Islamic Information Services (IIS) was created in 1985 to serve Islam and Muslims in the United States and abroad. Television program, "Islam" was launched in the same year in Los Angeles. IIS celebrated the new millennium by launching, "American Muslim Hour." IIS is a not-for-profit organization that is not supported by any government or agency. The supporters of IIS are supporters of Islam - people who would like to see Islam grow and provide guidance, support and solutions to all peoples of the world. As the Muslim population grows in the United States, the umbrella of Islamic organizations also grows. The Islamic Information Service cooperates and works in close proximity with some of the oldest and recognized, as well as new Islamic centers and organizations in North America. IIS is the only independent platform used by Muslim organizations to reach over 2.5 million viewers in over 200 US cities and also abroad.

The mission of IIS is to facilitate the understanding of Islam among Muslims and non-Muslims.

We will accomplish our mission by using media technology for the following:
• Informing viewers about Islam and Muslims, through presentation of relevant information.
• Highlighting past and present contributions made by Islam and Muslims.
• Presenting facts to replace the false, negative image of Muslims and Islam in the media.
• Producing an interesting, informative and intellectually stimulating program that appeals to viewers of all denominations and ages.
• Informing and updating the Muslim community so that they are abreast of local, national and global developments that affect them.

Here are some facts about the program and the organization:
• The only source that attempts to engage non-Muslims and Muslims in a dialog in order to build bridges of understanding.
• The only program of its kind that tackles issues ignored by mainstream media.
• The only source that is unique in its attempts to create a contemporary understanding of the values inherent in the Quran and important to Muslims.
• Utilizes the fastest medium, television, to inform and educate millions of Muslims and non-Muslims.
• Broadcasts across more than 200 cities in the US.
• Broadcast in 7 Islamic countries.
• Viewed by over 2.5 million viewers.
• The only nationwide, English language, TV program about Islam and Muslims produced by Muslims.
• The only nationwide TV program on air, every week since the last 15 years.
• The only organization that has survived the financial demands of television airtime and production for the last 14 years.
• The only TV program that aims at counteracting the negative image of Islam and Muslims in the media.
• The only weekly platform on television for Islam, the Muslim community and Muslim organizations in the US.
• Besides our weekly, Saturday broadcast, affiliates carry "American Muslim Hour" on local channel networks during the rest of the week.