Series 3. Episode 3. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Ali Ahmad to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss the third part of Question One - The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man, taken from the pages 74 - 136 and covers:- True courage; Truthfulness;, Steadfastness; Existence of God; Attributes of God, etc.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 26th May 2022.

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 Wellington, New Zealand.

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 13. Dedication of Life. A talk show series discussing social issues affecting todays youth. In this episode the Real Talk Canadian team discuss dedication of Life.

Episode 19. This is Part-2 of where we shall be listening back to a very special ‘Live Poets for Peace’ event which took place online, that we just could not keep to ourselves. And where, by the grace of God, 14 very acclaimed Muslim poets took part, who were from various backgrounds, with various styles and shared their poetry on various aspects of their belief in Islam. During this second part of that event, we shall be hearing from the remaining acclaimed poets with titles such as:•Noah’s Ark•Sorry you just missed him – which talks about the advent of the Promised Messiah•Love and praise of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him)•Our Jihad•Freedom•The Pain of Muhammad (peace be upon him)•And finally ‘Humanity’This was a live event, so there were times when the sound wasn’t as perfect as it usually is on this show, but I’m sure you’re going to see past a few of the ups and downs, but do bear with us as it does very quickly improve. If you missed Part 1 of this show, then you can listen to this on the sound cloud on:

Poets for Peace

Episode 6. Children and their upbringing. An English discussion programme on issues related to Islamic jurisprudence.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 14 Verse 23-53. 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.

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 revolutionay, 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 14. Origins of the Great Mughal Empire. Part I. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed trace the link between the Mongols and the founders of the Mughal Empire and how Islam influenced a warrior nation. Learn about some of the great contributions from the Timurid Dynasty to Akbar the Great.

156 – Shame Shame has been a feature of societies for millenia. It is shown in art and culture across the ages from Adios in Greek mythology to the Scarlet Letter novel. Shame has also featured in shaping societies from the adoption of babies from unwed mothers to the Japanese act of Hari Kari, shame has been used as a social device. Yet it also has a personal implication and at its root is a feeling emanating from the self not from others. So what is the role of shame in faith? Do religious laws use the concept of shame? How useful is the concept of shame in developing a relationship with God? Are shame and regret the same? What is the difference between shame and punishment? How does society's understanding of shame evolve and how do religions influence or resist this change?

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 28th May 2022.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 8th May 2022.

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

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

157 – Art and Philosophy in Middle Eastern Islamic Civilisation. Iraq once stood as one of the world’s most important countries and unfortunately today much of its rich history and culture has been caught in the cross-fire of numerous geopolitical conflicts and tensions, not only in a literal sense in terms of landmarks but also in thought production and epistemology. With pioneering art styles, philosophical debates, and scientific enquiry, Iraq formed a large part of what is known as the Islamic Golden Age. Sources of learning have come and gone, been celebrated, and lamented – the House of Wisdom is indeed another example of an overlooked centre of artistic thought. This show will explore the significance of the Iraqi school of thought production, with an in depth look at the culture that existed allowing such advancements to be made.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 15th May 2022.

Episode 15. Origins of the Great Mughal Empire. Part II.The achievements of the Great Mughals who followed Akbar, from Jahangir to Aurangzeb are discussed and the end of the Mughal Empire at the hands of the British.

An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) on 4th November 2016 at the historic occasion when the Mahmood Mosque (Mosque of the Praiseworthy) in Regina, Canada was inaugurated. The event was attended by more than 180 guests, including the Premier of Saskatchewan, Brad Wall.

Life of Prophet Yusuf. Part 2. Join us as we continue on our journey through the life of the great Prophet Yusuf (Joesph) pbuh. Learn how he is taken out of prison, becomes the Minister of Egypt and is finally reunited with his father and brothers.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 26th May 2022.

158 – Language: our primary source of communication. But it’s also more than that; it signifies where we’re from, it is used to influence and persuade, it is turned into the most moving of poetry. Why does language have such a profound effect on us? Why is it that a British person flinches at the use of the word “pants” instead of “trousers”? What does it mean if immigrants are described as “floods” and “swarms” in the media? We explore all this and more—looking specifically at how the language used to represent Islam, whether in the media or classic literature, has affected perceptions of Muslims.

