Shariah TV

Overview

Shariah TV is a Muslim-themed talk show, presented by Tazeen Ahmad, broadcast on a late-night slot on Channel 4. The audience, made up of British Muslims, asks a panel questions relating to life as a Muslim in Britain. Channel 4 frequently presents the panel as scholars in Islam, however many have not attained the necessary qualification to be termed a scholar and some themselves would refuse to accept such a title which carries great weight. The series has continued to raise sensitive and diverse issues such as homosexuality, free speech, and anti-terrorism legislation. The series returned on the 5th June 2007 for a four-part special from the city of Jerusalem. The latest series began on 15 July 2008, and is broadcast from New York City.