Voice of ISL

Voice of Islam is a British digital radio station that was inaugurated on 7 February 2016. The station is operated by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat and sees itself as a mouthpiece that places Islamic teachings in the context of modern times. The programme is broadcast around the clock as a web stream and via podcasts. In terms of content, the station focuses on discussions and informational formats that illuminate Islam from the perspective of the community and address current societal issues.

The broadcast offering includes formats such as Pathway to Peace, Around the Table and Faith in Focus. In programmes such as Living History or Book Corner, historical and literary aspects are discussed, while Voice of Caliph centres on speeches and contributions of the fifth caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad. Besides talk shows, the programme also contains ritual elements such as the Tilawat, the recitation of the Qur’an. The content orientation aims to convey an image of Islam that, according to the self‑understanding of the sponsoring organisation, is based on peace and compassion for all humanity.