'...whoso gave life to one, it shall be as if he had given life to all mankind..' - Holy Quran (5:33)
Key workers who go to work during the
#coronavirus
are putting their lives on the line for the others.
We
#PrayForHeroes
- May God Bless you and your families.
Syed Taalay Ahmad, a life devotee of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and VOI radio host, was martyred whilst on duty abroad.
Join Weekend World this Sunday 5th September LIVE from 10am as the team reflect on the exemplary life of their co-host; a gem that has departed us.
With a large majority of our team being Muslim women,
#Worldhijabday
is an opportunity for education on the essence of
#hijab
and how it empowers women.
🧵So here's a thread of some of our top shows on the hijab.🧵
#Worldhijabday2022
“If you see some sort of weakness, a disability decreed by God Almighty that some people have... you should not ridicule [them]. If there is a deficiency in someone, then remember that you could also suffer from it.”
- His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba)
#VOIbreakfast
Peace Prize winner Barbara Hofmann speaks on the need for inner peace to unlock a better future. The world will be transformed when we can see it in our hearts and share it with each other.
Taalay as a soul was chosen for this martyrdom before he was even born. Thus, he was raised and looked after by Allah Himself. We are humbled that Allah chose us to be his parents.
- Syed Hashim Ahmad, Father of Syed Taalay Ahmad Shaheed
Mirza Ghulam Qadir's martyrdom was something that caused a spiritual awakening within me. Therefore, I believe Taalay's martyrdom can cause the same for many others.
- Syed Hashim Ahmad, Father of Syed Taalay Ahmad Shaheed
'It took my father (Usman Chou Sahib) 4 years to translate the Holy Quran and he completed it in 1989 in time for the Ahmadiyya Centenary. He would spend a long time to ensure he translated each verse correctly'
- Dr. Anni Chou, Daughter of Late Usman Chou Sahib.
#VOIdrivetime
'Let it be clear, therefore, that where a veto power exists, the scales of justice can never be balanced.'
His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad
#PeaceSymposiumUK
#voicesforpeace
Muhammad Osman Chou translated the Holy Qur'an into Chinese. Many scholars have commented that it has distinctive qualities which are not found in any other chinese translations. It has been complimented on its excellence. Many have commented on its eloquence.
#VOIsermon
Seven years ago, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad officially inaugurated the Voice of Islam, and we've been bringing you uplifting content ever since.
This year for
#JalsaUK
we have launched a new app which will allow people to find their car in the car park. It involves placing scannable codes at designated areas in the car park.
Hibatul Mohsin Abid -
@hibatulmohsin
Parking/Transport Volunteer
@JalsaUK
#VOIsaturday
The magnitude of martyrdom is huge. Huzoor has said that people who do not even know Taalay want to be like him. Therefore, his death is not in vain.
- Syed Hashim Ahmad, Father of Syed Taalay Ahmad Shaheed
Inviting people to the Big Iftar in the Baitul Futuh Mosque, the biggest mosque in the UK, intends to unite people and promote dialogue between people with different backgrounds.
Musawir Idrees, Volunteer
@TheTrueIslamUK
Listen back:
No one become Muslims or non-Muslims by signing a certain document. We should only aspire to God's certificate which He will only grant us if we become truly obedient to The Holy Prophet (ﷺ)
#JalsaQadian
#VOIweekend
Join us for a spiritually uplifting event as we open our gates to welcome all our guests from around the world - that's right, we are days away from
#JalsaUK
🇬🇧
From a young age, Raza's belief in God was very strong and he always turned to God in times of need. He was becoming a missionary, because he loved Islam and wanted to invite others to the true teachings.
-Amatul Hafeez
@A_hafeeza
- Sister of the late Raza Saleem
#VOIdrivetime
The UK weather can be unpredictable - one minute you can be enjoying the sunshine and then it can start raining - be prepared for all conditions at
#JalsaUK
Jihad is an arabic word that means 'to struggle'.
Hear
@ayyazmahmoodk
explain how jihad is the purification of the soul to develop a closer relationship with their Lord.
#VOIdrivetime
Mosques are built for the worship of Allah the Almighty. It is stated in the Holy Quran, that if a person does not fulfil the rights of God’s creation, their worship and prayers will be rejected.
His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad
#UnitingForPeace2023
#PeaceSymposiumUK
Husam Zomlot
@hzomlot
speaking on how Israel is bombing and destroying churches, mosques, universities, schools, and U.N. shelters.
Not only does this violate basic international rules, it is an affront to all citizens' human rights and dignity.
#voicesforpeace
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan presented cheques of over £1 million to charities. The funds were raised by AMYA over the past year as part of its ‘Mercy for Mankind’ initiative.
