'Living Islam in America' expands presence
Living Islam in America, the flagship production of Odyssey Networks member Inner-Attainment Television, Inc. (IAT), is now available twice weekly on the MHz Worldview channel in the Washington, D.C., area — as well as online at IAT.
MHz Worldview is available in the D.C. metro area via Comcast, Cox and RCN cable, as well as Verizon FiOS. The channel is also available locally via DirecTV and Dish Network.
About 'Living Islam in America'
"On September 10th, 2001 the idea of creating a television program about Islam and Muslims for network broadcast across America would have been highly improbable," says the website of IAT, producer of Living Islam in America. "Twenty-four hours later, not only was that idea plausible, it's become a matter of national urgency."
Living Islam in America is a 30-minute, current affairs, magazine formatted program. Program segments are described this way by the producer:
- -- "In Focus" addresses current issues and trends that are a part of the national and global conversation and that resonate with the American Muslim community. While we do not want to dwell on the negative issues nor justify each ignorance that is cast upon Islam or Muslims, we do realize that we have an obligation to correct the misunderstandings and negative press that exists. Some of the most well known and respected authorities in the fields of academia, media, science, religion and politics are invited to engage in intelligent, robust, balanced and thoughtful discussions.
- -- Every episode of Living Islam in America includes at least 1-2 field-produced segments. The range of diversity and cultures that thrive under the banner of "Islam is amazing!" We want to show our viewers that while all Muslims worldwide are united by their faith and the uniform prayer, it is the command for moderation and tolerance that has allowed so many ethnicities and nations to paint the canvas of Islam with the best of their cultures.