Islam Channel
Encyclopedia
Islam Channel is a UK
-based, free-to-air
, English language, Islamic-focused satellite television channel funded by advertising and donations. It was reported in 2008 that UK government research found that 97.3% of Muslims watched the 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. In April 2010, it launched on Freesat
channel 693.
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.
Islam Channel News is the first-ever attempt to provide global Islamic news in the English language.
Pick of the Month
This is a monthly show, presenting few of the best shows broadcasted each month.
", their show is entitled 'The Hassan and Habibah Show'. The show is described as a "unique show..live husband and wife talk show discussing issues with different guests. This refreshing weekly discussion show examines social issues that deal with family, marriage and various other topics".
They are noted for challenging mainly South-Asian cultural perceptions on the nature of Islam, dealing with topics such as: forced marriage, domestic violence
with the Muslim women's helpline, depression with the Muslim Youth Helpline, and infertility
problems with Dr Mohammad Taranissi.
They have on occasion dealt with more serious topics—specifically, on the 25 December 2004 in a 2-hour special, they did a show entitled "Prisoners of Iman" discussing cases of Muslims that have been imprisoned for their faith, or political activity. They interviewed the wife of Ian Nisbet, one of the "Egypt Three".
explains Imam Bukhari's masterpiece on good manners, conduct and etiquette.
by Shaikh Suhaib Hasan.
in which he discusses the basic theological beliefs of Islam.
and extracts benefits and morals from them.
Born and raised in the UK, Sajid first began his career in music where he performed for many years as part of an internationally renown boys choir. An accomplished singer, Sajid performed as a key soloist on many occasions and has worked with many of the world’s most famous conductors and orchestras and featured on three records.
From a young age, Sajid had a keen interest in drama and it was at the age of 15 that his career in film and television began, when he was awarded one of the lead roles in a Channel 4 comedy series. Following on from this he won the leading role for one of the BBC’s flagship programmes which achieved great reviews and has since worked for the BBC, Channel 4, ITV and Channel 5.
He has since interviewed guests from all walks of life that are making a difference. Some of the more well known guests include James Caan, sporting personalities such as Danny Williams and Frederic Kanoute, scholars, artists as well as musicians such as Jermaine Jackson whom he has interviewed on several occasions. He hosted a special show with Aaqil Ahmed the BBC's new Head of Commissioning for Religion and Ethics. Sajid hosted the Global Peace & Unity Event and continues to host events and participates in good causes both in the UK and abroad. In March 2008, Jermaine Jackson was the guest of honour at the Muslim Writers Awards in Birmingham, where he was interviewed live on stage by chat show host Sajid Varda, which received rave reviews. A new season of SNL is set to return to Islam Channel shortly.
event is a large-scale event first run in 2005, attended by around 50,000 Muslims and Non-Muslims in 2010, at the ExCel arena
in London
. The aim of the event according to the organisers is to bring together people from all spheres of the British society in order to inform and educate them about Islam and Muslims, and through this help to bridge the gaps between Muslims and non-Muslims. Guest speakers have included:
Live performances by Muslim entertainers Zain Bhikha
, Ahmed Bukhatir
, Jamal Uddin Marcell & The Fletcher Valve Drummers, Junaid Jamshed
and Najam Sheraz
have also been given.
, Shaykh, Yusuf Estes
and Jamal Badawi
.
cleric Anwar al-Awlaki
's sermons and for at least two events at which he was due to be the star speaker via video link.
for allowing presenters to advocate marital rape and marital abuse. A presenter is reported to have said during one programme: "it shouldn't be such a big problem where the man feels he has to force himself upon the woman", while in another a speaker told a viewer who was phoning in: "In Islam we have no right to hit the woman in a way that damages her eye or damages her tooth or damages her face or makes her ugly. Maximum what you can do, you can see the pen over here, in my hand, this kind of a stick can be used just to make her feel that you are not happy with her." The channel was not fined but Ofcom stated: "the advocacy of any form of violence (however limited)... is not acceptable" and that "it was highly likely that any advocacy and support at all of forced sexual relations would be offensive"
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
-based, free-to-air
Free-to-air
Free-to-air describes television and radio services broadcast in clear form, allowing any person with the appropriate receiving equipment to receive the signal and view or listen to the content without requiring a subscription or one-off fee...
