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Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Who's Really Raising Our Kids: Parents or AI? Topic II: Brick by Brick: Navigating Faith, Finance and the Dream of Homeownership Presenter(s):
 Imam Jalees khan Zakariyya Bhatti Abdul Qayyum Guest(s): * Prof. Janet Read * Dr Adam Abdelnoor * Adam French Producer(s): Arifa Azim Khan, Rubab Zafar Lead Producer: Tayyaba Tahir Researchers: Zaheeda Ramjeet, Amatul Aleem, Iman Mahmood, Anusha Kabir, Fateha Iqbal, Tasnima Rahim

Join our hosts for Wednesday's show where we will be discussing: ‘World Hunger' and ‘Walking.' World Hunger: The product of Human greed has resulted in many problems which in turn are blamed on Divine decree. This allows Humans to escape any accountability to fix problems, and instead promote an atheist ideology. Join us as we explore the ways in which humans drive themselves into self-destruction and use divine decree as a scapegoat to avoid accountability. Walking: Walking is the simplest movement we make, yet one of the most powerful. In a world that moves faster than ever, walking offers something simple: a chance to reconnect with our bodies, clear our minds, and be a part of the world around us. Join us today as we look into National Walking Month and how we can implement the changes of this one month to the rest of our lives. Guests: Dr Sally Augustin: A practicing environmental and design psychologist and principal at Design With Science. Sascha Robinson: Project Coordinator for Living Streets. Producers: Aruba Ahmad, Munahil Nasir and Arub Anwar

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Power Without Accountability: Are World Leaders Failing Us? Topic II: Social and Economic Pressures Shaping Young Men's Lives Presenter(s):
Imam Shamail Ahmad Imam Ather Ahmad Guest(s): * Dr Christopher Featherstone * Imam Atta-ur-Rahman Khalid * Dr Ben Hine * Mark Brooks * Dr Niobe Way Producer(s): Faiqa Mubaraka, Maida Mubashara Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub Researchers: Sheikh Anatatullah Rafiq, Zanubia Ateeq, Tooba Malik, Hannan Ashraf

Date: 19/05/2026 Join our hosts for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Historians: Who Tells Our Story?' and ‘What is a ‘moderate' Muslim?' Historians: Who Tells Our Story? Who decides what is remembered in history and what is forgotten? From royal courts to ordinary lives, history is shaped by those who record it, preserve it, and sometimes challenge it. We'll ask how history is written, and whether history is a fixed truth or something constantly being rediscovered and re narrated. What is a ‘moderate' Muslim? Why is it that society deems Muslims to be acceptable only if they are ‘moderate'? What does this even mean? Is someone who fully embraces Islam and practices it ‘not moderate' when Islam itself teaches us moderation in all we do? Guests: Dr Anna Chrysostomides - A historian of late Antiquity and early Islam, teaching at Queen Mary University of London and Oxford, focusing on the intersections of history, religion, and identity. Dr Ruby Lal - An award-winning historian of India and Emory University professor, acclaimed for bestselling and prize-nominated works on Mughal history. Producers: Bushra Tun Nisa Amir and Imam Zakariya Sheik

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Surah Al-Buruj: Lessons of Steadfastness and Divine Justice in the face of Persecution Topic II: Faith and Confidence: Exploring Women's Self-Esteem Through an Islamic Lens Presenter(s): Imam Jalees Ahmad Imam Mubariz Amini Guest(s): * Imam Zafir Mahmood Malik * Imam Usman Manan * Professor Amtul Razzaq Carmichael FRCS (Gen Surg.) * Imam Haris Rafiq Dogar Producer(s): Maryam Javaid Trainee / Assistant Producer(s): Rida Rafiq Lead Producer: Dania Nasir Researcher(s): Huges Najma, Hania Ijaz, Manahal Awan & Arshiya Jabeen

Join our hosts for Monday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Climate Crisis' and 'Peace Symposium' Climate Crisis As global conflicts rise, the fight against climate change faces growing uncertainty. Wars demand resources, disrupt cooperation and often push environmental priorities aside, but at what cost to our planet? Can the world stay committed to climate action in times of crisis or does conflict inevitably take precedence? Peace Symposium Join us as we reflect on this weekend's Peace Symposium and Keynote address of His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad - Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Guests: Tyrone Scott- Head of Campaigns – Strategy and Impact from war on planet Angharad Hopkinson – political campaigner working on climate campaign at Greenpeace UK Rozen Daniel – From war on Climate change Producers: Ayesha Tahir, Tahmina Tahir and Imam Imran Akram

