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Join us as we review the month of January on the DriveTime Show and play back some of our best bits

DriveTime Show Podcast 16-12-2021 | Review the month of January

Topic discuss: Winter / Ageing

Presenter:
Tahir Khalid 
Talib Man

Winter: Syria and Afghanistan                                                                              With temperatures dropping to below freezing, those living in failed states such as Syria and Afghanistan face another brutal winter. How can we provide aid to those most in need and how can this situation be eradicated so that no one has to face harsh winters in inhumane conditions?

Ageing: is it treatable

From anti-wrinkle creams to botox and cosmetic surgeries - are these the modern means to slow down ageing? Is today's generation obsessed with eternal youth?
Join us as we discuss, if ageing is a weakness or rather part of a greater design by the Almighty that we are just struggling to accept.

Guests:

Dalila Mahdawi: The media manager for MSF UK, a medical humanitarian organisation that works in over 70 countries around the world. Dalila has also worked in the field with MSF, including in Sudan, Lebanon, Yemen and Myanmar.

Salam Al-Janabi: Salam Al-Janabi is from Iraq and has been working with UNICEF for the last 11 years in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and now Afghanistan where he joined the team 7 months ago.

Rachel Lankester (Author of Magnificent Midlife)

Prof Carolyn Mair (Psychologist)

Dr Zahid Khan  

Producers :
Nayma  Zara Ahmad 
Khansa Razzaq

DriveTime Show Podcast 31-01-2022 | Winter / Ageing

Topic discuss: University: Does entrance need to get tougher/ Racial Discrimination


Presenter:

Zakaria Sheikh
Safeer Khan 


Does entrance need to get tougher

The government is set to consult on whether to toughen up university entrance requirements in an effort to push graduates into better paid jobs. With only 25%
paying back their student loan in full is this a way to reduce the burden on tax payers or is this unfair on young people?

Racial Discrimination

Recent events have starkly reflected the selective empathy society feels for those suffering and it is heavily influenced by the colour of the victim’s skin. Why is racial discrimination still such a problem and how can we eliminate it from all walks of life
Guests:
Amaar Zafar (Prospective university student for September 2022)
Noshe Zafar (Graduated MSc Mechanical Engineering in 2019 and previously worked in government job center)
Jabeer Butt (Chief Executive of the Race Equality Foundation)
Dean Pymble (Campaign Manager for Wales at Show Racism the Red Card)

Producers

Farhana Khan, 
Kafi Zafar, 
Prevish Huma
Nadia Shamas

Drive Time Show Podcast 22-03-2022 | Does entrance need to get tougher/ Racial Discrimination

Topic discuss: “Alcohol” and “Heaven”

Presenter:

Sharjeel Ahmad
Tariq Bajwa 


Alcohol consumption has always been on the rise. But how much is the media influencing not only adults but children with it? Join us from 4-5pm to find out how alcohol marketing and consumerism can be harmful to a person’s health.

Heaven:

Most of us, when we hear the word ‘Heaven’, have a picture that comes to mind; whether it be a garden-like place or something else.
But have we really stopped to think properly about what Heaven, (or Al Jannah, as used in the Holy Qur’an) is? Join us live as we discuss and demystify the actual meaning of Al Jannah as stated in the Holy Qur’an.

Guests:
Alison Douglas- Chief Executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland
Maik Dunnebier- Director of Strategy and Advocacy
Usama Mubarik- Recent Graduate of Jamia Ahmadiyya UK

Producers:
Anam Mahmood and Hania Mubarik

Drive Time Show Podcast 20-07-2022 | “Alcohol” and “Heaven”

Drive Time Show Podcast 22-07-2022 | 'Strike Action'

