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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