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Dementia Action Week Topic II: Reflecting on faith, balance and raising children Presenter(s):
Zeriab Rehman & Bilal Mehmood Guest(s): * Dr Peter Kevern * Michelle Dyson * Dr Zunira Khan * Mrs. Reem Shraiky * Mrs. Areeba Noor * Imam Raza Ahmed Producer(s): Safa Noor Ahmad, Tehmina Cheema Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema Researchers: Shamayala Sabahat Malik, Saiqah Tariq, Salma Khawaja & Aqsa Rana, Saira Ahmed

Title: Pre-Peace Symposium 2026 Special Synopsis: A special Pre-Peace Symposium episode which explores why today's world feels increasingly unstable despite the language of “peace”. From failing global justice systems and emotional numbness to suffering to a crisis of leadership; through a faith lens, the programme asks what real peace actually requires. Presenters: Kalim Anwer, Arif Khan & Sufyan Farooqi

Weekend World Show Podcast 17-05-2026: A Current Affairs Show from a Faith and Non-faith Perspective by Voice of Islam

Saturday Morning Live Podcast 16-05-2026: Peace, Justice, and Humanity by Voice of Islam

Join our hosts for Friday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘War Economics: The Debt Loop' War Economics: The Debt Loop It is now widely recognised that nearly every country is in debt to the global financial system, from the most developed nations to the world's poorest. This programme aims to dissect the causes of global debt and inequality through engaging conversations with experts in the field. We examine the roles of war and injustice through an Islamic lens, exploring the moral obligations placed upon humanity and seeking just, ethical solutions. Guests: Keith Pilbeam: Professor of Economics at City St George's, University of London, specialising in international finance and macroeconomics. Kenneth Regoff: Professor of Economics at Harvard University and former Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Jomo Kwame Sundaram: Malaysian economist and former UN Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development Maurice Obstfeld: Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley and former Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund. Producers: Nuwaira Khalid

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Global Crisis, Personal Cost: Who Really Pays the Price Topic II: Truth in the Age of AI Presenter(s):
Imam Talat Syam Guest(s): * Harriet Fairbrother * Prof Julie Froud * Prof. Paul Bradshaw * Dr Joe Slater * Hamza Asif * Mansoor Clarke Producer(s): Aisha Manan, Nafeesa Amini & Maryam Muritadha Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researchers: Qudsia Valerie Ward and Marwah Usman

Join our hosts for Thursday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Fostering' and ‘Oaths, Curses and the Evil Eye:' Fostering Fostering is more than just providing a temporary home, it is about offering stability, care, and hope at a time when a child needs it most. A safe and nurturing foster environment can transform a child's life by building their confidence, supporting their education, and helping them heal emotionally. Oaths, Curses and the Evil Eye: Unseen Realities How far can a wicked glance go? Do curses have the power to inflict harm? Can an onlooker's envy really tarnish a person's success? Join us as we go on to discuss how scientists try to sift out fraudsters in establishing if there is any truth in these superstitions. Guests: Holly Marlow (Author and advocate) Dr Shokoofeh Rajabzadeh (Poet and scholar) Caroline Watt (Emeritus Professor of Parapsychology) Dr Jaap Bos (Associate Professor at the Department of Interdisciplinary Social Studies) Producers: Rehana Bhatti and Nabeela Shah

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic : Is “Islamophobia” the Right Word? Rethinking How We Describe Anti-Muslim Discrimination Presenter(s):
 Imam Jalees Khan Abdul Qayyum Rashid Guest(s): * Professor Susan Edwards * Dr Claudia Radiven * Professor Rebecca Ruth Gould * Imam Mujeeb Ahmad Mirza Producer(s): Salman Khokhar Lead Producer: Tayyaba Tahir Researchers: Maimuna Hydara, Tooba Daud, Attiya tul Subuh, Basma Qamar, Hibba Tul Baseer, Nusrat Mohiuddin(new)