- Farooq Aftab (Vice President of AMYA)
@FarooqAMYA
#VOIbreakfast
#MercyForMankind
#Charity
Jews and Muslims should continue uniting in times like these. The Jews have been supporting the Muslims in wake of the
#Christchurch
mosque shootings just as the Muslims stood for Jews during the Pittsburgh synagogue-
@noahaphilli
#VOIweekend
Whilst discussing the
#BurkaBan
in Denmark,
@BorisJohnson
compared women who wear the burka to "bank robbers" and "letter boxes". Further, Rowan Atkinson has defended the comments.
Tuesday LIVE from 4-6pm we discuss women’s rights as well as freedom of speech
#VOIdrivetime
According to Islam, Muslims must obey the law of the land as anything to the contrary would mean that they are not obeying their Prophet or their religion.
#VOIsaturday
The spiritual side of things impressed me the most about the international Ahmadiyya football tournament. Players getting up for morning prayers, offering prayers on pitch and remembering God at every stage.
- Imam Raza Ahmed
@Raza_Ahmed2000
Listen back:
'We must open our hearts to one another, knock down the walls that divide us, feed the hungry, and help those who are suffering.'
-His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad at the 15th National Peace Symposium, March 2018
#VOIsaturday
The Ahmadiyya Community regards the birth of Jesus as miraculous but not supernatural. God created Mary with the ability to procreate herself, as many other animals are able to do - 4th Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
#VOIWeekend
#Jesus
#Christmas
Today we are at the British Parliament in Westminster for a special event by the Youth Auxiliary Organization of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to launch the
#VoicesforPeace
campaign.
His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad has warned of the dangers of excessive comparison promoted by social media in this day and age.
Allah the Almighty says in the Holy Quran:
'Mutual rivalry in seeking worldly increase diverts you from God' - [102:2]
#VOIbreakfast
In Islam, Muslims are taught to respect all faiths. Everyone in society is free to express their beliefs as long as there is respect towards others.
#VOIpeace
When His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad meets a non Muslim woman, you often see a bow of respect. Muslim men aren't allowed to touch women that aren't their direct relative; this is out of respect as men aren't allowed to invade a woman's personal space - Talay Ahmad
#VOIweekend
One Voice, One Community: A Moving Speech from the Khalifa
Guests from today's Peace Symposium, Cllr Marina Sharma
@MarinaSharma07
and Irina Nowosielska from the Polish British Social Integration Club Wawel reflect on His Holiness' speech.
#UnitingForPeace2023
#PeaceSymposiumUK
He didn’t just love the Caliph himself, but he tried to instill that love into the hearts of every single person who is watching his work.
- Sidra Tul Muntaha,
@SiddraaRana
Listen back :
Don't miss this year's Peace Symposium. Voice of Islam will bring you exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes glimpses and live coverage, including the keynote address from His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad.
#UnitingForPeace2023
#PeaceSymposiumUK
Voice of Islam Radio expresses great sadness at the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We remember with deep affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest serving Monarch.
May God give comfort and solace to the Royal Family during this difficult time.
"Wahab Sahib had great respect for women and I remember him telling me that women played such a prominent role the community, that the community could not be run without them."
-Faosat Sanni, Lajna President
@paama_uk
#VOIdrivetime
Jalsa Uk 2022 Promo
It is that time of the year again where the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community hold their annual convention this year on the 5,6 and 7 of August 2022.
Tune in live only on Voice of Islam Radio.
#Jalsa
#Voiceofislam
#Jalsamubarak
#Jalsauk2022
#jalsauk
I saw a dream where His Holiness was starting prayer. After Allahuakbar, I noticed with each posture he was evolving until he fell in Sajda (prostration) and became the Holy Prophet Muhammadﷺ
- Imam Ibrahim Noonan,
@ImamNoonan
Listen back:
The martyrdom of Syed Taalay Ahmad, a life devotee of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, has left a lasting impact on so many.
Join us as we reflect on how this exemplary young father, husband and son fulfilled his oath of life-devotion
LIVE from 4pm GMT+1
“Brains are equally distributed around the world, but teachers are not” - Dr. Fred Mednick, Founder of Teachers Without Borders and Winner of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Award
@teachersnetwork
#PeaceSymposiumUk
"Our parents always reminded us of the blessings bestowed upon us, so we never thought or felt we were making any kind of sacrifice."
- Dr. Qurrutul Ain Rehman, daughter of Ousman Cheeni Sahib
#VOIdrivetime
The former mayor of Hiroshima, Dr. Tadatoshi Akiba (winner of the Peace Prize) speaks about following Khalifa's advice in focusing on humanity as a whole to peacefully resolve the crisis in Ukraine.
#UnitingForPeace2023
#PeaceSymposiumUK
New for 2023 at
#JalsaUK
is our brand-new butchery, bringing fresh meat straight from the abattoir to our kitchens.
