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Moustapha Akkad considered creating a film about Muhammad and the birth of Islam in 1967. [5] The film's script, written by H.A.L. Craig, was approved in its entirety by Tawfiq al-Hakim, a scholar at Al-Azhar University. [6] However, the film's approval was revoked and referred to as "an insult to Islam". [7]
Majidi added that the film starts with Muhammad's adolescence, and his childhood is shown through flashbacks. [8] The makers chose the period before Muhammad became a prophet. [8] Considering difficulties and Islamic beliefs on the countenance of Muhammad, Majidi stated, "The face of Muhammad is not shown in the film. By hiding his face I will ...
Covers various aspects of Islam. Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet: 2002 Documentary USA Life of Muhammad PBS A documentary on Muhammad as seen by Muslims. Saint Mary: 2002 Film Iran Mary Based on the Islamic account of Mary, mother of Jesus. Saqr Qoraish 2002 TV Series - Early history - Abd al-Rahman I and the founding of the Emirate of Cordoba ...
Fatih Sultan Muhammad (Turkey, 1983) on the Conquest of Constantinople by Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II. God's Faithful Servant: Barla (Turkey, 2011) on the life of Bediüzzaman Said Nursi. Princess of Rome (Iran, 2015) on the life of Nargis Khatoon, mother-to-be of Muhammad al-Mahdi, the 12th Shia Imam.
In Shia Islam, scholars historically were also against such depictions, but have taken a more relaxed view over the years and images of Muhammad are quite common nowadays. [2] A fatwa given by Ali al-Sistani, the Shi'a marja of Iraq, states that it is permissible to depict Muhammad, even in television or movies, if done with respect. [4]
The movie was released in limited cinemas in the United States and the United Kingdom. The film focuses on the early days of Islam and Muhammad. [2] In accordance with Islamic law and tradition, Muhammad and the first four caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali) are not depicted in the film or any of its prequels.
Films about Islam, an Abrahamic monotheistic religion centered on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad. Subcategories This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 8 total.
Muhammad: The Final Legacy or Qamar Bani Hashim is a 2008 historical Arab drama series directed by Mohammad Sheikh Najib, which aired on the Islam Channel. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is the first drama series which has depicted the life of Muhammad mostly maintaining the Islamic traditions and depictional restrictions.