A ground-breaking three-part series presented by Rageh Omaar charts
the life of Muhammad, a man who - for the billion and half Muslims
across the globe - is the messenger and final prophet of God.
In line with Islamic tradition the programme does not
depict any images of the face of Muhammad, or feature any dramatic
re-constructions of Muhammad's life.
Part 1: The Seeker
In a journey that is both literal and historical, and beginning in Muhammad's birthplace of Mecca, Omaar investigates the Arabia Muhammad was born into - a world of tribal loyalties and polytheistic religion. Drawing on the expertise and comment of some of the world's leading academics and commentators on Islam, the programme examines Muhammad's first marriage to Khadijah and how he received the first of the revelations that had such a profound effect both on his life, and on the lives of those closest to him.
Part 2: Holy Wars
Part 1: The Seeker
In a journey that is both literal and historical, and beginning in Muhammad's birthplace of Mecca, Omaar investigates the Arabia Muhammad was born into - a world of tribal loyalties and polytheistic religion. Drawing on the expertise and comment of some of the world's leading academics and commentators on Islam, the programme examines Muhammad's first marriage to Khadijah and how he received the first of the revelations that had such a profound effect both on his life, and on the lives of those closest to him.
Part 2: Holy Wars
In this second episode of The Life of Muhammad, presenter Rageh Omaar continues to chart the story of The Prophet Muhammad. Drawing
on the expertise and comment from some of the world's leading academics
and commentators on Islam, Omaar assesses and shines a light on key
events in Muhammad's life including the Night Journey to Jerusalem, his
life threatening departure from Mecca, through to the establishment of
the Constitution of Medina and the eight year war with the Meccan
tribes.
Part 3: Holy Peace
Part 3: Holy Peace
In
the final episode of The Life of Muhammad, presenter Rageh Omaar
continues to chart the story of The Prophet Muhammad. Drawing on the
expertise and comment from some of the world's leading academics and
commentators on Islam, Omaar analyses and investigates key events during
the later part of his life, including the introduction of a moral code
known as Sharia and the concept of Jihad. The programme also explores
Muhammad's use of marriage to build alliances, and looks at the key
messages included in his final sermon.
Links:
- Episode Guide (from BBC)
- PBS series ‘Life of Muhammad’ explores diverse opinions of prophet (Washington Post, 16 August 2013) - review of the documentary.
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