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The Shia Voice
Also known asThe Shia Voice: Discovering a Shia Voice
GenreReality competition
Created byMustafa Saied (MSA)
Directed byMustafa Saied (MSA)
Presented by
  • Ali Fadhil
  • Ali Hakeem (Season 1)
  • Rasheed Haidar (Season 2)
Judges
  • Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani
  • Syed Mesum Abbas Naqvi
  • Mulla Nazar Qatari
  • Sayed Jalal Masumi
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producer
  • Mustafa Saied (2022–present)
Running time90–120 minutes
Production company
  • Imam Hussein Media Group
Original release
NetworkImam Hussein TV 3
ReleaseApril 3, 2022 (2022-04-03) –
present

The Shia Voice is an international Shia Muslim talent competition television series produced by Imam Hussein TV3. The show debuted in April 2022 and has been celebrated as one of the best TV shows for Shia Muslims globally. It provides a platform for young Shia talents to express their devotion through religious and artistic performances such as Noha recitation, Quranic recitation, poetry, and public speaking.[1]

History

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The show was created by Mustafa Saied (MSA) in collaboration with Imam Hussein TV3 as a platform for the Shia community to celebrate and promote their religious and cultural traditions through the arts. The Shia Voice premiered in 2022 and quickly became a hit, airing its second season in 2023. Due to production delays, the third season was postponed to 2025, with filming scheduled for January and broadcast set for Month of Ramadan 2025.[2]

Format

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Each season begins with 72 contestants from around the world. The contestants are divided into six episodes, and five from each episode proceed to the semi-finals, which consist of three episodes. In the semi-finals, two contestants from each episode are chosen by the judges to advance to the finale, along with one contestant selected through public voting. An additional contestant is selected via a judges' wildcard, bringing the total number of finalists to 10.

In the live finale, the 10 finalists perform in front of a large audience, with three advancing to the ground finale for a second performance. The winner is determined by a 50/50 split between audience votes and judges' decisions.[3]

Judges and Hosts

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The judging panel includes prominent Shia scholars and reciters:- Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani- Syed Mesum Abbas Naqvi- Mulla Nazar Al-Qatari- Sayed Jalal Masumi

Ali Fadhil has hosted both seasons. In Season 1, he was joined by Ali Hakeem, and in Season 2 by Rasheed Haidar.[4]

Seasons Overview

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Season 1 (2022)

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The first season of The Shia Voice aired in 2022. Shan and Rizwan Hussain, both Noha reciters, won the competition. The show gained acclaim for its spiritual depth and the quality of its performances.

Season 2 (2023)

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The second season aired in 2023, with Ali Alzuhairi, a Noha reciter, winning the competition. The format remained largely unchanged, and audience engagement through voting played a key role.[5]

Winners

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Season 1 (2022)

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Shan and Rizwan Hussain (Noha Category)

Season 2 (2023)

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Ali Alzuhairi (Noha Category)

Both seasons' winners have come from the Noha category, emphasizing the significance of this art form within the competition.[6]

Best of the Season

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In addition to the overall winners, The Shia Voice introduced a segment called "Best of the Season" to recognize standout performers across different categories.

Season 1 (2022)

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Quran Reciter of the Season: Mohammed Mahdi Modaffar

Poets of the Season: Mohammed Abbas Jaffar

Lecturer of the Season: Mohammed Al-Qaseer

Noha Reciters of the Season: Shan & Rizwan Hussain

Season 2 (2023)

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Quran Reciter of the Season: Mahdi Jawadi

Poets of the Season: Sayhaan Jetha

Lecturer of the Season: Ali Haidar

Noha Reciter of the Season: Ali Alzuhairi[7]

Reception

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  • The Shia Voice has been lauded for its cultural and religious significance. It has been described as "the best TV show produced for Shia Muslims in the world" by Shia Waves
  • Publications such as The Muslim Vibe and Hyphen Online have highlighted the emotional depth and artistic achievements of the show, noting its importance in celebrating Shia culture and identity[8][9]
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- [Official Website of The Shia Voice]

- [The Shia Voice IMDb Page]

- [Hyphen Online's Review of The Shia Voice]

- [Shia Waves Article on The Shia Voice]

References

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  1. ^ Kesvani, Hussein (19 May 2023). "Tears and jubilation at the final of The Shia Voice". Hyphen. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Home". The Shia Voice. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  3. ^ "About us". The Shia Voice. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  4. ^ "About us". The Shia Voice. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  5. ^ "About us". The Shia Voice. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  6. ^ "About us". The Shia Voice. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  7. ^ "About us". The Shia Voice. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  8. ^ Behnam (12 May 2022). "International platform presents critical review of "The Shia Voice" competition, describes it as the best TV show produced for Shia Muslims in the world". Shia Waves. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  9. ^ Kesvani, Hussein (19 May 2023). "Tears and jubilation at the final of The Shia Voice". Hyphen. Retrieved 27 September 2024.