The Voice Of Islam Radio

What The Voice Of Islam Radio does

The Voice of Islam Radio is a non-profit, non-commercial DAB digital radio station launched on 7 February 2016 and operated under the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK. The station is structurally a community broadcasting entity: it is 24/7, free to listeners, and self-funded exclusively by voluntary donations from Ahmadiyya Muslim Community members, with no advertising or commercial funding of any kind. Headquartered at the Baitul Futuh Mosque complex at 181 London Road, Morden, Surrey (SM4 5PT), the station is staffed primarily by volunteers (300+ cited) and governed as part of a wider Ahmadiyya media portfolio that includes MTA satellite television, alislam.org, and Islam International Publications.

The core technology stack is conventional DAB digital radio broadcasting infrastructure supplemented by online streaming via the voiceofislam.co.uk website, native iOS and Android applications, and distribution across major podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn) and social media channels (YouTube, SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Telegram). Programming is organized into 30+ named shows across religion, current affairs, science and technology, health, literature, history, women's issues, and community affairs, with flagship properties including The Breakfast Show, Drive Time, Voice of the Caliph, Faith In Focus, Sisters on Air, Science Hour, and live Friday Sermon translation. The station reaches 5 million+ impressions annually and hosts 3,500+ guests, with DAB transmission covering eight UK cities: London, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds, Cardiff, Londonderry, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. No AI, machine learning, APIs, or proprietary technology products are part of the offering.

The business model is donations-only, with the stated revenue stream being voluntary contributions from Ahmadiyya Muslim Community members. There is no pricing model, no subscription, no advertising sales, and no commercial sponsorships. The GTM motion is community-led: the station is propagated through Ahmadiyya Muslim Community networks, its parent media assets, multi-platform social media presence, and grassroots outreach. Customer segments are listener-side (general public, Muslim community members, educators and lifelong learners) rather than payer-side; the payer base is a single, cohesive community donor pool under Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK. Certification posture is limited to self-attested GDPR compliance, with a published privacy policy and a designated data protection contact.

Name

The Voice Of Islam Radio

Legal name

Voice Of Islam Radio

Website

https://voiceofislam.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Voice of Islam Radio is a non-profit, non-commercial DAB digital radio station launched in 2016 and operated by volunteers of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK, broadcasting Islamic perspectives 24/7 to general and Muslim audiences across eight UK cities and globally online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community/Religious Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Radio Broadcasting (DAB/DAB+, HD Radio) (MPAIAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Community radio broadcasting
• Islamic religious programming
• DAB digital radio
• Podcast streaming services
• Non-commercial broadcasting

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations from Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Members: The station is non-profit, non-commercial, and entirely self-funding. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community donate willingly to support the work of the community and charitable activities. No advertising, commercial promotions, or funding from commercial sources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Voice Of Islam Radio is a non-profit, non-commercial community DAB digital radio station providing a balanced perspective on Islam and its teachings, broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free for everyone. The station offers news, current affairs, educational content, and over 30 shows covering Islamic perspectives, with availability via DAB radio in 8 UK cities, online streaming, mobile apps, and major podcast platforms.

Product overview

Voice of Islam Radio is a Digital DAB radio station broadcasting 24/7 from South London and Greater Manchester across the UK. The station offers a diverse portfolio of radio programmes covering religious education, current affairs, science, technology, health, literature, poetry, and community topics. The core offering includes the main radio station supplemented by podcasts available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn, and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Programming spans over 30 distinct shows including The Breakfast Show, Drive Time, Weekend World, Faith In Focus, Understanding Islam, Tech Talk, Medical Matters, and Sisters on Air, among others. The station is operated by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK and is largely volunteer-run, serving as a platform to share Islamic perspectives on contemporary issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Voice Of Islam Radio (DAB Broadcast) 24/7 free DAB digital radio broadcast providing balanced perspectives on Islam, news, current affairs, educational content, and over 30 shows for general UK listeners across 8 cities.
• Voice Of Islam Podcasts On-demand audio content from the station available across major podcast platforms, allowing listeners to access 30+ shows at any time.
• Voice Of Islam Mobile App Native iOS and Android applications that stream the radio station live and provide access to on-demand programming for listeners on mobile devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 million impressions annually with 300 volunteers and 3,500+ guests hosted

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ahmadiyya Muslim CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Voice of Islam Radio is an integral part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK. The station was inaugurated by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Fifth Khalifa and worldwide head of the community. The station propagates the true teachings of Islam and the message of peace and tolerance as part of the community's outreach efforts alongside MTA (Muslim Television Ahmadiyya) and alislam.org.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Premier Christian Radio: UK faith-based radio broadcaster operating on DAB across London and regional cities with a similar volunteer-driven, non-commercial model, targeting a defined religious audience while broadcasting interfaith-adjacent content. Directly comparable in format, distribution, and audience-segmentation approach to Voice of Islam Radio.
• Spectrum Radio: London-based community radio station serving multicultural and faith audiences via DAB and online. Comparable as a UK DAB community/faith broadcaster with ethnic/religious listener base and similar regional DAB footprint.
• United Christian Broadcasters (UCB) UK: UK Christian radio network operating on DAB across multiple cities, funded by listener donations, with Christian music, speech, and teaching programming. Closely comparable as a faith-rooted, donation-funded, multi-city DAB broadcaster with similar volunteer-supported production model.
• Inspire FM: UK Muslim community radio station serving South Asian and wider Muslim audiences in London on DAB and online. Directly comparable in faith-based audience, community-led operational model, and multi-channel distribution approach.

Others

• Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA): Sibling platform under the same Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK parent organization, broadcasting Islamic content globally via satellite and online. Comparable as part of the same integrated media ecosystem that amplifies Voice of Islam Radio's content and reach.

Broad incumbents

• Islam Channel: UK-based Islamic media broadcaster focused on religious and current affairs content across TV and digital. Comparable as a UK-rooted Islamic broadcaster targeting British Muslim audiences with educational and interfaith content.
• BBC Asian Network: BBC's national digital radio station serving British South Asian and Muslim audiences with music, talk, and discussion programming. Comparable in target demographic and talk/current-affairs programming mix, though operates at vastly larger scale with public funding rather than donations.
• talkRADIO / Talk TV: UK commercial talk radio and TV broadcaster with discussion-driven, listener-call-in programming across news, politics, and current affairs. Comparable in programming format (call-ins, current affairs, listener engagement) though commercial rather than faith-rooted.

Emerging players

• Yaqeen Institute: Digital Islamic research and educational content producer publishing videos, podcasts, and articles on Islamic thought from multiple scholarly perspectives. Comparable as an emerging digital-native Islamic content platform with podcast/on-demand distribution and interfaith-adjacent educational content.

Regional players

• Radio Islam: US-based Islamic radio station broadcasting Islamic programming, news, and education to Muslim audiences in North America. Comparable as a faith-rooted, donation/community-supported Islamic broadcaster with online streaming distribution, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/voiceofislamuk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJeGNevZxIy4uexmXa6mC_g/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/voiceofislamuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/voiceofislam
• Instagraminstagram.com/voiceofislamuk
• TikTokvm.tiktok.com/ZMe3Wt9Dj

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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