Enjoy delicious aloo gosht and so much more this
#JalsaUK
Imam Karam Illah Zafar often used his perfume stalls as opportunity to introduce Islam. For example, he reportedly used to say the pleasant fragrance that he is selling does not last long, but there is a scent that is permanent and eternal, i.e. Islamic teachings
#VOIdrivetime
Mr & Mrs A.C. Reidpath of Canada joined
#Ahmadiyya
Muslim Community in 1927
'Fajr, first and fairest prayer,
Breathe upon the unpolluted air;
O Prophet true, I say as you
The Fatiha in Fajr fair'
Poem by Mr A.C. Reidpath
9 Steps for Peace by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba)
1. Recognition of the Creator
2. Global unity
3. Absolute justice
4. Reject extremism
5. Loyalty to country
6. Nuclear disarmament
7. Eliminate weapon profiteering
8. Economic equity
9. Service to humanity
#VOIbreakfast
The objective of the ‘Big Iftar’ is for the people of all faiths to observe how we celebrate Ramadan, what it involves and how it helps bring people closer to their Creator.
- Nadim Vanderman, Big Iftar Spokesperson
Listen back:
"My father gave up his political career to pursue a life of serving the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He was an incredibly humble man, with an unshakeable belief in God."
- Shahida Boakye, daughter of the respected Al Hajj Ismail Addo Sahib
#InternationalMensDay
#VOIdrivetime
My Hijab is my crown. It covers my head but not my brain. It forces people to get to know me without objectifying me and reminds me to stay humble to God's path.
-Annum Islam, lawyer,
@TheStudent91
His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, has lived in Ghana and has a great love for the Ghanian people. Through this, he was able to see that no one race is superior to another except by good works and righteousness.
- Israfeel Kusi-Addo, Writer for
@tariqmagazine
#VOIdrivetime
"The pandemic has not removed the discrepancies and the divisions between the people. It has not removed the need of certain countries to prove their superiority over others."
- His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba)
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Communiy Ghana celebrated their first 100 years at this year's Jalsa Salana (annual convention). But what exactly is a "Jalsa Salana"?
#JalsaSalana
#JalsaGhana
Tune in now to learn about the signs of the latter days and the advent of the Promised Messiah (upon whom be peace).
Tune in now to Understanding Islam or listen back:
How can we know that Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be upon him) was truly the Promised Messiah and Mahdi?
One such proof explained here by Imam Naseem Bajwa on
#VOIdrivetime
The World Court has ordered Israel to immediately cease its military offensive on Rafa in
#Gaza
, a landmark ruling for justice and peace in the region - so why does injustice continue?
#voicesforpeace
"Many people come towards Allah by living around people who believe in Allah, so it shows that our personal belief and example have a great impact on those around us."
- Imam Burhan Raja,
@burhanraja79
#VOIdrivetime
The moment we've all been eagerly anticipating — His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) has arrived at the
#DarusSalaam
Mosque to begin the inauguration ceremony.
Dr. Fred Mednick, founder of Teachers w/o Borders, collects the Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Award at the
#PeaceSymposiumUK
. The award is granted to those who excel in taking leaps towards peace and unity.
@teachersnetwork
are a demand-driven organisation, emphasising local leadership.
"My father’s sense of humour was incredible, which was enjoyed by all and is now missed by all."
- Mrs Janat Kusi, daughter of the respected Al Hajj Ismail Addo Sahib
#InternationalMensDay
#VOIdrivetime
Memorable moments of late Alhaj Ismail BK Addo on
#MTAi
Urdu Class with Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (ru). He added a unique dimension to the programme and enriched many lives with joy and laughter. May Allah immerse his soul in His mercy and loving care. Ameen.
The Head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has urged all world powers to make sincere efforts to de-escalate the conflict and work towards guaranteeing peace.
🧵A thread on the pathways to peace as decribed by His Holiness 🧵
"Our judgement is imparied under alcoholic influence. Most of the cruelties committed against women here are said to be commited under alcoholic influence of the perpetrators."
- His Holiness, Mirza Tahir Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him)
#VOIbreakfast
Be mindful of how you treat those around you. When the ignorant address you, respond gracefully with peace. This is what the true servants of our Gracious Lord do.
#Ramadan2023
Join us for an informative episode on the life and services of Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the fourth successor after the Promised Messiah (upon whom be peace).
Airing now on Living History or listen back:
The breaking of the cross means that the coming of the Messiah would perfectly falsify the Christian ideology. The Promised Messiah was not an enemy of any religion but a Messiah for every religion.
-Imam Raheel Ahmad
@Maula_bas
#MessiahHasCome
"One of the defining features of the Humanity First Foodbank is that everybody there is a volunteer. There is no paid staff."
- Arif Ahmad
@Fareeha786
, volunteer at Humanity First Food Bank in Mirfield
#VOIbreakfast
We can attain the nearness of God Almighty by imitating the lives of people who have already attained the nearness of Him. If we read their lives we will definitely attain the nearness of Allah the Almighty.
- Imam Raja Burhan,
@burhanraja79
#VOIdrivetime