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Voice of Islam Radio is a new Digital DAB 24hr radio station which offers news, views, discussion and insight on Islam’s Perspectives on the world today.
It is a new channel that will inform, engage and give you a chance to express your views on a range of topics. Broadcasting 24 hours a day the station aims to give everyone a space for discussion, for people of faith, no faith or just those with an interest in social peace and greater justice.

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Breakfast Show Podcast 17-11-21 The Key to True Happiness

November 17, 2021 10:45 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Topic 01: The Key to True Happiness Topic 02: Ofsted investigates rise in primary-age children in alternative provision Presenters: Murabbi Mohammed Ather & Ali Khan Guest: 01 Sarah Vero 02 Randy Taran 03 Professor Jonathon Glazzard 04 Angela Scollan Producer: Khaula Hashmi

Drive Time Show Podcast 16-11-2021 Bullying | Tolerance Bullying

November 16, 2021 19:20 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Topic discussing: Bullying/ Tolerance Bullying Presenter: Imam Zakaria Rawah-ud-din Arif Bullying behaviour often emerges in childhood, and the consequences for victims can last a lifetime. But what makes a child become a bully? Join us as we attempt to unpick the problem and discuss possible solutions. #Antibullyingweek #unitedagainstbullying Tolerance If the current challenges of the world were to be described in one sentence, the fundamental issue is lack of peace and justice. What if ...

Breakfast Show Podcast 16-11-21 Neuroscientists roll out first comprehensive atlas of brain cells

November 16, 2021 11:03 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Topic 01: Neuroscientists roll out first comprehensive atlas of brain cells Topic 02: Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development Presenters: Imam Tahir Khalid, Danayal Zia & Maaz Ahmad Guest: 01 Dr Anas Rana 02 Dr Helen Bilton 03 Ms Laura Mylan Producer: Sehar Ahmad

Drive Time Show Podcast 15-11-2021 Vaccine hesitancy/ Interfaith

November 15, 2021 20:02 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Join Tahir Khalid and Talib Man for Monday's show where we will be discussing: Vaccine hesitancy/ Interfaith Vaccine Hesitancy The covid vaccination has saved millions of people worldwide, yet there are still some people who are hesitant to get vaccinated. Why is this and how do covid conspiracy theories add unnecessary fuel to the fire? Interfaith: Religious Harmony Interfaith dialogue provides space for religions to contribute and complement each other. This helps religions grow and d...

Breakfast Show Podcast 15-11-21 Learning loss - how lockdown has widened the gap

November 15, 2021 10:39 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Topic : 01 Learning loss - how lockdown has widened the gap Topic : 02 Kindness begets kindness: ‘People who aren’t being nice need kindness most’ Presenters: Bashir Ahmed Shahzeb Athar Guest: 01 Premila Puri 02 Jaime Thurston Producer: Simab Rehman

Pathway to Peace podcast 14 - 11 - 21 - Armistice Day: Have we learnt the lessons from the past?

November 14, 2021 22:53 - 56 minutes - 19.2 MB

Title: Armistice Day: Have we learnt the lessons from the past? Synopsis: Armistice Day is commemorated every year on 11 November to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. The date has become a national holiday in France, and was declared a national holiday in many Allied nations. However, many Western...

Weekend World Podcast 14-11-2021-current-affairs show from a faith and non-faith perspective

November 14, 2021 11:47 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

Weekend World Podcast 14-11-2021-current-affairs show from a faith and non-faith perspective by Voice of Islam

Saturday Morning Live Podcast show 13-11-2021 "Various headlines"

November 13, 2021 12:39 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Topic: Various headlines Presenters: Umar Bhatti, Hamaad Khan, Noshe Zafar Rohanullah Cheema (remotely from Liverpool) and Takreem Malik Guest: Sami Lewis Producer: Usman Butt

Drive Time Show Podcast 12-11-2021 Clean Air |Switzerland-ban on minarets

November 12, 2021 19:41 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Topic discussing: Clean Air/ Switzerland-ban on minarets Presenter: Raza Ahmed Qayyum Rashid Hanif Khan Clean Air With the latest findings showing that air pollution stunts the growth of children’s lungs and that more than 90% of the world’s young people are breathing toxic air, it is clear that action needs to be taken sooner rather than later. Join us LIVE from 4pm as we discuss air pollution Switzerland: Ban on Minarets In a November 2009 referendum, a constitutional amendment bannin...

