Videos about Islam

 

The Arab World (Bill Moyers) New York, NY : Mystic Fire Video, c1991. 
Bill Moyers discusses the Arab world with leading writers and thinkers on Arab culture and history. The participants discuss the stereotypes which distort our view of the Arab world and its peoples, examine the role of religions in Arab society, survey Arab artistic and literary achievements, look at the historical forces that have shaped the modern Arab world, and examine the long history of Western involvement in the region. 

 

Islam in Brief Bridges Foundation, c2007.

Contents: The meaning of Islam -- Does God exist? -- Original goodness, freedom of religion & equality -- The six beliefs. Belief in Allah -- Angels ; Scriptures -- Islam & science -- Messengers -- Day of resurrection ; Divine destiny -- The Five Pillars of Islam. Testimony of faith ; Prayer -- Paying the alms ; Fasting ; Pilgrimage.

 

Living Islam New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing, c1993. 
A BBC-TV production in association with Ambrose Video Publishing

Contents: v. 1. Foundations -- v. 2. The Challenge of the past -- v. 3. Struggling with modernity -- v. 4. Paradise lies at the feet of the mother -- v. 5. Among the non-believers -- v. 6. The Last crusade.

 

Muhammad : Legacy of a Prophet KQED presentation, c2002.

Tells the story of the seventh century prophet who changed world history in 23 years, and continues to shape the lives of more than 1.2 billion people. Takes viewers not only to ancient Middle Eastern sites where Muhammed's story unfolds, but into the homes, mosques and workplaces of some of America's Muslims.

 

Ramadan and Fasting Crescent Moon Productions

Ahmad Hussein Sakr discusses Ramadan and the many aspects of fasting, including fasting in the Koran, the benefits of fasting, and why and how Muslims fast.

 

Understanding Islam and the American Muslim Community : a Visit to a Mosque in America Astrolabe Pictures, c2002.

This documentary takes a look inside the life of one Muslim community at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati. Visitors are taken through the buildings of the Center where various themes are presented. Includes bonus featurette: The art of the mosque, featuring tour guides from the Islamic Center and local art experts and presenting dominant architectural and artistic features of the Islamic Center.

 

Wearing Hijab : Uncovering the Myths of Islam in the United States Princeton NJ, Films for the Humanities and Sciences, c2003.

Six women who were born into Muslim families or who chose to convert to Islam talk about being Muslim in the United States, and their choice of whether to wear the traditional veil, the hijab.

 

Women and Islam Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, c1994. 
Leila Ahmed argues the case for revision of the widely-held views of the Islamic world about the role of women, using examples from history and the role played by women in the contemporary society. She explains the origin of the veil, and discusses the issue of marriage and women's rights within marriage.

 

Women in Islam Berkeley, CA : Islamic Publications International, c1991. 
Considers from an Islamic point of view, the issue of the woman, her position in society, her role in human endeavor and her rights and obligations.