The Ahmadiyya television channel was launched on 1 January 1994 by Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International (MTA), globally-broadcasting and nonprofit satellite television network. 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. 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 NameLanguage(s)EstablishedTypeNotes MTA 1 World Programming: English, Urdu
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Arabic, Bengali, English, French, German, Urdu 1992 as AMP,Ahmadiyya Muslim Presentation 1994 as MTA Ahmadiyya First 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 QTV Urdu 2003 Sunni Islam Available in Europe via Eutelsat 28A Islam Channel English 2004 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 TV English, Urdu 2006 Programmes approximately 70% Urdu, 20% English and 10% Other. Based on Sufi principles of Sunni Islam. Velayet English, Urdu 2007 Shia Islam Based on Islamic teachings from the family of Muhammad. Muslim Kids TV English, Arabic, Bahasa, Urdu 2014 Sunni Islam An Islamic on-demand web channel with educational, entertaining, and nurturing content. Madani Channel English, Urdu, Bangla 2007 The channel is operated by Dawat-e-Islami Peace TV English 2007 Owned by Zakir Naik. First launched as English and Urdu language channel; in 2009, a separate Urdu language channel launched. Peace TV Urdu Urdu 2009 Owned by Zakir Naik. Urdu version of the English Peace TV channel. Peace TV Bangla Bangla Owned by Zakir Naik. Bangla version of the English Peace TV channel. Hidayat TV Urdu, English 2009 Shia Islam IQRA TV UK English, Urdu 2009 Sunni Islam IQRA 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 TV Urdu, Persian 2009 Shia Islam Ahlulbayt TV English 2010 Fadak English, Arabic, Persian, French 2011 Started by Sheikh Yasser Al-Habib. Shia TV Online Urdu 2014 Based on Islamic teachings from the family of Muhammad. Ummah Channel English, Urdu 2009 Sunni Islam An Islamic entertainment channel covering all types of Sunni Islamic teachings. The channel closed on 31 July 2017 after apparent financial difficulty. Madani Channel 2009 Owned by Dawateislami. The channel emphasises the lifestyle of Muhammad. Takbeer TV Urdu 2010 Sunni Islam Owned 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 TV Urdu, Pashto 2011 British Muslim TV English 2014 Sunni Islam iPlus TV Urdu 2015 iPlus TV 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 Channel English 2015 Sunni Islam Eman 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. Eman Channel shows range from studies of the Qur'an to Halal entertainment for Kids. BNSW TV Urdu 2016 Ahl al-Hadith BNSW TV is an Islamic Channel. This Channel Is Based On Islam, Quran And Hadith. Bethat TV Urdu 2017 Sunni Islam This is an educational TV channel. Muhammadiya TV / Napoleon TV / Al Hira TV / Nasheed TV English/Urdu TBA Micro channels broadcasting via Up & Coming TV channel. Mercy TV Urdu/English/Many Indian Languages 2020 Shia Islam Mercy TV promotes authentic teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Sahih Hadith. It intends to teach about Islam, communal harmony, and Universal brotherhood.
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