As the host of your favorite radio program, Saaz-O-Awaz, it is my utmost delight to be of service to the community through the voice of Saaz-O-Awaz at WTOR 77AM Toronto.

Saaz-O-Awaz is the medium that allows us to bridge gaps between people, communities, interests, information and resources. It enables the voice of the community to spread far and wide. It provides a forum to members of our communities to share and express their experiences, challenges and accomplishments.

It was nearly a decade ago that with endless support from my beloved husband, Muzaffar Ali, I started my career as a broadcaster with a Punjabi radio program. After gaining valuable experience for about a year and a half, Muzaffar and I launched Saaz-O-Awaz in 1999. It was a humble start then. We worked tirelessly and with extreme dedication and devotion. Our efforts were equally supported by our dedicated listeners, communities, sponsors, supporters and well wishers. Muzaffar jee and I will always be thankful to you for your support then, now and in the future. InsahAllah.

Muzaffar jee was an IT professional. He stood by me at every step of our way. Together, we undertook the management, administration and operations of the entire channel and our program. Till wee hours of the morning, Muzaffar jee would himself do all sorts of chores at the station. He and I always took pride in supporting each and every effort that we took individually and collectively. It was with his continued and undeterred support, confidence and guidance that we were able to build Saaz-O-awaz, our credibility and respect to what Allah has blessed us with today. Alhumdolillah.

It is my sincere belief that every woman has tremendous potential. It is only a matter of that potential to be supported and given further confidence. I pray to Allah that every wife is supported the way Muzaffar jee supported me. I pray to Allah that every child receives guidance and assurance from their families to enable them to never loose faith and to succeed in their dreams. Ameen.

It is for and with the strength of my undying love and gratitude to Muzaffar jee that I still continue with strong commitment towards supporting our dream. May Allah always guide me in the right direction and may our beloved son, Muhammad Ali, follow the footsteps of his Baba. Ameen.

It is with utmost humility that I bow my head and raise my hands in prayer before Allah for Muzaffar jee's Maghfirah. May Allah grant him an elevated place in Jannah. Ameen.

Your host,

Arifa Muzaffar.