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Voice of Islam

4,130 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

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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DriveTime Show Podcast - 05-11-2019 - Lung Cancer Awareness and Islamophobia

November 05, 2019 19:34 - 1 hour - 15.6 MB

Join Safeer Zartasht and Tahir Khalid where we will be discussing: Lung Cancer Awareness and Islamophobia • Lung Cancer Awareness Month • Islamophobia: Media driven? Guests include: Farzana Akbar: Nayyar Ahmad: Assistant Professor of Biology at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Paula Chadwick: Chief Executive of Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Troy: (Resident in London with Muslim neighbours) Dr Farid Panjwani: (Associate Professor in Education and Religion and Director, ...

Breakfast Show Podcast 05-11-2019

November 05, 2019 11:08 - 1 hour - 155 MB

Topics: Islam’s contribution to the West. Decline of Islam’s Scientific Greatness. Guests: Mr Bryn Barnard [pre-recorded] Dr. Ali Olomi [pre-recorded] Prof. Dr Perved Hoodbhoy [pre-recorded] Sitara Brooj Akbar Presenters: Sammar Ahmad & Daniyal Ahmad Producer: Nusrat Jehan

DriveTime Show Podcast -04-11-19- Nationalism / Trust in society

November 04, 2019 19:44 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Join Arif Khan and Khalid Bhunnoo where we will be discussing: Nationalism/ Trust in Society Nationalism - Pride or prejudice? Around the globe we can see rising xenophobia and hostility between people. Take the UK, where nationalism seems to be driving political ideas. Join us as we ask if nationalism is something we should be proud to uphold, or a gateway to division? Society - Built upon trust Although most of us have close friends, statistics show a fall in the proportion of people s...

Breakfast Show Podcast 04-11-2019

November 04, 2019 10:08 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Bringing you a unique and fresh perspective on the latest headlines through the lens of Islam. Join The Breakfast Show LIVE every weekday morning from

Breakfast Show Podcast 04-11-2019

November 04, 2019 09:59 - 1 hour - 16.6 MB

Bringing you a unique and fresh perspective on the latest headlines through the lens of Islam. Join The Breakfast Show LIVE every weekday morning from

Pathways to Peace Live Podcast 03-11-2019-International Peace: seeking peace amongst Nation States

November 03, 2019 21:30 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

Title: International Peace: seeking peace amongst Nation States Synopsis: Domestic and International Politics has been marred by tensions between rival parties and even between Governments vs the People. In this programme the Pathway to Peace team take a look at how Islam views democracy and what advice it can give to healing the tension that exists between rival parties and Nation States. Presenters: Arif Khan & Sufyan Farooqi

Weekend World Podcast 03 - 11 - 2019

November 03, 2019 13:53 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Listen to the latest Weekend World Podcast with Dr Hammad Khan, Daud Khan & Taalay Ahmed, with special guest Mahmood Ahmed to discuss the latest news and reviews with a faith perspective.

Saturday Morning Live Podcast - 02-11-2019 - Establishing Lasting Peace

November 02, 2019 12:27 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

Join Umar Bhatti and Hammad Khan for Saturday's show as we discuss: Establishing Lasting Peace Current News Topics Main Topic: Establishing Lasting Peace Best ways to establish lasting peace, whether via pacifism or by fighting in war - and how Islam takes the best of both to produce the most moral method i.e. peace via justice

Breakfast Show Podcast 01-11-2019

November 01, 2019 13:36 - 1 hour - 105 MB

today’s topics: - Four killed as storms hit US states - There’s a binge drinking boom among older people – what does it mean for the nation’s mental health? - Veterans with PTSD, anxiety turn to beekeeping for relief 4. Poll Q: Hospital admissions for mental disorders related to alcohol have risen by ___% over the past 5 years in people aged 50 and over. A: 12%; 21%; 24%; 30%

Drive Time Podcast 31-10-2019-Brexit A Democratic tragedy?

October 31, 2019 18:16 - 1 hour - 15.6 MB

Brexit A Democratic tragedy

Drive Time Podcast 30-10-2019- Halloween

October 30, 2019 19:36 - 1 hour - 15.7 MB

Join Sharjeel Ahmad and Dr. Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show where we will be discussing: Halloween Halloween -Harmless fun ? As soon as October starts, we are surrounded by Halloween. From pumpkins to costumes, fake blood to gory food, both children and adults are involved in this ‘holiday’. But is it just harmless fun, do we actually know what is being celebrated and the origins of Halloween? Join us as we take a deeper look into the origins of Halloween and discover if there is more to H...