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

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 Wellington, New Zealand.

Episode 10: In this show we shall be shedding some light on what is meant by theMessiah, and if he has come, then who is he and where is he.And I hope the poetry you will hear today will give us all an insight intounderstanding these questions and their answers too… through Poetry ofcourse! We shall be hearing poetry that was written by Hazrat Mirza GhulaamAhmad who claimed to be this Promised Messiah of the latter days. We shall also be hearing the echoing sounds of the poet and singer IshmailBaffour, the Scottish poet and Teacher Joseph McTaggart, the working classpoetical philanthropist Hamaad Ur Rehman, and finally the distinguished poet IssahAhmad Wemah.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 29th May 2022.

Series 8 episode 3. 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 3, we look at the early life of Muhammad (sa). His subsequent marriage to Khadija and the divine call received in Cave Hira.

Episode 7. Concept of the veil. An English discussion programme on issues related to Islamic jurisprudence.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 15 Verse 1-90. 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 14. 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 Paramount Banquet Centre in Woodbridge, Ontario, on 16th July 2012. The event was hosted by the Premier of Ontario, Hon. Dalton McGuinty and the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration for Ontario, Hon. Charles Sousa. His Holiness stressed the importance of always upholding truth in all matters.

Episode 20. The theme of this show is I am certain close to all of our hearts, as we all have a mother and we love them very dearly. We shall be hearing from five very talented poets with their varying expressions of love for their Mother which we hope will pluck upon the strings of your heart. No other religion lays so much emphasis on the kindness to your parents than Islam, especially your mother, and we shall explore this in more detail along with hearing some amazing poems about our Dear Mothers.

Episode 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.

Series 3. Episode 4. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Amir Nawaz to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss Question Two - The State of Man after Death, taken from the pages 137 - 163 and covers:- Actions manifested in the Next Life; Middle State; Day of Judgement; Progress in the Hereafter, etc.

Episode 14. Career Choices. A talk show series discussing social issues affecting todays youth. In this episode the Real Talk Canadian team discuss career choices.

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.

Inspirational story of how Aamina Ali accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

159 – A Yearning for Learning Why are human beings such curious creatures? In today’s show we discuss the human inclination to discover and learn about the world and what we do not know. We explore the importance of education and research in Islam and the way in which this search for knowledge ultimately leads us to God, the Fountain of all knowledge. How can we truly find God in His Creation?

In this episode of Around the Table: Wolf in sheep's Clothing Special Episode 1, we look at the meaning of Caliphate, its origins and compare the various types of Caliphate. We try to understand what the Judaic and Christian teaching are in regards to Spiritual Leadership. We conclude with the characteristics of the Caliphate in Ahmadiyyat the True Islam.

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

Series 2 Episode 7. This episode will be about the International Association of Ahmadi Architects and Engineers (IAAAE), and we will learn more about the activities of this association through an interview with Akram Ahmedi sahib the current Chairman of IAAAE Europe. The episode will cover the following points: A background to the Chairman IAAAE Europe and how he entered engineering and what work he has been doing professionally. What is the background of IAAAE, what were the founding principles and present vision of the association. The episode will cover the broad ranging activities of the association, including its Water for Life projects, Alternative Energy projects, Model Village projects and Architectural projects. The launch of the vocational training centre MITC (Masroor International Technical College), which is being established to train accredited technicians in Africa.

Episode 17. Ottomon Empire. Part II. Dr Mohammed Iqbal and his history panelists Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmad look at the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire. Learn about the the expansion of the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Constantinople to the Golden period of Sulieman the Magnificient and thereafter the slow decline culminating in the defeat of the Ottomans in First World War.

An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) on 4th November 2016 at the historic occasion when the Mahmood Mosque (Mosque of the Praiseworthy) in Regina, Canada was inaugurated. The event was attended by more than 180 guests, including the Premier of Saskatchewan, Brad Wall.

