Series Seven, Episode 6. The Signs and Help of Allah (Nishanaat) for the Promised Messiah (a.s.) from the book Malfoozat. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Basil Aziz and Eeqan Ahmad to discuss about the various Signs and Help that Allah gave to the Promised Messiah (a.s.). We discuss passages from Malfoozat where the Promised Messiah (a.s.) has explained about these Signs and Help that Allah bestowed upon him. In this programme we discuss the sign of Acquittal, a court case against the Promised Messiah (as) of attempted murder of Dr Clark. Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.) was informed beforehand by Allah that he would be acquitted of this false charge. We then discuss the sign of the Conference of Great Religions and how Allah informed Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.) that his paper would be the best. Both these signs were signs of prophecies which were fulfilled, exactly as prophesied.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 24th April 2025.

An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad Episode 50. The 3rd of April 2013 marked the historic occasion when the Baitur Rahman mosque in Spain was inaugurated by Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad may Allah be his Helper. To mark the event a reception was held that was attended by large number of guests and local dignitaries.

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

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

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

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.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 2 Verse 254-269. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Season 8 Episode 10. The spread of Islam in the Daus tribe will be discussed. The divine incident of Miraj and Isra and its spiritual nature will be discussed highlighting the incident that took place during this spiritual journey that led to the ordainment of five daily prayers. The geopolitical situation of those times will be discussed at length including the prophecies of the Holy Prophet (saw).

Episode 10. The Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE). The origin of the Umayyad dynasty, their achievements and expansion of the Islamic empire.

Episode 104 Resilience and Growth MindsetResilience and growth mind-set have become popular in modern culture as a way of teaching individuals how to learn from failure and to face challenges. It has developed in response to a rising concern with mental health and well-being and the stresses of modern life. It is gaining popularity in schools and is becoming part of the curriculum. So what is growth mind set – how does it link to resilience and what impact can it have on our lives.What is resilience? Is it a new thing? How can it be defined? Is it important to our lives? Can it be taught or learnt or is it innate?What role does resilience have in faith?What is a growth mind-set and how can this help us to develop resilience? Is this something found in faith?

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 26th April 2025.

Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 20th April 2025.

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.

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Episode 105. This programme discusses the concept of maternal love and what it means to put this love into practice when brining up a child. Where does the love for one’s child originate and what, if anything, can ever compromise this love? How does one achieve the boundaries between discipline and leniency when it comes to moral and spiritual upbringing of a child?We seek to learn from the examples of parenting by some of Ahmadiyyat’s greatest mothers including the esteemed wife of the Promised Messiah (as) and the mothers of some of the Caliphs of Ahmadiyyat, as well distinguished personalities of the Community such as Sir Zafrullah Khan Sahib and Imam Ataul Mujeeb Rashed, in an attempt to answer the question, ‘a mother’s love – what it truly means.’

Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 30th March 2025.

Episode 13. The Ummayyad Caliphate in Spain - In this episode we look at its origins and break from the Abbassid Caliphate and highlight some of the great achievements under the various rulers. We also briefly explore the contributions made by great figures like Ibn Rushd and others under this Caliphate.

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.

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.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 24th April 2025.

Episode 106. Today, we will look at substance use and faith, in particular, alcohol and cannabis. There is no doubt that alcohol consumption is an influential part of human culture and civilization. We will look at the history of use of these substances, weigh up the strength of evidence for harm and benefit of these substances. We will look through the lens of religious teachings about the use or the abuse of alcohol and cannabis.

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.

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 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’.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 27th April 2025.

Season 8 Episode 11. The spread of Islam in Yathrab and the incident of the pledge taken at Aqabah will be discussed. We will look into the growing popularity of Islam in Yahthrab and the commencement of the Holy Prophet's (saw) journey towards Yahthrab.

Islam and Human Rights: Tune in to hear about the life and works of Sir Chaudhry Muhammad Zafrullah Khan. Documented in history as a diplomat, lawyer and politician who, despite facing heavy persecution for his religious beliefs became the first foreign minister for Pakistan and served as chair of the UN general assembly. We will be reading extracts from his book Islam and Human rights and learning about how he interprets and integrates the values of Islam in to contemporary society.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 2 Verse 270-287 and Chapter 3 Verse 1-2. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Episode 54. On Saturday 5 October 2019, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad addressed an audience of dignitaries and guests on the second day of the 27th Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in France.

