Voice of Islam
Voice of Islam Radio is a digital DAB 24-hour radio station that provides news, views, discussion, and insight on Islam's perspectives on the world today. The station aims to inform, engage, and give listeners a platform to express their views on a range of topics. Broadcasting around the clock, it seeks to create a space for dialogue among people of faith, no faith, or those interested in social peace and justice.
Episodes
Drive Time Show Podcast 22-10-2026: Black History and Second Chances
Join our hosts for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Black History' and 'Second Chances'
Black History
Black History is about more than looking back. From identity and culture to migration, inequality and achievement, how does the history of Black communities continue to shape the world we live in today?Join us this Black History Month as we explore why understanding the p
Breakfast Show Podcast 22-10-2026: AI and Humanity | Quran and science
Topic I: AI and Humanity: The Responsibility Behind Technological Progress
Topic II: Quran and science; conflict or harmony (Biology)
Presenters:
Imam Jalees Khan
Zakaria Bhatti
Guests:
* Imam Bilal Ahmed Qamar
* Prof Rose Luckin
* Dr Andy Greenfield
* Prof Reiss Michael
Producer(s): Areeba Noor
Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Tahira Shabbir
Lead Producer: Rubab Zafar
Researchers: Zaheeda Ramje
Drive Time Show Podcast 21-10-2026: Forever Chemicals | Fruit & Honey
Join our hosts for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing:
Forever Chemicals
From non-stick pans to waterproof clothing and food packaging, forever chemicals are everywhere. But as concerns grow over their impact on our health and environment, are we paying a hidden price for modern convenience?
Join us as we explore what these chemicals mean for us and the world around us.
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Breakfast Show Podcast 21-10-2026: Multi-faith index & The Pressure to Have Your Life Figured Out by 25
Topic I: Modern Slavery in the UK
Topic II: AI and Our Planet
Presenters:
Imam Nooruddeen Jahangeer
Imam Shamael mAhmad
Guests:
* Dr Farha Iman
* Kaleem Mirza
* Imam Fallahudin Malik
* Prof Dan Wheatley
Producer(s): Aiysha Nawaz and Hania Yaqub
Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s):
Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub
Researchers: Enayatullah Rafiq, Hannan Ashraf, Mehreen Mubashir, Amna Marium and
Breakfast Show Podcast 20-10-2026: Modern Slavery in the UK - AI & Our Planet
Topic I: Modern Slavery in the UK
Topic II: AI and Our Planet
Presenters:
Imam Jalees Ahmad
Imam Shahzaib Tayyab
Guests:
* Dr Steven Young
* Dr Divya Jyoti
* Professor Jonatan Pinkse
* Dr Ana Andries
* Rory Murphy
* Alejandro Gallego Schmid
Producer(s): Ine Mu’minah
Lead Producer: Dania Nasir
Researchers: Azka Tabassum, Mustafeez Ahmad, Arwa Roheen, Arriba Chowdhry
Drive Time Show Podcast 19-10-2026: Social Care & Bone Health
Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Social Care' and 'Bone Health ’
Social Care
Join us as we look at the realities of social care in the UK — who needs it, who pays for it, and whether care should be free at the point of use. We’ll also explore what Islam teaches about caring for those who are vulnerable and dependent on others.
Bone Health
Strong bones
Breakfast Show Podcast 19-10-2026: Protecting our Planet & The Promised Land
Topic I: Protecting our Planet: The Power of Community
Topic II: The Promised Land: Prophecy, Justice and Coexistence
Presenters:
Imam Zeriab Rehman
Imam Nabeel Ahmad
Guests:
* Dr Arthur Lyon Dahl
* Hafiz Ghulam Mustafa Kamran
* Eiqan Ahmad Shams
* Imam Imad al Masri
Producer(s): Malakoot Afaq
Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Shamayala Sabahat Malik
Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema
Research
Weekend World Show Podcast 18-10-2026 Hazrat ISA (Jesus) A.S
Weekend World Show Podcast 18-10-2026 Hazrat ISA (Jesus) A.S by Voice of Islam
Saturday Morning Live Podcast 17-10-2026
Saturday Morning Live Podcast 17-10-2026 by Voice of Islam
Drive Time Show Podcast 16-10-2026: Food Future: Can innovation feed the world? & Household Resilience: Stocking up in case of emergencies
Drive Time Show Podcast 16-10-2026: Food Future: Can innovation feed the world? & Household Resilience: Stocking up in case of emergencies by Voice of Islam
Breakfast Show Podcast 16-10-2026 : The Courage to Apologise/Are 72-hour work weeks the way to a more efficient future?
