The Ahmadiyya 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] ILM Radio returned in Bradford and Leeds on DAB+ Radio with new identity as Marefa Radio. Founder Qamar Zaman (AKA Shabir Qamar)
In United Kingdom, all the channels are 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.
| Name | Language(s) | Established | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programming: English, Urdu Translations: | 1992 as AMP,[3] 1994 as MTA[4] | First 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. | ||
| Urdu | 2003[5] | Available in Europe via Eutelsat 28A | ||
| 2004[6] | Third 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 TV | English, Urdu | 2006[7] | Programmes approximately 70% Urdu, 20% English and 10% Other. Based on Sufi principles of Sunni Islam.[8] | |
| Velayet | English, Urdu | 2007 | Based on Islamic teachings from the family of Muhammad. | |
| Muslim Kids TV | English, Arabic, Bahasa, Urdu | 2014[9] | Sunni Islam | An Islamic on-demand web channel with educational, entertaining, and nurturing content. |
| English, Urdu, Bangla | 2007[10] | The channel is operated by Dawat-e-Islami | ||
| English | 2007 | Owned by Zakir Naik. First launched as English and Urdu language channel; in 2009, a separate Urdu language channel launched. | ||
| Urdu | 2009 | Owned by Zakir Naik. Urdu version of the English Peace TV channel. | ||
| Bangla | Owned by Zakir Naik. Bangla version of the English Peace TV channel. | |||
| Urdu, English | 2009 | Shia Islam | ||
| IQRA TV UK | English, Urdu | 2009[11] | 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. Islam TV is owned and run by Al-Khair Foundation under the supervision of Imam Qasim. |
| Urdu, Persian | 2009 | Shia Islam | ||
| English | 2010 | |||
| English, Arabic, Persian, French | 2011 | Started by Sheikh Yasser Al-Habib. | ||
| Urdu | 2014 | Based on Islamic teachings from the family of Muhammad. | ||
| English, Urdu | 2009[12] | Sunni Islam | An Islamic entertainment channel covering all types of Sunni Islamic teachings. The channel closed on 31 July 2017 after apparent financial difficulty. | |
| 2009 | Owned by Dawateislami. The channel emphasises the lifestyle of Muhammad. | |||
| Urdu | 2010 | Sunni Islam | Owned 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 TV | Urdu, Pashto | 2011 | ||
| Channel WIN | Urdu, English, Gujarati, Bengali | 2012 | 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 | |
| English | 2014 | Sunni Islam | ||
| iPlus TV | Urdu | 2015 | iPlus TV[13] 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 | 2015 | Sunni 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.[14] Eman Channel shows range from studies of the Qur'an to Halal entertainment for Kids. For more info visit Eman Channel website |
| BNSW TV | Urdu | 2016 | BNSW 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. For more info visit BNSW TV | |
| Bethat TV | Urdu | 2017 | Sunni 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. For more info visit Bethat TV |
| Muhammadiya TV / Napoleon TV / Al Hira TV / Nasheed TV | English/Urdu | TBA | Micro channels broadcasting via Up & Coming TV[15] channel. | |
| Mercy TV | Urdu/English/Many Indian Languages | 2020 | Shia Islam | Mercy TV promotes authentic teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Sahih Hadith. It intends to teach about Islam, communal harmony, and Universal brotherhood. |