Islam Channel
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Islam Channel is a UK-based, free-to-air, English language, Islamic-focused satellite television channel. UK government figures state that 59% of Muslims watch the channel regularily above any other Muslim Channel. It broadcasts across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa and is streamed live on the internet - it is soon to commence broadcasting in North America. Islam Channel began broadcasting on March 2004 on Sky Digital channel 836, but subsequently moved to channel 813.
The channel was the original effort of Mohammed Sajid, Shaheen Akhtar, Salauddin Ali, Ibrahim Rashid, Faisal Nazir and Asif Malik. Since its launch, the channel has expanded its range of programming, including programmes regarding current affairs, education, Islamic values, Islamic doctrine, as well as domestic, financial and community related topics. The channel is watched by 59 per cent of Britain’s 1.6 million Muslims and by other viewers abroad: its target audience is mainly English-speaking Muslims.
With headquarters in Central London, Islam Channel provides alternative news, current affairs and entertainment programming from an Islamic perspective. Since its launch in 2004 Islam Channel has developed into a platform for ingenious and practical television complementing the definition of good programming.
Broadcast in English, Islam Channel aims for its programming to appeal to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Ultimately conveying Islam in its true form to curious non-Muslims and to further educate Muslims.
Islam Channels fresh-contemporary approach to spreading the message of the Qu’ran has resulted in many viewers reverting to Islam, consequently establishing itself as the leading, free-to-air, English language, Islamic focused satellite channel available globally.
Islam Channel represents the eloquent and passionate accounts of Muslims and is recognised as a crucially prominent voice for the Muslim communities worldwide.
Supporting its reputation as the unrivalled leader by conforming to international standards and quality, Islam Channel has garnered certificates and accreditation from the following reputable institutions:
- Institute of Directors
- Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
- The Association of International Broadcasting
Islam Channel, an avenue for connecting businesses with potential customers. With the powerful combination of our media and technology coupled together with global reach helps us to unite our advertisers to our large global audience. Islam Channel has a proven track record of aiding businesses to promote latest technologies and products as well as maintaining a high degree of viewer satisfaction.
Islam Channel aims to be an informational as well as an entertainment medium for Muslim populations as well as Non-Muslim populations. It aspires to raise public awareness about Islam, Muslims and issues concerning them, especially in the light of perceived misinformation prevalent in today's global community. It aims to form bridges of mutual understanding and awareness between communities. It also aims to educate Muslims and Non-Muslims about Islam, inviting them to research it further.
There has been a large demand amongst Muslims to have an alternative media source and television station by which authentic information on Islam and current affairs can be obtained, as well as a station which is sensitive to Islamic morals and ethics, and Islam Channel is perceived to be one step towards realising that goal.
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