Episode 5: The theme for this programme shall be on the Existence of God and we shall be hearing five poems that are relevant to this theme. We will be hearing The inspiring poem written by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah. Which will be sung in its original Urdu language by the singer Mr Mujahid Javaid with running translation by Mr Mulqeet. A poem called ‘Which of the favours of your Lord do you deny’ written and presented by the acclaimed poet Mr Kamran Khan from Dubai. A poem called ‘When I think of you’ written by the young Miss Farah Khan. And finally poem of cosmic nature by the intellectual Mudassar Rashid.

Episode 4. Our guest is Dr Athar N Malik MD, PhD, Neurosurgery Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Neuroscience Researcher in Neurobiology. He has a special interest in Brain Circuits, Functional & Restorative Neurosurgery. He is also a member of Muslim Scientists, USA. We speak about how Our Brain Functions, Neuroplasticity and Neural circuits. We discuss how Islam & religion may help humans to reach their potential, and the future of research between Science & Our Spirituality.

Episode 1. Six Articles of Faith. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto the six articles of faith followed by a test.

Episode 1. In this inaugural episode of "The Review of Religions Programme," we delve into the fascinating history of the renowned magazine that serves as the inspiration for this engaging radio show. Join us as we uncover the captivating stories behind its inception and evolution. Discover the magazine's dynamic online platform and explore its vibrant presence on social media. Gain insights from esteemed authors as we engage in enlightening conversations about a diverse range of topics. Prepare to be captivated as we delve into breaking a code revealed to the Messiah and explore the exquisite perfection found in God's creation, analyzing the intricate world of the spider webs. This is an episode you cannot afford to miss! Join us on "The Review of Religions Programme" on The Voice of Islam as we embark on an intellectual and spiritual journey, delving into the thought-provoking articles and timeless wisdom found within the magazine.

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 Massoud Kabir accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Episode 108. Lend Me Your EarsA programme all about the fascinating organ that enables us to hear (and balance): The ear! Join us as we discover listening and hearing, exploring the significanceof ears in different faiths. Find out some of the religious and cultural practices around ears and earrings. Also a discussion of medical advancement in treatinghearing conditions, and a brief look at other types of ears.

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

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Series 3, Episode 1. In this episode we look at the evolutionary development of the human brain and its structure. We will look at the human brain as it evolved over time, mental development parallel to brain development, the development of consciousness parallel to mental development as well as the brain structure and functions. We will also delve into the history of psychiatry.

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.

Episode 55. On the 8th October 2019 the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered an historic keynote address at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Headquarters in Paris. The event was attended by over 80 dignitaries and guests, including diplomats, politicians, academics and the representatives of think tanks, as well as business leaders and various other professions.

Episode 2. The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) – The Embodiment of Peace. The noble character and teachings of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)transformed a society steeped in all sorts of injustices and depravity to one that became ahaven of peace and centre of intellectual, spiritual and moral progress.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 27th April 2025.

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

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 26th April 2025.

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

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

Episode 1. This special 30-part series delves into the divine attributes of God Almighty, exploring their significance and relevance in our lives. Through these discussions, we seek to answer fundamental questions: Who is our God? How can we recognize Him? And how do we strengthen our connection with Him through an understanding of His attributes? In today's episode, we focus on the attribute Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful). With the insights of an esteemed guest, we will explore the depth of this characteristic, its impact on our spiritual journey, and its manifestation in our daily lives.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 28th April 2025.

Inspirational story of how Muhammad Cisse accepted Islam Ahamdiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 3 Verse 3-30. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 6th April 2025.

Episode 1. This radio segment will introduce the International Association of Ahmadi Architects and Engineers (IAAAE), showcasing its history, mission, and key initiatives. The program will highlight how IAAAE provides essential services such as potable water, renewable energy, and sustainable village infrastructure to communities in developing countries. Through stories of their evolution from small beginnings to impactful global projects, listeners will gain insight into the importance of research, knowledge-sharing, and innovation. The segment will also celebrate the spirit of volunteerism and sacrifice that defines IAAAE’s work, while addressing the challenges they face and their strategies to overcome them.

Episode 109. Concept of GodWhy do we search for God, how do we recognise God, what is the link between man and God? We explore from an interfaith perspective and with an angle onwhat is spirituality as opposed to faith?

