Friday Night Live: Recent Episodes
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This week Hafiz Sha'ban is in conversation with the Popular Al-Maghrib Institute Instructor Sheikh Saad Tasleem on the Topic of Preparation for Ramadhan!
Tune into this Podcast to benefit from the ISB Luton Family Circle delivered by Imam Ajmal Masroor on Preparing for Ramadhan.
On this edition of Friday Night Live, host Hafiz Sha'ban discusses the following topics: the US and Taliban signing the deal to end the war in Afghanistan, Turkey/Syria clashes and an update on the Idlib crisis, Luton anti knife crime art display, Olive Tree Primary School enrolment, and an update on the Corona Virus outbreak.
This week on Friday Night Live, host Hafiz Sha'ban discusses: Saudi applies Umrah entry restrictions due to coronavirus, India violence on Muslims, Luton budget/tax rise, Luton Children's services rated inadequate, and other news.
This week on Friday Night Live, Zaffar Iqbal takes the hot-seat to discus: Regent's Park Mosque stabbing, Luton Council tax rise, MP racism, expensive marriages.
On this week's edition of Friday Night Live, host Zaffar discusses the following topics: Cabinet Reshuffle, Ertugrul Politics, Reduction of Post GCSE Courses, Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis, Fly Tipping.
On this edition of Friday Night Live, host Hafiz Sha'ban discusses the following topics: Streatham stabbings, Luton school gets outstanding from Ofsted, Islamic school suing Ofsted, ATM fraud, and other news.
On this week's episode of Friday Night Live, host Hafiz Sha'ban discusses: Muslims Imams & institutions normalizing relations with pro Zionists, Trump's Middle East plan amid Palestinian rejections, coronavirus, environment & climate special.
On this episode of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hot-seat to discuss tougher terrorism laws, U.S. sanctions policy, hygiene and health safety, Luton being an affordable commuter town, Asian community forums.
On this edition of Friday Night Live, join host Hafiz Sha'ban, with co-host Abdul Akbar, as they discuss the following the topics: - Ailing leaders of the Muslim world - Western Ally Sultan Qaboo of Oman Dies. What is in prospect for the next generation of leaders? - Special Court Formed for Musharraf Treason Trial 'Unconstitutional', rules LHC. Musharraf's Ping Pong Verdict. What is going on!? - How will your life end? Video of Sheikh passing away whilst delivering a lecture has gone viral: What lessons and reflections are we taking from this? Sheikh Haitham Al Haddad! - In Other News Stories, Eco-Masjids Seminar - What is being proposed and how can other Masjids adopt?
On this edition of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban returns to host the show on the topics of China's Belt Road Initiative, Iran, Press regulator's view on Muslim coverage.
This week on Friday Night Live, host Hafiz Sha'ban discusses fierce protests against "anti-Muslim" citizenship laws in India, Musharraf death sentence, Muslim MPs in the 2019 elections, other news.
Tonight on Friday Night Live! General election reactions and violence against women in India, with latest from Shukri Abdi's case.
On this episode of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hotseat to discuss the UK probe into Pakistan corruption, Luton Airport, New LBC CEO, the US bill on Uighur and a local Youth Development Program.
On this episode of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hotseat to discuss Faisal Malik's MMA debut, the leaked documents that expose how China organised mass denition of Muslims and how the US says Israeli settlements are no longer illegal.
On this episode of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hotseat to discuss the Indian Muslims disappointed at the Babri Masjid verdict, the gifted teenager who couldn't speak English but is now top of her class, Islamophobia Awareness Month and Gaza.
On this episode of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hot seat to discuss the protest against Imran Khan, the blessings of Rabi al Awal, the Saudi Aramco IPO on the Jeddah stock market and some preparation tips for winter.
On this episode of FNL, Zaffar Iqbal takes the hotseat, together with co-host Paul Abu Bakr, to discuss Brexit, the Kashmir Vigil in Luton, a review on the legal challenge against PREVENT and mental health within the Muslim community.