Drive Time Show Podcast 13-05-2026: Third Space & Mindfulness by Voice of Islam

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth Topic II: Dad brains: How fatherhood rewires the male mind Presenter(s):
 Imam Shamail Ahnad Imam Noorudin Jangerkhan Guest(s): * Raza Ahmad * Hania Yaqub * William Mcgranaghan * Anna Tarrant * Kieran Anders Producer(s): Muneeb Mirza, Hania Yaqub Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub Researchers: Maleeha Qamar, Jaazeba Zafrullah, Eshaal Rana, Nabeeha Malik, Shahida Tahir

Drive Time Show Podcast 12-05-2026: Israel–Lebanon: Conflict and Consequences & Nurses Day by Voice of Islam

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Understanding How Policing Works in the UK Topic II: Inside the Force: Real Voices from Policing Presenter(s): Imam Jalees Ahmad Imam Daniyal Ahmad Guest(s): * Dr Nicola O'Leary * Ian Broughton Producer(s): Tahira Amini Lead Producer: Dania Nasir

Smart Ageing: Rethinking Health and Longevity

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: AI Job Scams: When Opportunity Turns into Exploitation Topic II: Not Being Heard: The Hidden Crisis Facing Women in UK Healthcare Presenter(s):
Imam Nabeel Ahmed & Imam Zeriab Rahman Guest(s): * Dr. Celestine Iwendi * Mr. Giles Mason * Dr. Naveed Akhtar * Rachel Power * Dr. Sami Salam Producer(s): Zoha Nadeem and Kashifa Malik Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema Researchers: Touqeer Ahmed Rana, Hassam Walid, Jazibah Khorram, Faryaal Munir, Natasha Sabah Un Naseer

Weekend World Show Podcast 10-05-2026: Global Health Funding: Who Decides What's Worth Treating? by Voice of Islam

Saturday Morning Live Podcast 09-05-2026 : Patience & Forgiveness by Voice of Islam

Exam Stress and Revision Tips As we are in the middle of exam season, stress and self-doubt can build. Today's show explores why exam stress happens and how it affects mental health. We will be offering practical revision tips, time management strategies, and ways to stay motivated. We'll also discuss how to tackle procrastination, burnout, and fear of failure, helping you stay calm and focused. Cleanliness: The Key to Wellbeing Cleanliness is half of faith and cleanliness is next to godliness. Join us as we explore the correlation of physical hygiene with spirituality. We will also be exploring how our physical environment has an impact on our life and why Islam has set such high standards for cleanliness. Guests: James Emmett – Regional Clinical Lead for North, Midlands and Wales for Place2Be Stevie Goulding – Senior Manager of Parent and Carer Services at YoungMinds Dr Hamad Muin Ahmad – resident doctor in Acute MedicineSally Bloomfield – professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK. She is an expert on home hygiene research and education. Producers: Sabiha Tariq , Misbah Tariq & Hania Mubarik

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Radical Kindred: The Company We Keep Topic II: Gentle Parenting: Raising the delight of our eyes Presenter(s):
Imam Touqeer Tanvir & Talat and Waleed Guest(s): * Dr Rebecca Adams * Professor Christine Hine * Dr Artemi Sakellariadis * Reem Shraiky * Linda James Producer(s): Wafaa Selby and Areeba Noor Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researchers: Tehreem Zafar, Afia Kassama, Ayela Munir and Raazia Khurram

Join our hosts for Thursday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘War crimes stopped being shameful?' and ‘Dying: the end?' War crimes stopped being shameful? With constant headlines coming out of Gaza, Lebanon, and beyond, the term “war crimes” has become a daily staple of our news cycle. However, as the UN and international bodies repeatedly warn of violations, a chilling questions emerges: Have we become completely desensitised to the unthinkable? Join us as we ask if international law still holds any weight, or if the global conscience has simply moved on. Dying: the end? Dying is a universal reality, and topics such as assisted dying raise important ethical and societal questions about life, death, and human dignity. In Islam, death is not the end but a transition to the afterlife, where every soul returns to God and is held accountable. Join us as we explore these questions through Islamic teachings on death and after life death. Guests: Dr Sharon Ceon (Associate Professor in Media Psychology at the University of Salford) Ahmed Benchemsi (Advocacy and Communication Director for Human Rights Watch's Middle East and North Africa division) Imam Anas Mahmood   Producers:  Iesha Khalid and Laiba Mubashar

