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.
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| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Headquarters | London |
| Ownership | |
| Parent | Khoddam Al-Mahdi |
| Key people | Sheikh Yasser Al-Habib |
| History | |
| Launched | 27 February 2011 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Programming edit
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 edit
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 edit
The Fadak Satellite Channel is currently available on Hotbird and Optus D2. The channel is also available on Roku as a private channel.
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