Caricatures. Part 1. Over the past decade the world has been witness to the controversy surrounding the caricatures of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), tune in to hear the words of the Khalifa of Islam Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper) on how the Muslim world should have responded to the caricatures.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 29th May 2022.

Series 3. Episode 5. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Amir Nawaz to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss Question Three - The Object of Man's Life and the Means of its Attainment, taken from the pages 164 - 176 and covers:- Our purpose in life; How to recognise God; Beauty of God; Good company; Why you believe in God? etc.

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

Series 3. Episode 6. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Tahir Rehman and Amir Nawaz to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss Question Four - The Operation of the Practical Ordinances of the Law in this Life and the Next, taken from the pages 177 - 189 and covers:- Sources of Divine Knowledge; Conforming to the Law; Revelation; Search for religion, etc.

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

An introduction to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 30th May 2022.

Inspirational story of how Massoud Kabir accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 16 Verse 1-61. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

Wake up to the Breakfast Show and catch up with the latest news stories.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 22nd May 2022.

Series 2 Episode 8. In this episode will be learning more about the activities of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Research Association (AMRA). AMRA is a sub-association within the wider Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association in the UK. It was founded about 11 years ago and its mission is to: “Advance natural and social scientific learning to serve God and His Creation.” Simply, AMRA and its members are driven to learn and push the boundaries of knowledge to serve God and not just for worldly gains. The key mandate for AMRA is to educate its members about how they should be conducting their research in light of Quranic teachings. This episode will be a conversation with one of the executive team members of AMRA, Dr Mussawar Ahmed about AMRA and its broad range of activities.

Episode 160 – Silence. Silence can be blissful, and silence can be deafening. Silence can avert disaster, and silence can lead to it. In a busy and hectic world, silence can be heard above the noise and din. Silence can be found within. Join us on today’s programme as we look at silence, what it means to be silent and how silence can help us in our meditations, in our connection with God, each other, and ourselves.

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

Episode 4:The theme for this programme shall be on the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and we shall be hearing various poems that have been written in praise of him.We will be hearing:Some couplets of the poetry of Hazrat Hassan Bin Thabit who was also known as the ‘Poet of the Prophet’, as well as Maulana Jalal-Udin-Rumi who was a thirteenth century Persian poet.The inspiring poem written by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah, the translation of which is read by Atta-Ur-Rahman A poem called ‘Je Suis Muhammad’ written and presented with heartfelt by Hamza Ilyas, a poet originally from Brooklyn. A poem called ‘Our Leader’ written by the well known author Rashid Ahmad Chaudry and read by the young Master Haaris Ahmad.Zain Daniyal, who shares his poem named ‘An insignificant Praise’.

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.

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

Episode 2: 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 tecnology and how you can manage your screen time.

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

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

Episode 161 – Saving our Children In times when internet speeds are soaring, social media is roaring and connectivity has taken on new meanings why are we so close yet so far from our children and what can we do to eliminate these distances? And save our children from the new perils which society faces.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 29th May 2022.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 30th May 2022.

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

In this episode of Around the Table: Wolf in sheep's Clothing Special Episode 3, we look at what Shariah is, is it something to be fearful of or is it a peaceful code of conduct? We also look at the historical context of how shariah has been manipulated and misunderstood. We finish off with discussing separation of state and religion.

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

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 31st May 2022.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 8th May 2022.

Episode 18. Beliefs and Theories on Human Origins & Universe Part I. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed explore beliefs of primitive societies and ancient civilisations on human origins- including Biblical views and how they came to differ from Science after the period of Renaissance and Enlightenment in Europe.

Episode 4:The theme for this programme shall be on the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and we shall be hearing various poems that have been written in praise of him. We will be hearing: Some couplets of the poetry of Hazrat Hassan Bin Thabit who was also known as the ‘Poet of the Prophet’, as well as Maulana Jalal-Udin-Rumi who was a thirteenth century Persian poet. The inspiring poem written by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah, the translation of which is read by Atta-Ur-Rahman A poem called ‘Je Suis Muhammad’ written and presented with heartfelt by Hamza Ilyas, a poet originally from Brooklyn. A poem called ‘Our Leader’ written by the well known author Rashid Ahmad Chaudry and read by the young Master Haaris Ahmad. Zain Daniyal, who shares his poem named ‘An insignificant Praise’.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 16 Verse 62-78. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

Wake up to the Breakfast Show and catch up with the latest news stories.

