Adults Videos

A stunning film of the birth of Islam in Makkah.

Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc.

Adults

Arabic and English

013131329094

Moustapha Akkad

The birth of Islam in Makkah is stunningly portrayed in this feature length video. This is the original 2 volume set, starring Anthony Quinn and Irene Papas, which includes the documentary The Making of an Epic. This classic has inspired thousands of Muslims throughout the world and should be a part of every home video library. This new edition has digitally improved and re-mastered picture and sound and contains the entire widescreen picture of the original film.

Special Features Include:
Disc 1:

• The Message - English Language
• Widescreen Presentation (1.77:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs
• The Making Of an Epic: Mohammed - Messenger of God
• Audio Commentary with Producer/Director Moustapha Akkad

• Arrisalah - Arabic Language
• Widescreen Presentation (2.35:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs
• Arabic Audio Commentary with Producer/Director Moustapha Akkad

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The birth of Islam in Makkah is stunningly portrayed in this feature length video. This is the original 2 volume set, starring Anthony Quinn and Irene Papas, which includes the documentary The Making of an Epic. This classic has inspired thousands of Muslims throughout the world and should be a part of every home video library. This new edition has digitally improved and re-mastered picture and sound and contains the entire widescreen picture of the original film.

Special Features Include:
Disc 1:

• The Message - English Language
• Widescreen Presentation (1.77:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs
• The Making Of an Epic: Mohammed - Messenger of God
• Audio Commentary with Producer/Director Moustapha Akkad

• Arrisalah - Arabic Language
• Widescreen Presentation (2.35:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs
• Arabic Audio Commentary with Producer/Director Moustapha Akkad

DVD

2091

A lively portrait of Muhammad(s) and how Muslims continue to follow his example in the West.

Unity Productions Foundation (UPF)

Adults

English

884501597807

Hamza Yusuf, Karen Armstrong and Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr

Legacy of a Prophet tells the story of the 7th century merchant who changed world history in 23 years, and continues to shape the lives of more than 1.2 billion people today. This film creates a lively, thorough, and honest portrait of Muhammad; one that takes viewers not only to ancient Arabian locations where Muhammad's story unfolded, but also into the homes, mosques and workplaces of some of America's seven million Muslims. Leading scholars and theologians round out the documentary with insights and details about Muhammad, what he did, and why Muslims call him the Final Prophet. Especially relevant in a post 9-11 world, this film shows a side of Islam and Muslims that is rarely encountered on the television screen. Three years in the making and fueled by an unprecedented grassroots funding campaign, Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet, travels in the footsteps of the prophet to the Arabian desert and the holy city of Mecca where much of Muhammad’s story unfolded. But the film does not just stay in the past. Much of its story is told through the observations of contemporary American Muslims, including a fireman at the World Trade Center on September 11, a second generation Arab-American family building a community based on Islamic principles, a Congressional Chief of Staff working for justice, and a refugee fleeing religious persecution, whose experiences in some way echo Muhammad’s life. His father died before he was born, and his mother died when he was only six. But sheltered by a powerful uncle, he made a good start in life, established himself in a profitable business and married well. Then, at the age of 40, he was transformed. A man who could not read or write, he announced that he was the prophet of God. His name was Muhammad, and in the next 23 years he would bring peace to the warring pagan tribes of Arabia and establish the religion of Islam, which today has 1.2 billion followers. With some of the world’s greatest scholars on Islam providing historical context and critical perspective, Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet is history in the present tense. It tells of intrigue and faith, bitter persecution and the birth of a holy book, brutal war and brilliant diplomacy in a desert environment where tribal allegiance was often the only protection. this is an excellent resource for people seeking knowledge about the beginnings of Islam, as well as a better understanding of the millions of American Muslims who regard Muhammad as the Last Prophet.

