The British Muslim Women's Podcasts

Our special IWD podcast takes the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, #EmbraceEquity and puts it in context by discussing how Lajna Ima’illah has been operating for the past 100 years on equity as taught by Islam. Ayesha Naseem and Dur-e-Shewar Anwar have a conversation celebrating and embracing equity in this centenary year of Lajna Ima’illah.

Episode 11 - Embracing Equity

With Allah's grace, this is the centenary year of our wonderful Ahmadi Muslim women's auxiliary organistaion, a time for gratefulness and reflection. Bareera Ghaffar and Dr Sarah Waseem talk about the psychology behind the immense blessings of being part of Lajna Ima'illah.

Episode 10 - Psyche Of Lajna Ima'illah

With Allah’s grace, as we complete 100 years of our wonderful Ahmadi Muslim women’s auxiliary organistaion, Bareera Ghaffar and Matina Hakim reflect over what Lajna Ima’illah means to them, how it has shaped their lives and how they feel blessed to be a part of it.

Episode 9 - Lajna Ima'illah Centenary

Iffat Mirza and Bareera Ghaffar delve into the world of the National Lajna Ijtema and reflect on the theme of this year ‘Give Heed To Voice of Heaven: The Messiah has Come! The Messiah has Come! They also discuss the significance of National Ijtema for Ahmadi Women.

Episode 8 -   Give Heed to the Voice of Heaven - The Messiah Has Come

In our Jalsa Special, Iffat Mirza and Nooresahar Ahmad reflect on the origins of the Jalsa Salana, it’s purpose, the value of the Pledge of Allegiance, and their fond memories of the blessed three days.

Episode 7 -  Jalsa Salana: A Moment Of Growth

Ayesha Naseem, Maleeha Mansur and Iffat Mirza talk about the Muslim Festival of Eid-ul-Adha, “Festival of Sacrifice”, and delve deeper into the meaning and purpose of this Eid and the broader emphasis on the subject of sacrifice in Islam.

Episode 6 - Eid - Sacrifice

In this episode Iffat Mirza, Nooresahar Ahmed and Melissa Ahmedi reflect upon the lessons we learned over the COVID - 19 pandemic and the importance of social responsibility not only during trying times, but in society always.

Episode 5 -  Social Responsibility Post - Pandemic

In this episode of the British Muslim Women's podcast, Iffat Mirza and Khola Shah talk about the Divine promise of Khilafat in Islam. They discuss the unique spiritual leadership of Khilafat and its immense blessings.

Episode 4 -  The Promise Of Khilafat

In this episode of the British Muslim Women's podcast, Iffat Mirza and Sarah Ward talk about Khilafat in Islam. They discuss how the institution of Khilafat not only protects women’s rights, but also encourages women to own their rights.

Episode 3 -  Khilafat Empowerment Beyond Words

In this episode of The British Muslim Women's podcast, Dur-e-Shewar Anwar, Faiza Mirza and Labeeda Bhatti talk about fasting in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. They discuss why is physical health important and how can our physical health impact our faith?

Episode 2 -  Ramadan; Mind, Body & Soul

In this episode of The British Muslim Women's podcast, Dur-e-Shewar Anwar, Nooresahar Ahmad and Mahrukh Arif, talk about the nature of female unity, of sisterhood in the context of competition. 
Reflecting on how being part of Lajna UK has helped to shape their personal experiences of sisterhood.

Episode 1 - Sisterhood

As we mark our Lajna Centenary, in this episode of the British Muslim Women’s podcast, Bareera Ghaffar and Mrs Iftikhar-un-Nisa Yusaf talk about how our Lajna branches aim to promote the moral and spiritual uplift of women.

Episode 12 - Lajna Branches

This episode of British Muslim Women’s podcast begins by marking the 57th Jalsa Salana or annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK as Dur-e-Shewar Anwar and Shumaila Iftikhar get together to discuss how Ahmadiyya Khilafat has empowered Lajna since its inception in 1922.

Episode 13 - Khilafat - Empowering Lajna Since 1922

Our podcast 14 is the first podcast we have made against the backdrop of #voicesforpeace, a global campaign launched three months ago by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to bring an end to the war in Gaza and establish peace. Ayesha Naseem and Dur-e-Shewar Anwar discuss living through the historical times of the conflict while being part of writing and documenting the history of these extraordinary times.

Episode 14 - Historical Times

Under the banner of Voices For Peace, Podcast 15 features Iffat Mirza and Danila Jonnud discussing the importance of advocating for peace in our unsettled world.

Episode 15 - Pathways To Peace

Ayesha Naseem and Faiza Mirza have a conversation in our special IWD podcast as it takes the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, #InspireInclusion and puts it in context by discussing how Lajna Ima’illah has been a living example of inspiring inclusion in its 100 years history, in line with the teachings of Islam.

Episode 16 - Inspiring Inclusion

Iffat Mirza and Bareera Ghaffar talk about how even when faced with horrendous circumstances Islam encourages believers to remain optimistic, rooted in the Quranic principles of hope, faith, and trust in Allah. An optimism intricately tied to the proactive engagement of individuals in fostering personal betterment and ethical conduct.

Episode 17 - Optimism And Faith

Justice is a quality which the world seems in dire need of. Sometimes it feels as though justice, in our current age, has been abandoned completely, and injustice is being inflicted at an unprecedented rate. Nooresahar Ahmad and Durdana Ahmed talk about justice — the ethical and philosophical idea that people are to be treated impartially and reasonably and explore what Islam says on justice.

Episode 18 - The True Meaning Of Justice

Episode 19 - Women -  Strength And Resilience

Episode 20 - The Significance Of An International Jalsa

Lajna Ima’illah commonly known as Lajna
is the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association, an auxiliary organisation of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and our name means handmaidens of Allah.

The British Muslim Women's Podcasts

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