Islam Channel
Islam Channel is a London-based, privately held Islamic media company founded in 2004, operating multi-platform TV, streaming, and apps in English, Urdu, and Bangla. It serves British and global Muslim audiences with religious, news, and lifestyle content while monetizing through advertising, event sponsorships, and charitable-giving partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Islam Channel does
Islam Channel is a UK-based, privately held Islamic media company founded in October 2004 by Mohamed Ali Harrath and headquartered in East London. It operates a multi-platform media business delivering English-language Islamic content — religious programming, news, current affairs, lifestyle, documentaries, and children's content — across linear TV, on-demand streaming, mobile apps, and digital platforms. The company distributes through Sky (737), Virgin Media (838), and Freeview (264) in the UK, plus Türksat (channel 122, 23 million households/130 million viewers across Europe, Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa) and DSTV across sub-Saharan Africa (20+ million viewers), and operates English, Urdu, and Bangla sub-brands alongside a children's programming block (Islam Channel Kids).
The core product surface consists of the flagship broadcast channel, sub-branded language feeds, the watch.islamchannel.tv streaming platform, native iOS/Android apps, smart-TV apps (Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV), and the Rightgive charitable donation platform (rebranded from Islam Channel Giving in 2023). Reach metrics include 2.2 million monthly UK live TV viewers and 50 million monthly digital impressions, with BARB data indicating penetration to 60% of British Muslims.
Revenue is generated primarily through advertising across TV and digital surfaces, supplemented by event sponsorships and partnerships (Eid Gala Dinner, Islam Channel Business Awards, Life of the Prophet Muhammad Conference), charitable fundraising infrastructure (Rightgive, connecting viewers to twelve+ charity partners including Islamic Relief, Muslim Hands, Orphans in Need, and Action for Humanity), and donations to support content production. Customers are British Muslim audiences (4M UK Muslims) on the audience side, and UK and global advertisers seeking access to the Muslim demographic (halal food, Islamic finance, halal travel, modest fashion), institutional partners, and charities. Reported scale indicators include £600 million in cumulative viewer-driven charity donations and £2.1M+ raised in single-night appeals. The company operates sister entity Veritas Consultancy and is affiliated with The Dawah Project registered charity.
Islam Channel firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Islam Channel
- Legal name
- Islam Channel
- Website
- https://islamchannel.tv
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Islam Channel is a London-based, privately held Islamic media company founded in 2004, operating multi-platform TV, streaming, and apps in English, Urdu, and Bangla. It serves British and global Muslim audiences with religious, news, and lifestyle content while monetizing through advertising, event sponsorships, and charitable-giving partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Islam Channel industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Religious Television Broadcasting
- NAICS
- Television Broadcasting Stations (51612)
- SIC
- Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Islamic Broadcasting (MPABALAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- International Religious/Faith-Based Broadcasters (MPABAEAH)
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Where Islam Channel is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Islam Channel business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Television advertising: The channel generates revenue through TV advertising, targeting the Muslim demographic which is described as 'the most generous charity donors' with high engagement. Advertisers include halal food brands, Islamic finance companies, and travel companies.
- Digital platform advertising: Online advertising across islamchannel.tv website and apps, reaching 50 million monthly impressions on digital platforms and 2.2 million monthly live TV viewers.
- Charitable donations and appeals: Channel facilitates charitable giving through its platforms, with viewers having donated over £600 million through live charity appeals. The Rightgive platform connects donors with verified charity partners.
- Donation support appeals: Direct support-us donations from viewers and supporters who contribute to fund 'compelling Islamic content to millions of homes across the world.'
- Event sponsorships and partnerships: Major annual events including Eid Gala Dinner, Life of the Prophet Muhammad Conference, and Islam Channel Business Awards generate revenue through sponsorships and partnerships with charities and businesses.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Advertising and sponsorship opportunities on TV and digital platforms |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels9 records
Islam Channel product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Islam Channel is a London-based English-language Islamic media company that produces, commissions, and broadcasts original religious, news, current-affairs, and lifestyle television programming targeting Muslim audiences in the UK and internationally. Its content is distributed free-to-air via satellite (Sky, Türksat), cable (Virgin Media), terrestrial (Freeview), and African pay-TV (DSTV), and is simultaneously delivered through digital streaming on its website, mobile apps, smart-TV apps, and a podcast, with sub-brands serving Urdu, Bangla, and children audiences. Revenue is generated primarily through advertising, event sponsorships, and charitable donations via its RightGive platform.