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Faith Through Every Trial: Trusting God in Times of Ease and Hardship Topic II: Is Your Food Nourishing Your Spirit? Presenter(s):
Imam Jalees Khan Imam Noor Hadi Abdul Qayyum Rashid Guest(s): * Rabbi David Mivasair * Mahbood Beneshi * Ms Dure Adan Tahir * Prof Marie Mohammed Producer(s): Areeba Noor (mentor ) Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Tahira Shabbir Lead Producer: Tayyaba Tahir Researchers: Zaheeda Ramjeet, Amatul Aleem, Iman Mahmood, Anusha Kabir, Fateha Iqbal, Tasnima Rahim

Join our hosts for Wednesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Child Marriage' and ‘Hazrat Zaid Bin Harith: Timeless lessons for Today' Child Marriage Everyday, countless young souls are deprived of their childhood and their dreams, caged before they could ever learn to fly. Join us on this episode of the Drive Time Show to discuss the cultural practices and religious shields that people often misuse to justify and force young children into child marriages. Hazrat Zaid Bin Harith: Timeless lessons for Today Join us as we explore the life of Hazrat Zaid Bin Harith, whose life is filled with beautiful and powerful stories and inspiring moments. How can we take his experience and implement them into our daily lives and what they teach us about character, faith and resilience? Join us as we discuss how the life of Hazrat Zaid Bin Harith can guide us towards becoming better individuals. Guests : Heather Barr - associate director of the Women's Rights Division at Human Rights Watch. Dr. Anita Raj - Executive Director of the Newcomb Institute at Tulane University Producers : Shamamah Ahmad Dogar and Bareera Iftikhar

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Parenting, PDA and Patience Topic II: The Crisis of Identity: Who Are We in a Changing World? Presenter(s):
Imam Ather Ahmad Imam Nooruddin Jahangeer Guest(s): * Laura Kerbey * Ms Fowzia Bushra Shah * Dr. Hizer Mir * Bilal Ahmad Qamar * Dr. Adam Abdelnoor Producer(s): Aisha Mannan and Aiysha Kanwal Nawaz Researchers: Tooba Malik, Raazia Choudhry, Amna Marium, Enayatullah Rahman, Hannan Ashraf, Zanubia Ateeq

Drive Time Show Podcast 05-05-2026: Public Mood & Finding God by Voice of Islam

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Surah Tatfif - Power, Justice and the Cost of War
Topic II: Understanding 'Brain Rot': The Attention Crisis of the Digital Age Presenter(s):
Imam Mubariz Amini Imam Daniyal Ahmad Guest(s): * Imam Tamim Abu Daqqa * Murabbi Basil Munir * Prof Paul Howard-Jones * Imam Dawood Abid * Emilie Owens Producer(s): Isha Ahmad & Areebah Ijaz Lead Producer: Dania Nasir
 Researchers: Arriba Chowdhry, Emily Amber, Farah Sharif, Tahseena Moeen

Poets for Peace: Echoes of the Soul

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: The Compass Within: Finding Meaning in a Material World Topic II: Be with the Truthful Presenter(s): Daniyal Zia & Bilal Mehmood Guest(s): * Imam Zafir Mehmood Malik * Imam Basil Munir * Imam Ibrahim Noonan * Dr Musa Sami Producer(s): Malakoot Afaq & Zil-E-Huma Abbasi & Zoha Nadeem Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema Researchers: Saira Ahmad, Shamayla Malik, Aqsa Rana, Salma Khawaja, Madiha Cheema

Weekend World Podcast 03-05-2026: A Current Affairs Show from a Faith and Non-faith Perspective by Voice of Islam