Special Features Include:

• Letterbox version and widescreen presentation for 16 x 9 TVs
• Chapter stops
• Deleted Scenes
• "Making of Muhammad" interviews with Michael Wolfe, Alex Kronemer and Michael Schwarz
• Virtual Hajj
• English and Arabic subtitles

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Legacy of a Prophet tells the story of the 7th century merchant who changed world history in 23 years, and continues to shape the lives of more than 1.2 billion people today. This film creates a lively, thorough, and honest portrait of Muhammad; one that takes viewers not only to ancient Arabian locations where Muhammad's story unfolded, but also into the homes, mosques and workplaces of some of America's seven million Muslims. Leading scholars and theologians round out the documentary with insights and details about Muhammad, what he did, and why Muslims call him the Final Prophet. Especially relevant in a post 9-11 world, this film shows a side of Islam and Muslims that is rarely encountered on the television screen. Three years in the making and fueled by an unprecedented grassroots funding campaign, Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet, travels in the footsteps of the prophet to the Arabian desert and the holy city of Mecca where much of Muhammad’s story unfolded. But the film does not just stay in the past. Much of its story is told through the observations of contemporary American Muslims, including a fireman at the World Trade Center on September 11, a second generation Arab-American family building a community based on Islamic principles, a Congressional Chief of Staff working for justice, and a refugee fleeing religious persecution, whose experiences in some way echo Muhammad’s life. His father died before he was born, and his mother died when he was only six. But sheltered by a powerful uncle, he made a good start in life, established himself in a profitable business and married well. Then, at the age of 40, he was transformed. A man who could not read or write, he announced that he was the prophet of God. His name was Muhammad, and in the next 23 years he would bring peace to the warring pagan tribes of Arabia and establish the religion of Islam, which today has 1.2 billion followers. With some of the world’s greatest scholars on Islam providing historical context and critical perspective, Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet is history in the present tense. It tells of intrigue and faith, bitter persecution and the birth of a holy book, brutal war and brilliant diplomacy in a desert environment where tribal allegiance was often the only protection. this is an excellent resource for people seeking knowledge about the beginnings of Islam, as well as a better understanding of the millions of American Muslims who regard Muhammad as the Last Prophet.

Special Features Include:

• Letterbox version and widescreen presentation for 16 x 9 TVs
• Chapter stops
• Deleted Scenes
• "Making of Muhammad" interviews with Michael Wolfe, Alex Kronemer and Michael Schwarz
• Virtual Hajj
• English and Arabic subtitles

DVD

988

An intelligent and sensitive portrayal of Islamic beliefs and practices.

Sound Vision

Adults

English

8111078600367

Hamza Yusuf, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaikh Abdullah Hakim, and others

This documentary is for anyone interested in the true teachings of Islam. An intelligent and sensitive portrayal of Islamic beliefs and practices, Islam: A Closer Look, clearly and concisely explains a wide range of important concepts, such as the unity of God, the Quran, prayer, fasting, zakat, the pilgrimage, Islamic sciences, the role of the masjid, Islamic family values, and the importance of acquiring knowledge. Most non-Muslims think that all Muslims are Arabs, but Shaikh Abdullah Hakim surprises the viewers in this documentary by telling them that only 15% Muslims are Arabs and the remaining 85% are non-Arab. Sr. Besa Karsingi challenges non-Muslim ladies to wear hijab as an experiment, and then they would not want to take it off.
A series of well-known guests share their insights and experiences on this program:

• Imam Hamza Yusuf talks about family. He says that family is the root of human society, and that mercy is the important element for running a successful family.
• Dr. Abdullah Hakim brings an important point in the equality of sexes because Islamically male and female children are equal. Adam and Eve both committed sin and then were both forgiven by Almighty.
• Sister Nancy Ali, a former Roman Catholic nun, says, “When I go out in my hijab, people stare at me, but hijab is my armor.” She is actively involved in dawah and goes to different schools and churches for that purpose. She also mentioned that for a good family, piety should be the focus.
• Sr. Audrey Shabbaz is the Director of Arab World and Islamic Resources (AWIR).Her organization works with teachers in California arranging workshops and seminars on Islamic issues.
• Professor John Esposito teaches religion and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. He has written several books on Islam and the Islamic world. In this video, professor Esposito points out that zakat and Ramadan both enforce a strong sense of community.
• Hakeem Olajuwon, the famous basketball player of the Houston Rockets, won two championships and the title of Most Valuable Player in1994. Hakeem, originally from Nigeria, was in school when he was recruited by the University of Houston. He is loved and respected by his team, the NBA, and his fans.
• And more.