In this episode of Around the Table: Wolf in sheep's Clothing Special Episode 2, we look at the meaning of Jihad in its various forms. We also discuss where and how it all went wrong. Finally we will present the real Jihad of this age which was presented by the Promised Messiah (Peace be upon him).

Episode 19. Beliefs and Theories on Human Origins & Universe Part 2. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed take us on a post Enlightenment scientific journey in relation to Human Origins and discuss the compatability between the Holy Quran and well established scientific theories and facts.

Series 3. Episode 7. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Amir Nawaz to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss Question Five - The Sources of Divine Knowledge, taken from the pages 190 - 223 and covers:- Three types of Knowledge; What is Revelation; Are prophets equal in rank?; A Characteristic of Islam; Two phases of the Life of the Holy Prophet, etc.

Series 2 Episode 9. In this episode will be learning more about the research activities of Dr Muhammad Ahmad from the University of Surrey. His research is in the general area of advanced materials research and in particular carbon nanomaterials. In this episode we will learn about carbon nanomaterials such as Graphene, which was the area of the Physics Nobel Prize awarded in 2010. In the second segment of the episode, a few short science stories will be discussed, in particular the genome editing tool called CRISPR-Cas9 will be explained, which was the subject of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

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.

Inspirational story of how Aamina Ali accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Episode 162. Do we have a purpose ingrained within us that constitutes our nature? Are we naturally inclined towards believing in God, and is human nature subject to change from external influences? The concept of human nature differs between religious and secular philosophies and even within a single religion there is dispute on this concept. This script will aim to examine the ways in which the concept of human nature differs between Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and some secular philosophies, ending on how Islam may offer solutions on issues concerning purpose and reformation of man.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 15th May 2022.

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

Episode 38. An address delivered by the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his helper) at a special reception held to mark the inauguration of the Baitul Amaan Mosque in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan in Canada on 6 November 2016.

Episode 28. Tune in to today's episode where we look back on a thought provoking speech delivered by Abdul Latif Bennet on the on the importance of congregational prayer.

Episode 20. History of Language & Writing. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed assess the impact of language development on the development of Mankind. We also explore the introduction of writing and the links between the various languages across the globe.

An address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the Ahmadiyya Annual Peace Symposium 2015.

Life of Hadhrat Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her): We will look at the life of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and learn about her courage and how she became a pioneer for women's rights in Islam. Book: Hadhrat Sayeedah Khadija (May Allah be pleased with her) by Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry Presenter: Meliha Hayat Reader: Meliha Hayat and lajna members from the team

In this episode of Around the Table: Wolf in sheep's Clothing Special Episode 3, we look at what Shariah is, is it something to be fearful of or is it a peaceful code of conduct? We also look at the historical context of how shariah has been manipulated and misunderstood. We finish off with discussing separation of state and religion.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 31st May 2022.

Episode 163 – Keeping Good Company. Holy Quran states: ‘O ye who believe! Fear Allah and be with the truthful’. The Promised Messiah (peace be on him) writes about man in ‘The Philosophy of The Teachings of Islam’ ‘…through following a true religion and keeping good company and conforming good teachings, he converts natural impulses into moral qualities.’ We discuss why it is important to keep good company and how to maintain this high standard of making friends in a society where particularly within the youth, one can see movement away from God.

Series Four, Episode 1. Hadith - Forty Gems of Beauty by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad M.A. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Farhan Ali to discuss the third source in Islam - Hadith. We will be discussing the 40 hadith from the book '40 Gems of Beauty' by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad M.A. In this programme we will be discussing the definition of Hadith, the method of narration, the categories of narrators and Hadith and the difference between hadith and Sunnah.

