Drive Time Show Podcast 02-07-2025: Russia – Ukraine and Jalsa Salana
July 02, 2025 · 101 min
Join Aneeq Ur Rehman and Dr Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday’s show where we will be discussing : « Russia – Ukraine : can there be peace? » and « Jalsa Salana – Great Muslim Conference ».
Russia – Ukraine : can there be peace?
With over a million casualties and widespread civilian suffering, the Ukraine–Russia war has become a grim symbol of our failure to prioritise peace. In this episode, we explore the human toll on both sides, the barriers to resolution, and the urgent need for dialogue.
We also reflect on the consistent call from the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community for a peaceful settlement — one rooted in compassion, accountability, and the Islamic principle of ending bloodshed wherever possible.
Jalsa Salana – Great Muslim Conference
As we begin the month of Jalsa Salana UK, we are reminded of its humble beginnings. The first Jalsa was held in Qadian, India with 75 guests. Last year, in the UK alone, over 40,000 attendees Jalsa Salana 2024.
Join us as we discuss why Muslims from over 100 countries come to this convention and how over 7,000 volunteers unite for this event.
Guests :
Hiba Baqi (Volunteers as part of the ladies security team at Jalsa.)
Abdul-Qayyum (Naib Nazim : Deputy Organizer in the IT infrastructure team. He is a part of the team that build network at Jalsa site with routers switches and servers.)
Shazia Bhatti (Nazima : Organizer of Ladies site Outdoor Cleanliness.)
Producers : Zohra Mobashir and Amatul Bari Khan