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This documentary is for anyone interested in the true teachings of Islam. An intelligent and sensitive portrayal of Islamic beliefs and practices, Islam: A Closer Look, clearly and concisely explains a wide range of important concepts, such as the unity of God, the Quran, prayer, fasting, zakat, the pilgrimage, Islamic sciences, the role of the masjid, Islamic family values, and the importance of acquiring knowledge. Most non-Muslims think that all Muslims are Arabs, but Shaikh Abdullah Hakim surprises the viewers in this documentary by telling them that only 15% Muslims are Arabs and the remaining 85% are non-Arab. Sr. Besa Karsingi challenges non-Muslim ladies to wear hijab as an experiment, and then they would not want to take it off.
A series of well-known guests share their insights and experiences on this program:

• Imam Hamza Yusuf talks about family. He says that family is the root of human society, and that mercy is the important element for running a successful family.
• Dr. Abdullah Hakim brings an important point in the equality of sexes because Islamically male and female children are equal. Adam and Eve both committed sin and then were both forgiven by Almighty.
• Sister Nancy Ali, a former Roman Catholic nun, says, “When I go out in my hijab, people stare at me, but hijab is my armor.” She is actively involved in dawah and goes to different schools and churches for that purpose. She also mentioned that for a good family, piety should be the focus.
• Sr. Audrey Shabbaz is the Director of Arab World and Islamic Resources (AWIR).Her organization works with teachers in California arranging workshops and seminars on Islamic issues.
• Professor John Esposito teaches religion and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. He has written several books on Islam and the Islamic world. In this video, professor Esposito points out that zakat and Ramadan both enforce a strong sense of community.
• Hakeem Olajuwon, the famous basketball player of the Houston Rockets, won two championships and the title of Most Valuable Player in1994. Hakeem, originally from Nigeria, was in school when he was recruited by the University of Houston. He is loved and respected by his team, the NBA, and his fans.
• And more.

DVD

3328

A giant of a man against a General seeking glory... a spectacular adventure of archenemies in battle.

Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc.

Adults

Arabic and English

013131329193

Moustapha Akkad

Made in 1979, Lion of the Desert is a historically faithful study of the guerrilla struggle against the Italian fascist occupation of Libya led over a 20 year period by Omar Mukhtar, played by Anthony Quinn. The Italians colonized Libya, Somalia, and Ethiopia as part of an attempt to compete with their Western European rivals who had a toehold in Africa. Mukhtar was a leader of the Senusi people who lived in the Cyrenaica region in Eastern Libya before it became a modern state. Described as a bedouin in the film, the Libyians have the same kind of fiercely independent streak as the Algerian Kabyle (Berbers) who challenged French colonization in the 1950s.
Quinn relied more on wile than on physical prowess, just as Mukhtar did in real life. This is not a Braveheart-type of film that unrealistically depicts the oppressed Libyans as defeating the much larger and better equipped Italian army through sheer courage, but rather one that is marked by frequent exhaustion and defeat. Omar Mukhtar today is remembered less for his ability to foil the fascists, but rather for his inner resourcefulness and belief in freedom.
In the beginning of the film, Mukhtar is giving Qur’an lessons to young boys in a Senusi village. Throughout the film, the character’s religious faith goes hand-in-hand with his determination to resist the occupation. These same beliefs also lead him to avoid mistreatment of Italian prisoners. His main adversary in the film is Gen. Rodolfo Graziani (Oliver Reed), who was hand-picked by Mussolini to quash the Senusi rebellion. His methods included herding the Senusi into concentration camps and erecting a long barbed-wire fence between Libya and Egypt to cut off supplies. Historians estimate that between 30,000 and 70,000 Senusis were killed during the occupation. Shortly after, the fascists hung Omar Mukhtar. His followers issued a statement that could be a rallying cry for the Iraqi resistance today:

The Fascists believed that the condemnation of Omar Mukhtar to death would make it easier for them to occupy the country, but unfortunately for them the souls of the martyrs are an eternal flame which inspires the national spirit in the hearts of the people still living. The martyr of the Tripoli-Brace nation is not dead; for he has left his people with an immortal monument of heroism which will be inherited by future generations. This sad monument, built by the Fascist assassins’ hands, will remain forever and will never be forgotten because it has left mortal wounds in our hearts.
Woe to those oppressors who do not respect the age, the courage and the incomparable heroism of Omar Mukhtar, but they cannot understand the significance of this quality. The years cannot wipe out the horror of this crime, which struck the heart of all Arabs, and which will always remain as a stain on their history, washed as it is in the blood of innocents, of women, of men, of the aged and of children.

