Episode 8 of The Friday Sermon

From Azawia in Walmer Estate, Sheikh Achmat Hendricks delivers a lecture on “13 Points of Spirituality”. Watch this episode on CTV at 19h30 tonight.

 

THE FRIDAY SERMON LEAPS AGAIN AS IT CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM!!

Recently The Friday Sermon moved to PRIME TIME on CTV which was a huge achievement.  Once again The Friday Sermon takes a major leap!! As of 18th December 2009, The Friday Sermon is also broadcast on ITV (Islam TV) which covers the whole of South Africa as well as 20 other countries  - this is a phenomenal achievement for the program in such a short period!

Viewers can tune into CTV free of charge in the Cape Town area by tuning in on the UHF band between SABC3 and ETV. CTV’s signal cannot be picked up via a decoder but via antenna only. ITV however can be picked up via satellite tv.

PURCHASE YOUR OWN COPY OF THE FRIDAY SERMON!

The Friday Sermon now available on dvd! Purchase 1 episode or per *bundle of four episodes.

Per *bundle offers are only sold in sequential episode order i.e. Episodes 1 to 4; 5 to 8; 9 to 12 and so on.

COST:

- Cost per episode is R60.00

- Cost per bundle R200.00 

- Postal fee (see delivery & collection options below). This will be quoted at point of order. Customer can select between postage options being - normal postage, express postage or registered postage.

Mosques or registered organizations may purchase bulk of 10 (minimum) of the same episodes and/or bundles as per above at a reduced rate.

PLACING AND PAYMENT OF ORDER:

Ordering options:

- By email to pro@fsma.co.za

- Fax to 0866 101 482

- Via our website www.fsma.co.za

Payment options:

- Via Bank Deposit

- Via Internet Banking Transfer

- Cash

Payment must be made be made to:

Bank : Nedbank

Account Holder Name: Faizal Sayed Media Associates

Account No: 1044089539

Branch Name: Goodwood

Branch Code: 104410

Cheque Account

Ref number : your name or organization’s name

Payment should only be made once order costs have been finalised (as postage cost must still be determined)

CONFIRMATION OF ORDER:

- Email proof of payment & order confirmation to pro@fsma.co.za

- Fax proof of payment & order confirmation to 0866 101 482

DELIVERY / COLLECTION:

Individual orders (episode or bundles of less than 5 copies) can be:

- Collected by customer

- Be posted to customer (at the customer’s expense and at the exact price SA Postal Services charges)

Bulk orders can be:

- Collected by customer

- Delivered to customer (within in 30 kilometre radius of Cape Town)

Please allow maximum 7 days for receipt of order via SA Postal Service as this is dependent on your selection of postal method.

OTHER FSMA PRODUCTIONS

This will be available via our website soon!

The Friday Sermon on CTV - Comments line

The TV show that brings you the Jumuah lecture via television would like to hear your comments on the series and how we can improve our service to you. SMS the word "Sermon" followed by your comment to 39546 and stand a chance of winning a BREEZ Airconditioner too!! (R2.00 Rate applicable)

THE FRIDAY SERMON MOVES TO PRIME TIME.

The Television series, which brings viewers the Jumuah lecture every Friday on CTV has moved its time slot yet again according to Public Relations and Communications for Faizal Sayed Media Associates, Ruwaidah Wentzel.

 

The move comes after an influx of request from the public requesting repeats of the programme due to the 14h30 slot being inconvenient as many are still at work or occupied at the time.

 

The series has built up a huge amount of momentum and interest and from a production point of view seems to be a great service to the community and is being well received with even request from satellite broadcasters to air the series on satellite through more than twenty countries says producer and host Faizal Sayed.

 

CTV’s Mike Aldridge suggested the move from 14h30 to 19h30 a prime time slot every Friday on CTV after many requests from the public.

 

The show has received lots of publicity and members of the community are very appreciative and supportive and usually make lots of enquiries especially after the shoot at Mosques on Fridays says production manager Ahmed Mohamed. 

 

Viewers can tune into CTV free of charge in the Cape Town area by tuning in on the UHF band between SABC3 and ETV.  CTV’s Signal cannot be picked up via a decoder but via antenna. 

 

Talks are also in the pipeline to link up with the live broadcast of VOC at least once a month, which will benefit both radio and television Jumuah broadcasts.

 

For more information on The Friday Sermon, call FSMA Public Relations on 0834419609, visit www.FSMA.co.za or email PRO@FSMA.co.za

 

THE FRIDAY SERMON MOVES TO PRIME TIME.