, English language, Islamic-focused satellite television channel funded by advertising and donations. It was reported in 2008 that UK government research found that 97.3% of Muslims watched the channel . It broadcasts across Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
and North Africa
North Africa
North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, linked by the Sahara to Sub-Saharan Africa. Geopolitically, the United Nations definition of Northern Africa includes eight countries or territories; Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, and...
and is streamed live on the internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
– it is soon to commence broadcasting in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
. Islam Channel began broadcasting on March 2004 on Sky Digital
Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)
Sky is the brand name for British Sky Broadcasting's digital satellite television and radio service, transmitted from SES Astra satellites located at 28.2° east and Eutelsat's Eurobird 1 satellite at 28.5°E. The service was originally launched as Sky Digital, distinguishing it from the original...
channel 836, but subsequently moved to channel 813. In April 2010, it launched on Freesat
Freesat
Freesat is a free-to-air digital satellite television joint venture between the BBC and ITV plc, serving the United Kingdom. The service was formed as a memorandum in 2007 and has been marketed since 6 May 2008...
channel 693.
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.
Popular programmes
There are a number of programmes enjoying significant popularity amongst Muslims globally which cover entertainment, current affairs, community activities, women's issues as well as Islamic education.Islam Channel News
Perhaps the most watched programme on the channel, now that the 'Agenda' discussion programme has been taken off-air.Islam Channel News is the first-ever attempt to provide global Islamic news in the English language.
Pick of the Month
This is a monthly show, presenting few of the best shows broadcasted each month.
Hassan and Habibah
Hassan as-Saleemi and Habibah Ellahee are married co-hosts of this light social affairs programme. They are widely known among Muslims as "Hassan and HabibahHassan and Habibah
Hassan Saleemi and Habibah Ellahee are married co-hosts of a light social affairs television programme. They are widely known among Muslims as "Hassan and Habibah" and their show is entitled 'The Hassan and Habibah Show'. Their show appears on the London based English language Islam Channel...
", their show is entitled 'The Hassan and Habibah Show'. The show is described as a "unique show..live husband and wife talk show discussing issues with different guests. This refreshing weekly discussion show examines social issues that deal with family, marriage and various other topics".
They are noted for challenging mainly South-Asian cultural perceptions on the nature of Islam, dealing with topics such as: forced marriage, domestic violence
Islam and domestic violence
The relationship between Islam and domestic violence is disputed. Even among Muslims, the uses and interpretations of shari’a, the moral code and religious law of Islam, lack consensus....
with the Muslim women's helpline, depression with the Muslim Youth Helpline, and infertility
Infertility
Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a person to contribute to conception. Infertility may also refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term...
problems with Dr Mohammad Taranissi.
They have on occasion dealt with more serious topics—specifically, on the 25 December 2004 in a 2-hour special, they did a show entitled "Prisoners of Iman" discussing cases of Muslims that have been imprisoned for their faith, or political activity. They interviewed the wife of Ian Nisbet, one of the "Egypt Three".
IslamiQA
IslamiQA is a program during which viewers phone in and ask Islamic Scholars questions.al-Adab al-Mufrad (The Book of Manners)
Ustad Abu Eesa NiamatullahAbu Eesa Niamatullah
- Background :Abu Eesa was born "Niamatullah" in Barking, East London. His common name is in reference to his eldest son Eesa. His tribal heritage is through the Naser Kheil Pathans of the North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan....
explains Imam Bukhari's masterpiece on good manners, conduct and etiquette.
Journey Through the Quran
A series of lectures explaining the meaning of the QuranTafsir
Tafseer is the Arabic word for exegesis or commentary, usually of the Qur'an. Ta'wīl is a subset of tafsir and refers to esoteric or mystical interpretation. An author of tafsir is a mufassir .- Etymology :...
by Shaikh Suhaib Hasan.
Fundamentals of Faith
A show by Yasir QadhiYasir Qadhi
Yasir Qadhi , formerly named Yasir Kazi, is an American Muslim writer and Islamic instructor for the Al-Maghrib Institute. He has written a number of books and spoken in lectures about Islam and contemporary issues on Muslims.-Biography:...
in which he discusses the basic theological beliefs of Islam.
National Qir'aat Competition
A program in which children take part in a Qur'an recital competition.Model Mosque
This program, presented by Abrar Hussein, considers different mosques in Britain in an effort to find the what it considers to be the best.Seerah
"Stories from the Seerah: Lessons and Morals" is presented by Yasir Qadhi. It discusses the seerah or biography of the Prophet MuhammadMuhammad
Muhammad |ligature]] at U+FDF4 ;Arabic pronunciation varies regionally; the first vowel ranges from ~~; the second and the last vowel: ~~~. There are dialects which have no stress. In Egypt, it is pronounced not in religious contexts...
and extracts benefits and morals from them.
