Drive Time Podcast 29-07-2019 - Islamophobia and Environment by Voice Of Islam

Join Raza Ahmed and Arif Khan on Monday's show where we will be discussing: Islamophobia and Environment

Islamophobia – ‘Mainstream, Acceptable, Respectable’
In a major study carried out by an analyst from the Muslim Council of Britain, it has been revealed that most Muslims are portrayed negatively in the British news and media outlets. The widespread silence of the British media on the growing hate crime and Islamophobic sentiments within Britain has only proved that there is a considerable bias in the way Muslims are presented and portrayed on news and other media coverages. Join us today as we discuss and try to address the misinformed perceived notions regarding Islam in Britain as well as emphasising that Muslims and Islamic teachings are in no way a threat to British way of life.

Summer Break- How to be environmentally friendly this summer.
In the show we will discuss the impacts of plastics on people and the environment including how tourism contributes massively to plastic waste. We'll suggest ways we could reduce our plastic waste as well as initiatives by the government and the jamaat to manage this issue. Allah has Blessed mankind with many favours and the earth itself is a gift so it's our responsibility to take care of it as its stewards. We will also mention the upcoming Jalsa salana and encourage attendees to be mindful and keep the site clean of all plastic litter.

Guests include:

Ted Pedersen (A computer scientist, currently researching on detecting Islamophobia in written texts.)

Jordan Denari Duffner (Author of ‘Finding Jesus Among Muslims)

Anas Raheem Sahab (Senior office bearer in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association New Zealand.)

Cath Jordan (Travel blogger)

Salma Snober (Head of Recycling at Jalsa UK Women's enclosure)

Produced by: Hania Shahid, Ayesha Mirza and Zile Huma Ahmad