List of Islamic television and radio stations in the United Kingdom

The first Islamic television channel to launch in the United Kingdom[1] was MTA Muslim TV. This set the foundation for the Islamic television channels available today. 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.

In July 2009, ILM Radio launched,[2] making it the first Islamic radio station to launch nationwide in the UK.

Television networks
NameLanguage(s)EstablishedTypeNotes
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.[3] Eman Channel shows range from studies of the Qur'an to Halal entertainment for Kids.
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.
MTA Muslim TVArabic/Bangla/English/
French/German/Indonesian/
Turkish/Urdu		January 1994[4]AhmadiyyaFirst Islamic television channel in the UK. Available throughout the world. For many of the programmes, there are translations available, mainly in English, Arabic, French, German, Bengali and Turkish.
MTA 2Urdu/GermanApril 2004[4]AhmadiyyaAvailable in Europe via Hotbird 7A.
Islam ChannelEnglishDecember 2004[5]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[6]Sunni IslamProgrammes approximately 70% Urdu, 20% English and 10% Other. Based on Sufi principles of Sunni Islam.
ARY QTVEnglish/Urdu / PunjabiSeptember 2003[7]Sunni Islam
Madani ChannelEnglish/Urdu / BanglaSeptember 2007[8]Sunni Islam
Peace TVEnglishSeptember 2007Sunni IslamOwned by Zakir Naik. First launched as English and Urdu language channel; in 2009, a separate Urdu language channel launched.
Peace TV UrduUrduJuly 2009Sunni IslamOwned by Zakir Naik. Urdu version of the English Peace TV channel.
Peace TV BanglaBanglaJuly 2009Sunni IslamOwned by Zakir Naik. Bangla version of the English Peace TV channel.
IQRA TV (IQRA BANGLA)UKEnglish/UrduApril 2009[9]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.

VelayetEnglish/Urdu2007Shia IslamBased on Islamic teachings from the family of Muhammad.
Hidayat TVUrdu/EnglishFebruary 2009Shia Islam
Ahlebait TVUrdu/PersianSeptember 2009Shia Islam
Ahlulbayt TVEnglishJuly 2010Shia Islam
FadakEnglish/Arabic/Persian/FrenchFebruary 2011Shia IslamStarted by Sheikh Yasser Al-Habib.
Shia TV OnlineUrduAugust 2014Shia IslamBased on Islamic teachings from the family of Muhammad.
Ummah ChannelEnglish/UrduNovember 2009[10]Sunni IslamAn Islamic entertainment channel covering all types of Sunni Islamic teachings.
Madani ChannelEnglish/UrduDecember 2009Sunni IslamOwned 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 2011Sunni Islam
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.
British Muslim TVEnglishJune 2014Sunni Islam
Muhammadiya TV/Napoleon TV/Al Hira TV/Nasheed TVEnglish/UrduFull launch TBASunni IslamMicro channels broadcasting via Up & Coming TV[11] channel.
iPlus TVUrduApril 2015Sunni IslamiPlus 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
HTVUrdu2011Sunni IslamH TV[13]
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

References
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