# Hidayat TV

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**Hidayat TV**[1] is an [Islamic](/source/Islamic) [satellite TV](/source/Satellite_TV) channel based in the [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom). It is notable for being the first [Shia Muslim](/source/Shia_Muslim) channel in the [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom) and [Europe](/source/Europe).

According to the mission statement on its [website](http://www.hidayattv.uk) 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 Ghulam Hussain Adeel and Maulana Syed Abbas Abedi along with Dr. Ghulam 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.

## Channel name

The channel name *Hidayat TV* refers to the Arabic word *Hidayat* (Arabic: هدايت) which literally means *Guidance*. It is a term used repeatedly in the [Quran](/source/Quran) referring to divine guidance.

## Mission statement

According to its website the channel mission and objectives include the following:

- To educate the [Islamic Community](/source/Ummah) on its rights and responsibilities
- To assist the [Islamic Community](/source/Ummah) 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 [Community](/source/Ummah) and settle disputes
- To promote actively the principle of [multiculturalism](/source/Multiculturalism)
- To provide a wider platform for those who love to establish peace and harmony on earth
- To show the real face of the Holy [Quran](/source/Quran) and [Sunnah](/source/Sunnah) according to the teachings of the Holy [Prophet Mohammed](/source/Prophet_Mohammed) and his [Holy Progeny](/source/Ahl_al-Bayt)
- 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](/source/Majalis) and [Islamic Pilgrimages](/source/Ziyarat).

Poems and recitals are aired including remembrance of the [prophet Muhammad and his closest progeny](/source/Hadith_al-Kisa) and [commemorations of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain](/source/Marsia) and [other Shia Imams](/source/Noha).

There are also frequent broadcasts of popular [Islamic prayers](/source/Dua) in particular *[Dua-e-Kumail](/source/Dua-e-Kumail)* and *[Dua-e-Tawassul](/source/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

## References

1. ["Hidayat TV - Apps on Google Play"](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hidayattv.live&hl=en_US&pli=1). *play.google.com*. Retrieved 6 April 2026.

## External links

- [Hidayat TV website](http://www.hidayattv.uk/)

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