List of Islamic television and radio stations in the United Kingdom

The first Islamic television channel was launched on 1 January 1994 by Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International (MTA), globally-broadcasting and nonprofit satellite television network.[1] 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.[2]

In United Kingdom, all the channels 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 WorldProgramming:

English, Urdu


Translations:

Arabic, Bengali, English, French, German, Urdu

 January 1992 as AMP,[3]

January 1994 as MTA[4]

 Ahmadiyya Muslim CommunityFirst 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 QTVUrduSeptember 2003[5]Sunni IslamAvailable in Europe via Eutelsat 28A
Islam ChannelEnglishDecember 2004[6]Sunni IslamThird 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 TVEnglish, UrduOctober 2006[7]Sunni IslamProgrammes approximately 70% Urdu, 20% English and 10% Other. Based on Sufi principles of Sunni Islam.[8]
VelayetEnglish, Urdu2007Shia IslamBased on Islamic teachings from the family of Muhammad.
Madani ChannelEnglish, Urdu, BanglaSeptember 2007[9]Sunni IslamThe channel is operated by Dawat-e-Islami
Peace TVEnglishSeptember 2007Owned by Zakir Naik. First launched as English and Urdu language channel; in 2009, a separate Urdu language channel launched.
Peace TV UrduUrduJuly 2009Owned by Zakir Naik. Urdu version of the English Peace TV channel.
Peace TV BanglaBanglaOwned by Zakir Naik. Bangla version of the English Peace TV channel.
Hidayat TVUrdu, EnglishFebruary 2009Shia Islam
IQRA TV UKEnglish, UrduApril 2009[10]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.

Ahlebait TVUrdu, PersianSeptember 2009Shia Islam
Ahlulbayt TVEnglishJuly 2010
FadakEnglish, Arabic, Persian, FrenchFebruary 2011Started by Sheikh Yasser Al-Habib.
Shia TV OnlineUrduAugust 2014Based on Islamic teachings from the family of Muhammad.
Ummah ChannelEnglish, UrduAugust 2009 - July 2017[11]Sunni IslamAn Islamic entertainment channel covering all types of Sunni Islamic teachings. The channel closed on 31st July 2017 after apparent financial difficulty.
Madani ChannelDecember 2009Owned by Dawateislami. The channel emphasises the lifestyle of Muhammad.
Takbeer TVUrduFebruary 2010Sunni IslamOwned 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 TVUrdu, PashtoAugust 2011
Channel WIN Urdu, English, Gujarati, Bengali Nov 2012 Islamic Channel First Islamic 24 Hrs Satellite Channel from India to get uplink & downlink license from government of India in the year 2012. Channel WIN is available on intelsat 20 (IS-20) and can be seen in Asia including Far East, Middle East, Africa, Australia and Europe. We are also on following DTH platform Tata Sky - Channel 1176, Airtel Digital TV - Channel 686, Videocon d2h - Channel 793, Dish TV - Channel 1113. Roku set top box for Europe and Jadoo set top box for America.For more details visit Channel WIN website
British Muslim TVEnglishJune 2014Sunni Islam
iPlus TVUrduApril 2015iPlus TV[12] 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. iPlus TV relays high quality digital programs using latest high end technology. Interviews, talks, discussions & lectures with well known National & International Social, Political, Business, Educational, Religious, Sports & Government personalities so that the society benefits from their deep knowledge and rich experience and clarify misconceptions about Islam and Muslims promoting peace, harmony and brotherhood is an integral part of iPlus TV. For more info visit iPlus TV website
Eman Channel English August 2015 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.[13] Eman Channel shows range from studies of the Qur'an to Halal entertainment for Kids.
BNSW TVUrduFebruary 2016Ahl al-Hadith IslamBNSW TV is an Islamic Channel. This Channel Is Based On Islam,Quran And Hadith. Our Mission Is To Spread Islam. BNSW TV Shows Islamic Programs.
Bethat TV Urdu January 2017 Islam This is an educational TV channel for propagating high standard education, arranging Islamic and Academic sciences broadcast, propagating Unity among Muslims, enhancing public awareness against the social evils and enlightening and raising the standard of public sense.
Muhammadiya TV/Napoleon TV/Al Hira TV/Nasheed TVEnglish/UrduFull launch TBASunni IslamMicro channels broadcasting via Up & Coming TV[14] channel.
Mercy TV Urdu/English All Indian languages February 2020 Islamic/Educational Mercy TV promotes authentic teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Sahih Hadith. It intends to teach about Islam , communal harmony, and Universal brotherhood. Mercy Tv is a free to air channel its downlink frequency is Intelsat 17 66.0° E

Downlink Freq 3894MHz Symbol rate 13840 ksps Polarization- HFEC 5/6 Modulation -8psks DVB S2 MPEG4.

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