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Made in 1979, Lion of the Desert is a historically faithful study of the guerrilla struggle against the Italian fascist occupation of Libya led over a 20 year period by Omar Mukhtar, played by Anthony Quinn. The Italians colonized Libya, Somalia, and Ethiopia as part of an attempt to compete with their Western European rivals who had a toehold in Africa. Mukhtar was a leader of the Senusi people who lived in the Cyrenaica region in Eastern Libya before it became a modern state. Described as a bedouin in the film, the Libyians have the same kind of fiercely independent streak as the Algerian Kabyle (Berbers) who challenged French colonization in the 1950s.
Quinn relied more on wile than on physical prowess, just as Mukhtar did in real life. This is not a Braveheart-type of film that unrealistically depicts the oppressed Libyans as defeating the much larger and better equipped Italian army through sheer courage, but rather one that is marked by frequent exhaustion and defeat. Omar Mukhtar today is remembered less for his ability to foil the fascists, but rather for his inner resourcefulness and belief in freedom.
In the beginning of the film, Mukhtar is giving Qur’an lessons to young boys in a Senusi village. Throughout the film, the character’s religious faith goes hand-in-hand with his determination to resist the occupation. These same beliefs also lead him to avoid mistreatment of Italian prisoners. His main adversary in the film is Gen. Rodolfo Graziani (Oliver Reed), who was hand-picked by Mussolini to quash the Senusi rebellion. His methods included herding the Senusi into concentration camps and erecting a long barbed-wire fence between Libya and Egypt to cut off supplies. Historians estimate that between 30,000 and 70,000 Senusis were killed during the occupation. Shortly after, the fascists hung Omar Mukhtar. His followers issued a statement that could be a rallying cry for the Iraqi resistance today:

The Fascists believed that the condemnation of Omar Mukhtar to death would make it easier for them to occupy the country, but unfortunately for them the souls of the martyrs are an eternal flame which inspires the national spirit in the hearts of the people still living. The martyr of the Tripoli-Brace nation is not dead; for he has left his people with an immortal monument of heroism which will be inherited by future generations. This sad monument, built by the Fascist assassins’ hands, will remain forever and will never be forgotten because it has left mortal wounds in our hearts.
Woe to those oppressors who do not respect the age, the courage and the incomparable heroism of Omar Mukhtar, but they cannot understand the significance of this quality. The years cannot wipe out the horror of this crime, which struck the heart of all Arabs, and which will always remain as a stain on their history, washed as it is in the blood of innocents, of women, of men, of the aged and of children.

DVD

3561

Comedy show that counters the negative stereotypes and attitudes about Muslims and Arabs.

Unity Productions Foundation (UPF)

Adults

English

884501479028

This landmark concert film follows three acclaimed Muslim comedians on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America. Mo Amer, Azhar Usman, and Preacher Moss poke fun at themselves, their communities, government, human nature and the tricky predicament of living in post-9/11 America. Featuring music of rising indie scene artists, Allah Made Me Funny: Live in Concert is rollicking good fun and gives people of all cultural backgrounds an opportunity to laugh hard, drop their guard, and open their minds.

Special Features Include:

• Live Performances by Preacher Moss and Azhar Usman
• UPF Trailers

• Widescreen presentation (1.78:1 aspect ratio) - enhanced for widescreen TVs
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
• NTSC
• Region 1
  

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This landmark concert film follows three acclaimed Muslim comedians on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America. Mo Amer, Azhar Usman, and Preacher Moss poke fun at themselves, their communities, government, human nature and the tricky predicament of living in post-9/11 America. Featuring music of rising indie scene artists, Allah Made Me Funny: Live in Concert is rollicking good fun and gives people of all cultural backgrounds an opportunity to laugh hard, drop their guard, and open their minds.

Special Features Include:

• Live Performances by Preacher Moss and Azhar Usman
• UPF Trailers

• Widescreen presentation (1.78:1 aspect ratio) - enhanced for widescreen TVs
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
• NTSC
• Region 1
  

DVD

4119

Takes viewers through an engaging, insightful journey into this critical period in world history.

