VOICED: Egypt launches Islamic MTV

Shabab TV offers a unique blend of Western music videos tailored for an Islamic audience, focusing on religious messages through songs and dramas. Funded by Saudi investors, it promotes Wahhabi Islam and avoids risque content. The channel aims to influence young people while maintaining conservative values. Meanwhile, other channels in Egypt, like those inspired by Sufi Islam, seek to offer more liberal content. Shabab TV aspires to reach a global audience by combining pop culture with religious themes.

What is the primary aim of the TV channel 'Shabab' as introduced in the first section?

• To promote Western culture in Islamic countries

• To broadcast news and current affairs

• To combine popular music, drama, and religion for young audiences

• To provide a platform for female singers

How does 'Shabab' differentiate itself from channels like MTV?

• By promoting Western fashion trends

• By broadcasting 24/7 news

• By focusing on religious messages and avoiding provocative content

• By featuring only female singers

What is the main source of funding for 'Shabab'?

• Saudi investors promoting Wahhabi Islam

• Government grants

• Local Egyptian investors

• International music companies

What is Muhammad's goal for his new TV channel?

• To create a channel similar to 'Shabab'

• To establish a local channel based on the Sufi branch of Islam

• To launch a sports channel

• To start a news channel

What is 'Shabab's' ambition for its global audience?

• To promote traditional Islamic music

• To become a leading news channel

• To focus solely on religious content

• To blend pop culture with religious themes