Oil Crisis: Demand Destruction mode The war in Iran has sent shockwaves far beyond the Middle East, oil prices surging, energy supplies disrupted, and economies under pressure. Join us as we look at how we will need to change our consumer habits to adapt not just now but long term. Sunni-Shi'a: why the Muslim Divide Matters In The Iran War The Sunni–Shi'a divide and the internal disunity within the Muslim world continue to shape modern conflicts, particularly tensions between Iran and the GCC. Join us as we unpack these issues through both an Islamic and current affairs lens. Guests: Bill Farren-Price: Head of Gas Research, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies Milica Javdan: Political Scientist and Political Advisor at Human Rights Research League Professor Afzal Ashraf Muneeb Raja: Journalist specialising in geopolitics, terrorism, security, and South and West Asian affairs. Producers: Mariam Munib and Farah Mirza

Topics and Guests: Topic I: Terramation: Could human composting overtake burials and cremation? Guests: Imam Ibrahim Noonan Imam Humayon Jahangeer Khan Imam Abdul Ghaffar Ahmad Topic II: Crime in Britain: Why Policing Alone Isn't Enough Guests: Ruth Halkon Mr Luqman Ahmed Producer(s): Sabiha Saif & Aalia Qureshi Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researchers: Mariam Naeem, Leza Aimal, Dania Daud, Marwah Usman Lead Presenter: Mb Touqeer Tanvir Co-Presenters: Mb Shahzeb Nayyar

Join our hosts for Thursday's show where we will be discussing: Nuclear Proliferation: Racing Towards Global Catastrophe' and 'Life Skills: Are you self-sufficient?'. Nuclear Proliferation: Racing Towards Global Catastrophe The world is headed for a catastrophe as nations seek to increase nuclear warheads, defying every moral boundary. Are we even beginning to comprehend the magnitude of a weapon that has the power to vaporize all of humanity? Join us as we discuss nuclear proliferation and the catastrophe it can cause. Life Skills: Are you self-sufficient? Join us as we explore skills needed for extreme situations like nuclear war to mastering everyday survival skills. Learn the basics of first aid, self- defense, hunting and more to help you stay calm, prepared, and capable in difficult situations. Guests: Dr Danial Plesch - Is Professor of Diplomacy and Strategy at SOAS University of London. Susi Snyder - Director of Programmes at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapon. Syed Tahir Ahmad - Founder of Unleash Self Defence Iftekhar Ahmed - After completing my Abitur and two semesters of Information Systems, he joined Jamia Ahmadiyya Germany in 2008 and graduated in 2015. James Turner - Teacher and lifelong scout, now a Cub leader with 82nd Salford Producers: Nadia Anwaar and Anila Syed-Usman

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Faith, Leadership and Resilience: Finding Peace in Times of Persecution Topic II: Marriages are falling apart Presenter(s): Abdul Qayyum Rashid Zakaria Bhatti Imam Noor Hadi Guest(s): * Imam Abdul Hameed Sawiri * Imam Bilal Ahmed Qamar * Ms Michaela Hyde * Ms Winifred Reilley Producer(s): Hania Ahmed, Atia Ahmed Lead Producer: Tayyaba Tahir Researchers:Maimuna Hydara, Tooba Daud, Fateha Iqbal, Attiya tul Subuh, Basma Qamar, Hibba Tul Baseer, Nusrat Mohiuddin(new)

Join our hosts for Wednesday's show where we will be discussing: ‘Food Waste' and ‘Hajj: one month to go.' Food Waste: Today is stop food waste day. Join us to discuss the impact food waste had and what we can do to minimise it. Whether by meal planning to prevent waste or making sure to store different food correctly to last. Hajj: one month to go: As a pillar of Islam, Hajj is not only a powerful expression of faith, equality, and global unity but also a life-changing experience that strengthens faith and submission to God. Join us as we discuss the significance of Hajj. Guests: Laura Spencer: Deputy CEO of Fare Share Midlands Peter O'Grady: Director of Food For All UK. Steve Butterworth: CEO of Neighbourly. Producers: Farhana Khan, Kafi Zafar & Maria Ahmad Tooba

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Respect and Behaviour in Schools: Are Young People Losing Core Values? Topic II: The Attention Economy: Are We Losing the Ability to Focus? Presenter(s):
Imam Sharjeel Sheikh Ahmad Imam Abdul Haleem Guest(s): * Dr Dima Khazem * Dr James Williams * Dr Ümit Kemal Yıldız * Snoof Kattekop Producer(s): Namood E Sahar, Znobia Bhatti, Sabiha Saif (mentor) Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub Researchers: Eshaal Rana, Maleeha Qamar, Jazeeba Zafarullah, Nabeeha Malik, Shahida Tahir

