Hidayat TV is an Islamic

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Channel based in the

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. It is notable for being the first

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channel in the

and

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and its website is banned by the United States with links with the Iranian regime. According to the mission statement on it
website
the objectives of Hidayat TV includes developing the Muslim community by covering various educational, welfare and religious needs. Hidayat TV was established by two Islamic scholars Moulana Gulam Hussain Adeel and Maulana Syed Abbas Abedi along with Dr. Gulam Hadi Kadiwal and Sakhawat Hussain Shah. Hidayat TV initially aired parts daily but became a full-time 24-hour running channel from 16 February 2009. Hidayat TV launched globally on 5 December 2009 reaching audiences in UK, Europe and parts of North Africa via Eutelsat 28A. From 7 February to 19 February 2014 the channel was temporarily removed from Sky.

Channel name

The channel name ''Hidayat TV'' refers to the Arabic word ''Hidayat'' ( ar, هدايت ) which literally means ''Guidance''. It is a term used repeatedly in the

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referring to divine guidance.

Mission statement

According to its website the channel mission and objectives include the following: * To educate the Islamic Community on its rights and responsibilities * To assist the Islamic Community in the resolution of its social, economic, cultural and religious needs * To create and promote the spirit of unity and brotherhood among the members of the

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and settle disputes * To promote actively the principle of

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* To provide a wider platform for those who love to establish peace and harmony on earth * To show the real face of the Holy

and Sunnah according to the teachings of the Holy Prophet Mohammed and his Holy Progeny * To build a bridge between Western and Eastern culture through healthy dialogues and debates * To present educational, social, cultural, physical, ethical and religious programs for ALL

Coverage of Islamic events

Hidayat TV regularly airs live and recorded events from Islamic gatherings and Islamic Pilgrimages. Poems and recitals are aired including remembrance of the prophet Muhammad and his closest progeny and commemorations of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and other Shia Imams. There are also frequent broadcasts of popular Islamic prayers in particular '' Dua-e-Kumail'' and '' Dua-e-Tawassul''.

Main regular programmes

The main regular programs are: * Tareekh-e-Islam * Ahkam-e-Deen * Islami Akhlaq * Payam-e-Quran * Quran aur hum * Sahifa-e-Sajjadiyah * Merajul Momin * Pareshaniyun ka hal * Intezar-e-Faraj * Subh e Hidayat * Future Stars * Hidayat for Youth * Khawateen-e-Islam * Baseerat * Tarbiyat-e-Aulad * Makarim-e-AKhlaq * Kijiye Sawaal * Aqeedat ke phool * Jaza o Saza * Islamic Quiz * Precious pearls * The Big Picture Live * Little Angels * Maqam-e-Sahaba * Sports Talk * Hidayat TV Update * Hadees Shanasi * Muzakra * Tajzia * Tussa ni Awaz * Hidayat Sunday Magazine *Suburus Naat Competition Subhe Zindagi

External links

Hidayat TV website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hidayat Tv Religious television channels in the United Kingdom Islamic television networks Television channels and stations established in 2008 British Pakistani mass media