Break Fast Show Podcast 12-11-2021 Poverty Elimination Through Empowerment | Remembrance Day

November 12, 2021 10:19 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Introduction And News Topic: 01 Poverty Elimination Through Empowerment Topic: 02 Remembrance Day Presenters: Murrabi Touqeer Tanvir & Waleed Ahmed Guest: 01 Sam Nadel 02 Nicola Banks 03 Dr Niall Barr 04 Dr Samantha Harding Producer Bareera Saqib Mansoor

Drive Time Show Podcast 11-11-2021 Sugar | Remembrance Day

November 11, 2021 19:07 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Topic for Thursday's show where we will be discussing: Sugar | Remembrance Day Presenter: Sheikh Sheikh Sammar Ahmad and Raheel Ahmad Sugar – Sweet but deadly How often do you reach for a snack? Do you think about its sugar content and impact on your health? Join us as we discuss how many hidden sugars exist in our snacks and the need to be more mindful of what we are consuming. Remembrance Day: Lest We Forget More than a 100 years ago, the world saw the astonishing fulfilment of the c...

Break Fast Show Podcast 11-11-2021 Animal to human transplants And Family life

November 11, 2021 11:59 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Topic: 01 Animal to human transplants. Topic:02 Family life.

Drive Time Show Podcast 10-11-2021 Sacrifices of Ahmadi Muslims | The British government and Jihad

November 10, 2021 18:38 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Topic discussing: Ahmadiyyat- Sacrifices of early Ahmadi Muslims/ The British government and Jihad Presenter: Join Sheikh Sharjeel Ahmad Dr Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show where we will be Ahmadiyyat- Sacrifices of early Ahmadi Muslims Join us as we narrate the struggles and sacrifices of early Ahmadi Muslims for the perpetuation of Islam Ahmadiyyat. The British government and Jihad What is Jihad and why was Islam forced to resort to defending itself in its early history? Hazrat Mirz...

Break Fast Show Podcast 10-11-2021 Budget 2021 And A pivotal moment for the planet

November 10, 2021 10:25 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Topic: 01 Inflation is higher for poorer people than for richer ones. Topic: 02 Budget 2021: What Does It Mean for the UK? Topic: 03 A pivotal moment for the planet.

Drive Time Show Podcast 09-11-2021 Social media kindness |Geology

November 09, 2021 19:10 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Topic: Social media kindness |Geology Presenter: Safeer Zartasht Khan Salman Qamar Introduction: What is social media? It is a collective term for websites and applications that focus on communication, community-based input, interaction, content-sharing, and collaboration. • On social media people can hide behind their screens and post anything they want to. And unfortunately, many people use that power to bring out a level of unkindness. They post content that would hurt other people....

Break Fast Show Podcast 09-11-2021 The psychology behind why you spend money on Amazon Prime.

November 09, 2021 10:32 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Topic 1: The psychology behind why you spend so much money on Amazon Prime. Topic 2: Russia Reopens the Last Czar’s Palace, a Century After His Execution.

Drive Time Show Podcast 08-11-2021 Science and Islam

November 08, 2021 20:46 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Join Tahir Khalid and Talib Man for Monday's show where we will be discussing: Science and Islam Science and Islam The Holy Quran inspired many Muslims to delve into the scientific world. Who were these great thinkers and what were their discoveries? Produced by: Fezia Haq

Breakfast Show Podcast 08-11-2021 Budget 2021 Ministers pledge £500m to support young families

November 08, 2021 10:07 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Survivors of modern slavery forced to commit crimes up to 60% in a year charity says

Pathway to Peace podcast 07 - 11 - 21 - Pursuit of Pleasures

November 07, 2021 22:47 - 57 minutes - 32.9 MB

Title: Pursuit of Pleasures: The alignment of Neuroscience and Islamic Ethics Synopsis: Modern day neuroscience is unlocking secrets about what takes place during sleep, the impact of social media and the importance of going through difficulty and pain before obtaining pleasure. In this week's Pathway to Peace show we reflect on how Islamic teachings from 1,500 years ago are already perfectly aligned to the latest findings. We will explore how practices such as the daily prayers and fasting ...

