Young Imam
Young Imam (Malay: Imam Muda) was a Malaysian television series that commenced broadcasting in 2010. The show featured young men competing for a post as the imam of a mosque and a scholarship to study at the Islamic University of Madinah.[1]
Competition
10 men entered the show as contestants,
The prize for the competition's winner included a scholarship to study at Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia, a pilgrimage to Mecca, a posting as imam of a mosque, 20,000 Malaysian ringgit and a new car.[3]
The two finalists were Muhammad Asyraf Mohd Ridzuan and Hizbur Rahman Omar Zuhdi.[4] On 30 July 2010, Muhammad Asyraf, a 26-year-old religious teacher, was announced as the winner.[5]
The two finalists for the 2011 season were Mohd Hassan Adli Yahaya and Nazrul Izwan Zolkiflee. In July 2011, Mohd Hassan, a 26-year-old, was announced as the winner.[6]
Ratings and reception
The show was the highest rating show in the history of Astro Oasis, a television channel dedicated to religious programming.[7]
References
- ^ a b c Henderson, Barney (25 June 2010). "X factor for Muslim preachers in Malaysia wows television audience". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
- Straits Times. Singapore Press Holdings. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
- ^ Washington Post. Retrieved 30 June 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Postgraduate scholarships await 'Imam Muda' finalists". The Star. Star Publications. 26 July 2010. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
- ^ "Malaysia hit show picks 'Imam Muda'". Aljazeera. 31 July 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
- ^ "Mohd Hassan Adli Yahaya Juara Imam Muda 2".
- ^ Yoong, Sean (2 August 2010). "Reality show concludes hunt for 'ultimate young imam'". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2010.