Unity Productions Foundation (UPF)

Adults

English

9780979885709

Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain takes viewers on an epic journey back into one of the most fascinating and important periods of world history.  It tells a story of vital importance for our contemporary world about the triumphs and shortcomings, achievements and ultimate failures of a centuries-long period when Muslims, Christians, and Jews inhabited the same far corner of Western Europe and built a society that lit the Dark Ages.
The lemon tree, the water wheel, and Aristotle’s lost philosophy all arrived in Europe through Islamic Spain, as did algebra and the beginnings of modern medicine, science, and poetry.  Here were the very roots of the European Renaissance.
All this was the legacy of a diverse society that managed to create a culture of light in a time of general darkness and ignorance in Europe.  Cities of Light shows how it was possible for Muslims, Christians, and Jews to co-exist and thrive together—and yet how fragile that union can be when religious extremism begins to rise.  The glories of Islamic Spain are beautifully rendered, but the film does not flinch when vividly portraying the violence and horror that ultimately engulfed it—violence that seems similar to what we witness today.
The world is at a crossroads.  Exploring the vibrant history of Islamic Spain could not be more important as we confront the profound political, strategic, and ethical challenges that will determine issues of war and peace for generations to come.  
The history of Islamic Spain demonstrates that when religious diversity is accommodated within a social and political system, problems and tensions may still exist, but society is able to successfully manage them, generally to the benefit of all. But when a power system or religious movement rejects complexity and insists on a single cultural and religiously-centered point of view, then society is likely to come to grief with everyone losing something.    
The history of Islamic Spain delivers this message with unprecedented power because it is a common history shared by both the Muslim East and the European West.
Supported by a diverse group of scholars, this film was co-produced by Unity Productions Foundation (Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet), a nonprofit corporation dedicated to increasing cultural understanding through the media, and by the award-winning film director Rob Gardner (Islam: Empire of Faith; Arab and Jew: Return to the Promised Land; The Barbarians).  The film makes an important contribution to our understanding of history and world events—what once occurred and what might happen again—and will help advance the global discussion already underway concerning peace and social progress in the 21st century.

Here are some interesting facts about the production of Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain:

• Filming took place over a period of 18 months.
• The re-enactments were filmed in studio facilities in Lithuania, one of the most cost-effective locations in Europe.
• Filming included extensive shooting of art, landscapes, and architecture in Spain.
• Computer animated art teams from major museums scanned color transparencies for color and detail accuracy.
• The film uses three-dimensional high-color map imagery throughout the story to enhance viewers’ understanding of the migratory paths various groups and individuals took to reach Spain, as well as to highlight geographical events.
• Cities of Light was filmed in high definition
• The film features a commissioned original musical score, which incorporates Christian, Muslim and Jewish music themes of that time period, presented in the style of a modern cinematic score.
• The film received an endorsement from The World Economic Forum, who’s Council of 100 Leaders on West-Islamic World Dialogue (C-100) chose interfaith screenings of the film as a priority project.
• The Cities of Light broadcast is accompanied by a grassroots dialogue campaign, called the 20,000 Dialogues.

• Lesson plans and facilitator's guides for further exploring Islamic Spain.

• Widescreen presentation (1.78:1 aspect ratio) - enhanced for widescreen TVs
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
• NTSC
• Region 1

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Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain takes viewers on an epic journey back into one of the most fascinating and important periods of world history.  It tells a story of vital importance for our contemporary world about the triumphs and shortcomings, achievements and ultimate failures of a centuries-long period when Muslims, Christians, and Jews inhabited the same far corner of Western Europe and built a society that lit the Dark Ages.
The lemon tree, the water wheel, and Aristotle’s lost philosophy all arrived in Europe through Islamic Spain, as did algebra and the beginnings of modern medicine, science, and poetry.  Here were the very roots of the European Renaissance.
All this was the legacy of a diverse society that managed to create a culture of light in a time of general darkness and ignorance in Europe.  Cities of Light shows how it was possible for Muslims, Christians, and Jews to co-exist and thrive together—and yet how fragile that union can be when religious extremism begins to rise.  The glories of Islamic Spain are beautifully rendered, but the film does not flinch when vividly portraying the violence and horror that ultimately engulfed it—violence that seems similar to what we witness today.
The world is at a crossroads.  Exploring the vibrant history of Islamic Spain could not be more important as we confront the profound political, strategic, and ethical challenges that will determine issues of war and peace for generations to come.  
The history of Islamic Spain demonstrates that when religious diversity is accommodated within a social and political system, problems and tensions may still exist, but society is able to successfully manage them, generally to the benefit of all. But when a power system or religious movement rejects complexity and insists on a single cultural and religiously-centered point of view, then society is likely to come to grief with everyone losing something.    
The history of Islamic Spain delivers this message with unprecedented power because it is a common history shared by both the Muslim East and the European West.
Supported by a diverse group of scholars, this film was co-produced by Unity Productions Foundation (Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet), a nonprofit corporation dedicated to increasing cultural understanding through the media, and by the award-winning film director Rob Gardner (Islam: Empire of Faith; Arab and Jew: Return to the Promised Land; The Barbarians).  The film makes an important contribution to our understanding of history and world events—what once occurred and what might happen again—and will help advance the global discussion already underway concerning peace and social progress in the 21st century.