The Television series, which brings viewers the Jumuah lecture every Friday on CTV has moved its time slot yet again according to Public Relations and Communications for Faizal Sayed Media Associates, Ruwaidah Wentzel.

 

The move comes after an influx of request from the public requesting repeats of the programme due to the 14h30 slot being inconvenient as many are still at work or occupied at the time.

 The series has built up a huge amount of momentum and interest and from a production point of view seems to be a great service to the community and is being well received with even request from satellite broadcasters to air the series on satellite through more than twenty countries says producer and host Faizal Sayed.

 

CTV's Mike Aldridge suggested the move from 14h30 to 19h30 a prime time slot every Friday on CTV after many requests from the public.

 

The show has received lots of publicity and members of the community are very appreciative and supportive and usually make lots of enquiries especially after the shoot at Mosques on Fridays says production manager Ahmed Mohamed. 

 

Viewers can tune into CTV free of charge in the Cape Town area by tuning in on the UHF band between SABC3 and ETV.  CTV's Signal cannot be picked up via a decoder but via antenna. 

 

Talks are also in the pipeline to link up with the live broadcast of VOC at least once a month, which will benefit both radio and television Jumuah broadcasts.

 

For more information on The Friday Sermon, call FSMA Public Relations on 0834419609, visit www.FSMA.co.za or email PRO@FSMA.co.za

FREE THE AIRWAVES

Come on people, Join me & My friends when we March to Parliament  in the interest of CTV. Join the "FREE THE AIRWAVES" March on Wednesday 25th November 2009.  Meet at 10am Keizergracht, Cape Town (opp Castle) Come out in support! Want to see you guys there!

The Friday Sermon - Eid Edition (Episode 6)

This week The Friday Sermon has a rather interesting line up. Being the day of Eid, The Friday Sermon features Sheikh Faysel Lillah, Moulana Dawood Sampson and Moulana Saiddudeen Cader who talks about the significance of this period.

 

EPISODE 5 - 20TH NOVEMBER 2009

Episode 5 on 20^th November 2009.

From Masjidus Sabr in Parkwood, Moulana Dawood Samson delivers a lecture on “The Days of Thul Hija and Qorbani”. The first 10 days of Thul Hija is the most rewarding when good deeds are loved by Allah. The Qorbani is sunah and popularly done on Eidul Adhaa. 

Please note that Episode “5” last week was actually Episode 4 as we had a repeat of Episode 1 the week before.

 

 

New Programs Line up.

Look out for the following programs on CTV supplied by Faizal Sayed Media Associates.

A Short History of Indian Spices
Beyond Tradition
The Pathbreakers
Back to Gondwalaland
India and the UN
Maadhyam

COMPETITION ON THE FRIDAY SERMON

COMPETITION ON THE FRIDAY SERMON!!

The Friday Sermon is giving away a BREEZ air conditioner to one of our lucky viewers! To stand a chance of winning watch upcoming episodes of this series!

Wayne does it for cancer

If you are in the Boland and up for a laugh, you have something to
look forward to. Cape Town stand up comedian Wayne McKay's new show
titled Cape Flats Mosaic will be performed in the Paarl Town Hall at
8pm on 17th November, in aid of cancer awareness. McKay's show gives
a fresh and innovative approach to the Cape Flats experience and will
take audiences to spaces they love to revisit - their childhood and
particularly their high school experiences. The show engages story
telling which is not only a trip down memory lane, but also focus on
current issues in South Africa.

Audiences can expect to see never seen before footage on screen, shot
entirely in the Bo-Kaap, which takes stand up comedy to a new level.
McKay's android imitations of celebrities, politicians and rugby
coaches will have audience members laughing down the aisles. A
percentage of the proceeds of the show will be donated to CANSA
Boland, an organisation that depends on donations from the public to
increase awareness about cancer prevention.

Tickets cost R80 and are available from Michelle at 078 990 7981 or
by e-mail from yazerievents@gmail.com. Also join Saturday Live just
after 9am when the team finds out more about the comedian and his
upcoming work. VOC

Faizal Sayed and FSMA has agreed to produce the Television version of
Cape Flats Mosaic which is currently in the production planning stages.

IRFSA - ISLAMIC RESOURCE FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AFRICA

FSMA supports IRFSA!!

 

IRFSA is a SHELTER to help ALL women & children affected by Domestic Violence who seek sanctuary. We provide a loving, clean & safe haven for max 6 months.