Topic I: The Courage to Apologise, the Strength to Forgive
Guests:
Guest 1: Dr Monica Cain
Guest 2: Prof. Anthony Bash
Topic II: Are 72-hour work weeks the way to a more efficient future?
Guests:
Professor Pedro Gomes
Dr Chiara Dall’Ora
Professor Brendan Burchell
Producers: Salman Khokhar, Nafeesa Amini & Aalia Qureshi
Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir
Researchers: Leza Aimal & Dania Daud
Pres
Drive Time Show Podcast 15-10-2026: Stoptober Quit Smoking For Good and Zero Poverty
Join our hosts for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing "Stop Smoking" and "Zero Poverty"
Stop Smoking
Around 1.2 billion people worldwide use tobacco, with more than 7 million deaths linked to it each year. But why is smoking so difficult to quit, despite its serious health risks? Join us this Stoptober as we explore the harms of smoking, why people become addic
Breakfast Show Podcast 15-10-2026: Teaching Children to Be Content in a Culture of More & Faith and the Global Food Crisis: Can Religion Help Feed a Hungry World?
Breakfast Show Podcast 15-10-2026: Teaching Children to Be Content in a Culture of More & Faith and the Global Food Crisis: Can Religion Help Feed a Hungry World? by Voice of Islam
Drive Time Show Podcast 14-10-2026: Ritual Slaughter: Halal and Kosher & Archaeology
Join our hosts for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing ‘Ritual Slaughter: Halal and Kosher’ and ‘Archaeology: What can we learn from Ancient Civilisations’
Ritual Slaughter: Halal and Kosher Halal and kosher slaughter have been practised for centuries, yet today they face growing questions over animal welfare and whether stunning is kinder.
Join us as we explore the debate and
Breakfast Show Podcast 14-10-2026: Where Did the Day Go? Islam and the Value of Time & Youth, Interfaith Perspectives, and the Governance of AI
Topic I: Where Did the Day Go? Islam and the Value of Time
Topic II: Youth, Interfaith Perspectives, and the Governance of AI
Presenters: Imam Nooruddeen Jahangeer & Imam Muhammad Ather
Guests:
* Ms Abigail Page
* Ms Lucy Bannister
* Ms Millie Barrett
* Professor Colin Gavaghan
* Professor Edward Harcourt
Producer(s): Znobia Bhatti, Namood E Sahar & Zanib Khan
Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub
Rese
Drive Time Show Podcast 13-10-2026: G20 Interfaith & Islamabad: A 'parallel' community?
Join our hosts for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'G20 Interfaith Forum' and 'Islamabad'
G20 Interfaith Forum
The G20 Interfaith Forum brings religious leaders, scholars and policymakers together to discuss some of the world's biggest challenges, from economic development and sustainability to artificial intelligence and the future of humanity. What role can faith play in
Breakfast Show Podcast 13-10-2026: Surah Al-Ghashiyah & Biological Computing
Topic I: Surah Al-Ghashiyah — Accountability, Consequences and the Purpose of Life
Topic II: Biological Computing; Could living cells actually become part of the future computers?
Presenters: Imam Shahzeeb Teyeeb & Imam Zeriab Ahmad
Guests:
* Imam Bilal Ahmad Qamar
* Imam Ibrahim Hafif
* Natalie Michaux
* Matthew Hutson
Producer(s): Maryam Javid & Rida Rafiq
Lead Producer: Dania Nasir
Research
Drive Time Show Podcast 12-10-2026: Adoption and 'Screens and Children'
Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Adoption' and 'Screens and Children'.
Adoption
The number of children waiting to be adopted in the UK has risen significantly, with 470 children waiting in 2025/26. What can be done to ensure every child has the chance to grow up in a safe and loving family? Join us as we explore the realities of adoption, the challenges c
Breakfast Show Podcast 12-10-2026: Consciousness Over Chaos: How Should We Respond to a World in Crisis? & University in the Age of AI: Is Higher Education Still Worth It?
Topic I: Consciousness Over Chaos: How Should We Respond to a World in Crisis?
Topic II: University in the Age of AI: Is Higher Education Still Worth It?
