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08.05.24 Join Mushraf Ahmed and Aneeq Ur Rehman for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing “Giving Back” and “Prayers” Giving Back There are so many ways of giving back to others and so many people out there doing so. Join us as we discuss the many ways of serving others and what Islam teaches about giving back. Prayers Believers turn to God begging for an end to the suffering we see around the world today. But conflict continues. Is anyone listening? Will prayers make a difference or has destiny already been written? Join us as we discuss prayer and how it truly is our biggest and best weapon and how one should pray. Guests Jane Nelson - CEO of OddFellows Uri Bram - Head of Communications at GiveWell Peter Sara - Senior Community Fundraisers at Marie Curie England Kate Bedding - Learning and Development Manager for British Red Cross Behzad Khan - Young Muslim IT Professional Producers Farhana Khan, Kafi Zafar and Faiza Mirza

Topic: 01 Why are we becoming more ill? Less workers are leading to an economic crisis? Topic: 02 Are we subconsciously or consciously giving wordly or materialistic things more importance ? Are we doing Shirk? Presenters: Imam Sharjeel Shaikh & Imam Muhammad Athar Guest: 01. Professor Eric French 02. Dr Noreen Tehrani 03. Haroon Faith 04. Imam Mutaraf 05. Farrukh Tahir Researchers: Raazia & Hania Producer: Sahar/Khaula Hashmi & Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub

Date: 7.5.24 Join Saad Ahmed Tuesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Health Inequalities’ and ‘Unplugged-Digital Detox’ Health Inequalities A recent article published by Health Policy Watch has revealed that there are growing concerns about the exposure of existing inequalities in the global health ecosystem in Africa. This is after the outbreaks of Ebola the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Further evidence of this has been provided by the World Health Organisation, who have found that social factors including education, employment status and income level are disproportionately affecting people’s access to health services. Join us to discuss these increasing health inequalities in light of the Islamic teachings of equality for all and the importance of good healthcare. Unplugged-Digital Detox Ever picked up the phone to check a message or send an email but ended up scrolling for hours? According to 2023 research from Data Reportal, the average screen time for users around the world is 6 hours and 37 minutes per day. Join us as we discuss the impact of screen addictions and how to do a digital detox. Guests include: Priya Sahni-Nicholas (Co-Executive Director of The Equality Trust) Michael Parsons (Programme Director at Impact on Urban Health) David Cameron (Lancet Breast Cancer Commissioner Professor) Dr Maria Wasty (GP working in Rochdale) Magdi Yaqoob (Professor and Consultant of Nephrology and Transplantation) Michael Jacobus ( Executive Director of Reset Summer Camp) Dr Etienne Krug (Director, Department of Social Determinants of Health, WHO) Producers: Sitwat Mirza and Tahdia Hasan

Introduction and NEWS Presenter(s): Imam Sammar Ahmad Imam Daniyal Ahmad Guest(s): Professor Ian Harnan Professor Amtul Razzaq Charmicael Dr Adila Mahmood Dr Jamie Wheaton Miss Dania Nasir Researchers: Ine Mu’minah Areebah Ijaz Nabeela Kashifa Producer(s): Ine Mu’minah Rameen Mashood Sidra Tul Muntaha (Acting)

Join Imam Rana Ata Ul Rehman & Abdul Qayyum Rashid for Monday’s show where we will be discussing “Organ Donation” and “Suffering” Organ Donation A UK report reveals that minority ethnic patients face a "double inequity" - where there is a higher need for organ/stem cell transplants but far lower chances of finding matches on severely underrepresented donor registers. Join us, as we explore the benefits of organ donations, myths about minority organ donation, and the severe consequences arising from this disparity against minorities in this area. Suffering Across the globe, Muslims and non-Muslims alike are subjected to suffering due to conflict, famine and violence. Many will question, why suffering of believers exists? Surely God would stop such cruelties as he is a Merciful God? Join us as we discuss the suffering we see around the world at the hands of man and discuss the philosophy of trials and tribulations in detail. Guests include: Tamim Abu Daqqa - Scholar of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Producers: Maheda Neesir, Haniya Javaid and Faiza Mirza

