of anger upon our worldly and spiritual lives? What remedies does Islam offer for the issue of anger? Has the impact of anger changed over time?

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.

Inspirational story of how Mashood Butt accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 31st July 2022.

Series Five, Episode 7. Sunnah – Holy Prophet’s safeguarding the interest of the poor. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick to discuss the second source in Islam – Sunnah. We will be discussing the different aspects of the Life of the Holy Prophet from the book ’Life of Muhammad’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Ahmad, the second Khalifa of Ahmadiyyat. In this programme they will discuss the Holy Prophet’s safeguarding the interest of the poor and his treatment of slaves, neighbours and relatives.

Join in the debate of the day in this live interactive discussion programme. Work and Islamophobia (Muslim Unemployment): Job vacancies in the UK are at an all time high, with 1.29 million positions that were waiting to be filled in the first quarter of 2022. So why is it that the unemployment rate for Muslims is also so high? Join us LIVE as we discuss the role of race and religion in unemployment, and why can be hard for people of ethnic minorities to secure a job. Islam – religion for all: Where most people have the stereotypical image of a typical Muslim being a person from a Middle East or the subcontinent, the truth is that Muslims come from all backgrounds and all races. Join us as we discuss how Islam is a religion is universal and for all and there is no room for racism or colourism within its fold.

Episode 51. On 17 May 2016, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Caliph, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered the keynote address at a special reception held to mark his first ever visit to Sweden. Over 60 dignitaries and guests, including various Members of Parliament attended the evening reception, which took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Stockholm city centre. During his address, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad spoke in detail about the refugee crisis that has caused uncertainty and instability to spread in Europe during the past year.

Episode 44. Tune in to today's episode where we look back on a thought provoking speech delivered by Farhan Iqbal about challenges in our society.

Episode 25. Mankind’s Origins-understanding Evolution Dr Mohammed Iqbal with panellists Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmad explore the Theory of Evolution put forward by Scientists to explain the Origins of Mankind. When and where did Neanderthals and Homo sapiens live? When did Homo erectus and Homo sapiens migrate out of Africa?

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 9th August 2022.

Episode 57. An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at a reception held to mark the inauguration of the Baitul Afiyat Mosque in Sheffield. The event was attended by dignitaries including politicians, local community leaders and members of the local community.

Find out about the work of fair trade and its need within the food and agricultural industries and how you can get involved at home.

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.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 10th August 2022.

Episode 8: The theme of this programme is the Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, better known as ‘Jalsa Salana’. During this special one hour show you will experience some of the fragrant rhyming sounds which are sung in a variety of languages during this convention. Diverse languages which represent just a handful the assortment of enlightened Ahmadi Muslims that flock from all over the world to attend this international and spiritual event. And you will also be hearing a raft of poems sent in to us from various extremely talented poets around the world, and of all ages from the young to the older. These inspiring poems help to take you on a beautiful journey, hopefully giving you an insight of this spiritual event.

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?

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 10th August 2022. Children’s Health and dieting: Unnecessary dieting on the rise Synopsis: With more than a quarter of children in England 'on diets', an alarming increase in children trying to lose weight has been observed. Join us live as we uncover the reasons behind this rise and conclude what is a healthy weight? Turin Shroud: It was debunked as a forgery but many still believe the Shroud of Turin really is the authentic burial shroud of Prophet Jesus Christ. Now a film maker, David Rolf, has set a challenge with a $1million dollar reward saying that ‘If the Turin Shroud is a forgery, show how it was done’. Join us as we take a look at what we know about the crucifixion of Jesus.

Inspirational story of how Amir Narayan accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 173-177 and Chapter 5 Verse 1-7. 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.

Episode 47. The 27th April 2012 marked the historic occasion when the Darul Amaan Mosque in Manchester was inaugrated by Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad may Allah be his Helper. To mark the event a reception was held that was attended by large number of guests including the Tony Lloyd, MP for Manchester Central, and local neighbours.

Episode 1. Poetry has been a powerful means of expressing and conveying many fealings, experieces and views through out the centuries. Join us in this episode where we explore the subject of poetry in relation to Islam and be enlightened by the precious poetical pearls (Durr-e-Thamin) of the Messiah of this age, Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be upon him). We also here a selction of the poetry of Mr Isa Wema, an Ahmadi Muslim, Ghanian poet.

Episode 4. In this episode we look at the mention of Qalam and ink in the Holy Quran , where’s the Qalam found and how it is prepared for writing as well as what Inks are suitable and how lamp black ink is prepared.

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?

Episode 46. On 17 March 2012, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad May Allah be his helper delivered the keynote address at a special reception held to mark the inauguration of the Baitul Atta Mosque in Wolverhampton which is a major city, in the West Midlands.

