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'''Fadak Satellite Channel''' ([[Arabic language|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.
'''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.


==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.

==Controversy==
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]].


==Support==
==Support==
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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]].
The channel is also available on Roku as a private channel (Vanity Access Code: fadak).
The channel is also available on Roku as a private channel.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:55, 20 October 2024

Fadak TV
CountryUnited Kingdom
HeadquartersLondon
Ownership
ParentKhoddam Al-Mahdi
Key peopleSheikh Yasser Al-Habib
History
Launched27 February 2011
Links
Websitewww.fadak.tv

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

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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

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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

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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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