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.

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

Episode 117. What is the value of truth and why is it so important? How is it linked to faith and how can we judge our own truth in relation to others? And is there such a thing as the ultimate truth?

Episode 40. A historic address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper), the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at the 14th National Peace Symposium, on the subject of 'Global Conflicts & the Need for Justice' from the Baitul Futuh Mosque, London. More than 800 guests attended the unique event including Secretaries of State, parliamentarians, diplomats, faith and civic leaders as well as representatives from numerous charities and faith communities.

An introduction to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

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.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 11th February 2024.

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.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 11 Verse 110 and Chapter 12 Verse 1-25. 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 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.

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.

Episode 118. The responsibilities we shoulder in becoming parents are ones that we only truly learn about whilst on that journey having become parents. In this programme we will share guidance provided by Islam for those of us in this role and discuss the cycle of both duty and responsibility in family life. What are the new challenges facing us in this role and the new generation? What can we do to negate and minimise the negative implications of these challenges on our children whilst retaining happiness and keeping our relationships with our children strong?

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 18th April 2024. Poverty:The idea that how political decisions influence socioeconomic inequality, emphasizing the role of policies in alleviating poverty. Join us as we examine current affairs and broader contexts, highlighting the imperative for political will and policy reforms to effectively address poverty.  London Marathon: The London Marathon is on this weekend. Join us as we look at the history of the marathon and look at what it takes to be able to run for 26.2miles. Join us as we look at human endurance and also the need to train and focus on fitness.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 11th February 2024.

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?

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

Episode 120. Young people are constantly being told they are too optimistic or idealistic. This is something young people have always been told. What is it about being young which makes us optimistic? Is optimism a beneficial quality to have or does it only lead to disappointment? And most importantly do we lose optimism as we grow older?

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

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 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 23. Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire  Part 2- Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed discuss the expansion of the Mongol Empire after the death of Genghis Khan, including Ogedei Khan, Kublai Khan leading to the Fragmentation of the great empire and acceptance of Islam by the Golden Horde.

Episode 121: An in depth look at the issue of happiness. What is happiness? Can happiness be taught? Can we make ourselves happy? Is happiness useful for life? Also looking at scriptures and religious values and analysing how they describe, measure and assign significance to happiness.

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 21st April 2024.

Season 7 Episode 3: In this episode the panellist look at the personal development, the pros and cons associated with the modern understanding of development. We will discuss the boom since lockdown on focusing upon self improvement against the role of religion in developed economies.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 19th April 2024. Media bias: According to a detailed analysis published by Centre of Media Monitoring, over the last  few months, UK news coverage of the Isreal- Gaza conflict has been showing  “overwhelming” bias in favour of Israel. The report says that pro-Israeli sources were challenged less frequently than Palestinian sources and were framed in ways that overlooked marginalised Palestinian views. In light of the Islamic teachings on honesty, truthfulness and the role of the media, join us to discuss the impact of media bias on the coverage of the conflict in Israel and Gaza.  Expats: Millions of Britons set to flee the UK and become expats for a better retirement. Nearly six in 10 adults said they're "unlikely" to achieve their retirement goals in the UK. Join us LIVE at 5 pm to discuss why are people choosing to leave the UKMillions of Britons set to flee the UK and become expats for a better retirement. Nearly six in 10 adults said they're "unlikely" to achieve their retirement goals in the UK. Join us LIVE at 5 pm to discuss why are people choosing to leave the UK.

Message of Love & Brotherhood to Africa by Hadhrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad: Tune in to hear about the life and works of Hahdrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad (May Allah be pleased with him), the man responsible for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community's motto of Love for All Hatred for None. He was a Khalifa and the third successor to the founder of the movement, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (on whom be peace). Hear about his journey through Africa and how he established various humanitarian schemes across the continent.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 12 Verse 25-53. 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.

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 15: We shall be hearing the poetical beatings of the humanitarian Dr Shakeel Ahmad’s heart who is from New Malden, followed by the inspiring and motivating poem by the eminent poet Ferzana Akhbar titled ‘Looking for a Leader’. And then the very deep-rooted words from the notable and talented Faiza Kiran from Hartlepool sharing her enchanting poem titled ‘My Guide My Khalifa’. And then from Scotland we will hear words which soar very high from the seasoned Scottish poet Joseph McTaggart with his poem titled ‘The way Show’er’, which then leads us smoothly to the eloquent voice of Farah Iqbal from Bradford with her poetical song titled ‘Our Imam - Our beloved Huzur’. The final poem is the beautifully crafted poem by Fouzia Shah with her poem titled ‘Khilafat in Islamabad, Surrey, UK’.