Presenters: Danayal Zia & Bilal Mehmood
Guests:
* Prof Kevin Curran
* Prof Edgar Jones
* Reem Shraiky
* Dr Nikita Hari
* Imam Anas Mahmood
* Dr Musa Sami
Producer: Sofia Ateeq
Lead Producer: Zoha Nadeem (Acting)
Researchers: Saira Ahmed, Saiq
Pathway to Peace Podcast 11-10-2026: From Inner Peace to World Peace: The Power of Prayer
Title: From Inner Peace to World Peace: The Power of Prayer
Synopsis: Can prayer be the pathway to lasting peace? On this episode of Pathway to Peace the presenters explore the role of prayer across different faiths and how it can nurture inner peace, spiritual growth and greater understanding between people. Drawing on Islamic teachings, the discussion considers how sincere prayer can transform
Drive Time Show Podcast 09-10-2026: Fazl Mosque: 100 Years
Join our hosts for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Fazl Mosque: 100 Years', Fazl Mosque has stood at the heart of London’s Muslim community, becoming a symbol of faith, service and outreach. Join us as we look back at its history, the people who shaped it and the legacy it has built over the past century.
Producers: Danayal Zia
Episode 80 - Noah’s Ark - Part 2
In the hush before the Heavens tremble, before the seals of destiny crack open, a voice stirs before the
sleeping Earth. Not born of mortal breath, but carried on the winds of decree! For generations have slumbered long, drifting through dim corridors of forgetfulness. Blind to the signs appearing on the skies. The hours grow lean, the shadows lengthen.The cup of the world brims to its trembling e
Breakfast Show Podcast 09-10-2026 :Why are we never enough! / Is Hard Work Still Enough to Get Ahead?
Topic I: Why are we never enough! Why do we never have enough?
Guests:
Guest 1: David Wilkinson
Guest 2: Ayesha Munawar
Topic II: Is Hard Work Still Enough to Get Ahead?
Guests:
Guest 1: Will Splat
Guest 2: Khalida Khawaja
Producer(s): Khalida Khawaja, Maleeha Abdullah
Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir
Researchers: Nawira Khan, Ayla Rehman, Marwah Usman
Lead Presenter: Touqeer Tanveer sb.
Co
Drive Time Show Podcast 08-10-2026: Baby Loss and Social Prescribing
Join our hosts for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Baby Loss' and 'Social Prescribing'.
Baby Loss
Losing a baby can be one of the most painful experiences a family can face, yet the grief is often difficult to talk about. Join us as we explore the impact of baby loss, how families cope with grief and what support can make a difference.
Social Prescribing
What if better h
Breakfast Show Podcast 08-10-2026: Patient lived with a pig kidney for nine months & After-Work Drinks: What If You Don't Drink?
Topic I: Patient lived with a pig kidney for nine months – could animal organs be the future of human transplants?
Topic II: After-Work Drinks: What If You Don't Drink?
Presenters: Zakaria Bhatti & Waseem Khan
Guests:
* Gurch Randhawa
* Dr Syed Muzaffer Ahmad
* Imam Shahil Munir
* Ian Hamilton
* Ruth Allonby
Producer: Arifa Azim Khan
Lead Producer: Rubab Zafar
Researchers: Zaheeda Ramjeet, Amat
Drive Time Show Podcast 07-10-2026: Girls’ Rights & Holy Quran: A timeless book
Drive Time Show Podcast 07-10-2026: Girls’ Rights & Holy Quran: A timeless book by Voice of Islam
Breakfast Show Podcast 07-10-2026: Far-right activist increasing each day- Why? & International Day of Peaceful Communication
Topic I: Far-right activist increasing each day- Why?
Topic II: International Day of Peaceful Communication
Presenters: Imam Muhammad Ather
Guests:
* Dr Aaron Winter
* Dr William Allchorn
* Prof Stef Pukallus
* Prof Neophytos Loizides
Producer(s): Faiqa Mubaraka & Maida Mubashara
Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub
Researchers: Enayatullah Sheikh, Hannan Ashraf, Zanubia Ateeq, Sadiya Rahman, Mehreen Mu
Drive Time Show Podcast 06-10-2026: Religion: good for your health & True Happiness
Join our hosts for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Religion: good for your health’ and ‘True Happiness’
Religion: good for your health
Could faith actually have an impact on our health and wellbeing? Research is increasingly looking at the links between religion, prayer, community and a sense of purpose.