IRFSA allows these women time and space to plan their lives forward through services geared towards improved self-respect, independence and recovery. From February 2006 to 30 September 2009 IRFSA accommodated, fed, clothed and counselled 445 residents (254 women and 330young children). The highest annual resident numbers were recorded as at September 2009 with 115 women and 148 children. IRFSA also assisted with counseling for 140 non-resident clients to date.

For more info and/or donations, please contact:

Office - 021) 638-5578;

Sumaya Adams on 072 1806528;

Website: www.irfsa.com ;or

facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Welcome-Estate-South-Africa/IRFSA-Islamic-Resource-Foundation-of-South-Africa/173109767793?ref=ts

 

 

 

 

EID WITH THE KUMARS & THE FRIDAY SERMON - 13th November2009

Viewers, today we have two FSMA productions on air today. Eid with the Kumars which starts at 14h00 followed by The Friday Sermon which starts at 14h30, both on CTV.

 

Episode 5 - 13th November 2009

From the MKC Foundation in Athlone, Moulana Saidudeen Kader delivers a lecture on “The Virtues of Hajj”. The hajj/pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam which becomes incumbent on those who are by the means to fulfill this requirement. 

PLEASE NOTE:

The Friday Sermon now has a NEW BROADCASTING TIME as of 13^th November 2009. It will now be broadcast at 14h30 to 15h00 on CTV every Friday.

As always, thank you for watching The Friday Sermon!

 

 

 

How to tune in to CTV

CTV is a free-to-air channel - in other words anyone in our
transmitter range can tune into us without the need for a set top box
or a decoder. You will find Cape Town TV on the UHF band. Press Menu
on your TV or remote control; go to the Search function; let it
search on the UHF band; press Stop when you see the Cape Town TV
channel; store the channel.

Our signal is coming to you from the Tygerberg transmitter site - so
if you can see Tygerberg hill and your antenna is pointing that way
it will be plain sailing - all you need to do is to retune your
television set. Other areas close by may also be able to look at our
signal which is on the UHF band, and beaming to the greater Cape Town
area.

See the coverage map below to find out if you will be able to receive
the signal (blue area on map). Those areas not in line-of-sight of
Tygerberg Mountain will not be able to receive it - e.g. areas such
as Camps Bay, Llundudno, Hout Bay, Stellenbosch, Malmsbury etc. will
not receive it.

ITV on DSTV

A satellite free to air installation can be accomplished by most
people that have the patience to follow instructions and a moderate
electronic knowledge. If this is not for you, it will be far easier
for you to contact a local satellite installer in your area to assist
you. This tutorial assumes you wish to receive a single fixed
satellite and not using a dish mover or rotor.
For most broadcasts in South Africa, a dish size of 90cm is
sufficient. Larger dish sizes may be required for more northern or
out of footprint locations.
In order to receive all channels, reception of both PAS7 & PAS10 at
68,5 degrees East on a 90cm satellite dish is required. If you cannot
access all the channels listed, your dish is either not aligned
properly and/or you're using a too small dish.
The settings described in this section is based on a the SD PVR's
menus, but very simular to the DSD1110. At this stage, you can NOT
setup these channels on the new HD PVR!

Repeat of Episode 1 scheduled for this Friday

Technical issues unrelated to the program caused a number of viewers to miss the 1st Episode of the Friday Sermon. Due to the magnitude of requests to repeat that episode, a decision has been made to rebroadcast The Friday Sermon Episode 1. The speaker is Sheikh Riad Fataar at the Husami Mosque. His talk revolves around Islam as a Moderate and Balanced Way of Life. Be sure not to miss it! It will be on in the usual slot which is 14h00 to 14h30 Friday. And thank you all for watching The Friday Sermon!

Cape Town TV live TELETHON!!

Cape Town TV is hosting a live telethon on 29 October 2009 from 10am to 10pm! Local celebrities will be interacting with you, our loyal public, on air while you pledge funds that'll allow CTV to keep bringing you all the content you love! Don't forget the brave community members who will be showcasing their talent live on Episode 7 @ 19h00. Be sure not to miss it! For those who still want to partake, it's still not too late. Email jade@capetowntv.org by tomorrow at 4pm!

 

 

Episode 3 of The Friday Sermon

This Friday’s episode is by Sheikh Ihsaan Smith from Masjidul Husnayne in Diep River. He is covering an issue often misunderstood by many, the Status of Women in Islam. Sheikh Ihsaan expressly clarifies the status of women in an attempt to eradicate negative perceptions.  We strongly encourage men and women not to miss this episode.