Episode 8. Our guest is Dr Asif Jamil who is a Researcher in Neuropsychiatry at Harvard Medical School & Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He completed his BSc in Neurobiology, MSc in Neuroimaging, and has 2 PhDs, one in systems neuroscience and the second in rehabilitation science. He has also recently completed his postdoctoral training, and his research focuses on development and application of device-based non-invasive neuromodulation to treat human neuropsychiatric disorders. He has recently been appointed September 2021 as a faculty member of Harvard Medical School (Instructor in Psychiatry) and a Principal Investigator at the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). We discuss brain states, how they affect our everyday life, mood, sleep and how to focus better.

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.

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.

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.

Inspirational story of how Talib Mann accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

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'.

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.

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.

Episode 2. In this episode of Science Hour we take a look at the early Muslim contributions to the development of science and technology. We also tackle the age old question regarding the existence of God from a scientific and logical perspective.

Episode 24. Sultan Baibars- the Legendary Mamluk Sultan of Egypt  Sultan 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.

Episode 122 - The Environment and Climate Change  The way humans are treating, and have treated, the environment is a live issue. “We are facing an unprecedented global climate emergency. The government has failed to protect us. To survive, it's going to take everything we've got.” Such are the words of the renowned climate crisis activist organisation Extinction Rebellion. Thus, when climate change is such a contentious issue, it has to be asked: what is the religious stance on this matter? Is there an Islamic viewpoint- and if so, what is it? When thousands of young people are attempting to save the planet, does faith help their cause?

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 chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 19th April 2024. Media bias: According to a detailed analysis published by Centre of Media Monitoring, over the last  few months, UK news coverage of the Isreal- Gaza conflict has been showing  “overwhelming” bias in favour of Israel. The report says that pro-Israeli sources were challenged less frequently than Palestinian sources and were framed in ways that overlooked marginalised Palestinian views. In light of the Islamic teachings on honesty, truthfulness and the role of the media, join us to discuss the impact of media bias on the coverage of the conflict in Israel and Gaza.  Expats: Millions of Britons set to flee the UK and become expats for a better retirement. Nearly six in 10 adults said they're "unlikely" to achieve their retirement goals in the UK. Join us LIVE at 5 pm to discuss why are people choosing to leave the UKMillions of Britons set to flee the UK and become expats for a better retirement. Nearly six in 10 adults said they're "unlikely" to achieve their retirement goals in the UK. Join us LIVE at 5 pm to discuss why are people choosing to leave the UK.

Series 2 Episode 6. In this episode we will analyze the two points raised by Richard Dawkins. What was the nature of the Holy Prophet's (saw) journey to the heavens? What is the reality of the splitting of the moon's incident and many more. In the second segment we are joined by Dr Tahir Nasser, founder of Rational Religion, who will respond to a recent allegation made against the Holy Quran.

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.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 22nd April 2024.

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.

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?

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

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 12 Verse 54-88. 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 28th January 2024.

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.

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 123. Islam-Known Health Benefits: What does Islam and the Quran have to say on the topic of health? Islamic teachings are examined in the context of physical and mental health. What do adherents of the five pillars of Islam gain from their devotion? We look at Salat, zakat and fasting in detail through published research. We discuss mechanisms by which Islamic teaching and practice may exert effects on physical and mental health and investigate religious emotions such as humility, forgiveness, and gratitude and the health benefits these confer.

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

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

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 25th February 2024.

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.

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

Episode 124. Fragrance: While many things throughout our life can trigger a sense of nostalgia, nothing has the power to make us viscerally relive the past like a fragrance. Nothing is more memorable than a scent. In this episode of Faith in Focus, we look at the origins of fragrance, its purpose and use. How does fragrance impact on our emotions and why? What are the cultural variations when it comes to perceiving the role of scents and how do different religions perceive fragrance. In this programme we shall be discussing all this and more on the topic of ‘Fragrance'

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 11th February 2024.

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.

Episode 39. 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 live news discussion programme recorded on 21st April 2024.

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 125 Jewellery: Adorning ourselves goes back generations, from simple thread necklaces to the expensive pieces such as the crown jewels themselves. Join us for a look at the world of jewellery and precious metals and their significance in faith and cultures around the world, particularly as we focus on the Hindu, Sikh and Christian symbolic jewellery. Also a look at precious metals mentioned in Holy Scriptures.

