Thaqalayn TV Channel
Thaqalayn TV Channel is a satellite TV channel affiliated with the Ahl al-Bayt (a) World Assembly, broadcasting in both Arabic and English languages. Thaqalayn channel is officially registered in the Netherlands, with its headquarters located in Turkey. One of its primary goals is to produce Islamic content catering to all segments of society. The channel established in 2009.
Objectives and Significance
Thaqalayn International Satellite TV channel operates under the supervision of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) World Assembly with the aim of promoting the teachings of Ahl al-Bayt (a) in cultural and social spheres, in Arabic and English languages.[1] It is registered in the Netherlands and has its main office in Turkey.[2] Additionally, it maintains offices in Syria, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, and Yemen.[3] According to the director of this TV channel, the number of languages for this channel is set to be increased to four,[4] with Russian being one of them.[5]
One of the primary objectives of this channel is to disseminate the teachings of Islam and Ahl al-Bayt (a), elucidate Quranic and Islamic concepts,[6] and provide materials with an interfaith approach.[7] The channel also aims to promote an updated form of an Islamic lifestyle.[8] Its name is derived from the well-known Hadith of the Prophet of Islam (s), referred to as the Hadith of Thaqalayn.[9]
History
In September 2006, Muhammad Hassan Akhtari, the former Secretary General of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) World Assembly, announced the upcoming launch of the Thaqalayn satellite channel.[10] The channel commenced its broadcasts in May 2009, and the Arabic segment's programming began in the same year in July.[11] The official opening date of the channel, as mentioned on its website, is noted as Ramadan 1430/August 2009.[12]
In 2009, coinciding with the protests of the Bahraini people against their country's governance, the broadcasting of this channel via the Nilesat satellite was halted. As a result, the channel transitioned to Hot Bird to continue its operations.[13]
Notes
- ↑ Director of Thaqalayn TV Channel appointed
- ↑ Nilesat satellite halted the broadcasting of Thaqalayn TV Channel
- ↑ About Us
- ↑ Director of Thaqalayn TV Channel appointed
- ↑ About Us
- ↑ Manifestation of Islamic teachings in Thaqalayn TV Channel
- ↑ About Us
- ↑ Manifestation of Islamic teachings in Thaqalayn TV Channel
- ↑ About Us
- ↑ Secretary General of the World Assembly of Ahl al-Bayt: Thaqalayn TV Channel will be launched by the end of this year
- ↑ Saqlayn satellite TV channel will be activated in the month of Sha'ban
- ↑ About Us
- ↑ Nilesat satellite halted the broadcasting of Thaqalayn TV Channel
References
- Director of Thaqalayn TV Channel appointed (Persian)
- Nilesat satellite halted the broadcasting of Thaqalayn TV Channel (Persian)
- About Us (Arabic)
- Manifestation of Islamic teachings in Thaqalayn TV Channel (Persian)
- Secretary General of the World Assembly of Ahl al-Bayt: Thaqalayn TV Channel will be launched by the end of this year (Persian)
- Saqlayn satellite TV channel will be activated in the month of Sha'ban (Persian)