 

Friends of CTV

CTV is back on air!

Help us to stay there.

 

 

Cape Town may be a non-profit, free-to-air community TV channel but it costs R6 000 000 per year to run the channel. After a year of broadcasting, CTV was taken off air due a failure to pay signal distribution costs. While we managed to find the funds to get back on air, we need YOUR support to stay on air. Have a stake in your TV station with a minimum annual donation of R250.

 

If 5 000 of our 600 000 viewers pay R300 (R25 x 12 months) - that’s R1 250 000 which would more than cover our signal distribution costs!

 

As a “Friend of CTV” you will enjoy numerous benefits:

 

·         Your name will be listed on the “Friends of CTV” list, which will be broadcast every day.

·         You will receive regular CTV newsletters.

·         You will be on the VIP list for all public events organized by the channel.

 

It’s simple: Pay and send us your details.

 

You can pay via electronic transfer, cash or cheque. Your contribution can be paid annually or monthly. For example, you can pay a R300 as a once of annual payment or R25 per month. Simply ask your bank to set up a stop order.

 

Bank Details:

Account number: 071 359818

Type of account: Current account

Name of account holder: CTV

Bank: Standard Bank, Mowbray

Branch Code: 051001

 

If you do contribute, please be sure to send us your details via email or post, including your name, phone, email or physical address, and a “proof of payment” to the address below.

 

Friends of CTV

P.O. Box 16963

Mowbray

7905

friends@capetowntv.org

 

 

If you are only able to contribute a smaller amount, that is also welcome. Simply SMS CTV to 38993 to send CTV a R10 donation. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Friday Sermon Comes To You From The Jumuah Mosque This Friday

Catch the new episode of The Friday Sermon at 14h00 on CTV.

Lecture delivered by Sheikh Muhammed Qasabi on the nobility of character being the corner stone of deen. The lecture was delivered in Arabic and will be translated in English by Sheikh Habib Bewley.

On Air this week!

Programs on air this week on CTV supplied by Faizal Sayed Media
Associates

DOES GANDHI MATTER
Monday 19th October at 19h30
Friday 23rd October at 20h30
Sunday 25th October 20h00

BEAUTY WITHOUT CRUELTY
Tuesday 20th October at 09h00
Thursday 22nd October at 17h30

THE ONENESS OF CREATION
Tuesday 20th October at 21h00
Sunday 25th October at 17h30

A TALE OF TWO CITIES - MUMBAI AND BOMBAY
Wednesday 21st October at 10h00
Saturday 24th October at 19h00

THE FRIDAY SERMON
Friday 23rd October at 14h00

CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
Saturday 24th October at 07h30

New National Islamic Newspaper on the way

With the development of this community over time in South Africa, it
has thus become apparent that many sectors including media had to
become part of this ever-evolving community. With this in mind, FSMA
decided to embark on a project, which entails the production of a
monthly, tabloid size, 20 page newspaper with an Islamic ethos called
"The Islamic Times.

Print Media in essence provides a perfect platform for the community
to voice and raise issues in effect educating the public on various
matters whilst at the same time providing an opportunity for
businesses to advertise their services or products on a national level.

In an effort to reach a broader market, The Islamic Times has
incorporated content that will appeal to various markets thus
becoming a paper for everyone. The Target Market then is both male
and female, from all age groups and inclusive of all LSM groups.
Although being a paper enshrined with an Islamic ethos, the paper is
aimed to reach all demographical groups providing content for all and
ensuring an excellent opportunity for businesses no matter what the
nature of the product or service may be.

The first paper is scheduled to reach readers at the end of November
2009 say Ahmed Mohamed of FSMA. The publication is published by
Faizal Sayed Media Associates.

CTV to stage fundraising telethon

The city’s community television station, Cape Town TV (CTV) is to stage a fundraising telethon at the end of this month in order to stay afloat. The channel recently went off-air for 10 days because of cash-flow problems and is turning to viewers to support the channel.

 

CTV Station Manager Karen Thorne says, “CTV gets income from various sources, including funders, sponsors, airtime sales and advertising. However it is a non-profit operation that needs ongoing support from viewers as well in order to survive. If Capetonians appreciate the programming that CTV provides, then they should be prepared to give the station some concrete financial support in order to keep it on air.”

 

The telethon will consist of 8 live one-hour episodes which will run from 10am to 10pm on the 29^th October. A variety of celebrities, including singers, comedians and poets, will appear on the show to entertain and inform viewers about this community channel and what it stands for.