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.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 23rd April 2024.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 11th February 2024.

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.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 12 Verses 89-112 and Chapter 13 Verse 1-13. 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 7 episode 5. Global governance part 1. 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).

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.

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.

Ep 126 History: Remember, Read, Repeat  Often people question the role of studying history, claiming it is no longer relevant and does not help us to move towards a brighter future. However, it has been noted on numerous occasions that those who do not look towards the past are condemned to repeat the same mistakes. Many have commented that the times we are living in today are worryingly reminiscent of some of the darker periods of recent memory. This show aims to explore the role history plays in forming societies, how we write history, and how we have kept histories alive. We will delve into the ways in which we remember the past and how this can be used to create a better present and future. Indeed, Islam is a religion that endorses all education, including historical. This show will look at the link between Islam and the importance of historical study, producing an interesting conversation about education and cultural sensitivity and understanding.

Episode 9. The program mainly discusses preventing blood disorder - anaemia from passing on to the next generations. It begins by discussing the composition and various functions of blood. It also tackles some of the misconceptions regarding blood and blood tests that patients commonly hold. It then discusses the definition and possible causes of anaemia, including certain inherited causes. Finally, the program sheds light on the measures that can be taken to possibly prevent the inheritance of this disorder.

Inspirational story of how Mohmmad Amedu Salam accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

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.

Episode 44. Tahir Mosque Catford Inauguration. An adresss delivered on 11th February 2012 by the Supreme Head of the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad may Allah be his helper. The opening of the Mosque was also attended by a number of dignitaries and guests, including Heidi Alexander, MP for Lewisham East and Sir Steve Bullock, the Mayor of Lewisham.

St Augustine: Learn about the life of the early christian theologian and philosopher St Augustine of Hippo, how his writings influenced history and why he is viewed as one of the most important church fathers in Western history. We will be listening to extracts from one of his most famous writings, The Confessions.

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

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 5. This episode will explore the benefits for upholding the right to FoRB. Namely, research has proven that FoRB can: Fosters respect Reduces corruption Engenders peace Encourages broader freedoms Develops the economy Overcomes over-regulation Multiplies trust The focus primarily will be on the economic benefits and the increase in the growth nations with high FoRB see. Why is that and what lessons can we learn from it?

Episode 28. COVID19 is now a Pandemic and of Global concern- everyone knows about it, even if they don’t understand much about it. What are viruses? We will also discuss how widespread they are and despite their minute size the massive impact they have had on our planet. We will explore the many epidemics and pandemics that have killed countless people in the past and in modern times.

Episode 127 Winter: This programme will take a look at the subject of winter. How is winter represented in scripture and faith? How is it reflected in art/literature? Is there a link between the two? What is the purpose of winter? Is there a spiritual or moral lesson to the occurrence of winter? Guests will discuss their own impressions of winter as well as their understanding the darker/colder/barren spiritual aspects which can be said to parallel the themes of winter.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 23rd April 2024.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 25th February 2024.

Episode 128. The Importance of Family System in Islam. In today’s world the aspiration to achieve an ideal family life is a hope and effort common to many. What differs is our approach. In this programme we will consider the importance of the family system in Islam and what is an ideal and effective family life? What is the correct approach and what can we do to help assist us to achieve it thereby ensuring success of the family, community and society, at large.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 24th April 2024.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 25th February 2024.

Episode 6: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. Family is the most basic unit of our society and when there is a disharmony in the family, it reflects on the society. Join us today in our discussion on family values.

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.

Inspirational story of how Melissa King accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 13 Verse 14-44. 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 59. Keynote address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), at the occasion of the Inaugural Reception of the Mubarak Mosque, which serves as the International Headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. This blessed event took place on the 29th of June 2019.