Date: 06.06.2023

Join Sharjeel Ahmad and Saad Ahmed for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Child Safety" and "Technology"
                                                                                                                     Child Safety
Childhood is full of curiosity and wonder. However, as adults it is our duty to best keep them safe – yet it is in our homes that most children experience accidents. Join us as we discuss ways to minimise harms in the home and ways to create safe spaces without compromising on enjoying a fruitful and full childhood.
                                                                                                                     Technology
From self-driving busses to enhanced AI chatbots, the world is witnessing rapid advancements in technology. But are things going too fast? Have we considered the ethics and implications AI is having on the very fabric of society and how we work? Join us as we discuss the present and future of technology advancements from an ethical standpoint; whilst trying to answer the question: should there be a stop or stricter regulations on further advancements?
                                                                                                                     Guests
Katrina Phillips (CEO of Child Accident Prevention Trust, CAPT)
Lucy Straker (Campaigns Manager at Brake, the Road Safety Charity)
James Woodhouse (Senior Programme Lead for Drowning Prevention RNLI)
Dr. Brian Patrick Green (Director of Technology Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University)
Professor Don Howard (Philosopher of science and tech ethicist at the University of Notre Dame in the US)
                                                                                                                     Producers
Faiza Mirza, Anam Mahmood, Prevish Huma and Nadia Shamas

DriveTime Show Podcast 06-06-2023 | “Child Safety" and "Technology"

Join Zakaria Sheikh and Saad Ahmed for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Impact of War on children’ and ‘Road Safety’
                                                                                                                     Impact of War on children
Children are the gems of our lives. But what happens when a War strikes? How can we safeguard our children? And what's Islam's response to this? Join us as we learn about the impacts of War on a child and Islam's perspective towards this.
                                                                                                                     Road Safety
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on road safety in England. We'll examine the current "default 20mph speed limits" and explore whether it should be extended across from Wales to England.
                                                                                                                     Guests
Joshua Cohen (Independent Health care analyst with more than 24 years of experience in analysing healthcare and pharmaceutical)
Lucy Straker (Lucy leads the campaigns element at Brake, working to ensure all journeys are safe and healthy)
Abdul-Qayyum Rashid
                                                                                                                      Producers
Maheda Nasir and Zohra Mobashir

DriveTime Show Podcast 21-11-2023 'Impact of War on Children' and 'Road Safety'

Join Sharjeel Ahmed and Usman Anjum for Wednesday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing “World Humanitarian Crisis” and “Holy Quran Miracles”

World Humanitarian Crisis

We will discuss some of the major conflicts happening in the world right now in countries such as Palestine, Yemen, Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. The impacts and consequences this is having and the rise of a humanitarian crisis. Projects done to help those bearing the after-effects. Join us as we look at the current conflicts our world is facing.

Holy Quran Miracles 

In a world shaped by constant change and interconnectedness, the study of Qur'anic miracles takes center stage, offering profound insights into divine wisdom and guidance. Join us as we unravel the remarkable miracles embedded within the verses of the Holy Qur'an over 1400 years ago.

Guests 
Michael Yoshii
Laiqa Bhatti - Key speaker of Ahmadiyya Muslim Research Association 
Mahedah Raja - PhD Candidate at King’s College London
Umar Nasser

Producers 
Manahil Khalid, Mutbashra Ahmed, Privesh Huma and Nadia Shamas

DriveTime Show Podcast 22-11-2023 - “World Humanitarian Crisis” and “Holy Quran Miracles”

Join Salman Qamar for Thursday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Lonliness’ and ‘Lajna Imaillah’

Loneliness 
Loneliness has been estimated to shorten a person's life by 15 years, equivalent in impact to being obese or smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Join us as we discuss the impact of loneliness and what help and support can reduce its impact

Lajna Imaillah
It has been a century since His Holiness Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad (ra), the Second Caliph founded Lajna Ima’illah; the women’s auxiliary organization of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Recognizing the crucial role of women in society and their influence on future generations, he emphasized the importance of educating women in both spiritual and secular aspects. Join us as we discuss this topic further

Guest
Sarah McCubbin- Clinical Supervisor for the Shout text messaging support service, Mental Health Innovations.

Tom Oaks- Head of Growth in re-engage

Nicola Wilkins
 
Helen- Project Workers

Ismat Mahmood- Marketing Director, Humanity First USA

 Dr. Bushra Khan- Inspirational poet, lifestyle wellbeing doctor, and motivational speaker.