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Topic: 01 Iran, Israel and the potential for miscalculation Topic: 02 Backbiting – Satan’s Dessert Presenter: Imam Osman Manan & Dr Shakeel Guest: 01. Professor Afzal Ashraf 02. Miss Naseerah Mirza Researchers: Safa, Faiza M, Ruxana & Hassam Producer: Sofia Ateeq & Lead Producer: Simab Rehman

Weekend World Podcast 05-05-2024 A Current Affairs Show from a Faith and Non-faith Perspective by Voice of Islam

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Date: 3/05/2024 Join Raza Ahmed and Danayal Zia for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Arms Trade’ and ‘Journalism’ Arms Trade We know that the trade of arms and weapons are big earners for nations and businesses. But at what cost? Right now humanity is suffering and at one of its lowest points at the hands of selfish and political vested interests. What is needed to bring about an end to the weapons trade and the fuelling of genocide? Journalism On this World Press Freedom Day, we honour the courage of journalists, particularly amidst the tragic toll of the conflict in Gaza, where countless have lost their lives reporting. Join us as we recognize their commitment to truth, with the sobering statistic from the Committee to Protect Journalists revealing that nearly 75% of journalists killed in 2023 died in Israel’s war on Gaza, we emphasize the fundamental principle that journalism should never come at the cost of life. Guests include: Gideon Levy - A Israeli journalist. Robert Inlakesh: A political analyst, journalist and documentary filmmaker. Producers: Sana Nadeem, Nabahat Nayyrah and Zohra Mobashir

Introduction and NEWS Presenter(s): Imam Touqeer Khan Guest(s): Rabbi David Mivasair Professor David Millar Producer(s): Maleeha Abdullah Nergis Nasir

Join Imam Salman Qamar & Imam Qamar Zaffar for Thursday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Football' and 'Jews and Arabs' Football Is the Premier League too successful? Is it leaving grassroots football behind? Does it matter where the money is coming from if it saves a struggling club? These are some of the questions we would like to discuss on our show as we reflect on government moves to bring in greater regulation. Join us as we go on to consider the role of fans, shareholders and cultural heritage Jews and Arabs There is a perceived rift going through the Jewish and Arab community. Is the current situation in the Middle East dividing us? For many of us, the Middle East conflict is purely geopolitical and has never been about religion. Join us as we discuss Jews and Arabs working towards peace in the Middle East unitedly. Guests: Gavin Kilduff- Professor of Management and Organizations at Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University Ian Byrne MP- MP for Liverpool and West Derby and Lifelong Liverpool fan Diana Neslen- Member of JFJFP (Jews for Justice for Palestinians Layla Maghribi- International cross-platform Journalist, writer, podcaster Producers: Nabeela Shah and Anila Nasir

Introduction and NEWS Presenter(s): Imam Shahil Munir Ahmad Imam Asim Hashmi Guest(s): Mrs. Sabiha Iqbal Sabahat Kareem Imam Ataul Mujeeb Rashed Imam Abdul Hadi Masood Producer(s): Tayyaba Tahir, Dania Nasir and Haniah Sajid Researcher(s): Sofia Nosheen Ahmad, Malah Mahmood, Saba Ijaz

01.05.24 Join Aneeq Ur Rehman and Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Pharmacy Closures” and “Religion or Spiritual” Pharmacy Closures What are the primary factors contributing to the closure of pharmacies? Is there adequate funding from governmental sources? Join us as we examine the ramifications of pharmacy closures on the public, with a particular focus on underserved communities. Religion or Spiritual recently a study revealed that younger generations have reported to be spiritual but not religious. Different symbols like tarot cards, crystals and other objects are under mainstream influence. What are young people searching for and why do they avoid religion? Why is religion the actual answer they need? Join us as we discuss the importance of faith and belief in today's world. Guests include: Nick Thayer - Community Pharmacist and Head of Policy at Company Chemists’ Association Producers Mutbashra Ahmed, Manahil Khalid and Azka Hina