On this episode of FNL, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hotseat to discuss cricket with World Cup winning Adil Rashid, Prince Williams visit to Pakistan, the expansion of Luton Airport and the Love Luton Run
Tonight on Friday Night Live, Kashmir earthquake, 21 Luton schools perform poorly, Turkey offensive in Syria, Abrar Fahad's death and a local takeaway is finalist in Food Awards England.
On this episode of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hotseat to discuss the Imran Khan speech, the Uyghur situation, Saudi Arabia's travel visas and national Homelessness week.
Host Hafiz Sha'ban will be discussing earthquake in Pakistan, new anti-Islamophobia TV channel, Trump's meeting with Imran Khan and Supreme Court's judgement on Parliament's suspension.
This week on FNL, Zaffar Iqbal takes the hotseat to discuss the Hong Kong Protests, Transplantation and Islam, Kashmir unrest, and whether Boris Johnson is breaking the law
On this episode of Friday Night Live, Zaffar Iqbal takes the hotseat, joined by Chris Nicholls to discuss the Kashmir Protest, Brexit, Degrees vs Apprenticeships and the GCSE to A Level transition
On this episode of Friday Night Live, Rehana Faisal takes the hotseat and is joined by Zaffar Iqbal to host a 2 hour special on Kashmir. With special guests including Naz Shah MP, Meenakshi Ganguly, Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur, Ather Zia, Zaffar Quraishi, Prof. Zafar Khan and someone who has first-hand accounts of the events in Indian Occupied Kashmir.
On this edition of Friday Night Live, Abdur Akbar and Zaffar Iqbal, discuss Kashmir, Clacton deaths, Blood donation & managing back and muscle pain.
Tonight on Friday Night Live, join Brother Zaffar who will be discussing: will we see a rise in Islamophobia with the new Prime Minister Boris Johnson, does a diverse Cabinet mean better inclusion for minorities, Imran Khan visiting the US and how to stay healthy during a heatwave and why the recent heatwave is caused by Global Warming.
Tonight on Friday Night Live, join Brother Zaffar who will be discussing: Whether or not the family of Pakistani politician who has become the poster boy for British overseas aid STEAL funds meant for earthquake victims, the fact that more than 35 countries defend China over mass detention of Uighur Muslims in UN letter, Trump's 'go back' remark to congresswomen, Hajj seminar
Tonight on Friday Night Live, join Hafiz Sha'ban with guests Arif and Tahir.
They will be discussing Justice for Shukri Abdi, leaked memos at the US British Consulate, conference on child sexual exploitation, Police Brutality and further updates on the Uyghurs Muslim plight
On this edition of Friday Night Live with Hafiz Sha'ban
We're starting the show finding out why Pakistan's economy is sinking.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan to meet US President Donald Trump for talks on improving ties. BBC Pakistan Producer, Usman Zahid and Washington based journalist, Mohammed Atif tell us more.
Also on the show today is Chloé Benoist - writer for the Middle East Eye and Professor Kamel Hawwash who'll be speaking about Trump's $50bn 'deal of the century'.
And then newley-elected Green Party MEP, Dr Catherine Rowett speaks to us about the Anti-Europe MEPs turning their backs on the European Parliment opening session.
On this edition of Friday Night Live Hafiz Sha'ban and Dr Abu Bakr discuss US & Iran tensions, Erdogan's blow from Istanbul re-run poll and Twin suicide attacks in central Tunis.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hotseat to discuss Netanyahu's pledge to carry out 'massive strikes' in Gaza, Erdogan welcomes controversial move to rerun Istanbul vote and advice on Ramadan.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
You can also follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram, or listen to our live stream on our website.