Episode 21. Cyrus the Great (580-529 BC)- the founder of the Persian Empire. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed discuss life of one of the true giants in Mankinds History- Cyrus the Great. He was adored by his subjects of the Persian Empire, respected by his adversaries (the Greeks) praised in the Bible by the Israelites as a saviour and honoured by the Holy Quran as a Just Ruler.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 1st June 2022.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 22nd May 2022.

Episode 8. Halal and haram. An English discussion programme on issues related to Islamic jurisprudence.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 16 Verse 79-113. 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 6: The theme for this programme is on Black History, and during this show we shall be looking in particular at African American freedom, and we shall be hearing some poems that will inspire you and help to paint the struggles of African American history. We will be hearing: Two poems from James Mercer Langston Hughes, who was an American poet from Joplin, Missouri, and who was best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance in New York City. At the time, Hughes was much more famous than Martin Luther King.The famous and poetical speech by Martin Luther King, who was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his assassination in 1968. A unique and an often unheard poem by the famous boxer Mohammad Ali, who is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century, and as one of the greatest boxers of all time, being the first three time heavy weight champion of the world. And finally, a poem by the poet Elizabeth Alexander, who was a professor for 15 years at Yale University, where she taught poetry and chaired the African American Studies department. She also composed and read a poem at Barack Obama’s first presidential inauguration in January 2009.

Episode 8. In this episode we talk about Adam Williamson’s background and accolades. He will share his various experiences with masters as well as Prince Charles. We will look at his work including Queen Mother memorial and discuss the differences between geometry and biomorphic art and much more.

Episode 164. This show will consider the role of journeys and travelling as a core way to further understand not only the world around us but the world inside each individual. Religions across the world heed importance to pilgrimages and with increased trends to tour the world, we will consider the importance of travel in today's world.

Episode 22. Genghis Khan- Warrior, Military Leader. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed discuss the life of Genghis Khan or Temüjin - the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia.

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

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.

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

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

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

Episode 165 – Upholder of Women’s Rights now and then, attempts are made by the critics of Islam to stir debate surrounding the rights of women in Islam, mostly against the hijab. Ironically, never do these critics ask Muslim women about their views on the matter. In this show, we turn to the address given by His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his Helper), the current worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at this year's UK Annual Convention in August 2021. His Holiness outlined all the different rights that women have been granted in Islam and we seek guidance from it.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 29th may 2022.

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.

Life of Hadhrat Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her): We will look at the life of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and learn about her courage and how she became a pioneer for women's rights in Islam. Book: Hadhrat Sayeedah Khadija (May Allah be pleased with her) by Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 1st June 2022.

Episode 5: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. In this programme we discuss Alcohol Consumption.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 27th May 2022.

Episode 149 Chronobiology in Health and Religion. Circadian rhythms are those physiological and specifically biochemical changes that occur throughout each day and each night. They control our waking and sleeping patterns and if they become irregular it can cause diseases like diabetes and obesity. In this episode I'd like to explore the relationship between circadian rhythms and our health as well as some religious practices. For example we are instructed to pray at specific times of the day; how does this relate to our biology? How is modern technology impacting our circadian rhythms and what does this mean for our spiritual practices? Can establishing healthier circadian rhythms help to improve our physical, mental and spiritual health?

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 21st May 2022.

Season 7 episode 6. Global governance part 2. In this episode we introduce and provide the background to global governance. We look to answer questions like when did this concept originate? What was the need for it? We will explore the concept of the League of Nations and its dissolution as well as the establishment of the United Nations and it success and failures. Finally we will look at the Islamic Principles on governance and give examples from the life of the Holy Prophet and Caliphs and advice and guidance from His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (atba).

Life of Hadhrat Umar Farooq. Part 1. Continuing our series on Khilafat (Caliphate) in this episode we will look at the life and works of Hadrat Umar Farooq , the second successor to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). We will learn about the great sacrifices he made during his 10 year Khilafat and how he strove for the rights of the underprivileged and expanded the Islamic state across the Middle East to North Africa. Book: Hadhrat Umar Farooq (May Allah be pleased with him) By Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry online edition from alislam.org

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 14 Verse 1-22. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.