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{{About|Fadak Satellite Channel|other uses|Fadak (disambiguation){{!}}Fadak}}
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| country = [[United Kingdom]]
{{Infobox broadcasting network
| parent = [[Khoddam Al-Mahdi]]
| logofile = [[File:Fadak channel logo.jpg|thumb|Fadak Channel Logo]]
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| key_people = Sheikh [[Yasser Al-Habib]]
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| logoalt = Fadak Channel Logo
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| headquarters = [[London]]
|network_name=Fadak TV
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| launch_date = 27 February 2011
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| website = {{URL|https://www.fadak.tv}}
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|country=[[The United Kingdom]]
|network_type=[[Satellite television|Satellite]] [[television network]]
|available=[[wikt:global|Global]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fadak.tv/index.php?id=39 |title=قناة فدك التلفزيونية الفضائية / البث الحي على الإنترنت |publisher=Fadak Tv |date= |accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref>
|slogan= فدك
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|key_people= [[Yasser Al-Habib]]
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|headquarters=[[London]], [[United Kingdom]]
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|launch_date=27 February 2011
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'''Fadak Satellite Channel''' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]]: قناة فدك الفضائية) is a [[Shia]] channel was founded by [[Yasser Al-Habib]].
'''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==
==Programming==
The channel broadcasts a series of ethical lectures titled “Developing the Future Trait,” as well as revival lectures such as “Liberating the [[Shia]] [[Muslim]].” The channel also features hawza lectures on al-Qawaid al-Fiqhiyyah (i.e. methodology of [[fiqh]]), Ilm al-Dirayah (i.e. the study of transmission of [[Hadith]]), Ilm al-Riwayah (i.e. the study of Hadith), Ilm al-Rijal (i.e. science of men), and a variety of different series of lectures by [[English language|English]], [[Arabic]], [[French language|French]] and [[Persian language|Persian]] speakers. The channel is known for its use of defamation towards religious and historic characters. Founder and presenter Yassir Al-Habib emphasizes the claim that Mohammed's wife Aiysha was an immoral woman who had committed adultery. He publicly accused Omar bin Al=Khattab, the historic conqueror of Persia, of homosexuality. Many Shia scholars and followers have denounced his extreme approach, claiming most of his resources are not trusted.
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 language|English]], [[Arabic]], [[French language|French]] and [[Persian language|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.
==Controversy==
Founder [[Yasser Al-Habib]] is based in [[London]] today.<ref>{{cite book|last=Middle East Media Research Institute|first=|title=London-Based [[Shiite]] Cleric Yasser Al-Habib In Anti-Sunni Rhetoric|year=2012|pages=}}</ref> He fled [[Kuwait]] in 2004 due to allegations of blasphemy against the Caliphs Omar and [[Abu Bakr]], which Kuwaiti authorities claim stirred sectarian tensions in the country.<ref>{{cite book|last=POMED|first=|title=Shiite Cleric’s Citizenship Revoked, Tensions Build|year=2010|pages=}}</ref> According to KUNA, the Kuwait news agency, Habib's Kuwaiti citizenship has withdrawn on the grounds of "profaning religious symbols and trying to spread discord and division in Kuwaiti society resulting in [[sectarian]] strife."<ref>{{cite book|last=The Middle East Reporter|first=|title=Kuwait Withdraws Citizenship from Self-Exiled Shiite Cleric|year=2010|pages=}}</ref> Al-Habib has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in absentia.


==Support==
==Support==
The Fadak Satellite Channel is closely connected to the Khoddam al-Mehdi organization, which Yasser Al-Habib founded.
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.


==Availability==
==Availability==


The Fadak Satellite Channel is currently available on [[Hotbird]] and [[Galaxy 19]].
The Fadak Satellite Channel is currently available on [[Hotbird]] and [[Optus D2]].
The channel is also available on Roku as a private channel.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website}}
* [http://www.fadak.tv Fadak TV]


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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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