Your Event
A light weekly show which covers Islamic events in and around the UK, presented by Abdul Akbar, a qualified teacher and IT Consultant.Education Matters
A show dedicated to Muslims within Education. Usually hosted by Babar Mirza, a secondary school qualified teacher and director of education for a nationally recognised educational trust in the UK.Saturday Night Live
Is the Islam Channel's flagship light entertainment show hosted by Sajid Varda, the longest serving presenter on the channel. The show appealed to both young and old and showcased some of the country's best new talent.Born and raised in the UK, Sajid first began his career in music where he performed for many years as part of an internationally renown boys choir. An accomplished singer, Sajid performed as a key soloist on many occasions and has worked with many of the world’s most famous conductors and orchestras and featured on three records.
From a young age, Sajid had a keen interest in drama and it was at the age of 15 that his career in film and television began, when he was awarded one of the lead roles in a Channel 4 comedy series. Following on from this he won the leading role for one of the BBC’s flagship programmes which achieved great reviews and has since worked for the BBC, Channel 4, ITV and Channel 5.
He has since interviewed guests from all walks of life that are making a difference. Some of the more well known guests include James Caan, sporting personalities such as Danny Williams and Frederic Kanoute, scholars, artists as well as musicians such as Jermaine Jackson whom he has interviewed on several occasions. He hosted a special show with Aaqil Ahmed the BBC's new Head of Commissioning for Religion and Ethics. Sajid hosted the Global Peace & Unity Event and continues to host events and participates in good causes both in the UK and abroad. In March 2008, Jermaine Jackson was the guest of honour at the Muslim Writers Awards in Birmingham, where he was interviewed live on stage by chat show host Sajid Varda, which received rave reviews. A new season of SNL is set to return to Islam Channel shortly.
Global Peace and Unity
The Global Peace and UnityGlobal Peace and Unity
The Global Peace and Unity event is an annual two-day conference held at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in Royal Victoria Dock, London and organized by the Islam Channel. It is the largest Muslim, interfaith and multicultural event of its kind in Europe, having attracted over 55,000 visitors from...
event is a large-scale event first run in 2005, attended by around 50,000 Muslims and Non-Muslims in 2010, at the ExCel arena
ExCeL Exhibition Centre
ExCeL London is an exhibitions and conference centre in the London Borough of Newham, England. It is located on a site on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands, between Canary Wharf and London City Airport.- History :The centre was built by Sir Robert McAlpine, opened...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The aim of the event according to the organisers is to bring together people from all spheres of the British society in order to inform and educate them about Islam and Muslims, and through this help to bridge the gaps between Muslims and non-Muslims. Guest speakers have included:
- Mohamed Ali HarrathMohamed Ali HarrathMohamed Ali Harrath , is a Tunisian activist and businessman and the founder and CEO of the Islam Channel.-Biography:...
, Islam Channel's CEO; - Yvonne RidleyYvonne RidleyYvonne Ridley is a British journalist, war correspondent and Respect Party activist best known for her capture by the Taliban and subsequent conversion to Islam after release, her outspoken opposition to Zionism, and her criticism of Western media portrayals of the War on Terror...
, Islam Channel's former political editor; - Yusuf EstesYusuf EstesYusuf Estes is an American Muslim preacher and teacher who converted to Islam in 1991. He was the National Muslim Chaplain for the United States Bureau of Prisons through the 1990s. He became the Muslim Delegate to the United Nations World Peace Conference for Religious Leaders held at the U.N....
, Islamic preacher from TexasTexasTexas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
; - 786 , a Muslim band
- Dawud Wharnsby, a Muslim poet and singer/songwriter from CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, along with Idris PhillipsIdris PhillipsIdris Phillips is a musician, composer, songwriter, and music producer based in Nashville Tennessee, U.S..In recent years, he is best recognized for his work as a pianist, guitarist and producer for Canadian singer-songwriter Dawud Wharnsby, co-writing the songs "War", "Eight Years Old" and "Let...
(2006); - Native DeenNative DeenNative Deen is an Islamic musical group from the Washington, D.C. area. Native Deen's music combines a hip-hop style with lyrical themes grounded in Islam.The group uses percussion instruments and synthetic sounds...
, a Muslim band from Washington DC; - Brother DashBrother DashBrother Dash is an American Muslim spoken word artist, essayist and photographer.-Career:...