Here are some interesting facts about the production of Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain:

• Filming took place over a period of 18 months.
• The re-enactments were filmed in studio facilities in Lithuania, one of the most cost-effective locations in Europe.
• Filming included extensive shooting of art, landscapes, and architecture in Spain.
• Computer animated art teams from major museums scanned color transparencies for color and detail accuracy.
• The film uses three-dimensional high-color map imagery throughout the story to enhance viewers’ understanding of the migratory paths various groups and individuals took to reach Spain, as well as to highlight geographical events.
• Cities of Light was filmed in high definition
• The film features a commissioned original musical score, which incorporates Christian, Muslim and Jewish music themes of that time period, presented in the style of a modern cinematic score.
• The film received an endorsement from The World Economic Forum, who’s Council of 100 Leaders on West-Islamic World Dialogue (C-100) chose interfaith screenings of the film as a priority project.
• The Cities of Light broadcast is accompanied by a grassroots dialogue campaign, called the 20,000 Dialogues.

• Lesson plans and facilitator's guides for further exploring Islamic Spain.

• Widescreen presentation (1.78:1 aspect ratio) - enhanced for widescreen TVs
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
• NTSC
• Region 1

DVD

4115

It is a story that pits tolerance and intolerance in an uncertain world.

Unity Productions Foundation (UPF)

Adults

English

884501148917

Stephanie Daniels (Director)

This year on the show, we’re testing out new, exciting and fearful grounds. It’s new, because of the places we visit for the first time.

Al-Ayen International

Adults

Arabic

DVDMS2

Dr. Ali Al Omary

This year on the show, we’re testing out new, exciting and fearful grounds. It’s new, because of the places we visit for the first time. It’s fearful because we visit places of extreme hardship and pending fates, such as Darfur. And it’s exciting because it will thrill your hearts to see great Muslims landmarks which have become landmarks for others!

As the host of the show narrates, “Never in my life have I experienced such fatigue, both mentally and physically. These ongoing travels have even affected my health, which needs more care! I thought about canceling the project Tourist Diaries, since so much time has passed by since filming the last episode. But after the broadcast episodes were viewed by so many, I heard so much positive feedback from the viewers, and my fatigue went away. Nevertheless, we also need to pay attention to our own nation.”

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This year on the show, we’re testing out new, exciting and fearful grounds. It’s new, because of the places we visit for the first time. It’s fearful because we visit places of extreme hardship and pending fates, such as Darfur. And it’s exciting because it will thrill your hearts to see great Muslims landmarks which have become landmarks for others!

As the host of the show narrates, “Never in my life have I experienced such fatigue, both mentally and physically. These ongoing travels have even affected my health, which needs more care! I thought about canceling the project Tourist Diaries, since so much time has passed by since filming the last episode. But after the broadcast episodes were viewed by so many, I heard so much positive feedback from the viewers, and my fatigue went away. Nevertheless, we also need to pay attention to our own nation.”

DVD

4420

This film sets out to discover who al-Ghazali was.

Matmedia Productions

Adults

English

9781901383249

Ovidio Salazar

Born in 1058 in Tus, Khorasan, in present-day Iran, Abu-Hamid Al-Ghazali was one of the most original thinkers the world has known. Besides being a major influence in the Muslim world, the West has also felt his effect. He influenced major figures of medieval philosophy such as Thomas Aquinas and Moses Maimonides, who shaped the philosophy of the Latin West. This film sets out to discover who Al-Ghazali was and whether we, living in the 21st Century can still find relevance in his teaching.