Weekend World Podcast 07-11-2021- current-affairs show from a faith and non-faith perspective

November 07, 2021 12:48 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

current-affairs show from a faith and non-faith perspective

Saturday Morning Live Podcast show 06-11-2021

November 06, 2021 14:50 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Saturday Morning Live Podcast show 06-11-2021 by Voice of Islam

Drive Time Show podcast 05-11-2021 Can we make a difference

November 05, 2021 19:22 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Topic of COP26: Can we make a difference Presenter: Raza Ahmad Hanif Khan Kayum COP26: Can we make a difference Introduction COP26 marks the United Nations climate change conference, taking place in Glasgow (Scotland) from 31st Oct - 12th Nov, 2021 This ‘Conference of the Parties’ is of significant value as the big decision of the Paris Agreement from COP21 (happened in 2015), in which all countries agreed to work together to reduce global warming below 2 degrees, will be reviewed. Hundred...

Breakfast Show Podcast 05-11-2021-Creating Connection/Signs that God exists

November 05, 2021 09:37 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Topics: 1 Creating Connection 1. Professor Vanessa Diaz 2. Kamontip Evans 2 Signs that God exists 1. John Richards 2. John Carter Presenters Murrabi Touqeer Tanvir & Waleed Ahmad Producer Maleeha Abdullah Researchers Qudsia Ward, Syeda Henna Saud, Saleha Bakhtiar & Mahrukh Mubashir

Drive Time Show podcast 04-11-2021 Stress | Winter blues

November 04, 2021 18:52 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Topic discussing: Stress / winter blues Presenter: Sheikh Sammar Ahmad Zakaria Stress With the easing of lockdown, has the stress of the pandemic also eased? Join us today as we discuss stress in a post-lockdown world. Winter blues– tough winter? People have been warned this year’s winter will be really difficult and tough as energy bills are rising and predictions have been made about food shortage. This winter the big question for most people will be ‘eating or heating’? Join us to disc...

Breakfast Show Podcast 04-11-2021 Life expectancy | Plagiarism and Cheating - an issue in Education

November 04, 2021 10:40 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Introduction and News Topic: 1 Covid-19: Life expectancy is down but what does this mean? Topic: 2 Plagiarism and Cheating - an issue in Education Guest Includes: 1.Dr Samia Latif 2.Dr Jonas Schöley 3.Veena Raleigh 4. Dr Thomas Lancaster 5. Dr Huw Evans

Drive Time Show podcast 03-11-2021 Translatability: The Holy Quran

November 03, 2021 21:22 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

Topic discussing: Translatability: The Holy Quran Presenter: Sharjeel Ahmad Dr Tariq Bajwa Have you ever thought about the importance of translation? How does one translate what so many people believe to be the direct word of God? Whilst we may be able to translate words, can we translate the wisdom a book espouses? The Holy Qur’an has been translated into many languages multiple times, throughout the ages. Join our discussion on the decisions and politics of language and translation Prod...

Breakfast Show Podcast 03-11-2021 - Online Safety / Myopia

November 03, 2021 09:23 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Join Sheikh Sharjeel Ahmad, Khalid Bhunnoo and Muhammad Athar for Wednesday’s show where we will be discussing: Online Safety / Myopia News Segment Segment 1 - Can Online Safety Bill tackle social media abuse of MPs? Segment 2 - Screen time linked to risk of myopia in young people

Drive Time Show podcast 02-11-2021 Retirement/Religion

November 02, 2021 18:32 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Join Raza Ahmad and Qayyum Rashid for Tuesday's show where we will be discussing:Retirement/Religion Retirement: Rising cost of retirement Elderly people have lived their whole lives contributing to our society, building the future for the younger generation and working really hard. There is a greater need to focus on providing greater help for elderly citizens whenever we can. Join us LIVE from 4pm as we discuss the increase of retirement cost and how that impacts retirees . Religion: Do w...

