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In 2010 it was reported that Islam Channel had in 2009 carried advertisements for DVDs of radical [[al-Qaeda]] 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.<ref>{{cite news|author=Jamie Doward, Home Affairs Editor |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/10/islam-channel-radical-cleric-awlaki |title=UK Muslim TV channel linked to al-Qaida cleric al-Awlaki|publisher=[[The Guardian]] |date= 10 January 2010|accessdate=30 October 2010 |location=London}}</ref> |
In 2010 it was reported that Islam Channel had in 2009 carried advertisements for DVDs of radical [[al-Qaeda]] 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.<ref>{{cite news|author=Jamie Doward, Home Affairs Editor |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/10/islam-channel-radical-cleric-awlaki |title=UK Muslim TV channel linked to al-Qaida cleric al-Awlaki|publisher=[[The Guardian]] |date= 10 January 2010|accessdate=30 October 2010 |location=London}}</ref> |
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==Awards and nominations== |
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In January 2013, Islam Channel was nominated for the Responsible Media of the Year award at the [[British Muslim Awards]].<ref name="asianimage">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=http://www.asianimage.co.uk/news/10197507.Winners_honoured_at_British_Muslim_Awards/|title=Winners honoured at British Muslim Awards|work= |location= |publisher=''Asian Image''|date=31 January 2013|accessdate=1 November 2015}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Owner | Mohamed Ali Harrath |
Islam Channel is a
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.[5]
Popular programmes
There are a number of programmes which cover entertainment, current affairs, community activities, women's issues, and Islamic education.[6]
Islam Channel News
A news programme.
The Hassan and Habibah Show
Hassan as-Saleemi and Habibah Ellahee are married co-hosts of the light social affairs programme entitled 'The Hassan and Habibah Show'. The Islam Channel describes the programme 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".[7]
The show has challenged mainly
They have occasionally dealt with more serious topics, specifically, on 25 December 2004, a show entitled "Prisoners of Iman" which discussed cases of Muslims who have been imprisoned for their faith or political activity. They interviewed the wife of Ian Nisbet, one of the "Egypt Three".[citation needed]
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
A light entertainment show hosted by Sajid Varda, the longest-serving presenter on the channel.
Conferences organised by Islam Channel
Global Peace and Unity
The
- Mohamed Ali Harrath, Islam Channel's CEO;
- Yvonne Ridley, Islam Channel's former political editor;
- Yusuf Estes, Islamic preacher from Texas;
- Dawud Wharnsby, Muslim poet and singer/songwriter from Canada, along with Idris Phillips (2006);
- Washington DC;
- Brother Dash, Muslim Poet from the United States;
- Salma Yaqoob, British Councillor;
- Pakistani cricketcaptain;
- Zakir Naik, Indian Muslim preacher;
- Yasir Qadhi, Muslim activisit from America;
- Nick Clegg, Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam;
- Iqbal Sacranie, former Chairman of the Muslim Council of Britain;
- George Galloway, British MP;
- Richard Faulkner, Baron Faulkner of Worcester;
- Qazi Hussain Ahmed, Pakistani politician;
- Pakistani cricketer;
- Simon Hughes, British MP;
- Joel Hayward, British defence strategist and scholar, author and poet;
- Minhaj-ul-Quran International;
- James Caan, Entrepreneur and founder of the James Caan Foundation;
- Ken Livingston, Former Mayor of London;
- Emel magazine;
- Tariq Suwaidan, Muslim Brotherhood leader;
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.
Islamophobia: A Dilemma in the West
The Islam Channel convened a televised conference on Islamophobia held in Copenhagen on 13 May 2006..
Controversy
Political impartiality
In 2007, Ofcom fined Islam Channel £30,000 for breaking the broadcasting code by having Yvonne Ridley present news programmes while standing as a candidate in local elections for the Respect Party during the previous year. Ofcom also condemned the channel for not providing requested recordings.[11] In 2008, Yvonne Ridley was awarded £20,532 in compensation and £5,000 in costs after an employment tribunal upheld her complaint that was unfairly dismissed, was sexually discriminated against and harassed whilst working at the station.[12][13]
Two cases from 2009 were also punished by Ofcom, for not including an Israeli perspective on discussion of the
Ofcom found the channel to be in breach of rules again in 2014. The program In Conversation with Lutfur Rahman, broadcast on March 6 gave Lutfur Rahman (politician) an unchallenged platform to promote himself.[15][16]
Condoning of marital rape and violence
In November 2010 the channel was censured by
During the program Muslimah Dilemma, Western laws and freedoms were attacked, and that women should not be "permitted to hold a position of leadership in government".[18]
Anwar al-Awlaki
In 2010 it was reported that Islam Channel had in 2009 carried advertisements for DVDs of radical al-Qaeda 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.[19]
Awards and nominations
In January 2013, Islam Channel was nominated for the Responsible Media of the Year award at the British Muslim Awards.[20]
See also
- List of Islamic television and radio stations in the United Kingdom
- Q TV
- Unity (Etihad) TV
- Channel S
- Peace TV
References
- ^ Islam channel: advertise with us
- ^ "Dawah Project is a fundraising scheme set up by Islam Channel"
- ^ The Times newspaper: 'Nothing criminal about trying to establish an Islamic state', 15 December 2008
- ^ The Islam Channel makes EPG debut Skydigi online, 29 March 2004
- ^ Unanswered questions about a ‘man of peace’ on Interpol list Times online, 15 December 2008
- ^ :: Islam Channel :: – Programme Schedule
- ^ :: Islam Channel :: – Programme Details
- ^ "Embryo gene testing approved". BBC News. 6 March 2002.
- ^ "Saviour sibling" is born after embryo selection in the United States – Dobson 326 (7404): 1416 – BMJ
- ^ The Copenhagen Declaration on Islamophobia
- ^ "Ofcom Content Sanctions Committee" (PDF). Ofcom. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ http://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/dec/31/yvonne-ridley-islam-channel
- ^ http://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/apr/21/pressandpublishing3
- ^ Baddhan, Raj (20 December 2011). "The Islam Channel's Ofcom's decision unchanged". BizAsia. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/ofcom_islam_channel_broke_rules_in_tv_interview_with_mayor_rahman_1_3734444
- ^ http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/medianews/article4180114.ece
- ^ Midgley, Neil (8 November 2010). "Islamic TV channel rapped for advocating marital rape". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Gilligan, Andrew; Spillius, Alex (8 October 2009). "Barack Obama adviser says Sharia Law is misunderstood". The Telegraph. Washington. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ Jamie Doward, Home Affairs Editor (10 January 2010). "UK Muslim TV channel linked to al-Qaida cleric al-Awlaki". London: The Guardian. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
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