 

Guests so far include singers such as Lu Chase, Jarred Ricketts, and Keeno Lee Hector; radio personalities Quathar Jacobs, Grant Johnson, Kia Johnson and Unity Ruiters; bands such as Brasse van die Kaap and The Rudimentals; ‘Big Brother’ winner Ferdinand Rabie, DJ’s Falko Starr and Azul, and comedian Wayne McKay. The show will be co-hosted by well-known entertainer Alvon Collison.

 

Viewers will be asked to pledge donations and businesses will be challenged to meet or match the contributions of their peers. Corporate sponsors will have the opportunity to introduce their businesses to viewers in on-air interviews.

 

CTV Advertising Manager Fagmie Fredericks says, “The show is an opportunity for the people of Cape Town to get involved with CTV. In addition to our fantastic programming, we provide a wide range of opportunities for NGOs, businesses, educational institutions and individuals to access the airwaves.

 

“CTV is a unique communications service for Cape Town and it is essential that Capetonians step up to the plate to keep this channel in their hands. We call on all Capetonians and businesses in the city to support CTV in this vital fundraising drive.”

 

 

Episode 2 of the Friday Sermon at the Jumuah Mosque in Cape Town

Episode 2 of The Friday Sermon is being aired on CTV at 14h00 on
Friday the 23rd of October 2009 - Talk by Sheigh Muhammad Qasabi from
Spain on the Nobility of Character being the corner stone of Deen.
The Lecture is being delivered in Arabic and translated into English
by Sheigh Habib Bewley.

The Formula partners with FSMA

The Formula, a web developement company, based in Blouberg, Cape Town, has partnered with FSMA now handling all website activity of the Media based company. FSMA director Ahmed Mohamed was happy to partner with a company that could effectively deal with the demanding pressure from TV shows and productions which FSMA is involved with. Another recent partnership was with the High Commission of India where Mr. Mridul kumar, Consul General to South Africa expressed his happiness to Faizal Sayed for creating relations that would benefit all.
The Formula is now mentioned on all FSMA television productions and print media distributed or published by Faizal Sayed Media Associates. Visit www.Theformula.co.za

A Tale of Two Cities - Mumbai & Bombay

Program supplied by Faizal Sayed Media Associates
Courtesy: Government of India
Saturday 17th October 2009 at 19h00 on CTV

The Friday Sermon well received

The first episode of The Friday Sermon was aired at 15h30 on CTV Friday afternoon and noted to be well received by the public with request for copies and bookings to film at various mosques being made until late on Friday afternoon. The initial delay in broadcast was resolved by the CTV technical crew at the Final Control Centre according to production manager Ahmed Mohamed of FSMA.
Today the team was seen filming at The Jumuah Mosque in Cape Town which will be aired at 14h00 on CTV next week Friday.

15h30 on CTV today !

Technical dificultues at the Final Control Centre has been resolved according to technicians at CTV. The program will now air at 15h30 today.

Friday Sermon Transmission delayed

Due to technical difficulties on CTVs part, the tranmission is currently delayed. The problem stems at final control at CTV and not that from the producers of The Final Sermon. Updates to follow shortly.

Episode 1 - Husami Mosque - 16 October 2009

From The Husami Mosque In Cravenby Estate, Cape Town.

The Talk Revolves Around Islam As A Moderate And Balanced Way Of Life, Which Will Be Given By Sheigh Riyaad Fataar, A Graduate Of The Al Azar University In Cairo, Egypt And The Officiating Imam At The Husami Mosque.

If you have any comments or feedback about this talk, feel free to comment below.

The Sun Flower Fund Documentary

Program supplied for broadcast by Faizal Sayed Media Associates.

Documentary on Sun Flower Fund and campaign for leukaemia sufferers.

Broadcast times this week

Friday 16th October on CTV at 15h10

A Tale of Two Cities - Mumbai & Bombay

Program supplied for broadcast on CTV by Faizal Sayed Media Associates.
Courtesy - Government of India
Broadcast times this week:
Friday 16th October on CTV at 17h30
Saturday 17th October on CTV at 19h00

Eid with the Kumars - 30 minute coverage

On air shortyly - 30 minute program produced by FSMA on the annual
Eid celebration held by the High Commission of India. The production
features a host of dignitaries like the Minister of Economic
Development, Mr. Ebrahim Patel and Cape Town Mayor Mr. Dan Plato
airing their views on this event held by Mr.. Mridul Kumar, head of
the High commission of India. The event is held in an effort to
forge closer ties with India and South Africa and shows a unique
level of religious tolerance and understanding whereby the Embassy
embarks on joining Muslims on Eid by organising a related event for
them. Broadcast details to follow shortly.

