Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Muslim Televangelists

Last minute grooming.Spreading the word of Islam on satellite TV

As TV in Egypt evolved from one or two heavily state controlled channels to hundreds of diverse, private satellite offerings a new, moderate and modern type of Muslim preacher emerged. The popularity and influence of these ‘televangelists’ has grown rapidly and steadily ever since.

The BBC's Magdi Abdelhadi visited Cairo to take a look at this phenomenon and meet some of the preachers and talk to followers about what makes Muslim televangelists so popular.

The full program Heart & Soul: Muslim Televangelists debuts early on Wednesday, December 16, on BBC World Service & via podcast, but only until 12/23/09.

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