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

Episode 58. An address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the Ahmadiyya Annual Peace Symposium 2023.

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

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

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Episode 110. Social IntegrationWe discuss the role of faith in integration in an adopted society, the concept of integration in relation to Muslim immigrants settling in the UK, from theperspectives of immigrant Muslim women and indigenous British women. What does integration mean to us? Is integration same as assimilation? Is wearing modest outfits, head scarfs or for men to have facial hair, incompatible withBritish values? We will explore to understand the core beliefs of Muslims, that may appear incompatible with British values as well as British values, customs,and practices that may appear incompatible with core Muslim beliefs?

Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 13th April 2025.

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 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.

Series Six, Episode 8. Prophets of Allah mentioned in the Holy Qur’an – The Holy Prophet (saw) Muhammad (s.a.w.) and Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.). Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby talks about the prophets of Allah mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. He discusses the different views from the Holy Qur’an and Holy Bible, particularly about any allegations that has been raised concerning the prophet, as the Holy Qur’an views all the prophets of Allah as sinless. In this programme he will discuss about the Holy Prophet (saw) Muhammad (s.a.w) and Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s.).

Season 8 Episode 12. Join us in this episode as we discuss the journey of the Holy Prophet (saw) from Makkah, arrival in Quba, arrival in Madinah and first Friday sermon, Brotherhood of Ansar and Muhajirin and the construction of Masjid e Nabawi.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 27th April 2025.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 29th April 2025.

Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 30th March 2025.

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

Episode 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.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 3 Verse 31-63. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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Season 8 Episode 13. We will delve into the following topics in today's episode: The State of Madinah upon the arrival of the Holy Prophet (saw), establishment of Salaat and Commencement of Azan, first Muslims from amongst Jews and Persians, the Division of Society in Madinah, the threats in Madinah and the mutual treaty.

Episode 17. Ottoman Empire. Part II. Dr Mohammed Iqbal and his history panellists 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 Magnificent and thereafter the slow decline culminating in the defeat of the Ottomans in First World War.

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

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

Episode 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 111. Significance of Friday in IslamWhat is Salat al-Jumu’ah? And what is the significance of Friday in Islam?This programme will look to answer these questions by considering its meaning, what the performance of the obligation itself entails, what the Holy Qur’ancommands and then what Sunnah and Hadith teach us about this special day.

Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 20th April 2025.

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

Episode 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 63. Keynote address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), at the Inauguration of the Darus Salaam Mosque, Southall, UK. This blessed event took place on the 23rd of February 2020.

Episode 3. Wisdom of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be on him). The words and practice of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be on him) were repletewith wisdom, and his life a sagacious commentary of the Holy Qur’an. He settled disputesand promoted social harmony with great wisdom and insight. He taught rules of humanpropriety and explained the principles of communal and social life.Episode 4. Forgiveness of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The extraordinary spirit of forgiveness of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be on him)converted the most stone-hearted adversaries into devotees. Had he not been a ruler, howwould it have been established that despite having the power to seek revenge, he had itwithin him to forgive and pardon.

Season 8 Episode 14. In this episode we will discuss the Treaty of Madinah, the continued threats from the opposition and the Quranic Verse regarding Jihad amongst various other topics.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 29th April 2025.

Episode 112. Religion and HealthSpecific health outcomes are affected by belief in religion e.g. cardiovascular health, muscular health, mental health and even mortality. Many studieshave examined this relationship and interest in this area is growing. Studies have investigated religious emotions and health and found that religiousemotions, such as humility, forgiveness, and gratitude confer health benefits. We discuss known psychological, social, behavioural, and physiological mechanisms by which religion may exert effects on physical and mental healthand examine research that suggests religion can have a negative impact on health. We also discuss what the Quran says on the topic.

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

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 compatibility between the Holy Quran and well established scientific theories and facts.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 30th April 2025.

Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 6th April 2025.

Inspirational story of how Talib Mann accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 3 Verse 64-92. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

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

Episode 7: The theme of this programme is ‘United against Extremism’. All religions promote peace which is why this subject is quite pivotal, as we all need to stand united against all forms of extremism, in order to protect and remain a tolerant society. We will be hearing: The translated words on this subject written by the Promised Messiah, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. (may peace be upon him) The English teacher and poet Nasar Bhunoo, with his poem titled ‘Narrative of a stereotype’. The poet Awais Ahmad, which he wrote following the attacks on two Mosques belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Lahore Pakistan. The distinguished poet Tahir Ahmad with his poem titled ‘Time is Flowing and the pain in growing’ And finally, the acclaimed poet Muddabir Khalid on his poem titled ‘There is no I in ISIS’.