Producers
Azka Hina and Farah Mirza

DriveTime Show Podcast 23-11-2023 - Chronic Loneliness: increasing morbidity / Lajna Imaillah

Join Danayal Zia and Usman Anjum for Friday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Hate Crimes: Setting society back” and ‘Hazrat Adam’ 

Hazrat Adam
Join us as we discuss the life of Hazrat Adam (upon whom be peace). We will look into common misconceptions such as the belief he was the first man on Earth and how he first lived in heaven. Using the Holy Quran we will dispel these myths and explain the truth.

Producers:
Faiza Mirza

DriveTime Show Podcast 24-11-2023 - “Hate Crimes: Setting society back” and ‘Hazrat Adam’

Disinformation and the Media
Qamar Zaraf
Guest 1: Dorothy Watson
Guest 2: Samantha Clark
Guest 3: Siraaj Nadat
Guest 4: Aisha Edwards
Guest 5: Guest 1: Basma el Doukhi
Guest 6:  Dr Ala Sirriyeh
Guest 7:Keith McHenry
Produce Faiza Shah SS
S. Tahdia

Drive Time Show Podcast 27-11-2023 Learning Disabilities: Are hospitals failing patients?

Social media and sleep, £3bn spent on nature/ International Womens Day |Breakfast Show| 10/02/2021

Join Sheikh Sharjeel Ahmad and Dr. Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show where we will be discussing: The Holy Prophet's (PBUH) love of Allah/Parents

The Holy Prophet's (PBUH) love of Allah

The Holy Prophet of Islam was a man of love. But his love of Allah Almighty championed all.
Join us LIVE from 4pm as we discuss the Holy Prophet’s love of Allah which dominated his heart.

 

Parents: Role models

Parents are a child’s first teachers and role models. Children are mostly affected by the actions of their parents than what they say.
Having a negative parenting approach will have children with a higher susceptibility to things like
depression, being emotionally withdrawn, becoming ill-mannered and abusive. Good parenting is a key to a child’s success and future.
Join us LIVE from 5pm as we discuss the importance of parenting and family life.


Guests include:
Mufleha Ahmad (Teacher)
 

Produced by: Maliha Shahzad & Amtul Noor Tayyaba

The Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) love of Allah | Parents: Role models | Drive Time Show | 10-02-2021

Saving Journalism: A Post-Covid World/ Saving 669 children - Holocaust|Breakfast Show| 11/02/2021

Join Sheikh Sammar Ahmad and Raheel Ahmad for Thursday's show where we will be discussing: Police/Atomic Habits: small changes, big results
Police
Police and public relations with the BAME community, have dominated headlines, but how can we ensure a respectful relationship?

Join us LIVE from 4pm as we discuss the need for justice and respect on both sides.



Atomic Habits: small changes, big results
Reformation is a key theme in modern-day self help books. But what does religion teach us about self-improvement and changing habits? Is less really more? LIVE from 5pm





Guests include:

P.C. Haque (Been in the force for eight years)

Maurice McLeod (Writer, Editor, Social commentator, Chief Executive of Race on the Agenda, Labour Councillor in Queenstown Battersea)

Waseem Uddin Ahmedi (Police Neighbourhood Sargent and has been in the force almost 30 years)



Produced by: Farzana Zafar Akbar, Fezia Haq and  Zakaria Sheikh‏

Police | Atomic Habits: Small Changes, Big Results | Drive Time Show | 11-02-2021

Episode 131 - The Commodification of Faith. Has the emergence of a generation of Muslims living in the West who are more materially advantaged than the generations before them led to the global commodification of Islam? Muslim integration and representation in the Western world is emphasised. However, we could argue that this contemporary society of ours holds different values to traditional Muslim ones, so, at what cost has this been? Major International brands are competing with one another for a slice of the multi-billion pound “Halal Market”, commodifying everything “Muslim” from finance, to clothing, to holidays, and even cosmetics. Is Islam the only religion to have fallen victim to this branding of faith? 
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Faith In Focus - Episode 131 - Commodification Of Faith

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.

DriveTime Show Podcast 06-06-2023 | “Child Safety" and "Technology"

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