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List of Islamic television and radio stations in the United Kingdom

The Ahmadiyya television channel was launched on 1 January 1994 by Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International (MTA), globally-broadcasting and nonprofit satellite television network.[1] This set the foundation for the Islamic television channels available today. In July 2009, ILM Radio launched, making it the first Islamic radio station to launch nationwide in the UK.[2] ILM Radio returned in Bradford and Leeds on DAB+ Radio with new identity as Marefa Radio. Founder Qamar Zaman (AKA Shabir Qamar)

In United Kingdom, all the channels are available via Sky and Freesat. Some of these channels are also available in the Republic of Ireland. However, Islamic radio stations have been available on a local basis throughout the UK since the 1990s even though these were on a temporary licence for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Television networks

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Name Language(s) Established Type Notes
MTA 1 WorldProgramming:

English, Urdu

Translations:

Arabic, Bengali, English, French, German, Urdu

 1992 as AMP,[3]

1994 as MTA[4]

 AhmadiyyaFirst Islamic television channel and the first channel launched by the MTA International Network, which used to broadcast programmes in a variety of languages until 2020, the launch of other regional MTA channels, converted from MTA1.
ARY QTVUrdu2003[5]Sunni IslamAvailable in Europe via Eutelsat 28A
Islam ChannelEnglish2004[6]Third Islamic television channel in the UK. Available throughout UK and Western Europe via Eurobird. Available throughout Europe and Middle East via Hotbird 6 and throughout Africa via Eutelsat Sesat and Eutelsat W4.
Noor TVEnglish, Urdu2006[7]Programmes approximately 70% Urdu, 20% English and 10% Other. Based on Sufi principles of Sunni Islam.[8]
VelayetEnglish, Urdu2007Shia IslamBased on Islamic teachings from the family of Muhammad.
Muslim Kids TVEnglish, Arabic, Bahasa, Urdu2014[9]Sunni IslamAn Islamic on-demand web channel with educational, entertaining, and nurturing content.
Madani ChannelEnglish, Urdu, Bangla2007[10]The channel is operated by Dawat-e-Islami
Peace TVEnglish2007Owned by Zakir Naik. First launched as English and Urdu language channel; in 2009, a separate Urdu language channel launched.
Peace TV UrduUrdu2009Owned by Zakir Naik. Urdu version of the English Peace TV channel.
Peace TV BanglaBanglaOwned by Zakir Naik. Bangla version of the English Peace TV channel.
Hidayat TVUrdu, English2009Shia Islam
IQRA TV UKEnglish, Urdu2009[11]Sunni IslamIQRA TV (IQRA Bangla) (including IQRA Bangla) is owned and run by Al-Khair Foundation under the supervision of Imam Qasim. Mainly in English but also runs some Bangali and Urdu programming. Has strong links with Peace Tv and recently hosted the Al-Khair Peace convention jointly in UK. On Sky in the UK and can be received in Europe via Eurobird 1. Islam TV is owned and run by Al-Khair Foundation under the supervision of Imam Qasim.
Ahlebait TVUrdu, Persian2009Shia Islam
Ahlulbayt TVEnglish2010
FadakEnglish, Arabic, Persian, French2011Started by Sheikh Yasser Al-Habib.
Shia TV OnlineUrdu2014Based on Islamic teachings from the family of Muhammad.
Ummah ChannelEnglish, Urdu2009[12]Sunni IslamAn Islamic entertainment channel covering all types of Sunni Islamic teachings. The channel closed on 31 July 2017 after apparent financial difficulty.
Madani Channel2009Owned by Dawateislami. The channel emphasises the lifestyle of Muhammad.
Takbeer TVUrdu2010Sunni IslamOwned and run by the Sultan Bahu Trust. Based on Sufi principles of Sunni Islam.

Madani channel December 2009 Sunni Islam Owned And Run by Dawateislami. Sky 828.

Paigham TVUrdu, Pashto2011
British Muslim TVEnglish2014Sunni Islam
iPlus TVUrdu2015iPlus TV[13] India's first official Islamic TV Satellite Channel registered with Ministry of Information & Broadcastingand with a valid uplinking/downlinking permission and approval and is being uplinked from Delhi to Insat 4A @83°E.
Eman ChannelEnglish2015Sunni IslamEman Channel aims to produce high-quality programs; in terms of both production value and Islamic principles; available freely on satellite television, mobile app and online. Eman Channel is a real alternative Islamic channel for Muslims.[14] Eman Channel shows range from studies of the Qur'an to Halal entertainment for Kids.
BNSW TVUrdu2016Ahl al-HadithBNSW TV is an Islamic Channel. This Channel Is Based On Islam, Quran And Hadith.
Bethat TVUrdu2017Sunni IslamThis is an educational TV channel.
Muhammadiya TV / Napoleon TV / Al Hira TV / Nasheed TVEnglish/UrduTBAMicro channels broadcasting via Up & Coming TV[15] channel.
Mercy TVUrdu/English/Many Indian Languages2020Shia IslamMercy TV promotes authentic teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Sahih Hadith. It intends to teach about Islam, communal harmony, and Universal brotherhood.

References

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  1. ↑ "Ismaili TV-streaming platform launches in response to pandemic". Religion News Service. 24 April 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ↑ Baddhan, Lakhvinder, ed. (23 June 2009). "ILM Radio begins testing ahead of Sky launch". BizAsia.co.uk. Biz Asia. Archived from the original on 14 December 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
  3. ↑ Ahmadiyya Muslim Presentation
  4. ↑ "AMJ International". Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  5. ↑ "about us". ARYQTV. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  6. ↑ "About Islam Channel". Islam Channel website. Archived from the original on 29 January 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
  7. ↑ Baddhan, Lakhvinder, ed. (14 August 2006). "EXCLUSIVE: Noor TV launch details emerge". BizAsia.co.uk. Biz Asia. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
  8. ↑ Baddhan, Raj (11 February 2020). "Noor TV removed from Sky EPG". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Brit, Events and Music. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  9. ↑ "Muslim Kids TV Launch Announcement".
  10. ↑ "Dawateislami - Islamic Website of an Islamic Organization". www.dawateislami.net.
  11. ↑ Baddhan, Raj, ed. (30 September 2009). "Islamic educational channel Iqra TV makes Sky launch". BizAsia.co.uk. Media 247. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
  12. ↑ Baddhan, Lakhvinder, ed. (12 August 2009). "Ummah Channel replaces 9X on Sky EPG". BizAsia.co.uk. Biz Asia. Archived from the original on 14 December 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
  13. ↑ "iPlus TV website". Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  14. ↑ "About | Watch Live Islamic Shows & Programmes". Eman Channel. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  15. ↑ "Up & Coming TV".
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