Join us as we explore what the findings tell us about physical healt
Breakfast Show Podcast 06-10-2026: The Global Empathy Crisis & Surah Al-Anbiya
Topic I: The Global Empathy Crisis
Topic II: Surah Al-Anbiya: Empowering Children with Patience and Resilience
Presenters: Imam Mubariz Amini & Imam Shahzeeb Teyeeb
Guests:
* Dr Liz Halstead
* Imam Dawood Ahmed Abid
* Dr. Adam Abdelnoor
* Imam Haris Rafiq Dogar
* Arifa Khan
* Fareha Sohail
Producer: Areebah Ijaz
Lead Producer: Dania Nasir
Researchers: Farah Shariff, Hania Ijaz, Samiya Khurra
Drive Time Show Podcast 05-10-2026: Islamic Heritage in Britain And Digital Detox
Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Digital Detox' and 'What does Islamic heritage look like in Britain today?'.
What does Islamic heritage look like in Britain today?
From a Royal Geographical Society event exploring Britain’s Islamic history to the 100-year story of the Fazl Mosque, we look at the people, places and stories that have shaped Muslim life in
Breakfast Show Podcast 05-10-2026: Gaza & The Right to Play
Topic I: Gaza - the need for awareness, aid and unity
Topic II: The Right to Play: Restoring Childhood Amid Conflict
Presenters: Imam Zeriab Ahmad & Bilal Mahmood
Guests:
* Professor William Schabas
* Imam Kashif Virk
* Dr. Estella Carpi
* Mr. Iyas AlQasem
* Ms Joana Dabaj
Producer(s): Safa Noor Ahmad & Tehmina Cheema
Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema
Researchers: Touqeer, Hassam, Madiha, Faryaal Mun
Weekend World Show Podcast 27-09-2026 A Message of Islam in West Celebrating Centenary of Fazl Mosque
Weekend World Show Podcast 27-09-2026 A Message of Islam in West Celebrating Centenary of Fazl Mosque by Voice of Islam
The Fazl Mosque Episode 2: A Global Heartbeat – Migration, Media & Modern Civic Life
In the concluding episode of our two-part documentary, we explore the historic transformation of Southfields following the critical events of April 1984. As Ordinance XX criminalized the everyday practice of faith in Pakistan, the Fourth Caliph, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, migrated to London—turning the Fazl Mosque into the operational worldwide headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Trace
The Fazl Mosque Episode 01: The Sanctuary in Southfields – Foundations, Faith & Freedom
Step back in time to discover the origins of London’s first purpose-built mosque. In this opening episode of our two-part audio documentary, we journey from the early 1913 mission at Speakers’ Corner to the historic foundation and opening of the Fazl Mosque in 1926—built through the extraordinary sacrifices of Ahmadi women across the world.
Explore the mosque’s remarkable interwar legacy: as a b
Saturday Morning Live Podcast 03-10-2026 Gluttony
👥 Presenters 3
• Sadiq Butt
• Musawar Ahmad Ahmadi
• zan khan
Drive Time Show Podcast 02-10-2026: Autonomous Weapons and Non violent means of conflict resolution
Join our hosts for Fridays show from 4-6pm where we will discuss "Autonomous Weapons" and "Non violent means of conflict resolution"
Autonomous Weapons: When Machines Decide Who Lives or Dies
Who decides who lives and dies when machines can select their own targets? Join us as we explore the growing use of autonomous weapons in war and conflict and whether machines should ever have the
Breakfast Show Podcast 02-10-2026: Life at our Fingertips & Gambling Addiction
Topic I: Life at our Fingertips
Topic II: Gambling Addiction: The Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight
Presenters: Imam Jalees Khan & Imam Shahzaib Nayyar
Guests:
* Ms Melat Mekonnen
* Dr. Gulnar Ali
* Prof Daniel Wheatley
* Emily Arden-Close
* James Grimes
Producer(s): Neha Latif & Maryam Muritadha
Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir
Researchers: Basma Latif & Raazia Khurram
Drive Time Show Podcast 01-10-2026: Vegetarian: Is Meat Really the Problem?' and 'Coffee: A Cup of History'.
Join our hosts for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Vegetarian: Is Meat Really the Problem?' and 'Coffee: A Cup of History'.
Vegetarian: Is Meat Really the Problem?
Healthy eating is about more than simply choosing meat or avoiding it. While excessive consumption meat can have health risks, a vegetarian diet is not automatically healthy, especially when whole foods are rep
Breakfast Show Podcast 01-10-2026: Education, Work and the Freedom to Choose(part one) & Food, Friendship and Sharing
Topic I: Education, Work and the Freedom to Choose
Topic II: Food, Friendship and Sharing
Presenters: Zakaria Bhatti, Imam Noor Hadi & Abdul Qayyum Rashid
Guests:
* Imam Zafir mahmood Malik
* Professor Shireen Kanji
* Rebecca O'Connell
* Dianna Smith
Producer: Salman Khokhar
Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Basma Qamar & Iman Mahmood
Lead Producer: Rubab Zafar
Researchers: Salman khoka
Drive Time Show Podcast 30-09-2026: Friendship & Life
Join our hosts for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Friendship’ and ‘Life: What is our purpose?’