Special Features Include:

• Additional interviews with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf & Dr. Karim D. Crow

• Presented in Widescreen 16 x 9
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
  
• NTSC
• Region-free

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Born in 1058 in Tus, Khorasan, in present-day Iran, Abu-Hamid Al-Ghazali was one of the most original thinkers the world has known. Besides being a major influence in the Muslim world, the West has also felt his effect. He influenced major figures of medieval philosophy such as Thomas Aquinas and Moses Maimonides, who shaped the philosophy of the Latin West. This film sets out to discover who Al-Ghazali was and whether we, living in the 21st Century can still find relevance in his teaching.

Special Features Include:

• Additional interviews with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf & Dr. Karim D. Crow

• Presented in Widescreen 16 x 9
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
  
• NTSC
• Region-free

DVD

4592

Begins with the story of the known voyages of Admiral Zhen He.

PBS Home Video

Adults

English

841887004497

Larry Belling

Experience little-known history in this telling of the story of a Muslim from China who may be the one to receive credit for discovering America. Using location photography and beautifully crafted dramatic reconstruction, this two-part documentary begins with the story of the known voyages of Admiral Zhen He, a Chinese Muslim navigator, and ends with an examination of best-selling author, Gavin Menzies' hypothesis, and evidence that it was Zhen He and the Chinese who in fact discovered America long before Columbus.

PBS presents Menzies' theory and puts it to the test, traveling across the continent in search of clues, drawing on contemporary historical accounts, and providing a wealth of scientific and technological evidence from scholars. The results are fascinating, often dramatic, and make for gripping television.

From the Back Cover
Did the Chinese discover America in 1421? This fascinating documentary examines this question, and the mystery surrounding the sailing exploits of the legendary Admiral Zhen He, and his impressive 30-year command of a massive Chinese fleet. The Ming emperor burned all records of Admiral Zhen He's daring voyages and achievements, and unwittingly created a mystery that tantalizes the world 500 years later.

DVD Specifications

• Widescreen presentation (1.78:1 aspect ratio) - enhanced for widescreen TVs
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
• NTSC
• Region 1

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Experience little-known history in this telling of the story of a Muslim from China who may be the one to receive credit for discovering America. Using location photography and beautifully crafted dramatic reconstruction, this two-part documentary begins with the story of the known voyages of Admiral Zhen He, a Chinese Muslim navigator, and ends with an examination of best-selling author, Gavin Menzies' hypothesis, and evidence that it was Zhen He and the Chinese who in fact discovered America long before Columbus.

PBS presents Menzies' theory and puts it to the test, traveling across the continent in search of clues, drawing on contemporary historical accounts, and providing a wealth of scientific and technological evidence from scholars. The results are fascinating, often dramatic, and make for gripping television.

From the Back Cover
Did the Chinese discover America in 1421? This fascinating documentary examines this question, and the mystery surrounding the sailing exploits of the legendary Admiral Zhen He, and his impressive 30-year command of a massive Chinese fleet. The Ming emperor burned all records of Admiral Zhen He's daring voyages and achievements, and unwittingly created a mystery that tantalizes the world 500 years later.

DVD Specifications

• Widescreen presentation (1.78:1 aspect ratio) - enhanced for widescreen TVs
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
• NTSC
• Region 1

DVD

5502

One Islam Productions

Adults

English

DVDYEVP

Yusuf Estes

Sheikh Yusuf Estes embraced Islam at the age of 50 after meeting with a Muslim for the first time in his life. Until then, he had the belief that all Muslims were terrorists and bombers. He was a priest and Christian musician minister as well as owner of several music stores. Sheikh Yusuf, a former preacher against Islam, despised having to meet with a Muslim but being a dutiful servant of the cross, he decided he would convert this Muslim who needed to be ‘saved in the name of Jesus’. However his encounter with this Muslim and the events that followed impacted him and his family greatly. Eventually he and his wife and children embraced Islam, as well as his father and stepmother.
Since then Sheikh Yusuf Estes has been very active in the Muslim community – he runs several Islamic websites where you can find many useful lectures and information. Sheikh Yusuf also runs an online ‘radio’ station whereby he broadcasts live talks to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Thousands of reversions have occurred at his hands by the will of Allah. All eight Yusuf Estes titles have now been combined into the one pack.

