What Muslim Network TV does

Muslim Network TV (MNTV) is a Chicago-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit television channel and a project of Sound Vision Foundation (EIN 36-4100396), founded in 2020. It produces and broadcasts English-language news, lifestyle, cultural, and children's programming targeted at Muslim communities in the United States and Canada, with additional global coverage of the Muslim world. The network positions itself as "America's only mainstream Muslim TV channel," explicitly framing its mission as a counter-narrative to what it cites as 92% negative coverage of Muslims in mainstream media.

The underlying platform consists of multi-platform broadcasting and streaming infrastructure enabling live streaming and on-demand video distribution across the network's own website, a dedicated YouTube channel (UC8LjaLk1FQaIIzZMaRF9ujw), Facebook, the Roku Channel Store (ID 593319), and a WhatsApp channel. The content portfolio comprises more than 20 named programs including Muslim Network News, Canadian Muslim News, GTA Muslims Today, Mujahid Talks, Adam's World, The Azharis, The Muslim Lens, and Justice For All Now, supported by an editorial archive exceeding 12,000 posts spanning regional categories (US, Canada, MENA, South Asia, Africa, Europe) and thematic categories (Islamophobia, human rights, economy, health, sports). News content is supplemented through a partnership with Anadolu Agency.

The business model is that of a tax-exempt nonprofit media outlet. The primary revenue stream is tax-deductible viewer donations, with a secondary stream from advertising placements sold to businesses targeting the North American Muslim demographic. The organization is led by a small team of approximately 16 employees, including Program Manager and Producer Sherdil Khan. There are no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment relationships, and the organization reports no revenue figures.

Name

Muslim Network TV

Legal name

Sound Vision Foundation

Website

https://muslimnetwork.tv

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Muslim Network TV is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit television channel operated by Sound Vision Foundation, broadcasting English-language news, lifestyle, and children's programming for Muslim communities across North America via website, YouTube, Facebook, Roku, and WhatsApp.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Community Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Broadcasting (MPABALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious/Faith-Based Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAF), Religious Education, Kids & Family Faith Programming (MPABALAM)

Keywords

• Muslim television broadcasting
• Islamic news programming
• Community media content
• Religious lifestyle shows
• Multi-platform streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 36-4100396), Muslim Network TV relies on tax-deductible donations from viewers and supporters. All contributions are tax-exempt, supporting the channel's mission to amplify Muslim voices.
2. Advertising: The network sells advertising space to businesses wanting to reach the Muslim audience demographic in North America. The website features an advertising page for businesses to inquire about ad placements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Muslim Network TV is a nonprofit television broadcasting platform that produces and distributes news, current affairs, talk shows, cultural, lifestyle, and children's programming targeted at Muslim communities in North America and globally. The network delivers live streaming and on-demand content across its own website, YouTube, Facebook, and Roku, supported by charitable donations and advertising revenue.

Product overview

Muslim Network TV is a television broadcasting platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of news and lifestyle programming targeting Muslim communities in North America and globally. The core offering consists of the main Muslim Network TV channel, supplemented by multiple specialized programs including daily news shows (Muslim News, Canadian Muslim News, GTA Muslims Today), talk shows (Mujahid Talks, Critical Talks), children's programming (Adam's World, The Azharis, Children's Specials), cultural shows (Art 2 Heart, Cultural Snippets, Your Muslim Neighbours), youth programs (Canada Today: Youth Edition, NextGen), and documentary content (The Muslim Lens, Insights and Analysis). The network provides live streaming capabilities and on-demand content distribution across multiple platforms including YouTube, Facebook, and Roku Channel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MNTV: Shortened brand name/abbreviation for Muslim Network TV

