| Al Hayat TV | |
|---|---|
| قناة الحياة | |
| Genre | Religious broadcasting |
| Production | |
| Production location | Cyprus |
| Original release | |
| Release | 2003 (2003) |
Alhayat TV, also known asLife TV (Arabic:قناة الحياة), is anevangelicalChristianArabic-language television channel that airs in countries inNorth Africa,West Asia, theMiddle East,America,Canada,Australia and some ofEurope.[1]
The channel was founded inCyprus in 2003 by Al Hayat Ministries, an evangelical organization.[2][3]
Al Hayat TV broadcasts programs designed by different Christian ministries.[4] One of his most famous programs isDaring Question, hosted byBrother Rachid and broadcast live[5]Joyce Meyer has programs translated into Arabic.[6]
Alhayat TV became controversial for content that is heavily critical ofIslam. Its programs are much debated and sometimes the subject of angry criticism from Muslims who claim that Alhayat's content is biased and inaccurate.[7]
Zakaria Botros, aCoptic Orthodox Egyptian-born priest who was twice arrested by Arab authorities, is often cited for his bold tone and exposition of contradictions he perceives in Islam.[1][7][5] In 2010, he was expelled from al-Hayat due to threats of violence from radical Muslims.[8]
Al-Azhar expressed concerns over the broadcasting of Alhayat TV, saying that the Coptic channel was offensive to Muslims and Islam.[9]
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