, Spoken Word Poet from the United States - Salma YaqoobSalma YaqoobSalma Yaqoob is the leader, and former vice-chair, of the Respect Party and a former Birmingham City Councillor. She is also the head of the Birmingham Stop the War Coalition and a spokesperson for Birmingham Central Mosque....
, British Councillor; - Imran KhanImran KhanImran Khan Niazi is a Pakistani politician and former Pakistani cricketer, playing international cricket for two decades in the late twentieth century. After retiring, he entered politics...
, politician and former Pakistani cricketPakistani cricket teamThe Pakistan cricket team is the national cricket team of Pakistan. Pakistan, represented by the Pakistan Cricket Board , is a full member of the International Cricket Council, and thus participates in , and cricket matches....
captain; - Dr. Zakir NaikZakir NaikZakir Abdul Karim Naik is an Indian public speaker on the subject of Islam and comparative religion. He is the founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation , a non-profit organization that owns the Peace TV channel based in Dubai, UAE. He is sometimes referred to as a televangelist...
, international Islamic orator; - Yasir QadhiYasir QadhiYasir Qadhi , formerly named Yasir Kazi, is an American Muslim writer and Islamic instructor for the Al-Maghrib Institute. He has written a number of books and spoken in lectures about Islam and contemporary issues on Muslims.-Biography:...
, Muslim activisit from America - Sir Iqbal SacranieIqbal SacranieSir Iqbal Abdul Karim Mussain Sacranie, OBE served as General Secretary of the Muslim Council of Britain until June 2006. He arrived in UK in 1969. He was founding Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain , and served four further years as Secretary General from 2002 to 2004 and 2004 to...
, former chairman of the Muslim Council of Britain; - George GallowayGeorge GallowayGeorge Galloway is a British politician, author, journalist and broadcaster who was a Member of Parliament from 1987 to 2010. He was formerly an MP for the Labour Party, first for Glasgow Hillhead and later for Glasgow Kelvin, before his expulsion from the party in October 2003, the same year...
, British MP; - Lord Faulkner;
- Qazi Hussain Ahmed, Pakistani politician;
- Saeed AnwarSaeed AnwarSaeed Anwar is a former Pakistani opening batsman. A left-hander, Anwar is most notable for scoring 194 runs against India in Chennai in 1997, then the highest, and now the joint second highest individual score in a One Day International.-Personal life:...
, former Pakistani cricketerPakistani cricket teamThe Pakistan cricket team is the national cricket team of Pakistan. Pakistan, represented by the Pakistan Cricket Board , is a full member of the International Cricket Council, and thus participates in , and cricket matches....
; - Simon HughesSimon HughesSimon Henry Ward Hughes is a British politician and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats. He is Member of Parliament for the constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. Until 2008 he was President of the Liberal Democrats...
, British MP; - Dr. Joel HaywardJoel HaywardJoel S.A. Hayward , is a New Zealand-born "noted scholar of war and strategy" who has worked in the United Kingdom since 2004.He is best known for his published books and articles on military matters, including the use of air power, his 2003 biography of Horatio Lord Nelson, and his writing and...
, British defence strategist and scholar; - Dr. Tahir-ul-QadriTahir-ul-QadriMuhammad Tahir ul-Qadri is a Pakistani Sufi scholar and former professor of international constitutional law at the University of the Punjab....
, Founder of Minhaj-ul-Quran International; - James CaanJames Caan (entrepreneur)James Caan is a British-Pakistani entrepreneur and television personality. Caan has been building and selling businesses since 1985, including Alexander Mann Group, Humana International, and the private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw.Caan initially achieved success in the recruitment industry,...
, Entrepreneur and founder of the James Caan Foundation; - Ken Livingston, Former Mayor of London
- Sarah JosephSarah JosephSarah Joseph is CEO and Editor of magazine emel and commentator on British Muslims. She is a writer and a broadcaster and lectures on Islam both within the UK and internationally...
, Editor, Emel magazine; - Khurshid Drabu; Immigration judge;
- The Sound Of Reason a Muslim Band From Montreal (Canada)
Live performances by Muslim entertainers Zain Bhikha
Zain Bhikha
Zain Bhikha is an Indian South African singer-songwriter, who has achieved success as a performer of Islamic nasheed songs. Associated with prominent Muslim personalities, including Yusuf Islam and Dawud Wharnsby, Bhikha has collaborated on albums and also released several solo albums...
, Ahmed Bukhatir
Ahmed Bukhatir
Ahmed Abdur Rahman Bukhatir is an Emirati Nasheed singer. Ahmed started Islamic recitations at a very early age, however it was not until 2000 he released his first album Entasaf Al-Layl followed by six more albums, most recent being Moments with Allah which was released in August...