Episode 32. The Theme for this show is ‘World Crisis and the Pathway to Peace’. We shall be looking at teachings which provide the practical means of establishing peace by delving into the 9 fundamentals to establish everlasting peace that have been shared by the fifth califh of the head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in his book titled ‘World Crisis and Pathway to Peace’ which is a compilation of the speeches that he had delivered to world leaders. The first poem is a translation of a persian poem by the great poet Hafez Shirazi of the 14th century whose collected works are regarded by many Iranians as a pinnacle of Persian literature. His poem is about the recognition of the creator and titled ‘Footprints’ and is read very eloquently by brother Mobashar Khan from Aldershot in the UK. The second poem is titled ‘Pathway to Peace’ and is from the very talented poet sister Rizwana Aziz from Southwest London, and brings focus to a very important point in establishing peace which is the need to have Absolute Justice. The third poem is from the very wise intellectual words of sister Bushra Khan, a Physician from East Sussex, UK, with her poem titled: Global Family, and focuses on another vital ingredient in establishing global peace, and that is the need to have global unity among nations. Our fourth poem focuses on another aspect needed to attain global peace, and that is the need to reject extremism. and from sister Ruttab Noor from Canada with her beautiful poem titled: Pray for the World. Another vital component in establishing peace is the need for equality, including economic equity, and the next poem was written by one of America’s most notable contemporary poets, Maya Angelou, who captures an essence of inequality in a unique and profound manner. The poem is titled, ‘I know why the caged bird sings’, and is delightfully read by young sister Adan from Washington, USA. Eradicating poverty is also vital in establishing peace, and the next poem paints the grim reality which many children are faced with across the world. It is written by Francis Duggan and titled Poor Children, and superbly read by young brother Yusuf Ahmad. Another component of establishing peace is the need for nuclear disarmament and the elimination of weapon profiteering. The final poem highlights encapsulates the dire consequences of a nuclear bomb. This poem was written by Robert Ilson, titled ‘Going Splat’ and is being wonderfully read by young sister Miss Aroosa Akram from Slough UK.

Episode 12. Our guest is Dr Muddassar Rashid, an Experimental Physicist and Postdoctoral Researcher. He completed his undergraduate studies in Physics at University College London. He undertook a specialised MSc in Photon Science from the University of Manchester, before completing his PhD in Physics from the University of Southampton. Dr Muddassar continued on as a postdoctoral researcher, working on rotational optomechanics and novel measurement schemes in levitated systems. He then joined King's in 2019 to work in the Photonics & Nanotechnology group, focussing predominantly on levitated electromechanics for studies in nano-thermodynamics. He was the former chairman of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Research Association (AMRA).  We discuss the realm of Quantum Physics and attempt to understand the application of these theories to our everyday life.

Episode 129. The Spiritual and the Secular. In this episode we will discuss how to balance our faith as Muslims and our spiritual enrichment with the mundane and necessary tasks of the material world. How do Muslim students ensure they devote time to their studies as well as the study of the Holy Qur'an and other religious books? How do we stay in contact with our Community and make sure we remain involved as well as focus on our worldly commitments? Is it possible to ever have the perfect balance?

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).

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

Episode 53. On the 1st October 2019, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad inaugurated the Baitul Afiyat Mosque (The House of Peace and Security) in Almere, Holland. The event was attended by around 80 dignitaries and guests. The highlight of the event was the keynote address delivered by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad during which he explained the true purposes of Mosques and highlighted the importance of fulfilling the rights of mankind in light of the teachings of Islam.

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.

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

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

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.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 25th February 2024.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 24th April 2024.

Series Four, Episode 2. 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 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 Hadith No. 1 - the Six Articles of Faith.

Episode 130. Consumerism. An exploration of modern consumerism, its personal, social and economic benefits, as well as its more dangerous consequences. This episode will give a brief historical overview of consumer-orientated culture, particularly with respect to imperial expansion and the industrial revolution.  In our mixed economy and with the rise of digital media, is consumerism going too far?  We are witnessing a surge in sponsored ‘influencers’ online, self-care culture and fast fashion. Even religion is being commercialised. Are there any aspects of our lives that are not yet in the clutches of consumerism? How can we navigate these consumerist forces and what guidance do religious teachings provide.

Episode 115. Faith in focus takes a look at the issue of modesty. What does modesty mean - is it simply the clothes we wear or something deeper? Is modesty found in different faiths or is it exclusive to Islam? What are the limits and advice regarding modesty of conduct and dress? Is modesty out of step with modernity or is society seeing the benefit of a modest approach?

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 19th April 2024. Media bias: According to a detailed analysis published by Centre of Media Monitoring, over the last  few months, UK news coverage of the Isreal- Gaza conflict has been showing  “overwhelming” bias in favour of Israel. The report says that pro-Israeli sources were challenged less frequently than Palestinian sources and were framed in ways that overlooked marginalised Palestinian views. In light of the Islamic teachings on honesty, truthfulness and the role of the media, join us to discuss the impact of media bias on the coverage of the conflict in Israel and Gaza.  Expats: Millions of Britons set to flee the UK and become expats for a better retirement. Nearly six in 10 adults said they're "unlikely" to achieve their retirement goals in the UK. Join us LIVE at 5 pm to discuss why are people choosing to leave the UKMillions of Britons set to flee the UK and become expats for a better retirement. Nearly six in 10 adults said they're "unlikely" to achieve their retirement goals in the UK. Join us LIVE at 5 pm to discuss why are people choosing to leave the UK.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 13th April 2024.