Friendship
Friendship is changing, but are we becoming more connected or more
alone? Join us as we explore how young and older generations build
friendships, and how mosques, groups and community projects can
help us stay connected.
Life: What is our purpose? Why can we achi
Breakfast Show Podcast 30-09-2026: Sporting Heritage Day & Young children attending A&E for Mental Health - is our future more burdened than we knew?
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports
Topic Global Leadership
Presenter(s):
Shamail Ahmad
Guest(s):
* Emma Richardson
* Georgina Stebbings
* Beth Heller
* Emily Toettcher
* Vicki Edwards
* Anam Elahi
* Roxanne Keynejad
Producer(s): Maria Sheikh, Nafisa Amini
Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub
Researchers: Jazeeba Zafrullah, Nabeeha Malik, Ghazala Bajwa & Eshaal Rana
Drive Time Show Podcast 29-09-2026: Heart Health & Gaming Minds: What Are Children Being Exposed To?
Drive Time Show Podcast 29-09-2026: Heart Health & Gaming Minds: What Are Children Being Exposed To? by Voice of Islam
Breakfast Show Podcast 29-09-2026: Global Leadership
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports
Topic Global Leadership
Presenter(s):
Daiyal Ahmad
Imam Shahzaib Nayyar
Guest(s):
* Mohammed Amin MBE
* Dr Majbritt Lyck-Bowen
* Janani Vivekananda
* Prof Pippa Catterall
* Muhammad Aniff Muslun
* Abdullah Wagishauser
* Dr Colin Alexander
Producer(s): Tahira Amini
Lead Producer: Dania Nasir
Drive Time Show Podcast 28-09-2026:Hijab: a political gambit? And Medina: A model for modern society
Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Hijab: a political gambit?’ and ‘Medina: A model for modern society’.
Hijab: a political gambit?
From proposed restrictions in France to Austria’s ban on headscarves for girls under 14, why are restrictions on Muslim women’s dress so central to politics worldwide? Join us as we explore what these laws mean for religious fr
Breakfast Show Podcast 28-09-2026: When Food Becomes Scarce & A Nation Divided
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports
Topic I: When Food Becomes Scarce: Who Will Feed Britain?
Topic II: A Nation Divided: The Changing Attitudes Toward Immigrants
Presenter(s):
Waleed Ahmad
Imam Shahzaib Nayyar
Guest(s):
* Dr. Katrina Campbell
* Dr. Charlie Taverner
* Dr. Paul Ian Campbell
* Professor Abby Day
* Professor Dawn Edge
Producer(s): Zoha Nadeem and Kashifa Malik
Lea
Weekend World Show Podcast 04-10-2026 Who Owns Knowledge? Museums,
AI and the New Battle for Human Culture
👥 Presenters
• Dr Hammad Khan
• Khalil Yusuf
Drive Time Show Podcast 25-09-2026: Economic Warfare & Dreams: Can We Turn Them Into Reality?
Drive Time Show Podcast 25-09-2026: Economic Warfare & Dreams: Can We Turn Them Into Reality? by Voice of Islam
Breakfast Show Podcast 25-09-2026: Why Are We Afraid of Ageing? & The Last Meeting Theory
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports
Topic I: The Pressure to Look Younger: Why Are We Afraid of Ageing?
Topic II: The Last Meeting Theory: Can an Unproven Idea Still Hold Truth?
Presenter(s):
Waleed Ahmad
Imam Shahzaib Nayyar
Guest(s):
* Dr Hannah Swift
* Dr Helena Lewis-Smith
* Dr James Lewis
Live Caller:
* Maqbool Khan
Producer(s): Wafa’a Selby and Fatima Danayal
Lead Produce
Drive Time Show Podcast 24-09-2026: Power of donation’ and What does Social Media do to our daughters
Join our hosts for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing:
'Life Savers: The power of donation’ and ‘Social Media: What does it do to our daughters?'