Date: 28/04/2026 Join our hosts for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Nationalism driven by ‘religion'?' and ‘Prophetic Fatigue – are people giving up on the 2nd coming?' Nationalism driven by ‘religion'? Today we are exploring the rise of religious nationalism, where faith identity, and politics collide. From India to Israel to the US to Europe, we'll ask why this movement is growing, what it means for minorities and democracy, and whether religion can still be a force for peace and unity rather than division and conflict. Prophetic Fatigue – are people giving up on the 2nd coming? Major religions speak about a second coming but many are getting disheartened and turning away from the idea that there will ever be the Promised Messiah. Join us as we discuss how the Messiah has come and his name is Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. The Messiah to unite all. Guests: Professor George Michael - a leading expert on extremism, the far right and political violence at Westfield State University. Dr Shabnum Tejani - a historian at SOAS, University of London. Producers: Bushra Tun Nisa Amir and Amtul Shakoor

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Surah Al-Infitar: The Illusion Of Control Topic II: Hearing with the Heart: Supporting our Deaf Community Presenter(s):
Imam Jalees Ahmad Imam Mubariz Amini Guest(s): * Imam Bilal Ahmad Qamar * Dr Naureen Whittinger * Ms Helen Niemiec * Mr Michael Quinlan Producer(s): Barirah Shamsi & Areeba Ijaz Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Madeeha Daud Lead Producer: Dania Nasir Researchers: Liyaqat Rafiq, Arshiya Jabeen & Samiya Khurram

Join our hosts for Monday's show where we will be discussing: ‘Digital Tots: Impact of screen time for under 5s' and 'Alhamdolilah: All praise belongs to Allah'. Digital Tots: Impact of screen time for under 5s The government is advising that children under the age of five should be limited on screen time, with under 2s not being allowed any. Join us as we discuss children's development as well as the importance of balance and how Islamic teachings guide parents in raising healthy, mindful children in a digital age. Alhamdulillah: All praise belongs to Allah Alhamdulilah -a phrase heard across the world every single day, but its meaning goes far beyond simple words. It is an expression of gratitude, humility, and deep faith and emphasises that all blessings, big or small, come from Allah. Join us today as we explore the deeper meaning of this word and reflect on how much it truly impacts individuals on a daily basis. Guests: Noel McDermott - a psychotherapist and dramatherapist with over 30 years' work within the health, social care, education, and criminal justice fields. Producers:  Ayesha Tahir, Tahmina Tahir, Munahil Nasir and Arub Anwar

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic 01: Islam's Teachings About Alcohol and Modern Science Topic 02: The Role of Gratitude and Empathy in Prosocial Behaviour Presenter(s):
Danayal Zia & Imam Nabeel Ahmad Guest(s): * Professor David Nutt * Dawn Holmes * Tahir Mahmood * Professor Eamonn Ferguson * Dr Peter Sear * Imam Abdul Hameed Sawiri * Imam Abdul Azeem Ahmed Producer(s): Sofia Ateeq and Shanzy Mubarik Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema Researchers: Hassam Walid Khan, Jazibah Khorram, Faryaal Munir, Saleha Siddiqa and Tauqeer Ahmed Rana

Title: Safeguarding Her Mind: Securing our Peace Synopsis: In this episode of Pathway to Peace, the presenters explore the vital link between women's mental health and the stability of society. From girlhood to womanhood and beyond, we examine the emotional, physical, and social pressures women face today, alongside the gaps in modern care. Drawing on Islamic teachings, the discussion highlights the responsibility of families and communities to nurture, support, and value women at every stage of life. Ultimately, the programme examines the fact that when women are cared for with compassion and dignity, stronger families are built and lasting societal peace becomes possible. Presenters: Sabiha Iqbal, Dr Alia Khan & Aliya Sami

