Voice of Islam Radio
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Religious radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Ahmadiyya Muslim Community |
| History | |
First air date | February 7, 2016 |
| Links | |
| Website | voiceofislam |
Voice of Islam is an Islamic radio station run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community across the United Kingdom on its purpose to promote the teachings of Islam, those of peace, love and compassion for all of mankind.[1] It operates from the Baitul Futuh Mosque in London, the largest mosque in Western Europe and was launched on the 7 of February 2016.[2] Since its inception in 2016, it has been broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week on Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), initially in London and also in Manchester since July 2020. The radio is also accessed through their livestream on YouTube and through the stream on their official website.[3]
Inauguration
[edit]The station was inaugurated by His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the head & the 5th Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Community on 7 February 2016.
Programming
[edit]They station hosts a wide range of guests on different shows, reflecting the span of topics covered by their shows over the years. Although the station has an Islamic base, they have covered a wide range of affairs intertwined with Islam.[4] The radio broadcasts, live as well as recorded content, cover a variety of subjects.[5] These range from discussions on day-to-day news and history to matters of faiths,[6] and sometimes poetry, policies or mental health.[7][8][9][10]
Significant guests have been interviewed on the radio station, such as professor Terry Lamb,[11] Gerald Oppenheim,[12] Lisa Bortolotti,[13] Chairman of OPA,[14] Swati Dhingra,[15] Stephen Hoskins,[16] URI Europe Coordinator Ms. Karimah Stauch,[17][18] Dr. Gabriella Day,[19] ACP member Rachel Melville-Thomas,[20] director of the Progress Educational Trust Sarah Norcross,[21] member of the Circadian Sleep Disorders Network,[22] Director of International Development at LSRI Séverine Deneulin,[23] BFMS Director of Communications Kevin Felstead,[24] BPA Chairman,[25] CIDT’s Professor Philip Dearden,[26] Dr William Van Gordon,[27] psychotherapist Islam Al-Aqeel,[28] WAY's Chief Executive Rebecca Cooper,[29] Young Adult Carer and a student Halima and CSM Family Support Worker Joe Collins,[30] Lara Atwood,[31] Mr Zaher Toumi,[32] Fabio Ghironi,[33] Ross Morrison McGill,[34] Professor Michael W. Charney,[35] Paula Chadwick,[36] Mohammed Amin,[37] and Professor Rebecca Gibbons,[38] between others.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Inauguration of Voice of Islam Radio". MTA. 11 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ farhad.ahmad (2016-02-10). "Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community launches 'Voice of Islam' radio to spread the peaceful teachings of Islam". Press & Media Office. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Radio: Fasting with the Voice of Islam UK". Edward A. David. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ London, King's College. "Gambling-related harm among recent migrant communities in the UK: Responses to a 21st century urban phenomenon". King's College London. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "3,2,1…and we are LIVE on air!". 30 July 2019.
- ^ "Voice of Islam Radio Interview on Prophet Muhammad's Relations with Christians". April 2016.
- ^ "Voice of Islam Breakfast Radio Show on drug policy".
- ^ "Our Experts in the Media | Calm People". 16 April 2014.
- ^ "Interview on Voice of Islam radio". 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Missed Opportunities in Suicide Prevention Strategies | Sharon's Blog".
- ^ "Terry Lamb for Voice of Islam radio about languages | University of Westminster".
- ^ "Grenfell 2nd anniversary. Voice of Islam Radio interviews LET chair of trustees, Gerald Oppenheim | the London Emergencies Trust".
- ^ "Lisa Bortolotti on the Voice of Islam Radio Breakfast Show".
- ^ "News and Views Articles". Archived from the original on 2021-06-12.
- ^ "Voice of Islam: The Breakfast Show". 2 August 2016.
- ^ "Professor Stephen Hoskins speaks to Voice of Islam Radio about 3D printing - listen here". 16 October 2019.
- ^ "URI Europe Coordinator gave interview to British radio station "Voice of Islam" - URI Europe".
- ^ "URI Europe Coordinator Interviewed on British Radio "Voice of Islam"".
- ^ "Latest radio coverage - Voice of Islam - Dr Gabriella Day - the Faculty of Homeopathy". Archived from the original on 2021-06-02.
- ^ "Managing angry feelings in family life | Association of Child Psychotherapists".
- ^ "Volunteering during a pandemic". 15 June 2020.
- ^ "My Interview on Voice of Islam Radio". 5 November 2019.
- ^ "Dr Séverine Deneulin on Voice of Islam Radio | Laudato Si' Research Institute".
- ^ "Dr Kevin Felstead Live Interview on Voice of Islam Radio". Archived from the original on 2020-08-10.
- ^ "BPA Chairman interviewed by Voice of Islam Radio".
- ^ "Talking foreign aid budget cuts with Voice of Islam Radio – CIDT".
- ^ "I was just interviewed live on Voice of Islam Radio discussing how catastrophising can undermine COVID-19 decision-making and impact on mental health". 14 April 2020.
- ^ "News Coverage". Archived from the original on 2021-06-03.
- ^ "WAY Chief Exec on Voice of Islam radio - WAY Widowed and Young". Archived from the original on 2022-07-01.
- ^ "Young Carers Action Day | Carers Support Merton". Archived from the original on 2022-06-27.
- ^ "Interview on the Voice of Islam radio station". 31 January 2021.
- ^ "Media - Mr Zaher Toumi - Weight Loss Surgeon". 2 April 2020.
- ^ http://faculty.washington.edu/ghiro/GhiroVoiceOfIslamUKRadioInterview071919.pdf
- ^ "Child Poverty". 11 June 2017.
- ^ Charney, Michael W. (January 2018). "Michael Charney Discusses Rohingya and Myanmar on the Breakfast Show on the Voice of Islam Radio". Voice of Islam Radio.
- ^ "Voice of Islam Drive Time Show - Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation". 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Short interview: Why freedom of speech is vitally important".
- ^ "Prof. Rebecca Gibbons Discusses Nuclear Proliferation on UK Islamic Radio Station".