Life Savers: The power of donation
Blood and organ donation can give someone a second chance at life, but there are still thousands waiting for that chance. Join us as we explore blood cancer, stem cell and blood donation, the need
Breakfast Show Podcast 24-09-2026: The Power of Hospitality & Power of Hope
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports
Topic I: Peace Begins at Home: The Power of Hospitality
Topic II: Power of hope; spirituality and suicide prevention
Presenter(s):
Abdul Qayyum Rashid
Imam Shahzaib Tayyab
Guest(s):
* Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
* Samuel Martin Bailey Wells
* Imam Bilal Ahmad Qamar
Producer(s): Areeba Noor
Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Tahira Shabbir
Drive Time Show Podcast 23-09-2026: Sustainable Farming & Air Pollution
Join our hosts for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing ‘Sustainable Farming: Better Farming for the Future’ and ‘Air Pollution: Can cleaner air heal?’
Sustainable Farming: Better Farming for the Future
What’s the real price of our food?
Join us as we explore sustainable farming, simple ways we can farm better, and how humanity can
tackle hunger while securing food for generat
Breakfast Show Podcast 23-09-2026: Back to School: New Rule of 3 & The New Status Symbol: Why Is Being Busy Considered a Sign of Success?
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports
Topic I: Back to School: New Rule of 3
Topic II: The New Status Symbol: Why Is Being Busy Considered a Sign of Success?
Presenter(s):
Imam Jalees Ahmad
Imam Danial Ahmad
Guest(s):
* Katharine Birbalsingh
* Mr Nick House
* Mr Paul Ainsworth
Producer(s): Aisha Mannan and Aiysha Kanwal Nawaz
Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub
Researchers: Enayatullah Sh
Drive Time Show Podcast 22-09-2026: University, Is IT Worth it & University Life
Drive Time Show Podcast 22-09-2026: University, Is IT Worth it & University Life by Voice of Islam
Breakfast Show Podcast 22-09-2026: International Day for Nuclear Disarmament & Why Britain Complains
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports
Topic I: September 26th: International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons: Choosing Peace Over Destruction
Topic II: Britain: Why are we always complaining
Presenter(s):
Imam Jalees Ahmad
Imam Danial Ahmad
Guest(s):
* Professor Nick Richtie
* Professor Andrew Stirling
* Professor Andrew Oswald
Producer(s): Barirah Shamsi
Trainee / As
Drive Time Show Podcast 21-09-2026: Dementia and World Peace
21/09/26
Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Dementia' and 'World Peace'.
Dementia
Could the food we eat, the way we sleep and even when we eat influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s? Join us as we explore the latest research into dementia prevention, from the impact of diet and deep sleep to whether there could be a crucial window earlier in life to h
Breakfast Show Podcast 21-09-2026: Perinatal Depression & Ripples of Peace in the Holy Land
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports
Topic I: Perinatal Depression: How can we support mothers through pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood?
Topic II: Ripples of Peace in the Holy Land: Israel–Palestine and the Charter of Madinah
Presenter(s):
Zeriab Rahman
Bilal Mahmood
Guest(s):
* Dr Ruth Naughton-Doe
* Dr Mohammed Iqbal
* Maoz Inon
* Imad Al Masri
* Eiqan Ahmad
Produ
Saturday Morning Live Podcast 19-09-2026: How can Britain overcome its pessimism?
Presenter(s):
Aqib Majid
Wajeeh Khan
Mudabir Khalid
Drive Time Show Podcast 18-09-2026: Nuclear power & Free Will
Drive Time Show Podcast 18-09-2026: Nuclear power & Free Will by Voice of Islam
Breakfast Show Podcast 18-09-2026 : Human Connection in the Age of AI/Can London’s drought change our perception of water?
Topic I: Human Connection in the Age of AI
Guests:
Guest 1: Professor Tony Prescott
Guest 2: (Internal) Ms Maryam Muritadha
Topic II: Can London’s drought change our perception of water?
Guests:
Dr Kevin Grecksch
Sophia Shaw-Brown
Professor Stewart Mottram
Producer(s): Bareera Saqib and Aalia Qureshi
Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir
Researchers: Leza Aimal, Dania Daud, Qudsia Ward
Lead Present
Drive Time Show Podcast 17-09-2026: Warming Oceans & Deepfakes
Join our hosts for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: 'Warming Oceans: What are we changing?' and 'Deepfakes: Can We Still Trust What We See?'
Warming Oceans: What are we changing?