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

Series Five, Episode 8. Sunnah – Holy Prophet’s (saw) keeping good company. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick to discuss the second source in Islam – Sunnah. We will be discussing the different aspects of the Life of the Holy Prophet from the book ’Life of Muhammad’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Ahmad, the second Khalifa of Ahmadiyyat. In this programme they will discuss about the Holy Prophet’s keeping good company, safeguarding people’s faith and overlooking faults of others.

Season 7 Episode 4. The panel provide an introduction on the growth of the human population and what contributing factors are associated with this increase. The industrial revolution and its impact is discussed, alongside the demographic changes in developed nations, such as Germany and Japan. The panel go on to discuss the impact on global resources, water and land shortages and the impact of climate change. The need for justice and equity, against greed and need are also looked.

Join in the debate of the day in this live interactive discussion programme. Bai’at – Part 2 (conditions 6-10): Bai’at is the pledge of allegiance taken by Ahmadi Muslims around the world signifying their acceptance of the Divine appointment and authority of the Khalifah (Caliph), testifying that Khalifah is the representative of God on earth. Join us as we continue the discussion of how the conditions of Bai’at are the reflection of the true Islamic teachings and are the means of guarding the identity of Ahmadi Muslims.

Episode 26. Dr Mohammed Iqbal discusses with panelists Prof Amir Sharif and Arif Ahmad the origins of the Turks from the Steppes and their conversion to Islam. The rise of the Seljuk Turks and the various Mamluk dynasties shaped much of the Muslim world and brought it into conflict with the West through the Crusades- eventually leading to the formation of the mighty Ottoman Empire.

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!

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 10th August 2022. Children’s Health and dieting: Unnecessary dieting on the rise Synopsis: With more than a quarter of children in England 'on diets', an alarming increase in children trying to lose weight has been observed. Join us live as we uncover the reasons behind this rise and conclude what is a healthy weight? Turin Shroud: It was debunked as a forgery but many still believe the Shroud of Turin really is the authentic burial shroud of Prophet Jesus Christ. Now a film maker, David Rolf, has set a challenge with a $1million dollar reward saying that ‘If the Turin Shroud is a forgery, show how it was done’. Join us as we take a look at what we know about the crucifixion of Jesus.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 7th August 2022.

Episode 5. What is the golden ratio and how it can be defined linking back to the ideas of western and Islamic scholars of mathematics, sciences and The Arts? Leonardo da Vinci and his usage of golden ratio linking back to Luca Piccioli and his reading of Islamic scholars who had written about the golden ratio. We will look at the usage of golden ratio in letters and proportion with a link back to a pioneer of Islamic calligraphy; Ibn Muqlah. Golden ratio is used in major monuments such as Taj mahal, shah lotfollah mosque etc. leading to the perfection of Islamic architecture. Finally we look at the usage in Islamic calligraphy and how major letters conform to the golden ratio.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 30th July 2022.

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.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 7th August 2022.

Episode 50. The 29th of March 2013 marked the historic occasion when the Baitur Rahman mosque in Spain was inaugurated by Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad may Allah be his Helper. To mark the event a reception was held that was attended by large number of guests and local dignitaries.

The role of women in Islam and the establishment of Lajna Imaillah, an auxilliary organisation of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community for women.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddique. Part 1. In light of all that has been said about the concept of Islamic Caliphate, this episode will look at the life and works of the first khalifa of Islam Hahdrat Abu Bakr Siddique (may Allah be pleased with him). Regarded as one of the closest companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the first man to accept Islam, learn about how he came to be a khalifa and what values the institution truly stood for.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 5 Verse 8-27. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

Series 8 episode 2. In this special series, we look at revolutionaries. The panel discusses how the Holy prophet (sa) of Islam ranks the top most revolutionary, according to Western texts and scholars. In part 2, we look at the character of Muhammad (sa) from childhood to adulthood and how he was different from his surrounding contemporaries.

Episode 27. The social unrest and racial riots in the US and elsewhere triggered by the brutal killing of George Floyd, has shown that social unrest and tension has nothing to do with religion but everything to do with politics, social injustice and racial discrimination and in many cases outright oppression. Prejudicial attitudes have existed between races for thousands of years, but systematized racial oppression first arose in the 1600s along with the introduction of capitalism. European traders discovered that their superior technology gave them a tremendous advantage in Africa, including firearms and their sailing ships, they began to plunder Africa's wealth and take slaves. White Europeans and Americans who participated in the slave industry tried to justify their economic exploitation of black people by creating a "scientific" theory of white superiority and black inferiority. The message of Islam is for the whole of humanity and when this message was delivered in the form of the Holy Quran by the Prophet of Islam, God Almighty made it absolutely clear, that all of mankind share their origins and are part of One Humanity. The Holy Prophet of Islam went out of his way to “free slaves” and instructed his followers to do the same.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 17th July 2022.

