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Electronic Media is the in thing today. Followers of different faiths in all parts of the World have introduced innovative Radio and TV Programmes to convey the message of their respective faiths. The need for harnessing such modern technology to convey the message of Islam in keeping with the teachings of Ahlul Bayt cannot be over emphasized.
Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya has set foot into world of Broadcast media reaching out to people in homes, work places and on the roads. Various Radio Broadcast programmes were transmitted throughout the year on different occasions. In addition to recitation of qasidas, duas, and marthiyas highly informative talks were delivered by Sheikh Abdillahi Nassir, Sayyid Aidarus Mzee Mwenye and Ustadh Muhammad Dumila. At the end of the Programmes, simple questions were posed to stimulate interaction with listeners and encourage them to provide feedback. Favourable responses were received via Text messages (SMS), e-mail and personal contacts. The following programmes were produced : (1) Msiba Wa Karbala (Tragedy of Karbala) : 13 Parts On Ashura night, a unique programme is broadcast accross Kenya on National KBC Kiswahili Radio Service. (2) Kifo Cha Mtume Muhammed (SAWW) Wafat of the Holy Prophet (saww) - 2 parts. (3) Meeladun Nabi: Sherehe za kuzaliwa Mtume Muhammed: Wiladat of Holy Prophet (saww) - 5 parts. (4) Mwongozo wa Wanawake : (Guide for Women): Wiladat Bibi Fatima Zahra(as) - 8 parts (5) Kumfikia Mlango wa Elimu ya Bwana Mtume Muhammad S.A.W.W. Wiladat of Imam Ali a.s. - 3 parts. (6) Hidaya ya Ramadhan: Gift for Ramadhan Programme for Mahe Ramadhan - 4 parts. (7) Eid-ul-Ghadeer: 2 parts. These programmes produced in both audio and video format are uploaded on the internet. In addition, the programmes are relayed on Al Itrah television channel television , Dar Es Salam. Thus we are able to reach a wider audience. To Listen to these programmes online, click here.
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