Breakfast Show Podcast 30-10-2019 - Drugs

October 30, 2019 09:36 - 1 hour - 14.4 MB

Join Sharjeel Ahmed and Talib Mann for Wednesday's show where we will be discussing: Drugs Weather + Hot News Topics Segment 1 - Legalising cannabis would cut drugs, war and violence Segment 2 - Head Injuries: Cheap drug ‘could save thousands of lives a year’ Segment 3 - Mobile Phone ban in school relaxed to ‘ease friction’

DriveTime Show Podcast -29-10-19- Khilafat

October 29, 2019 19:19 - 1 hour - 15.8 MB

Join Tahir Khalid and Raza Ahmed for Tuesday's show where we will be discussing: Khilafat-His Holiness’ Tour of Europe Khilafat - His Holiness’ Tour of Europe Wherever the worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the fifth Caliph Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, travels to, all Ahmadi Muslims eagerly anticipate his arrival. This year, His Holiness went on a historic Europe Tour, with the motto Islam in the West, where he visited the Netherlands, France and Germany. During his visits, h...

Breakfast Show Podcast 29-10-2019

October 29, 2019 09:43 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Topics: Eating disorders: Over-65s unable to access some clinics. Macron warning on stigmatising Muslims amid France veil row. Exploring the influence of Muslim culture on the West. Guests: Natalie Bastiman Dr. Kawtar Najib Emma Ahmed Razwan Baig Presenters: Sammar Ahmad Daniyal Ahmad Producer: Farva Mubashir

DriveTime Show Podcast - 28 -10-19- Homelessness/Humility

October 28, 2019 18:37 - 1 hour - 14.6 MB

Join Safeer Zartasht for Monday's show where we will be discussing: Homelessness/Humility Homelessness: A silent killer Rough sleeping in London hit a record high being labelled a “national disgrace” by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, who blamed the crisis on welfare reforms and a lack of investment in social housing. Why do people become homeless? How many people does it affect? What does the latest research tell us about tackling this issue? Join us as we discuss Islamic teaches regardi...

Saturday Morning Live Podcast 26-10-2019 - GCSE Prep / Career pathways / Youth Hour

October 28, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 16.1 MB

Join Nadimur Rahman and Dr Shakeel Ahmad for Saturday's show as we discuss: GCSE Prep / Youth Hour Hot News Topics Segment 1 - GCSE preparation, revision techniques and career pathways Segment 2 - Youth Hour

Breakfast Show Podcast 28-10-2019

October 28, 2019 10:20 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Topics : Primary schools give free food to hungry families. Bulgaria v England: ‘Football family’ must ‘wage war on the racists’ says Uefa president. Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - Tour of Germany. Presenters: Qayyum Rashid. Tauqeer Khan. Producer: Faiza Cheema.

Pathway to Peace Podcast 13-10-2019-Harmony through educational excellence

October 27, 2019 21:26 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB

Title: Harmony through educational excellence Synopsis: On Tuesday 8 October 2019, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was graced with an address by His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Khalifa of Islam. UNESCO is a body of the United Nations that “seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture.” In this programme the Pathway to Peace team attempt to analyse this speech and seek to understand th...

Pathway to Peace Podcast 27-10-2019-Freedom and Morality

October 27, 2019 21:17 - 57 minutes - 8.29 MB

TITLE: Freedom and Morality SYNOPSIS: Synopsis: His Holiness, the Khalifa of Islam Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, once said, "In developed nations, moral values are declining day by day, in the name of freedom and self-determination." Join the Pathway to Peace team as we unpack this statement and discuss the problems facing modern society, while finding the pathway to peace. PRESENTERS: Sarah Ward, Hafia Khan, Reem Shraiky & Shirrin Shaikh

Weekend World Podcast 27 - 10 - 2019

October 27, 2019 12:47 - 1 hour

Listen to the latest Weekend World Podcast with Ahsan Ahmedi, Said Ahmedi & Waleed Ahmed, with special guests Khalil Yousuff, Bernie Gravett and Shahid Khan to discuss the latest news and reviews with a faith perspective.

