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Listen "Drive Time Show Podcast 19-09-2025: Gaza’s Children and Blasphemy"
Episode Synopsis
Join Raza Ahmed and Danayal Zia for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Gaza’s Children’ and ‘Blasphemy’
Gaza’s Children
18,885 children have been mercilessly killed in Gaza since October 7 2023. Yet another tragedy facing Palestinian children is the trauma of war and the ongoing starvation. In the middle of this bloodshed, the innocence of childhood is being robbed off Gaza's youngsters. What will be of the future of these children that survive these horrors?
Join us as we look at the heartbreaking state of Gaza's children
Blasphemy
Recent cases of Quran burning have reignited debate over blasphemy laws in the UK. Should such laws return, or do they risk causing more harm than good?
ﷺ Join us as we reflect on the Prophet’s merciful response to mockery, examine how blasphemy laws are misused in places like Pakistan, and consider whether legal bans are the right way to balance free expression with respect for faith
Guests:
Dr Jacob Mchangama - Danish lawyer and historian of free speech.
Dr Rumee Ahmed - Professor of Islamic Law at the University of British Columbia.
Stephen Evans - Chief Executive of the National Secular Society.
Professor Tariq Modood - Professor of sociology at the University of Bristol, here to explore how blasphemy debates affect multicultural Britain and the challenges of balancing free speech with religious sensitivity
Producers:
Fezia Haq and Aisha Aullybux
Gaza’s Children
18,885 children have been mercilessly killed in Gaza since October 7 2023. Yet another tragedy facing Palestinian children is the trauma of war and the ongoing starvation. In the middle of this bloodshed, the innocence of childhood is being robbed off Gaza's youngsters. What will be of the future of these children that survive these horrors?
Join us as we look at the heartbreaking state of Gaza's children
Blasphemy
Recent cases of Quran burning have reignited debate over blasphemy laws in the UK. Should such laws return, or do they risk causing more harm than good?
ﷺ Join us as we reflect on the Prophet’s merciful response to mockery, examine how blasphemy laws are misused in places like Pakistan, and consider whether legal bans are the right way to balance free expression with respect for faith
Guests:
Dr Jacob Mchangama - Danish lawyer and historian of free speech.
Dr Rumee Ahmed - Professor of Islamic Law at the University of British Columbia.
Stephen Evans - Chief Executive of the National Secular Society.
Professor Tariq Modood - Professor of sociology at the University of Bristol, here to explore how blasphemy debates affect multicultural Britain and the challenges of balancing free speech with religious sensitivity
Producers:
Fezia Haq and Aisha Aullybux
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