The oceans are warming, marine life is being affected, sea levels are rising, and our changing climate is having consequences across the planet. But what does ocean warming really mean, and how muc
Breakfast Show Podcast 17-09-2026: The Modern Father & Overconsumption: The Hidden Systems That Make Us Buy More
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports
Topic I: The Modern Father
Topic II: Overconsumption: The Hidden Systems That Make Us Buy More
Presenter(s):
Imam Noor Haadi
Zakaria Bhatti
Abdul Qayyum Rashid
Guest(s):
* Imam Raza Ahmad
* Imam Mujeeb Ahmad Mirza
* Dr Pallavi Singh
Producer(s): Atia Ahmed, Hania Ahmed
Lead Producer: Rubab Zafar (acting lead)
Researchers: Zaheeda Ramjeet, A
Drive Time Show Podcast 16-09-2026: Work-Life Balance & True Happiness
Join our hosts for Wednesday’s from 4-6pm where we will be discussing ‘Work-Life Balance: How Gen Z are Redefining the Rules’ and ‘True Happiness: Where does Lasting Happiness come from?’
Work-Life Balance: How Gen Z are Redefining the Rules
For generations, success meant long
hours and climbing the career
ladder. But Gen Z is redefining
ambition, prioritising flexibility,
wellbeing and meaningf
Breakfast Show Podcast 16-09-2026: Young People Out of Work and Education & GLP1 agonists: The Highs and the Lows
Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports
Topic I: A Generation Left Behind: Tackling the Rise in Young People Out of Work and Education
Topic II: GLP1 agonists; The Highs and the Lows
Presenter(s):
Imam Shamael Ahmad
Imam Muhammad Athar
Guest(s):
* Professor Lisa Russell
* Ms Ayesha Baloch
* Alfie Slade
* Dr Mohammed Zayed
* Dr James King
* Professor Guruprasad Aithal
Producer(s):
Drive Time Show Podcast 15-09-2026: Slavery and Religious Education: Why does it matter?
Join our hosts for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Slavery: Does the past still shape our present?’ and ‘Religious Education: Why does it matter?’
Slavery: Does the past still shape our present?
Can reparations truly repair the damage of slavery? Join us as we explore Ghana’s growing call for reparatory justice, the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, who should take
Breakfast Show Podcast 15-09-2026: Kinda Chic: Be Yourself—or Follow the Trend? & Keep Young People Safe in the Age of Vaping
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Topic I: Kinda Chic: Be Yourself—or Follow the Trend?
Topic II: Keep Young People Safe in the Age of Vaping
Presenter(s):
Imam Daniyal Ahmad
Guest(s):
* Professor Mike Thelwall
* Dr Elvira Bolat
* Louise Ross
* Professor Rob Ralphs
* Imam Atta-ur Rahman Khalid
Producer(s): Ine Mu’minah
Lead Producer: Dania Nasir
Researchers: Liyaqat Rafiq, Ar
Drive Time Show Podcast 14-09-2026: Homelessness and Sepsis
Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Homelessness’ and ‘Sepsis’.
Homelessness
Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping, with a major push to get people off the streets by Christmas. But is providing accommodation enough, or does lasting change require tackling the causes of homelessness? Join us as we explore the challenge of rough sleeping, rehabilitat
Breakfast Show Podcast 14-09-2026: From Doom scrolling to Community & Why Is It So Hard to Admit We’re Wrong?
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Topic I: From Doom scrolling to Community: Are Young People Rediscovering Real-Life Connection?
Topic II: Why Is It So Hard to Admit We’re Wrong?
Presenter(s):
Danayal Zia
Imam Nabeel Ahmed
Guest(s):
* Jade Davies
* Greta Sanna
* Dr Adila Mahmood
Producer(s): Sofia Ateeq, Shanzy Mubarik
Lead Producer: Faiza Cheema
Researchers: Touqeer Ahmed Ra
Pathway to Peace Podcast 13-09-2026: Gratitude: A secret to inner peace (part2)
Gratitude: a Secret to Inner Peace
The show explores gratitude as a pathway to inner peace, using the anecdotes and teachings shared by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad about the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) to examine a common human problem: we become so accustomed to our blessings that we stop noticing their value, while constantly focusing on what we lack, what others have, and what we still
Weekend World Show Podcast 13-09-2026: China's Approach to Global Governance
Guest(s):
Dr Mohammad Iqbal
Dr Clare Richardson-Barlow
Presenter(s):
Abdul Qayyum Rashid
Hanif Khan
Imam Saad Shinwari
Saturday Morning Live Podcast 12-09-2026: Artificial Intelligence and Language a way of communication
Saturday Morning Live Podcast 12-09-2026: Artificial Intelligence and Language a way of communication by Voice of Islam
Drive Time Show Podcast 11-09-2026: Heritage & Grandparents
Join our hosts for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Heritage: The History Around Us’ and ‘Grandparents: Love Without Expectations’
Heritage: The History Around Us
England’s Heritage Open Days offer a unique chance to explore local history and the spaces that shape our communities. Join us as we speak to venues across the UK about their historical significance, whilst refle
Breakfast Show Podcast 11-09-2026: The Words We Choose & Beyond Discovery
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Topic I: The Words We Choose: The Impact of What We Say
Topic II: Beyond Discovery: What Are We Really Searching For?