Saturday Morning Live Podcast - 26-10-2019

October 26, 2019 21:04 - 1 hour - 16.1 MB

Saturday Morning Live Podcast - 26-10-2019 by Voice of Islam

Drive Time Podcast 25-10-2019 - Nuclear Weapons/Child Discipline

October 25, 2019 17:14 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Join Sammar Ahmad and Hanif Khan for Friday's show where we will be discussing: Nuclear Weapons/Child Discipline Nuclear Weapons: Is denuclearisation possible? With more than 15,000 nuclear weapons in the world today, is denuclearisation really possible? Can we protect the world from weapons of mass destruction? Join us to as we ask whether nuclear weapons can actually be deterrents for war or are they a just a threat to human life? Child Discipline: Debate on Smacking Scotland has beco...

Breakfast Show Podcast 25-10-2019

October 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 16.4 MB

1. today’s topics: - World Religions Conference at University of Waterloo, Canada - School bans parents from using phones in playground to stop them ignoring their children - What do you think of a public transport snack ban? 2. Poll Poll Question: Should there be a snack ban on public transport? Options: Yes No

Drive Time Podcast 23-10-2019- Humanity

October 24, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 16 MB

Join Raza and Raheel Ahmad for Thursday's show where we will be discussing: Humanity Humanity-Mankind is a single nation With the current state of society today, the importance of unity is a necessity. The spike in violence and racism makes the need for tolerance higher than ever. Join us in today's show as we discuss the importance of mankind living together as one nation; one identity. Guests Include: Sarah Vero (Head of Communications for Action for Happiness) Dr Sharif Ahmad Ashraf (R...

Breakfast Show Podcast 24-10-2019

October 24, 2019 09:54 - 1 hour - 149 MB

Topics: Iran women attend first football match in decades. Chester Williams: Sport plays an integral role in the physical and mental wellbeing of an individual. Guests: Qudsia Ahmad. Robert Skinner. Gavin Brown. Professor Roger Kerry. Presenter: Qayyum Rashid. Producer: Dr Fatima

Drive Time Podcast 23-10-2019- The Sun

October 23, 2019 17:38 - 1 hour - 15.8 MB

Let Drive Time accompany you every weekday afternoon between 4-6 pm with LIVE discussions on the topics that matter. Join Tahir Khalid & Dr. Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show where we will be discussing: Sun Sun- Significance in religion Burning bright for 4.603 billion years, the sun has been a source of life on Earth. Not only is our physical existence made possible by the sun, but man has also used the sun for much of his own pursuits. Join us as we look at how the sun has been an integr...

Breakfast Show Podcast 23-10-2019 - Health

October 23, 2019 10:13 - 1 hour - 16.3 MB

Join Sharjeel Ahmed and Talib Mann for Wednesday's show where we will be discussing: Health Weather + Hot News Topics Segment 1 - Depression and binge drinking in military spouses more common than in soldiers Segment 2 - NHS Privatisation Segment 3 - The effects of a 72 hour fast on the body

DriveTime Podcast -22-10-19- Racism

October 22, 2019 17:19 - 1 hour - 16 MB

Join Sharjeel Ahmed & Khalid Bhunnoo for Tuesday's show where we will be discussing: Racism Racism- Can football kick it out Last week football was under the racism spotlight when the England vs Bulgaria match was marred by fans making monkey chants and nazi salutes. Although shocking, is it really surprising given the history of racism and football? Join us this #BlackHistoryMonth as we speak about ways to eliminate racism from the sport as well as the need to champion the achievements of...

Breakfast Show Podcast 22-10-2019

October 22, 2019 12:01 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Topics: Spiritual but not religious. Spirituality, religion and mental health. Guests: Jonathon Butterwood. Imam Sabahat. Presenters: Sammar Ahmad. Daniyal Ahmad. Produce: Nusrat Jehan.

DriveTime Podcast -21-10-19- Gaming/Middle East

October 21, 2019 17:20 - 1 hour - 15.6 MB

Join Safeer Zartasht & Qayyum Rashid for Monday‘s show where we will be discussing: Gaming/Middle East Gaming- How a hobby becomes an addiction After WHO added gaming addiction to its list of disorders, the NHS has now officially started a therapy clinic to help those who have been affected the most by this technological addiction. This raises questions about the possible implications of this disorder and what can be done as prevention beforehand treatment. Join us as we discuss the need ...

Breakfast Show Podcast 21-10-2019

October 21, 2019 10:19 - 1 hour - 153 MB

Topics : Homeopathy - Is it safe and effective to use? Can a no-deal Brexit still happen? Tour of the Head of The Ahmadiyya Community: Germany Guests: Dr Sara Eames. Farhad Ghaffar Sb Missionary Germany Presenters: Qayyum Rashid Tauqeer Khan Producer: Baseerat Saddiqui.