Product overview
Islam Channel operates as a multi-platform Islamic media organization consisting of a main English-language TV channel (broadcasting since 2004), regional sub-brands in Urdu and Bangla, a dedicated children's programming block (IC Kids), a digital streaming platform (watch.islamchannel.tv), native mobile apps for iOS/Android, a podcast service, and the rightgive charitable giving platform. The company distributes via satellite TV (Sky, Virgin, Freeview, DSTV, Türksat), streaming devices (Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV), and digital platforms reaching 2.2 million monthly UK viewers and 50 million monthly digital viewers. Additional offerings include prayer time services and a TV programme guide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- RightGive: Digital charity donation platform formerly known as Islam Channel Giving, enabling one-off and monthly donations to charities
- Islam Channel Kids
- 100 Grains
- Islam Channel Business Awards
- The Dawah Project
Products and services
- Islam Channel (English-language main channel) Flagship English-language Islamic television channel broadcasting original religious, news, current-affairs, and lifestyle programming distributed via Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview, DSTV, Türksat, and online streaming; targeted at English-speaking Muslim audiences in the UK and abroad.
- Islam Channel Urdu Urdu-language sub-channel of Islam Channel offering Islamic religious, news, and lifestyle programming for Urdu-speaking Muslim audiences, distributed across the same linear and digital platforms as the main channel.
- Islam Channel Bangla Bangla-language sub-channel of Islam Channel offering Islamic religious, news, and lifestyle programming for Bangla-speaking Muslim audiences, distributed across the same linear and digital platforms as the main channel.
- IC Kids Children-focused Islamic content sub-brand producing age-appropriate religious and educational programming for young Muslim viewers.
- RightGive Charitable donations platform operated by Islam Channel that enables viewers and supporters to contribute to humanitarian and faith-based causes linked to the broadcaster's programming.
- Islam Channel Podcast On-demand audio distribution of Islam Channel programming via podcast platforms, allowing audiences to consume Islamic content in audio form.
- Islam Channel Online Streaming Platform and Mobile Apps Digital streaming service delivered via the Islam Channel website and native mobile applications, extending the channel's broadcast content to on-demand and live online viewing.
- Islam Channel Business Awards Annual branded awards event recognizing Muslim-owned and Muslim-serving businesses, supported by corporate sponsorship packages.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reaches 60% of British Muslims (BARB data combined with home office figures)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Islam Channel
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Islam Channel technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Islam Channel partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.
- TürksatcoreIslam Channel became available on Turkish satellite network Türksat in January 2022 on channel 122. Türksat reaches 23 million households and 130 million viewers across Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. This partnership expanded Islam Channel's reach into Turkey and the wider region covered by Türksat's satellite services.
- SkycoreIslam Channel available on Sky channel 737 in the UK, one of the major satellite TV platforms reaching millions of UK households.
- Virgin MediacoreIslam Channel available on Virgin Media channel 838 in the UK, a major cable TV provider.
- FreeviewcoreIslam Channel available on Freeview channel 264 in the UK, a free-to-air digital TV platform.
- DSTV (MultiChoice)coreIslam Channel broadcasts internationally on DSTV platform which is based in South Africa and broadcasts throughout sub-Saharan Africa with over 20 million viewers. The channel has a significant audience in Nigeria.
- ILM UKcoreILM UK was the headline partner for the inaugural Life of the Prophet Muhammad Conference and exhibition hosted by Islam Channel in September 2023. The event brought together over 2,000 attendees at the International Convention Centre Birmingham. Due to audience generosity, ILM UK was able to build at least one masjid and 11 homes as part of their humanitarian work in Pakistan.
- Muslim World LeaguekeyMuslim World League was event partner for the Islam Channel Eid Gala Dinner in June 2022. Secretary-General His Excellency Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa highlighted the importance of fair and impartial media such as Islam Channel which brings people together and builds bridges with different communities.
- Action for HumanitykeyAction for Humanity (formerly Syria Relief) was event partner for the Eid Gala Dinner. The charity has been supported by Islam Channel audience fundraising since its establishment. Thanks to audience generosity during Ramadan, Action for Humanity was able to build homes, feed families, support livelihoods, and respond to emergencies, helping four people every minute.
- RightgivecoreFormerly Islam Channel Giving, Rightgive is the digital donation platform enabling one-off or monthly donations to Islam Channel's trusted charity partners. Make one-off or monthly donations with every penny going direct to charities. The platform also features Jumuah Givers for weekly charity giving.
- Islamic ReliefsupportingOne of Islam Channel's trusted charity partners. Islamic Relief has been featured in advertising partnerships and receives support through channel's fundraising initiatives.
- Muslim HandssupportingOne of Islam Channel's trusted charity partners. Muslim Hands is featured in advertising partnerships and receives support through channel's fundraising initiatives.