Breakfast Show Podcast 02-11-2021 - Exercise / Digital Parenting

November 02, 2021 11:23 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Join Danayal Zia and Maaz Ahmed for Tuesday’s show where we will be discussing: Exercise / Digital Parenting News Segment Segment 1 - Exercise Shapes Not Only Our Bodies But Brains as Well Segment 2 - Digital Parenting: When Parents experience the pitfalls, their children face

DriveTime Show Podcast 01-11-2021 Food | Men's health

November 01, 2021 19:52 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Topic: Food: You are what you eat, Men's Health: Be the best version of yourself Presenter: Tahir Khalid and Safeer Khan Food: You are what you eat In today’s society people are very conscious of what we eat. Join us to discuss the benefits of different food and how they affect our lives and why some foods are said to be better than others. Men's Health: Be the best version of yourself Some of the leading causes of death amongst men are heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory...

Breakfast Show Podcast 01-11-2021 Are support services failing pupils with Special Education Needs

November 01, 2021 10:13 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Breakfast Show Podcast 01-11-2021 Are support services failing pupils with Special Education Needs by Voice of Islam

Pathway to Peace podcast 31 - 10 - 21 - Social Media: Materialism and Spirituality

November 01, 2021 00:56 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MB

Topic: Social Media: Materialism and Spirituality Synopsis: In this episode of Pathway to Presenter, the panel examines whether social media is driving materialism? Is it increasing inequality and showing us what we are missing in our lives? At what point does aspirational messaging begin to damage our happiness and can social media be used for spiritual purposes or to fulfil our spiritual needs? Presenters: Sarah Ward, Shazia Bhatti & Anne Marie Ionesco

Pathway to Peace 31 - 10 - 21 - Social Media: Materialism and Spirituality

November 01, 2021 00:56 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MB

Topic: Social Media: Materialism and Spirituality Synopsis: In this episode of Pathway to Presenter, the panel examines whether social media is driving materialism? Is it increasing inequality and showing us what we are missing in our lives? At what point does aspirational messaging begin to damage our happiness and can social media be used for spiritual purposes or to fulfil our spiritual needs? Presenters: Sarah Ward, Shazia Bhatti & Anne Marie Ionesco

Saturday Morning Live Show Podcast 30-10-2021 - Prophecies

October 30, 2021 12:05 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Join Usman Butt, Mudabbir Khalid and Shoaib Zaffar for Saturday's show where we will be discussing: Prophecies News Roundup Main Topic - Prophecies

DriveTime Show Podcast 29-10-2021 - Elite Socialists

October 29, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Join Raheel Ahmed and Zakariya Sheikh for Friday's show where we will be discussing: Elite Socialists Elite Socialists Does becoming wealthy mean you forget your roots? Should celebrities leave politics to the politicians or are they right to fight for a more equal world? Where does socialism figure in politics today? These are some of the questions we would like to explore as we consider the phenomenon of Elite Socialists. Join us from 4 pm as we discuss the politics of social inequality. ...

Breakfast Show Podcast 29-10-2021-Halloween – What does Islam say?/Young more likely to pray

October 29, 2021 09:16 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Topics: 1 Halloween – What does Islam say? 1. Eve Salthouse 2. Malcolm Bowers 2 Young more likely to pray than over-55s reveals survey 1. Dr Yehuda Stolov 2. Murabbi Sabah Uddin Ahmedi Presenters Waleed Ahmed & Murabbi Touqeer Producer Nergis Nasir Researchers Henna Ahmad, Mahrukh Mubashar, Saleha Bakhtiar & Qudsia Ward

Breakfast Show Podcast 28-10-2021 Is beauty in the body | Privacy gone too far?

