Muslim Community Establishes $ Million TV Studio

[icyfroth]

Members of Sydney's Muslim community have set up a $1 million television studio to counter the mainstream media's treatment of Islam in Australia.

From its base in western Sydney, the One Path Network films and edits videos for its YouTube channel, including interviews with local sheikhs about Islamic teachings and current affairs.

Mr Majanni said the studio was funded by community donations and staffed by a team of more than 20 volunteers.

A range of prominent Muslims including the grand mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamed, and Associate Professor Mohamad Abdalla from Griffith University have endorsed the project, appearing in a promotional video.

Supporters include a range of Muslim clerics from moderate to conservative.

Known as a dawah initiative, the studio aims to spread the word of Islam among Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

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Funded by Community Donations? A large part of that community is on some sort of Government benefit!

[the_great_she_elephant]

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@opmania wrote:
Why would they need to when there are many wealthy Muslims in this County.
Nott surprising the flying starts they get here
Housing trust, low rent, pension for 3 bleeping wives
And 9 kids between them

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I'm not sure how anyone could become wealthy while supporting 3 wives and 9 children on a pension.

[debra9275]

I watched either an interview or documentary on Dr. Ibrahim recently and he seemed to be a very decent, hard working man.

He was saying he was concerned for muslim youth and how they were being portrayed in the media, so it doesn't surprise me that they've set up this channel

[debra9275]

I have the wrong man it was Dr Ramal Jifi

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/australian-of-the-year-jamal-rifi-our-shared-values-must...

[icyfroth]

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@am*3 wrote:

Yes, it is a good idea I think (for any religion) to have an offiical channel that members of that religion and anyone else seeking information about it can access.

Show up a few Daily Telegraph beat ups on the subject.

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SBS provides that service. This is a whole Television studio.

[myoclon1cjerk]

Dear SBS
Please stop screening shows and films in foreign languages and replace them with some huntin' and fishin' ones.
Yours,
Jed Clampett.

[icyfroth]

Dear Jed,

Thank you for your note. Unfortunately we cannot comply with your request at this time.

Our viewers love our foreign language shows. For those with no language skills other than their own, we screen them with subtitles to make them easy to follow.

Of course we realise that some in your demographic may find it difficult to keep up.

Perhaps the children's shows may be a good start.

Best regards,

The SBS progamming team.

[gleee58]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@am*3 wrote:

Yes, it is a good idea I think (for any religion) to have an offiical channel that members of that religion and anyone else seeking information about it can access.

Show up a few Daily Telegraph beat ups on the subject.

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SBS provides that service. This is a whole Television studio.

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A studio is not necessarily large.   

It's a good idea.  SBS has limited time available for this type of broadcast and youtube has greater reach. 

[myoclon1cjerk]

I understand it is difficult for some to keep up,that's why we have channels like 7 maaaate.

[cherry*135]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@opmania wrote:
Don't forget C E O of AP icy

He could fund the entire project all by himself

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Probably a large contributor, Oppy.

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Another made up accusation.

[cherry*135]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@am*3 wrote:

Yes, it is a good idea I think (for any religion) to have an offiical channel that members of that religion and anyone else seeking information about it can access.

Show up a few Daily Telegraph beat ups on the subject.

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SBS provides that service. This is a whole Television studio.

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What is wrong with that? No taxpayers funds have been used.