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| Ahlulbayt Television Network - Press Release |
| Posted Date: Tuesday 25 August 2009 - 23:54:51 |
| Event Date: Tuesday 25 August 2009 - 00:00:00 |
| Language: N/A |
| Bismillah al Rahmaan al Raheem
Press Release 18 August, 2009 ?The Holy Household for Every Household? World's first English-language Shia television network launched on Sky channel 842 In an unprecedented step seen as 'revolutionary' the world's first exclusively English Islamic TV channel was launched today on BSkyB from its London headquarters. The channel which carries the name 'Ahlulbayt' (meaning 'Holy Household') is a part of the Ahlulbayt Media Group, an established corporation in the world of digital and print media. The viewer assisted channel is staffed by British professionals from many different backgrounds. According to the channel's official Press Kit, the channel is "dedicated to broadcasting the pristine message of the Holy Household exclusively in English". More specifically, the new TV network aims to serve the new generation of Muslims living in the West, addressing contemporary issues through cutting edge programming and world-class shows, while also pioneering a new means of informing non-Muslims about Islam and dispelling common misconceptions through "Wisdom and gracious exhortation". It is noteworthy that while the initial launch caters for UK audiences through the Sky platform, the channel is a true global network covering the United States, Canada, UK, and soon, continental Europe, Middle East, and Australia. "The choice of London as the channel's HQ came as a natural choice" said a representative of the network. "London is a model of peaceful coexistence between Muslims and the West and one of the world's foremost centers of academic excellence and scholarly research, where people of all faiths practice free of fear or hindrance". One of the objectives of the channel, according to its charter, is to "take a firm and unequivocal stance against hateful ideology.. and present the Ahlulbayt school of thought as the true spirit of this great religion and the only solution to the troubling rise of extremism and acts of terror which have plagued the world in recent years". To that end, Ahlulbayt TV represents a major turning point in television programming which is conceived and produced, with an emphasis on quality and presenting a balanced visual space for the true message of Islam, as imparted by the Holy Household through programmes that are meaningful and relevant as well as lively and entertaining. The Ahlulbayt TV Network can now be seen on Sky channel 842 and, coming soon, Galaxy 19 (for North American viewers). Ahlulbayt Television Network London, UK www.Ahlulbayt.tv email: comments@ahlulbayt.tv |