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

Episode 7: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. Death is a certainty of life and for the believers the hereafter is also a certainty. And yet as time passes it seems that society is drifting further away from God. What is the cause of all this Godlessness and what can be done about it now? Join us as we discuss Godlessness in today's program.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 11th August 2022. Work and Islamophobia (Muslim Unemployment): Job vacancies in the UK are at an all time high, with 1.29 million positions that were waiting to be filled in the first quarter of 2022. So why is it that the unemployment rate for Muslims is also so high? Join us LIVE as we discuss the role of race and religion in unemployment, and why can be hard for people of ethnic minorities to secure a job. Islam – religion for all: Where most people have the stereotypical image of a typical Muslim being a person from a Middle East or the subcontinent, the truth is that Muslims come from all backgrounds and all races. Join us as we discuss how Islam is a religion is universal and for all and there is no room for racism or colourism within its fold.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 24th July 2022.

Episode 81. Fire. One of the earth’s elements, Fire is essential for us. From concepts of Hellfire, to holy fires central to religious ceremonies, we discuss the importance of fire in religion and otherwise. Also a report on volcanoes and other natural phenomena to do with fire.

Episode 49. On 20 February 2016, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad May Allah be his helper delivered the keynote address at a special reception held to mark the inauguration of the Baitul Ikram mosque in Leicester. The event was attended by Various dignitaries and politicians, including Rt Hon, Keith Vaz MP and Simon Cole, Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police.

Episode 11: We shall be exploring the hope of many people across the globe for a world of Peace and an end to War. We hope the poetry you will hear today will give us all an insight into how we can all work towards achieving this goal … through Poetry of course! We shall be hearing poetry that was written by Hazrat Mirza Ghulaam Ahmad who claimed to be this Promised Messiah of the latter days, and understanding what was meant by his advent ending all wars. We shall also be hearing the delightful poems from poets such as Miss Aska Chaudhry, the inspiring French speaking poet, Zina Balkis Abdelkarim, the medical doctor Dr Jalil Sharif, the ex-soldier Saikou Gussama, the distinguished poet Awais Ahmad and the Scottish poet and teacher Joseph McTaggart.

Series 3 Episode 2. Evolution. In this episode we introduce the subject to the listener including the basics of Darwin’s theory with details why many contemporary evolutionists believe that evolution explains away the need for a creator.

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.

Series Five, Episode 9. Sunnah – Holy Prophet’s (saw) patience in adversity. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick to discuss the second source in Islam – Sunnah. We will be discussing the different aspects of the Life of the Holy Prophet (saw) from the book ’Life of Muhammad’ by Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Ahmad, the Second Khalifa of Ahmadiyyat. In this programme they will discuss about the Holy Prophet’s patience in adversity, mutual co-operation, truthfulness, tolerance in religious matters, bravery and fulfilment of covenants. Also that the life of the Holy Prophet (saw) was an open book and some impressions of the book.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 31st July 2022.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 31st July 2022.

Episode 82. Forgiveness. Forgiveness is a value given precedence by cultures and afforded much importance by religions across the world and is also an important tenet for those who are not bound by culture, religion or obligation. It can create turmoil but also when given and accepted it can give us peace and shape hope in a world puzzled by life’s man-made complexities and necessities. Religion makes it so very simple and clear and this beckons the question why then is it so difficult for us practically. Why do we face turmoil in beckoning forgiveness and sadly sometimes in granting it?

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 12th August 2022.Bai’at – Part 2 (conditions 6-10): Bai’at is the pledge of allegiance taken by Ahmadi Muslims around the world signifying their acceptance of the Divine appointment and authority of the Khalifah (Caliph), testifying that Khalifah is the representative of God on earth. Join us as we continue the discussion of how the conditions of Bai’at are the reflection of the true Islamic teachings and are the means of guarding the identity of Ahmadi Muslims.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 6th August 2022.

Episode 6. In this episode we look at the principles of art known as rhythm, balance and proportion. We will look at how they are received in the modern world as well as the different analogies and concepts.

Episode 2: The theme for this programme shall be The Holy Quran, and we shall be exploring the beautiful and poetical style in which the Holy Quran is written and discussing the possible reasons why. The programme will also share a poem written by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him). We shall be chatting to our special guest about his journey in learning to recite the Quran in a melodious manner, and then hearing him recite some verses of his choice from the Holy Quran. Finally, we shall be hearing a poem by Jalil Sharif titled ‘Iqra’, that he presented during one of the Poets for Peace events.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 5 Verse 28-45. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 7th August 2022.