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- Promote, explain, and clarify Islam and its civilization
- Dispel myth and stereotypes about Islam and Muslims
- Become the broadcasting voice of all North American Muslims
- Present our Islamic perspective on all issues of life and living
- Help Muslim youth preserve and strengthen their Islamic identity
- Help Muslims address their concerns and present their views
- Build bridges of understanding with all our neighbors
- Engage in constructive interfaith dialogues
- Establish a daily Muslim presence in the broadcast media and the Internet
- Project an accurate image about Islam as a religion of Peace, Mercy, Tolerance, Justice, and Respect
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IBN programming is meant first and foremost to promote and clarify Islam for all people in North America and the West, including Muslims. It is especially tailored to the interests and needs of our North American Muslim Community.
A thorough research and study provided the guidelines for a successful and useful programming scheme. Our programs strike a balance between religious and contemporary programming, adapting a new and unique approach to Islamic media. They span from youth issues to family matters, from legal advice to health tips, from Islamic perspectives on political matters and current affairs, to Quran and Seerah. Muslim world news and national news, as well as Islamic Da’wah and community affairs all have a regular place in IBN programming.
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In describing the Muslim nation Allah—Glory Be to Him—says, “You were the best of nations brought out to humanity enjoining that which is good and forbidding that which is evil and believing in Allah.” The fulfillment of the status of best nation comes only when we take wholeheartedly our religious duty of Da’wah to invite others and spread the word of Islam. Allah calls upon us saying: “Invite all to the way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful exhortation.” What form of invitation can have more wisdom and be more beautiful, and reach the widest range of masses, than broadcast media?
It’s only with the blessing of Allah, then your support, that we can make our Da’wah mission and goals a reality. And remember, Allah promised those who support good deeds with great rewards and blessings, both in this life and in the hereafter.
Allah says “We made of you a nation justly balanced, that you may be witnesses over mankind, and the messenger a witness over you.” How can we be witnesses over people if we have not spread the word of Allah to society at large, and if we have not lived up to this crucial duty of Da’wah and obedience? And, those of us who do not have the necessary means to personally make da’wah can still support those who are able, and it will insha’ Allah be rewarded generously by Allah.
Let’s all take advantage of the unique opportunity we have in America, using the broadcast media and the Internet to fulfill our duty of inviting others, to better understand Islam and spread righteousness. First and foremost, we need your du’aa, or supplication, that Allah bless this effort and give it success.
Give from your wealth, knowing that Allah will multiply it for you. And give from your time and advice to make this work fruitful.
May Allah bless us all and reward us with plenty, and give us the strength and ability to spread His word, and share His guidance with all mankind, as it was meant to be.
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