Episode 5. Our guest is Peter Oborne, an award-winning British journalist, author & broadcaster. Peter was the Chief Political Correspondent of The Daily Telegraph (until he resigned in 2015) and has written for countless newspapers and magazines including The Spectator and The Guardian. He has also appeared on and presented TV shows and documentaries. We discuss Peter's recent book, “The Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam”, and uncover why & how Muslims have been perniciously targeted by the West, despite Islam being part of the Abrahamic tradition.

Episode 113. Centrality of FaithThere is no single definition of faith. How do we know what faith actually is? What is the purpose of faith and how do we incorporate faith into ourdaily lives? Many people claim that faith is important to them and they say they make it central to their life. But practically how can we do this?What are the methods we can adopt to centralise faith in our lives and what is the purpose or benefit of doing so?

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.

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

Episode 65. Welcome to the Voice of the Caliph. You are now going to listen to the Keynote address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), at the Inauguration of Fath-e-Azeem (The Great Victory) Mosque, Zion, Illinois, USA. This blessed event took place on the 8th of October 2022.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddiq. Part 2. We continue on to explore the life and works of the first khalifa of Islam Hahdrat Abu Bakr Siddique (may Allah be pleased with him). Regarded as one of the closest companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the first man to accept Islam, learn about how he came to be a khalifa and what values the institution truly stood for.

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

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Episode 114. ReasonThe conflict between the heart and the mind, between love and reason, is an eternal one. At what point do our minds give way to the desires of oursouls? In the Islamic faith, reason and rationality are praised and we are told to look at the world with eyes wide open to be certain of our God.However, its Sacred Book also speaks of what lies beyond the sensory world, and belief in the unseen is a key tenet of this religion. Faith in Focusexplores whether it is possible to reconcile reason and belief, and whether it is in opening our eyes or closing them that we come to know the Divine.

Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 13th April 2025.

Episode 66. Welcome to the Voice of the Caliph. You are now going to listen to the Keynote address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), at the Inauguration of Baitul Ikram Mosque, Allen, Texas, USA. This blessed event took place on the 8th of October 2022.

Episode 5. Gratitude of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) perfectly embodied the qualityof gratitude and practiced it throughout his life. He said one who is not grateful to mankindis not grateful to Allah. He remained content in all circumstances wholeheartedly submittingto the will of God.Episode 6. Compassion- In light of Islamic teachings. Having compassion for the creation of God and serving mankind is at the heart of Islamicteachings. To do good to people without any consideration of reward or recompense is thenobility of human character.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 30th April 2025.

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

A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 1st May 2025.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 26th April 2025.

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?

Rahman Baba: Tune in to hear about the life and works of the the famous mughal poet Rahman Baba. Celebrated by Pahstoons as a great religious scholar we will be taking a look at his life and works and how he used his poetry to celebrate his Love for God, Islam and the Holy prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). We will hear about his interpretation on the various meanings of life. Book: Da Rahman Baba Daiwan Ke (The Anthology of Rahman Baba).

Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 3 Verse 93-118. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.

A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 27th April 2025.

Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 6th April 2025.

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

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

Episode 6. Life of Muhammad. Part 1. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

Episode 67. Welcome to the Voice of the Caliph. You are now going to listen to the Keynote address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), at the Inauguration of the Baitus Salaam Mosque, Scunthorpe, UK. This blessed event took place on the 17th June 2023.

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

Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 30th March 2025.

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

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

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

Repeat of alive interactive show recorded on 20th April 2025.

Episode 7. Life of Muhammad (saw). Part 2. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

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 70. On 19th October 2024 His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his helper), the 5th Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community delivered a historic address marking 100 years since the foundation stone laying of the Fazl mosque, London’s first purpose built mosque.

My Mother- Sir Zafrullah Khan: learn about the life of the first foreign minister of Pakistan, his struggle for human rights despite personal oppositions he faced for his faith, and the courage and determination of his mother who was one of his greatest inspirations. Produced by Maliha Hayat.

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.