On this episode of FNL, Zaffar Iqbal returns with co-host Abu Bakr Cooper to discuss India granting citizenship to non-Muslim migrants only, resident fined for using black bags for refuse collections, Brexit and Luton Town FC is granted permission for new stadium.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
This week on FNL, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hotseat to discuss:
Story 1: Bill Gates writes letter to PM Imran Khan which shows intereset to invest in Pakistan Story 2: Crash for cash 'plagues' Luton's roads Story 3: Local Topics - Red Routes' are coming to Luton's roads + 10k raised for Foodbank Story 4: A moment of reflection - 2019
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
Tonight on Friday Night Live, Zaffar Iqbal will be talking about: Why is the Ertugrul TV series so popular? Are more efficient technologies the better option for tackling our environmental crisis? The Bangladesh Elections and a record number of Muslims on the honours list.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT)
Tonight on Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban is in the hotseat and he will be discussing LGBT education in schools, Yemen, Isa (AS) and the Inspire FM Winter Campaign.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
Tonight on Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban is in the hotseat and he will be discussing Uyghur, Racism and Prevent.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
Tonight on Friday Night Live, Abdul Akbar is in the hotseat and he will be discussing Brexit, oil geopolitics, Huawei, Uyghur Muslim and bereavement with special guests and Zaffar Iqbal!
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
Tonight on Friday Night Live, Zaffar is in the hotseat. Together with his panel of guests he will be discussing Norwegian mediation in Kashmir, Bullying of Jamal, Counter Terrorism & Islamaphobia.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
On this edition of Friday Night Live, Zaffar Iqbal takes the hot seat to discuss Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brexit and Islamophobia.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
On this edition of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hot seat to discuss Arab states flaunting their ties with Israel, the UnityConvoy arrival in Syria and Rabi Al Awwal.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
On this edition of Friday Night Live, Abdul Akbar takes the hot seat to discuss the riots in Pakistan, the Tariq Ramadan admission that sparked a fresh row over rape claims, the Pittsburgh synagogue attacks, and marriage.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
On this edition of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hot seat to discuss the reality of Islamic schools in Luton, the rise in hate crime, the current situation of the Yemen famine, and the Saudi Journalist that criticised the regime.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
On this edition of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hot seat to discuss the Khabib vs McGregger fight, did the Saudi kill Jamal Khashoggi, and Mental Health.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
On this edition of Friday Night Live, Zaffar takes the hot seat to discuss the Indonesian Tsunami, the Indian abolition of Article 35 A, islamophobia & the Conservative party and parenting.
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On this edition of Friday Night Live, Abdul Akbar takes the hot seat to discuss the the topics of gang violence and gang crime.
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On this edition of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban takes the hot seat to discuss the siege of Idlib, the New Muslim Year, the new Bin Collection schedule, and raising awareness for cancer.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
On this edition of Friday Night Live, Zaffar Iqbal takes the hot seat to discuss Anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, Article 35A of the Indian consititution that empowers Kashmir state lagislature in defining 'Permanent Residents' and policing our community.
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Hajj Special!
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Hafiz Sha'ban takes the presenters seat in this week's episode. Today he will be discussing the Pakistan Elections, the Big Clean initiative and the Boris Johnson Burka row.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
Hafiz Sha'ban takes the presenters seat in this week's episode. Today he will be discussing the Pakistan Elections, a special Syria ambulance convey event and the recent heat wave in the UK.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
Our intrepid FNL team discuss the recent news on the controversial bill Israel has approved, whether France or Africa won the world Cup, the latest news with the Pakistani Elections, and the rise in knife crimes.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).
Our intrepid FNL team discuss the recent news on the imprisonment of Nawaz Sharif, the launch of the Donald Trump Balloon, the chaos of Brexit after the resignation of the Brexit secretary, how different pharmacies sell the same tablets, but at different price points, and how a Luton family fears for their son, after a visa ban.
Follow us to listen to more exciting podcasts from our daily broadcast at Inspire FM, 105.1. Head over to inspirefm.org to stream Friday Night Live, live every Friday from 6PM (GMT) and the repeat every Saturday afternoon from 3PM (GMT).