Products and services

• Muslim Network TV Channel America's only mainstream Muslim TV channel, providing news and lifestyle content covering Muslim communities in the US, Canada, and globally; broadcast live and on-demand across website, YouTube, Facebook, and Roku.
• Muslim News Regular news program delivering updates on Muslim world news, US, Canada, World News, MENA, South Asia, and other regional coverage.
• Canadian Muslim News News program focused on Muslim communities in Canada, airing multiple times daily.
• GTA Muslims Today Daily production covering local news in the Greater Toronto Area, featuring community events, interviews, and current affairs affecting Toronto's Muslim community.
• Mujahid Talks Talk show addressing Islamic issues, current affairs, and topics relevant to Muslim communities.
• Adam's World Children's programming featuring educational and entertaining content about Islamic values and lifestyle.
• The Azharis Children's show exploring life in a Sheikh's home with family-friendly, educational, and entertaining content.
• Art 2 Heart Show combining art and cultural content with spiritual themes.
• Critical Talks Talk show covering critical topics and discussions relevant to Muslim communities.
• Justice For All Now Program focused on social justice issues and advocacy for Muslim communities.
• Canada Today News and current affairs program covering Canadian topics and their impact on Muslim communities.
• Deen Show Islamic religious and lifestyle program exploring themes of faith and daily life.
• Your Muslim Neighbours Show fostering community connections and showcasing Muslim neighbours and their contributions.
• This Hijabi Life Lifestyle program exploring the experiences and stories of Muslim women.
• Canada Today: Youth Edition Youth-focused edition of Canada Today addressing issues relevant to young Muslims.
• UN This Week Weekly program covering United Nations developments and their impact on the Muslim world.
• What's Up Doc? Health-focused program addressing medical topics relevant to Muslim communities.
• NextGen Program focused on the next generation of Muslim youth and their perspectives.
• The Muslim Lens Documentary and news program providing in-depth coverage of Muslim communities, including coverage of events like the FIFA World Cup from a Muslim perspective.
• Cultural Snippets Program showcasing cultural elements, traditions, and snippets from Muslim communities worldwide.
• Insights and Analysis In-depth analysis and commentary on current affairs affecting Muslim communities.
• Documentaries Documentary programming covering various aspects of Muslim life, history, and current events.
• Micro News / Muslim News Shorts Short-form news segments providing quick updates on current events.
• STG Show Talk show covering various topics relevant to Muslim audiences.
• Children's Specials Special programming blocks dedicated to children's content with Islamic themes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of mainstream Muslim coverage is negative (research cited by MNTV)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sound Vision FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuslim Network TV is a project of Sound Vision Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 36-4100396). Sound Vision serves as the parent organization providing operational support, funding through charitable donations, and institutional backing for MNTV's mission to amplify Muslim voices.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Islam Channel: Islam Channel is a UK-based Muslim TV network producing news, current affairs, and lifestyle programming for global Muslim audiences. It is comparable to MNTV in mission, content mix, and OTT distribution, though it primarily serves UK and European diaspora.
• IQRA TV: IQRA TV is an Islamic education and lifestyle TV channel offering faith-based content including children's programming and lectures. It overlaps with MNTV's children's programming (Adam's World) and religious education focus.
• MTA - Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International: MTA International is a US-based Muslim-faith TV network providing programming on Islam, news, and lifestyle content globally. It is the closest direct competitor to Muslim Network TV in the North American Islamic television space, with a similar multi-platform OTT distribution model.
• Noor TV: Noor TV is a Muslim TV channel providing religious programming, news, and educational content. It is a direct competitor in the faith-based Muslim broadcasting space with similar OTT distribution.
• Eman Channel: Eman Channel is a US-based Muslim television network broadcasting Islamic content including news, talk shows, and educational programming. It competes with MNTV for the same North American Muslim audience with similar content categories.
• Salaam TV: Salaam TV is a faith-based Muslim television channel airing Islamic content, news, and family programming. Comparable to MNTV in its mix of religious, news, and family-oriented content targeting Muslim audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Trinity Broadcasting Network: TBN is the largest Christian faith-based broadcasting network in the US. It is comparable to MNTV as a religious broadcasting operation targeting a specific faith community with multi-platform distribution, though at vastly greater scale.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): EWTN is a large Catholic faith-based TV network with global distribution and a robust donor-supported nonprofit model. It is structurally comparable to MNTV as a religious nonprofit broadcaster demonstrating the viability of the model.

Others

• Sound Vision Foundation: Sound Vision Foundation is the parent organization of Muslim Network TV and operates Adam's World. As the institutional backer and content originator, it is the most thematically connected adjacent entity, providing operational and content infrastructure to MNTV.

Emerging players

• BridgesTV (defunct): BridgesTV was the first mainstream Muslim TV channel in North America, providing a historical precedent for MNTV's positioning. While defunct, it represents the closest historical analog and validates the niche's volatility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8LjaLk1FQaIIzZMaRF9ujw
• Facebookfacebook.com/muslimnetworktv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/muslim-network-tv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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