The pack consists of eight separate DVDs:

• FAQ
• Islam - Beyond The Differences
• Priests and Preachers Entering Islam
• Rights and Limits of a Muslim
• Satan's Art of Deception
• The Miracles Of Muhammad
• The Ultimate Triumph
• Till Kingdom Come

DVD Specifications:

• Full Screen presentation (1.33:1 aspect ratio)
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
• NTSC

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Sheikh Yusuf Estes embraced Islam at the age of 50 after meeting with a Muslim for the first time in his life. Until then, he had the belief that all Muslims were terrorists and bombers. He was a priest and Christian musician minister as well as owner of several music stores. Sheikh Yusuf, a former preacher against Islam, despised having to meet with a Muslim but being a dutiful servant of the cross, he decided he would convert this Muslim who needed to be ‘saved in the name of Jesus’. However his encounter with this Muslim and the events that followed impacted him and his family greatly. Eventually he and his wife and children embraced Islam, as well as his father and stepmother.
Since then Sheikh Yusuf Estes has been very active in the Muslim community – he runs several Islamic websites where you can find many useful lectures and information. Sheikh Yusuf also runs an online ‘radio’ station whereby he broadcasts live talks to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Thousands of reversions have occurred at his hands by the will of Allah. All eight Yusuf Estes titles have now been combined into the one pack.

The pack consists of eight separate DVDs:

• FAQ
• Islam - Beyond The Differences
• Priests and Preachers Entering Islam
• Rights and Limits of a Muslim
• Satan's Art of Deception
• The Miracles Of Muhammad
• The Ultimate Triumph
• Till Kingdom Come

DVD Specifications:

• Full Screen presentation (1.33:1 aspect ratio)
• Dolby Digital 2.0 English
• NTSC

DVD

5719

This year on the show, we’re testing out new, exciting and fearful grounds. It’s new, because of the places we visit for the first time.

Al-Ayen International

Adults

Arabic

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Dr. Ali Al Omary

From the author:
I have traveled east, west, and north and have gone to countries far way like Sri Lanka for one episode of 10 minutes. The effort, tiredness, and trouble along the way is irrelevant because the nature of paving the way to revival is difficult and risky, but the end is fun, exciting and calls for work. We are overdue and have kept ourselves busy meditating the big, wrong goal that qualifies us to be the best nation. I will work, God-willing, to lift up the revival and civilization flag that the ummah is proud of in all fields. As mission and beauty are explored in Sri Lanka, art and science are explored in France, charity in Kuwait, awareness and development in Qatar, humanity and sacrifice in Egypt, and tidiness and progress in Oman. All these scenes in the minds of the youth in the ummah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). And allow me here to put down my humble pen to start thinking about the civilization and revival project for the next year.

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From the author:
I have traveled east, west, and north and have gone to countries far way like Sri Lanka for one episode of 10 minutes. The effort, tiredness, and trouble along the way is irrelevant because the nature of paving the way to revival is difficult and risky, but the end is fun, exciting and calls for work. We are overdue and have kept ourselves busy meditating the big, wrong goal that qualifies us to be the best nation. I will work, God-willing, to lift up the revival and civilization flag that the ummah is proud of in all fields. As mission and beauty are explored in Sri Lanka, art and science are explored in France, charity in Kuwait, awareness and development in Qatar, humanity and sacrifice in Egypt, and tidiness and progress in Oman. All these scenes in the minds of the youth in the ummah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). And allow me here to put down my humble pen to start thinking about the civilization and revival project for the next year.

DVD

5015

This DVD displays original artwork of the ninety-nine names of Allah by the artist Salma Arastu. 

Salma Arastu

Adults

Arabic

DVDZV

Salma Arastu

This DVD displays original artwork of the ninety-nine names of Allah by the artist Salma Arastu. While each name is recited in Arabic with a translation in English, a painting of the name appears on the screen providing an easy way to memorize the beautiful names of Allah and a tool for visual meditation.

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This DVD displays original artwork of the ninety-nine names of Allah by the artist Salma Arastu. While each name is recited in Arabic with a translation in English, a painting of the name appears on the screen providing an easy way to memorize the beautiful names of Allah and a tool for visual meditation.

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