- Orphans in NeedsupportingOne of Islam Channel's trusted charity partners. Orphans in Need sponsors the prayer times feature on the website and receives support through channel's fundraising initiatives.
- WatansupportingOne of Islam Channel's trusted charity partners. Watan, the humanitarian charity founded in Gaza in 2011, is featured in advertising partnerships.
- SKT WelfaresupportingOne of Islam Channel's trusted charity partners providing urgent aid and sustainable relief to disadvantaged people across the globe.
- UK Islamic MissionsupportingOne of Islam Channel's trusted charity partners working on emergency, livelihood and healthcare projects across the world since 1962.
- One Hundred Grains ProjectkeyIslam Channel's initiative connecting trusted Muslim charities with businesses for corporate social responsibility partnerships. Features charity partners including Action for Humanity, Islamic Relief, Muslim Hands, Orphans in Need, SKT Welfare, and UK Islamic Mission. Plays prominent role in Islam Channel Business Awards.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Islam Channel competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- British Muslim TV: UK-based Muslim-focused TV channel targeting British Muslim audiences. Most direct geographic and demographic peer to Islam Channel within the UK market.
- MTA - Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International: Global Islamic TV network broadcasting in multiple languages with a similar faith-based mission. Directly comparable as a multi-language Islamic satellite broadcaster serving diaspora audiences worldwide.
- Peace TV: International Islamic satellite channel offering religious, educational, and family programming. Direct peer in the Islamic broadcasting category with similar global satellite distribution and language variants (e.g., Urdu, Bangla).
- Hidayat TV: UK-headquartered Islamic TV channel with global satellite reach, broadcasting religious and lifestyle content. Direct peer competing for the same British Muslim audience with similar multi-platform distribution.
- Quran TV: Faith-based TV channel dedicated to Quran recitation and Islamic content. Comparable as a niche Islamic broadcaster monetizing similar religious-audience demographics via advertising and donations.
- IQRA TV: Islamic educational and family-oriented TV channel offering religious instruction and children's content. Direct peer in faith-based broadcasting with overlapping kids programming and education focus.
- Eman Channel: UK-based Islamic TV channel serving Muslim audiences with religious, news, and lifestyle programming. Direct peer competing for the same UK Muslim viewer and advertiser base.
Broad incumbents
- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): Largest faith-based broadcaster in the US with global satellite reach and a multi-platform streaming app (TBN+). Comparable business model — religious broadcasting monetized through viewer donations and faith-aligned advertisers — but at much larger scale and with Christian (not Islamic) content.
- CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network): Major US faith broadcaster with international satellite distribution and a strong donation-driven revenue model (700 Club). Comparable as a large-scale, donation-funded religious media incumbent; provides a benchmark for faith-broadcaster unit economics at scale.
Emerging players
- Whatch On Islam / Islam.com: Digital-first Islamic media platforms delivering video and editorial content via apps and web. Comparable as an emerging digital-native Islamic content distributor competing for the same online audience and advertiser wallet.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Islam Channel social profiles
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Islam Channel leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Islam Channel subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Islam Channel funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Islam Channel M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Islam Channel
What does Islam Channel do?
Islam Channel is a London-based English-language Islamic media company that produces, commissions, and broadcasts original religious, news, current-affairs, and lifestyle television programming targeting Muslim audiences in the UK and internationally. Its content is distributed free-to-air via satellite (Sky, Türksat), cable (Virgin Media), terrestrial (Freeview), and African pay-TV (DSTV), and is simultaneously delivered through digital streaming on its website, mobile apps, smart-TV apps, and a podcast, with sub-brands serving Urdu, Bangla, and children audiences. Revenue is generated primarily through advertising, event sponsorships, and charitable donations via its RightGive platform.
Is Islam Channel a public or private company?
Islam Channel is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Islam Channel founded?
Islam Channel was founded in 2004. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Islam Channel based?
Islam Channel is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Islam Channel make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Television advertising is the primary driver. The others are digital platform advertising, charitable donations and appeals, donation support appeals and event sponsorships and partnerships.
Who are Islam Channel's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are British Muslim TV, MTA - Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International, Peace TV, Hidayat TV, Quran TV, IQRA TV and Eman Channel. Broad incumbents are Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network). Whatch On Islam / Islam.com is listed as an emerging player.
Does Islam Channel have an API?
No public API is recorded for Islam Channel.
What industry is Islam Channel in?
Islam Channel's product category is Religious Television Broadcasting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPABALAG, Islamic Broadcasting, with a secondary code of MPABAEAH, International Religious/Faith-Based Broadcasters. Its NAICS code is 51612 and its SIC code is 4833.