Responses as far away as Brisbane to The Friday Sermon

Salaams & Congratulations on your achievements ,

 

Our sincere duahs are with you .I will circulate this news from CT so that we can stride to achieve what you have done . We are fortunate in that we have a local Brisbane TV station . I will approach them --would appreciate any negotiating imput from your side .

 

The closest we got to transmitting is linking lectures on the Masjid web-site and few days after that the household will have access to it .

 

Hope all goes well for you and that and to let you know that you have ignited the  spark that will set Brisbane alight .

Our local Imaam is Akraam Baksh ex Pelican Park

 

Salaams & good wishes

 

Yaghyah  Kahn

Brisbane

Huge public response to The Friday Sermon

Before the first episode even gets aired, the producers have been bombarded with public interest surrounding the new concept series for South Africa, The Friday Sermon which now brings the Jumuah lecture from various Mosques into the home every Friday at 14h00 on CTV.
Numerous emails, calls and messages are being received enquiring about which Mosques are being visited and numerous calls for repeat broadcasts. Clearly a historic moment in broadcasting dawns on the Muslim community on Friday afternoon as the first episode of The Friday Sermon goes on air. More updates to follow.

FAIZAL SAYED TO PRODUCE LIVE TELETHON ON TV

Producer & TV show Host Faizal Sayed is tasked with producing the marathon 8 live episodes of the much publicised Telethon airing on the same day on CTV on the 29th of October 2009.

CTV will run an all day live program entertaining Viewers with a host of celebrities and more packed into 8 episodes of one hour each going out live. A record for any channel. More information on this production to follow shortly.

How to tune in to Cape Town TV

CTV is a free-to-air channel - in other words anyone in our transmitter range can tune into us without the need for a set top box or a decoder. You will find Cape Town TV on the UHF band. Press Menu on your TV or remote control; go to the Search function; let it search on the UHF band; press Stop when you see the Cape Town TV channel; store the channel.

Our signal is coming to you from the Tygerberg transmitter site - so if you can see Tygerberg hill and your antenna is pointing that way it will be plain sailing - all you need to do is to retune your television set. Other areas close by may also be able to look at our signal which is on the UHF band, and beaming to the greater Cape Town area.

See the coverage map below to find out if you will be able to receive the signal (blue area on map). Those areas not in line-of-sight of Tygerberg Mountain will not be able to receive it - e.g. areas such as Camps Bay, Llundudno, Hout Bay, Stellenbosch, Malmsbury etc. will not receive it.

PRESS RELEASE: New Television Series To Bring The Jumuah Lecture Into The Home.

With the ever increasing need to have more Islamic content on television in South Africa, comes the announcement of a new series entitled “The Friday Sermon” which now sees the Friday lecture, a part of the Jumuah proceedings being broadcasted on CTV, the regional Cape Town Television station, every Friday at 14h00.

The 30-minute program is the creation of FSMA Television & Film Production Specialists. According to Producer and Host Faizal Sayed, the program was designed as a service to the Muslim and broader community to bring the lectures from different Mosques to a viewer who cannot attend Friday Prayers and those who would in addition to attending the Jumuah proceeding watch one from a different mosque via television.

CTV, the regional television channel, who is now back on air is to broadcast the series every week which goes on air with the first episode starting on Friday the 16th of October 2009

“The series is really aimed to be a service to the people and at the same time ensure that a message of religious tolerance, unity and morality is received by the viewer says Sayed the series producer who has also moved into the political arena.

Many challenges are faced during the filming process as one is dealing with huge crowds in mosques on Fridays, but thus far people have been very happy about the series and accommodating, according to Production Manager Ahmed Mohamed of FSMA.

More information on The Friday Sermon is available on www.FSMA.co.za as well as on a Facebook group called “The Friday Sermon on CTV”. For any program related enquiries feel free to email info@FSMA.co.za

Launch of "The Friday Sermon" - on CTV every Friday at 2pm

The Friday Prayer Or Jumah Proceedings Forms An Important Component In The Life Of A Muslim. This Series Aims To Bring You Lectures From Different Mosques Around Cape Town, Informing You The Viewer On Matters That Affect Everybody.

The Friday Sermon will be broadcast exclusively on CTV at 2pm every Friday, starting Friday 16th October 2009.