Al Wesal TV is a Saudi-based
Sunni
Sunni Islam () is the largest branch of Islam, followed by 85–90% of the world's Muslims. Its name comes from the word '' Sunnah'', referring to the tradition of Muhammad. The differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims arose from a disagr ...
Islamic educational channel
television network. The production of this channel is based on the teachings of Quran-o-Sunnah. A team of Islamic scholars monitors the material presented on its programs. Each program of Wesal Urdu TV is previewed according to authentic references of Quran-o-Hadees. In 2015, it launched its
Urdu language TV channel.
Controversy
The channel is a topic of controversy. It was accused of preaching
Salafism
The Salafi movement or Salafism () is a Islah, reform branch movement within Sunni Islam that originated during the nineteenth century. The name refers to advocacy of a return to the traditions of the "pious predecessors" (), the first three g ...
and spreading anti-Shia rhetoric throughout the network. In 2014, a channel's host praised suicide bombing that killed at least 47
Houthis, prompting
Saudi Arabia's Culture and Information Minister to announce the closure of the channel.
External links
Website in ArabicFacebook page in ArabicWebsite in UrduFacebook Page in urduYoutube Account in Urdu
References
Urdu-language television channels
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