, Jamal Uddin Marcell & The Fletcher Valve Drummers, Junaid Jamshed
Junaid Jamshed
Junaid Jamshed is a Pakistani recording artist who gained fame as the frontman of the pop group, Vital Signs in 1987 with the hit song, "Dil Dil Pakistan", and remained in demand throughout the 1990s...
and Najam Sheraz
Najam Sheraz
Najam Sheraz is a Pakistani pop singer, musician, composer and comedy actor. He is most prolific singer; indeed he is a household name in Pakistan. Many of his songs have become anthems all over the world. His latest album, eight in his career, "Najam" has been released recently both in India and...
have also been given.
Islamophobia: A Dilemma in the West
The Islam Channel convened a televised conference on Islamophobia held in Copenhagen on 13 May 2006. The conference was attended by 150 participants from countries around the world, with an audience of about 1,000, mostly Muslims. Speakers included CEO of Islam Channel Mohamed Ali Harrath, Mayor of London Ken Livingston, political analyst and journalist Yvonne RidleyYvonne Ridley
Yvonne Ridley is a British journalist, war correspondent and Respect Party activist best known for her capture by the Taliban and subsequent conversion to Islam after release, her outspoken opposition to Zionism, and her criticism of Western media portrayals of the War on Terror...
, Shaykh, Yusuf Estes
Yusuf Estes
Yusuf Estes is an American Muslim preacher and teacher who converted to Islam in 1991. He was the National Muslim Chaplain for the United States Bureau of Prisons through the 1990s. He became the Muslim Delegate to the United Nations World Peace Conference for Religious Leaders held at the U.N....
and Jamal Badawi
Jamal Badawi
Jamal A. Badawi is an Egyptian born Muslim Canadian former professor in the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is a well-known author, preacher and speaker on Islam....
.
Anwar al-Awlaki
In 2010 it was reported that Islam Channel had in 2009 carried advertisements for DVDs of radical al-QaedaAl-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda is a global broad-based militant Islamist terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden sometime between August 1988 and late 1989. It operates as a network comprising both a multinational, stateless army and a radical Sunni Muslim movement calling for global Jihad...
cleric Anwar al-Awlaki
Anwar al-Awlaki
Anwar al-Awlaki was an American and Yemeni imam who was an engineer and educator by training. According to U.S. government officials, he was a senior talent recruiter and motivator who was involved with planning operations for the Islamist militant group al-Qaeda...
's sermons and for at least two events at which he was due to be the star speaker via video link.
Advocacy of marital rape and violence
In November 2010 the channel was censured by OfcomOfcom
Ofcom is the government-approved regulatory authority for the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in the United Kingdom. Ofcom was initially established by the Office of Communications Act 2002. It received its full authority from the Communications Act 2003...
for allowing presenters to advocate marital rape and marital abuse. A presenter is reported to have said during one programme: "it shouldn't be such a big problem where the man feels he has to force himself upon the woman", while in another a speaker told a viewer who was phoning in: "In Islam we have no right to hit the woman in a way that damages her eye or damages her tooth or damages her face or makes her ugly. Maximum what you can do, you can see the pen over here, in my hand, this kind of a stick can be used just to make her feel that you are not happy with her." The channel was not fined but Ofcom stated: "the advocacy of any form of violence (however limited)... is not acceptable" and that "it was highly likely that any advocacy and support at all of forced sexual relations would be offensive"
See also
- List of Islamic television and radio stations in the United Kingdom
- Q tvQTV (ARY)ARY Qtv is a Pakistani television channel with a Sunni religious focus, producing programs mainly focusing on the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jama'at school of thought in Ummah. It is part of the ARY Digital Network. The channel has shows featuring well-known scholars such as Dr...
- Unity (Etihad) TVUnity EtihadUnity TV is an Islamic Television Channel broadcast on the Sky Satellite Platform. Unity provides a mixture of religious, social and political programmes. Live broadcasts are from their London Studios.- Closure :...
- Channel SChannel SChannel S is a UK-based, free-to-air television channel targeting the British Bangladeshi community. The channel was established on 16 December 2004, by Mahee Ferdous Jalil - a Bangladeshi businessman in London. On Sky it had a timesharing deal with ATN Global, and then in 2005 it started to...
- Peace TVPeace TVPeace TV is a Sunni Islamic satellite television network broadcasting globally 24/7 from Dubai, UAE. Peace TV programs are all in the English language and telecast free-to-air...