October 28, 2021 11:17 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Topic: Is beauty in the body | Privacy gone too far Presenters Shahil Munir Ali Khan Researchers Qanta Haniah Producer Fatima Rizwan Arifa Khan Salman Khokhar

DriveTime Show Podcast 27-10-2021 Time Management | Jesus (as): Proofs of his natural death

October 27, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Topic's: Time Management | Jesus (as): Proofs of his natural death Presenter: Sharjeel Ahmad Dr Tariq Bajwa Time Management Time management is a very important skill to be learned and to be mastered in order to have a better lifestyle. Join us live from 4-5pm as we will be looking at ways to manage workload in a busy schedule. Jesus: Proofs of his natural death In Srinagar, Kashmir, there lies a tomb with the name of ‘Youza Asouph’. Whilst some believe that Christ died for our sins, othe...

Faith In Focus - Episode 164 - Journeys

October 27, 2021 10:53 - 54 minutes - 62.2 MB

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

Faith In Focus - Episode 164 Journeys

October 27, 2021 10:53 - 54 minutes - 62.2 MB

Faith In Focus - Episode 164 Journeys by Voice of Islam

Faith In Focus - Episode 163 Keeping Good Company

October 27, 2021 10:53 - 51 minutes - 58.7 MB

Faith In Focus - Episode 163 Keeping Good Company by Voice of Islam

Faith In Focus - Episode 163 - Keeping Good Company

October 27, 2021 10:53 - 51 minutes - 58.7 MB

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

Faith In Focus - Episode 162 Innately Human

October 27, 2021 10:53 - 53 minutes - 61 MB

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Faith In Focus - Episode 162 - Innately Human

October 27, 2021 10:53 - 53 minutes - 61 MB

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

Faith In Focus - Episode 160 - Silence

October 27, 2021 10:53 - 54 minutes - 62.7 MB

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

Breakfast Show Podcast 27-10-2021 - Too much free time / How to Fend Off Winter Depression

October 27, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 63 MB

Topics: 1 Too much free time may be almost as bad as too little 1. Dr Samiullah Tahir 2. Clare Evans 2 How to Fend Off Winter Depression 1. Dr Musa Sami 2. Dr Desan Paul Presenters Sheikh Sharjeel Ahmad and TBC Producer Nawira Khan Researchers Farva Zartasht and Sehar Ahmed

Breakfast Show Podcast 26-10-2021 - UK Covid-19 Infection Rates Rise

October 26, 2021 08:32 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Join Danayal Zia, Imran Khalid and Marz Ahmed for Tuesday’s show where we will be discussing: UK Covid-19 Infection Rates Rise: What’s the Cause? News Segment Main Topic - UK Covid-19 Infection Rates Rise: What’s the Cause?

DriveTime Show Podcast 25-10-2021 - Arms Trade

October 25, 2021 19:55 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Join Tahir Khalid and Talib Man for Monday’s show where we will be discussing: Arms Trade Major powers, attracted by lucrative contracts, justify the arms trade. But, by increasing regional strife, the arms trade itself threatens the stability of the world economy. Join us as we discuss the real cost of weapon profiteering. Produced by: Dr Basma Ikram and Sana Nadeem

Breakfast Show Podcast 25-10-2021-How and why are hate crimes rising?/giving up pet

October 25, 2021 09:23 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

Topics: 1 How and why are hate crimes rising? 2 More dog owners thinking about giving up pet, charity says Presenters Shahzed Athar, Khalid Bhunno, Shareef Bhunoo Producer Simab Rehman Researchers Wajiha Haroon Farheen Yasin

Pathway to Peace 24 - 10 - 21 - The need to congregate: virtues and vices of the power of the group

October 24, 2021 23:17 - 57 minutes - 19.5 MB

Title: The need to congregate: virtues and vices of the power of the group Synopsis: In this episode of Pathway to Peace, the presenters take a look at the need and benefits of social interaction, while the world has had to stop during the Covid pandemic. How does Islam guide us in regards to social gatherings and etiquettes and how can we apply these valuable lessons in a post-pandemic world. Presenters: Hafia Khan, Sarah Ward & Sabiha Iqbal