Weekend World Podcast 20 - 10 - 2019

October 20, 2019 12:51 - 1 hour

Listen to the latest Weekend World Podcast with Dr Hammad Khan, Dr & Daud Khan to discuss the latest news and reviews with a faith perspective.

Saturday Morning Live Podcast - 19-10-2019 - Global Protest and Disharmony

October 19, 2019 11:25 - 1 hour - 15.4 MB

Join Shazil Lone and Saif Ahmedi for Saturday's show as we discuss: Global Protest and Disharmony Current News Topics Main Topic: Global Protest and Disharmony Sports Roundup

Drive Time Podcast 18-10-2019 - Anti Slavery Day / Community: National Baking Week

October 18, 2019 18:53 - 1 hour - 16.3 MB

Join Mansur Chatta & Hanif Khan for Friday's show where we will be discussing: Slavery/National Baking Week Anti Slavery Day This #AntiSlaveryDay as we discuss why modern day slavery is still an issue and how we can eradicate such practices once and for all. Join us as we discuss how Islam not only came to abolish slavery but also broke down the prejudices and institutions that upheld the practice. Community - National Baking Week What are you cooking up this #BakingWeek? Since the phenome...

Breakfast Show Podcast 18-10-2019

October 18, 2019 10:34 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Topics; From gamer to compulsive gambler. Scotland becomes first UK country to ban smacking. Presenters: Waleed & Hamza. Simple eye care could improve sight of more than 1 billion people.

Drive Time Podcast 17-10-2019 - Peace

October 17, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Join Sammar Ahmad and Tahir Khalid for Thursday's show where we will be discussing: Peace Peace: Why do we need it? In today's society the need for peace is evident more than ever. How can we claim there is a God if there is so much bloodshed in the world? How can we seek peace if there is hatred around us? Allah As Salam is the Source of Peace and in today's show we will be discussing how peace can be attained through turning to our Maker. Guests included: Dr Chris Allen (Associate Pro...

Breakfast Show Podcast 17-10-2019

October 17, 2019 09:10 - 1 hour - 15.5 MB

Intro and weather Segment 1- Iraq protests: Shots fired as demonstrators defy Baghdad curfew Segment 2 – Hong Kong protests Segment 3 – Islamic perspective on protests Segment 4 - Extinction Rebellion Protests: UK arrests as global demonstrations begin Guests: Expert 1: Dr Afzal Ashraf(School of Politics & International Relations) Expert 2: Murabi Farhad Ahmad (An Imam, public speaker, writer and member of Ahmadiyya press team)

Drive Time 16-10-2019 - The five pillars of Islam

October 16, 2019 19:31 - 1 hour - 16.1 MB

Join Sharjeel Ahmad and Dr. Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show where we will be discussing: Pillars of Islam Islam - The five pillars of Islam As every religion, the religion of Islam has basic principles a sincere believer adheres to. The practice of five acts of worship is obligatory upon every Muslim. These principles, known as the five pillars of Islam, are: Declaration of Faith(Kalimah), Prayer, Fasting, Tax on unused wealth (Zakaat) and the Pilgrimage. Join us as we explore each of the ...

Breakfast Show Podcast 16-10-2019

October 16, 2019 10:38 - 1 hour - 16.4 MB

Join Waleed Ahmed and Sharjeel Ahmed for Wednesday's show where we will be discussing: Weather + Hot News Topics Segment 1 - Student housing failures 'deeply concerning' Segment 2 - FemTech - Right time, wrong term? Segment 3 - How 3D technology is capturing the world

DriveTime Podcast - 15-10-19 - Humanity / Promised Messiah

October 15, 2019 17:19 - 1 hour - 16.1 MB

Join Raza Ahmad and Khalid Bhunnoo for Tuesday's show where we will be discussing: 9th/10th Condition of Bai'at Ninth condition of Bai'at Today's show looks at the ninth condition of Bai'at (Pledge of Allegiance) - Kindness to God's creation. Tenth condition of Bai'at Today's show looks at the tenth condition of Bai'at (Pledge of Allegiance)- establishing brotherhood with the Promised Messiah (as)

Breakfast Show Podcast 15-10-2019

October 15, 2019 09:10 - 1 hour - 132 MB

Topics : Black history month – what is it? Turkey-Syria border: Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Turkish economy. Shakil Afridi: The doctor who helped the CIA find Bin Laden. Guests: Ahmed Owusu-Konadu. Dr. Afzal Ashraf. Presenters: Qayyum Rasheed. Imam Sheikh Sammar Ahmad. Producer. Farva.

