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'''Fadak Satellite Channel''' ( |
'''Fadak Satellite Channel''' ({{langx|ar|قناة فدك الفضائية}}) is a [[Shia Islam]] channel that was founded by a group of Shia Muslims in the [[United Kingdom]] with the purpose of conveying [[Shia Islam]] to mainly the Arab and Muslim world. |
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==Programming== |
==Programming== |
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A regular figure appearing on the channel is [[Yasser Al-Habib]], a Kuwaiti [[Shia Muslim]] scholar, writer and lecturer residing in the [[United Kingdom]], who is also the spiritual advisor. |
A regular figure appearing on the channel is [[Yasser Al-Habib]], a Kuwaiti [[Shia Muslim]] scholar, writer and lecturer residing in the [[United Kingdom]], who is also the spiritual advisor. |
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==Controversy== |
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The channel is known for its research and controversial approach of discussing historical characters and their violent influence on faiths, and especially for vehemently criticising the historical leadership of [[Sunni Muslim]] faith, which has angered many [[Sunni Muslim]] leaders across the globe. The channel also broadcasts rituals of prayer and celebrations held by the [[Shia Muslim]] community at the Al-Muhassin Mosque, [[London]], such as the congregational prayers held during [[Eid al-Fitr|Eid]] days as well as death anniversaries of historical characters, like for instance [[Abu Bakr]], [[Umar]], [[Aisha]], and even Arab leaders in the [[Middle East]] such as the late [[Saudi Arabia|Saudi]] King, [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia]]. |
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==Support== |
==Support== |
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The Fadak Satellite Channel is closely connected to the [[Khoddam Al-Mahdi|Khoddam al-Mahdi]] organization, whom Sheikh [[Yasser Al-Habib]] also serves as the spiritual father. |
The Fadak Satellite Channel is closely connected to the [[Khoddam Al-Mahdi|Khoddam al-Mahdi]] organization, whom Sheikh [[Yasser Al-Habib]] also serves as the spiritual father. |
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==Availability== |
==Availability== |
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The Fadak Satellite Channel is currently available on [[Hotbird]] and [[Optus D2]]. |
The Fadak Satellite Channel is currently available on [[Hotbird]] and [[Optus D2]]. |
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The channel is also available on Roku as a private channel |
The channel is also available on Roku as a private channel. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 20 October 2024
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| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Headquarters | London |
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| Parent | Khoddam Al-Mahdi |
| Key people | Sheikh Yasser Al-Habib |
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| Launched | 27 February 2011 |
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| Website | www |
Fadak Satellite Channel (Arabic: قناة فدك الفضائية) is a Shia Islam channel that was founded by a group of Shia Muslims in the United Kingdom with the purpose of conveying Shia Islam to mainly the Arab and Muslim world.
Programming
[edit]The channel broadcasts various programs: ethical, doctrinal, historical, and revival. The channel also features Hawza lectures, Islamic Seminary, on al-Qawaid al-Fiqhiyyah (i.e. methodology of fiqh), Ilm al-Dirayah, Ilm al-Riwayah, Ilm al-Rijal, (studies related to the science of Hadith), as well as a variety of different series of lectures by English, Arabic, French and Persian speakers.
A regular figure appearing on the channel is Yasser Al-Habib, a Kuwaiti Shia Muslim scholar, writer and lecturer residing in the United Kingdom, who is also the spiritual advisor.
Support
[edit]The Fadak Satellite Channel is closely connected to the Khoddam al-Mahdi organization, whom Sheikh Yasser Al-Habib also serves as the spiritual father.
Availability
[edit]The Fadak Satellite Channel is currently available on Hotbird and Optus D2. The channel is also available on Roku as a private channel.
References
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