Presenter(s):
Waleed Ahmad
Imam Touqeer Tanvir
Guest(s):
* Dr. Amtul Salam
* James Emmett
* Professor Andrew Briggs
* Ismat Qadir
Producer(s): Khalida Khawaja & Maleeha Abdullah
Lead Producer: Nargis Nasir
Researchers: Basma La
Drive Time Show Podcast 10-09-2026: Suicide Prevention & Disagreements
Drive Time Show Podcast 10-09-2026: Suicide Prevention & Disagreements by Voice of Islam
Breakfast Show Podcast 10-09-2026: What Do Colours Mean in Islam and The story of Turban
Breakfast Show Podcast 10-09-2026: What Do Colours Mean in Islam and The story of Turban
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Topic I: What Do Colours Mean in Islam? Exploring Their Significance
Topic II: Royal Courts to Religious Identity: The Story of the Turban
Presenter(s):
Zakariya Bhatti
Imam Jalees Khan
Abdul Qayyum
Guest(s):
* Professor Anya Hubert
* Bevil Conway
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Drive Time Show Podcast 09-09-2026: Emergency Services and Gratitude
Join our hosts for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing “Emergency Services: Serving Others, Saving Lives” and “Gratitude: the key to receiving divine blessings”
Emergency Services: Serving Others, Saving Lives
Every day, emergency service workers and NHS staff are there when we need them most. Today, on Emergency Services Day we will recognise the dedication and courage of th
Breakfast Show Podcast 09-09-2026: 40 The Age of Wisdom & Exercise with Purpose
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Topic I: Why Age 40 Marks the Real Beginning of Maturity
Topic II: Exercise with Purpose: More Than Just Fitness
Presenter(s):
Imam Noorudeen Jahangeer
Imam Shamael Ahmad
Guest(s):
* Professor Shane O'Mara
* Professor Louise Phillips
* Prof Kiara Lewis
* Prof Simon Cooper
* Dr Rachel Lord
Producer(s):Faiqa Mubaraka, Maida Mubashara
Lead Produc
Drive Time Show Podcast 08-09-2026: Food security & Sustainable living
Join our hosts for Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Food Security: Are We Prepared?’ and ‘Sustainable Living: How Can We Waste Less and Live Better?’
Food Security: Are We Prepared?
How secure is our food supply when climate change, global conflicts, disrupted trade and rising prices can all affect what reaches our tables? For many families, the impact can mean higher cos
Breakfast Show Podcast 08-09-2026: Kashmir Conflict: The Demands of Kashmiris Between Protest & Surah Al-A‘la — The Higher Purpose of Life Suppression &
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Topic I: Kashmir Conflict: The Demands of Kashmiris Between Protest and Suppression
Topic II: Surah Al-A‘la — The Higher Purpose of Life
Presenter(s):
* Imam Mubariz Amini
Guest(s):
* Dr Muhammad Iqbal
* Imam Bilal Ahmed Qamar
* Dr Alison Scott-Baumann
* Imam Anas Mahmood
Producer(s): Maryam Javaid
Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Rid
Drive Time Show Podcast 07-09-2026 Racism: Who Gets a Fair Hearing
Literacy: Knowledge in a Changing World
Join our hosts for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Media Bias and Racism' and 'Literacy: Knowledge in a Changing World'.
Media Bias and Racism
Join us as we examine media coverage and double standards, asking why some cases receive intense national attention while others receive far less, and whether race influences how stories are r
Breakfast Show Podcast 07-09-2026: Protecting yourself through Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) & How focusing on the place of prostration improves concentration in prayer
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Topic I: Protecting yourself through Istighfar (seeking forgiveness)
Topic II: How focusing on the place of prostration improves concentration in prayer
Presenter(s):
* Imam Talat Sayam
* Imam Shahzaib Nayar
Guest(s):
Imam Usman Manan
Imam Abdul Azeem Ahmad
Larry Culliford
Miss Jennie Cummings-Knight
Imam Dawood Ahmad Abid
Producer(s): Safa
