Monday 9 April 2012

MTA - MUSLIM TELEVISION AHMADIYYA: THE VISION OF ISLAM, THE VOICE OF ISLAM

 
Written by:  Deeba Chaudhry
Source:  Calgary Ahmadiyya Muslim Examiner 

 Live MTA WebTV - Al Islam announces that it has jumped out of your internet browser! Al Islam is now offering applications for a variety of different devices including native iPhone apps, native Android apps, and mobile web apps. For the iPhone app store, and the Android market, simply search “Ahmadiyya” to find all of the applications made by Al Islam. For web applications, navigate to the apps information page on Al Islam for instructions on how to use them.
What first steps in human history would one have chosen to witness, if one could travel in time. Allah could see far into the future and realize that we would experience a time of global family when words of leadership could reach Africa, Asia, America and the Islands of the Caribbean, as well as five Continents. It is in this day and age, and especially for the younger generation, these are the tools of Qur’an and by Allah’s Grace Radio, Television, Satellite, Internet, and this MTA system we have here, the Holy Qur’an is reaching all of us by God’s Grace and we should take advantage of these devices. The blessing of these devices and these technologies can bring the Qur’an into our lives. Its like a light, it’s the most beautiful bright white light that one could ever imagine. MTA is privileged under the direct guidance and supervision of Khalifa-tul-Messih, of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at. You can imagine that back 1400 years ago the Holy Prophet had told out of one of these gadgets and technologies that one day every single word of issue will be contained in this human voice and the message would travel far and wide throughout the world. Imagine if those in the past could ever see one of these gadgets, they would have been shocked that a stone and piece of metal could speak and convey the words of God. Thus, as we look at all these machines, gadgets, inventions and technologies now a days, it seems like a miracle. They are not created just for communication or education, but also stimulate to the human mind. The purpose was to enable the beautiful message of the Holy Qur’an to reach every single habitation, every single home, every single human in this day and age which is what God has promised and in what a glorious manner this has been fulfilled.

MTA is a satellite TV network, runs and funded by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. MTA International was created by Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the fourth Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, on 1 January, 1994 and ever since its inception MTA has been a unique channel in many respects. Its focus lies in producing programs that can be enjoyed by people of all ages at all times. It recognizes that television plays a significant role in the world and has accordingly devoted itself to applying this influence positively for the purpose of educating its viewers. Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad personally initiated new programmes and participated in countless broadcasts ranging from lectures, Dars, Question and Answers Sessions, the Holy Qura’an, to Homeopathy, from Arabic to French, from the young to the old,. He ensured that MTA sought to provide an education and training medium unrivalled in history. It was his vision of passion that turned MTA into a reality. In lamenting this channel, yet another Divine promised to Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah was fulfilled, “I shall carry thy message to the ends of the Earth.“ (Al Hakam, Vol II).

This Muslim transmitter radiates its program of London over satellite. In the initial phase MTA could be received only 5 hours daily in Europe, and is now since 1st April, 1996 is MTA International worldwide 24 hours to be received. This transmitter exclusively finances itself by the donations of its members. This is possible by honorary work of members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. A characteristics is the unkommerzeille function. All activities are implemented without assistance of television specialists honorary by members. That gained the necessary specialized knowledge auto didactically. MTA International consists of three channels and sends a multicoloured mixed program with the emphasis on transmissions of religious contents, with which the mirror-image-ritual and moral development of the municipality is to be supported. The transmissions are produced in the whole world and often sent in different languages over seven different audio channels (e.g. English, Urdu, German, Arab, Bangla, French, Turkish, and Indonesian among other things). MTA International intended to the Islamic teachings understanding and offers the dialogue between religions. MTA offers quality family viewing right across the globe. It broadcasts internationally in up to eight languages simultaneously and features programs focusing on the different cultures of the world and the environment in which they exist. MTA has also kept pace with technology and broadcasts in both analogue and digital. MTA features many thought provoking discussions and programs on the issues of great relevance to society, with some of MTA’s programs being unmatched in their high level of quality.

MTA International is the first non commercial Islamic Television station, which is to be received worldwide 24 hours. This is one the channel which doesn’t allow any activities which is Un Islamic hence is named as “First Islamic Channel”. MTA ‘s future is not dependant upon commercial sponsorships or license fees, thus allowing it to concentrate on producing a variety of programs on a range of subjects for its viewers around the world, without sacrificing standards. The programs have however not only religious, but also cultural contents. These include subject matters such as International news, sports, science, medicine, alternative therapies, learning languages, children’s shows, documentaries, travel and religion. MTA broadcasts its state-of-the-art digital service throughout the world from satellites. The UK is served by two channel on the SKY network. The transmission contributions are provided by members in non-profit work (Waqar-e-Amal). MTA (Muslim Television Ahmadiyya) emerged with the aim of providing a positive alternative in the broadcasting world. MTA involves itself in all aspects of television from production through to transmission. It uses state of the art equipment in filming, editing and enhancing its programs. MTA remains at the forefront of the television industry with most of its broadcast being in digital. It also seeks to promote new talent and explore new ideas. As there is one more channel free to Air MTA (Muslim Television Ahmadiyya) which is helping the Humanity and reaching the corners of the earth and showing the true face of ISLAM to the whole world.
 Now the voice of Ahmadiyyat is reaching to the ends of the Earth by the grace and bounty of God Almighty. Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA) is watched by millions of people in five continents. Every Friday Hadhrat Khalifat-al-Masih delivers an inspiring sermon that is watched all over the globe with great fervor. There is no leader in the world whose sermons are seen with such yearning and regularity by his faithful followers. 24/7/365 running free Islamic Television Network broadcasting true teachings of Islam around the world It is worthy of note that Friday Sermon is translated simultaneously into six languages. The administrative structure of MTA consists of fourteen departments that are manned by 150 dedicated volunteers. The weekly MTA telecasting schedule can be viewed on the internet site: www.mta.tv MTA can be watched on Roku TV Box, Jadoo TV Box, smart phone, Internet, Satellite TV and any Cable TV all over the world, 5 continents.

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