Saturday Morning Live Podcast 25-04-2026 : Phone Addiction by Voice of Islam

Join our hosts for Friday's show where we will be discussing: ‘Allies and the USA' and 'Global Disorder and the need for Muslim Unity'. Allies and the USA How is the war in the Middle East and the Ukraine – Russia war impacting relations between Europe and the USA? Join us as we discuss international relations and tensions. Global Disorder and the Need for Muslim Unity How does the growing instability across the world impact the Muslim Ummah. From conflict and division to political fragmentation and social challenges, we discuss why unity has become more urgent than ever and what stands in its way. Guests: Imam Farhan Iqbal- missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community Producers: Nabahat Nayyrah, Sana Nadeem, Zohra Mobashir

Topic I: Are We Raising Resilient Children — or Overwhelmed Ones? Guests: Lorna Wykes Professor Peter Tyrer Dave Smithson Professor Ian Hickey Topic II: Before It Was a Trend, It Was Islam: Rethinking Modern Wellness Guests: Guest 1: Anthea Ballam Guest 2: Dr. David Crepaz-Keray Producer(s): Maleeha Abdullah & Khalida Khawaja Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Khalida Khawaja Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researchers: Henna Ahmed, Nawira Khan & Basma Latif Lead Presenter: Imam Touqeer Tanvir Co-Presenters: Waleed Ahmad

Join our hosts for Thursday's show where we will be discussing: ‘Media Literacy' and 'Need for the Promised Messiah (as)' Media literacy What if the same message could mean completely different things to different people? Why do we so often misunderstand each other online and how much of that comes from how we interpret what we see? Join us as we explore media literacy and how personal biases, tone, and lack of context shape the way we understand information on the internet, often leading to conflict, misinformation, and unnecessary assumptions. Need for the Promised Messiah (as) Opponents of the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), argue that his claim came before its time when the world did not yet need a reformer. Join us as we explore whether the late 19th century was, in fact, an extraordinary age. A time when nearly every major religion awaited a divinely appointed saviour, when moral and spiritual decline was widespread, and when the signs foretold in the Holy Quran and the prophecies of the Holy Prophet (saw) were becoming manifest. Was this truly the moment history had been waiting for? Guests: Mark Frankel -  Head of Public Affairs, Full Fact Savini Yasanayake -  Psychology Undergraduate Producers: Mahira Ramzeen

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic : Global Crisis Uncovered: War, Inflation & the Energy Struggle Presenter(s):
ImamJalees Khan Abdul Qayum Rashid Zakaria Bhatti Guest(s): * Professor Scott Lucas * Bobbie Upton * Professor Afzal Ashraf * Dr Daniel Levin Producer(s): Rubab Zafar, Saud Chaudhary, Arifa Azim Khan Lead Producer: Tayyaba Tahir Researchers: Zaheeda Ramjeet, Amatul Aleem, Iman Mahmood, Tasnima Rahim, Anusha Kabir

Join our hosts for Wednesday's show where we will be discussing: ‘Earth Day' and ‘Nature v Nurture' Earth Day: It is Earth Day. How are you doing your bit to look after the planet. Beyond the self, what needs to be done as a collective to make the world a better place for us now and future generations? Nature v Nurture Are we shaped by our genes, or by the environment around us? Join us as we explore how our environment, experiences and even the passage of time can influence how our genes are expressed, meaning who we become is shaped by both biology and the world we live in. Guests: Rosie Downes: Intro: head of campaigns at friends of the Earth Noel McDermott: Psychotherapist and dramatherapist and founder of Mental Health Works. Dr Kevin J. Mitchell: Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. Professor Thalia Eley: Professor of Developmental Behavioural Genetics at King's College London and Head of the Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre. Producers: Azka Hina and Durr-e-Sameen Mirza

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Earth Day: Celebrating Our Planet and Inspiring Global Action Topic II: Beyond Acknowledgement: Turning Slave Trade Recognition into Action Presenter(s):
Imam Shamail Ahmad Imam Sharjeel Ahmad Guest(s): * Martin Baxter * Rosalind Mist * Sam Bishop * Malik al Nasir * Prof Alan Lester Producer(s): Faiqa Mubaraka, Hania Yaqub, Maida Mubashara (TP) Lead Producer:Hania Yaqub Researchers:Zanubia Ateeq, Sadiya Rehman, Tooba Malik, Razia Choudhry, Hannan Ashraf,Anayatullah Rafeeq