Episode 3. Join us for a special episode with Taha al Hiti. We will look at his first recollections of writing letters, his innovation in calligraphy. The introduction of calligraphy synchronised with architecture as well as different concepts of calligraphy and architecture.

Episode 1. Poetry has been a powerful means of expressing and conveying many feelings, experiences 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 selection of the poetry of Mr Isa Wema, an Ahmadi Muslim, Ghanian poet.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 11 Verse 74-109. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 9th July 2017.

This episode focuses on the significance of this book, the prophecies that were revealed and how they were proven true. This episode also explores the significance of the title and the importance of the great plague that reached across the Punjab in 1898.

Season 7 Episode 1: Wellbeing is discussed on a much broader level, looking at how it is very much a personal achievement to be ‘well’ and feel ‘good’ in life, work, social and religious aspects. The panellists look at the differences in opinion and experiences of life that shape one’s wellbeing. Childhood as a defining element of wellbeing later in life is discussed alongside how contentment is perceived around the world.

With Ahsan Ahmedi. 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.

Episode 116. The beauty of nature reflects and reminds us of the sublime Beauty of God. During spring and summer we have the opportunity to observe and appreciate the vast display of flowers and shrubs provided by our Creator. Gardening is the perfect way to communicate with the beauty of nature and create your own little haven. We will look at different varieties of flowers and shrubs and gardening tips - planting, watering and plant feeds and cover sustainability by discussing the trend and benefits of growing fruit and vegetables in your garden or allotment.

Episode 27. 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 Noor Mosque, Crawley and reception held for local dignitaries on 18th January 2014.

Life of Prophet Yusuf. Part 1. Join us as we explore the life and trials of the great Prophet Yusuf pbuh (Joseph). We will explore how all monotheistic religions celebrate the life of the great prophet, learn of the struggles he faces on the path to greatness and how he was revered in history as a dream interpreter.

Series 3. Episode 2. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali 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 second part of Question One - The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man, taken from the pages 50 - 73 and covers: Remedies against unchastity; Veil; Moral qualities; Doing good; Transgression, etc.

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 Mankind's 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.

Season 7 Episode 2: The definitions of spirituality are looked at, the progression of the soul and the link that exists, alongside the individual and collective understanding, of spirituality and the soul. The various customs and understanding of religion are discussed in terms of spirituality and the journey that is made to enhance ones progress. The 3 states of man, by the Promised Messiah, are discussed as examples of the possible progress that can be made on the path of spirituality.

Episode 44. Tahir Mosque Catford Inauguration. An adresss delivered on 11th February 2012 by the Supreme Head of the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad may Allah be his helper. The opening of the Mosque was also attended by a number of dignitaries and guests, including Heidi Alexander, MP for Lewisham East and Sir Steve Bullock, the Mayor of Lewisham.

Episode 2. Tune in to hear a speech by Rafiq Ahmed Hayat, National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK at the Annual Convention in 2016, titled The Holy Prophet's (Peace and Blessing of Allah be upon him) Treatment of Non Muslims.

Tune in to this live interactive show where we try and discover the road to peace and a brighter future.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 19th April 2024. Media bias: According to a detailed analysis published by Centre of Media Monitoring, over the last  few months, UK news coverage of the Isreal- Gaza conflict has been showing  “overwhelming” bias in favour of Israel. The report says that pro-Israeli sources were challenged less frequently than Palestinian sources and were framed in ways that overlooked marginalised Palestinian views. In light of the Islamic teachings on honesty, truthfulness and the role of the media, join us to discuss the impact of media bias on the coverage of the conflict in Israel and Gaza.  Expats: Millions of Britons set to flee the UK and become expats for a better retirement. Nearly six in 10 adults said they're "unlikely" to achieve their retirement goals in the UK. Join us LIVE at 5 pm to discuss why are people choosing to leave the UKMillions of Britons set to flee the UK and become expats for a better retirement. Nearly six in 10 adults said they're "unlikely" to achieve their retirement goals in the UK. Join us LIVE at 5 pm to discuss why are people choosing to leave the UK.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 13th April 2024.