DriveTime Podcast 14-10-19- Women in Islam

October 14, 2019 19:23 - 1 hour - 16.4 MB

Join Safeer Zartasht for Monday’s show where we will be discussing: Women in Islam Islam – Women through history Join us for a 2 hour special looking at prominent women through Islamic history. We will reflect on the lives of women such as Hazrat Hajra and her total belief in Allah, Hazrat Asiya who chose peity over wealth and power and Hazrat Maryam and her total devotion to her Lord. We will also discuss the mothers of the believers; the wives of the Holy Prophetﷺ. Guests include: B...

Breakfast Show Podcast 14-102019

October 14, 2019 12:33 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Topics: UK wildlife species dying out and many will soon vanish if urgent action not taken, study says. Support for children with special educational needs 'in crisis' . Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aba)’s tour of France. Guests: Nida Al-Fulaij; Grants Manager from People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES). Nikki Williams; Director of Campaigns and Policy at The Wildlife Trusts Mrs Alletson; SEN and EHCP Co-ordinator at a London based High school Nosherwan; Missionary who was part of...

Pathway to Peace Podcast 13-10-2019- Harmony through educational excellence

October 13, 2019 22:50 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB

Title: Harmony through educational excellence Synopsis: On Tuesday 8 October 2019, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was graced with an address by His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Khalifa of Islam. UNESCO is a body of the United Nations that “seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture.” In this programme the Pathway to Peace team attempt to analyse this speech and seek to understand th...

Weekend World Podcast 13 - 10 - 2019

October 13, 2019 11:56 - 1 hour

Listen to the latest Weekend World Podcast with Ahsan Ahmedi, Dr Fareed Ahmed & Waleed Ahmed. Special guest Azhar Ahmedi joined us to discuss the latest news and reviews with a faith perspective.

Saturday Morning Live Podcast - 12-10-2019 - Bees

October 12, 2019 11:43 - 1 hour - 16.2 MB

Join Andreas Kafizas, Azhaar Ashraf and Muddasir Rashid for Saturday's show as we discuss: Current News Topics In today’s show, “The Buzz about Bees,” we discuss the importance of the honey bee. Honey bees are incredibly important to pollinating crops, being the world’s largest pollinator, where it is estimated that their global economic value to crop production is £230 billion. However, bee populations are at risk due to the irresponsible use of pesticides and loss of habitats. We go on to...

Drive Time Podcast 11-10-2019 - Measles / Baby Loss Awareness Week

October 11, 2019 17:19 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Join Raheel Ahmad and Khalid Bhunoo for Friday's show where we will be discussing: Measles / Baby Loss Awareness Week Measles - Dramatic Resurgence The UK only had its "measles-free" elimination status for three years before, recently, losing it. This re-emergence of measles poses an urgent threat to world populations. Vaccine safety rather than vaccine effectiveness is in heavy discussion in the media and the negative impact of this is affecting innocent lives who are contracting measles ...

Breakfast Show Podcast 11-10-2019-Dementia,red meat,knife crime hell

October 11, 2019 12:41 - 1 hour - 16.2 MB

today’s topics: - Dementia care failings cost businesses in England £3.2bn - Uproar after research claims red meat poses no health risk - Graham Norton’s knife crime hell: I was stabbed and left for dead 4. Poll Question: Eating red or processed meat can cause cancer, diabetes or heart disease. Options: Agree; Disagree #VOIbreakfast today’s presenters Waleed & Hamza

Drive Time Podcast 10-10-2019

October 10, 2019 17:42 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Drive Time Podcast 10-10-2019 by Voice of Islam

Breakfast Show Podcast 10-10-2019

October 10, 2019 10:06 - 1 hour - 15.3 MB

Presenters: Ali Khan and Daniyal Zia Intro and Weather Segment 1- First Vaping deaths in Florida and Georgia bring nationwide total to 11 Segment 2 – Half of people surviving advanced melanoma Segment 3 - No-deal Brexit still threatening vital medicine supplies despite contingency planning Experts: Expert 1: Judi Rhys Expertise: She is the Chief Executive of Tenovus Cancer Care Expert 2: Vicky Salt Expertise: Policy Maker of ASH- action on Smoking and Health Expert 3: Scott Lucas Expertis...