muhammad

Retelling the life of the iconic prophet of Islam draws on early eyewitness sources and records from myriad disciplines to profile his complexity, vitality and legacy, tracing his rise from humble origins to a powerful figure who challenged an estalished order with a new vision of social justice.

Describes the Islamic faith to children focusing on the vision of Muhammad, the call of Allah, and the Koran written by Muhammad's friends as he taught them. Also presents the unique journey of Muhammad, Al Buraq, and an angel who raced through the skies to the city of Jerusalem. It was on that journey that Muhammad taught his people to pray five prayers a day. Concludes with the episode sending Ibrahim's wife Hajra and Isma'il into the desert.

Draws from the text of the Quran, early histories and biographies, and traditional verbal reports, known as hadeeth, to provide a biography of Muhammad, the founder of the Muslim religion.

This three-part program documents the rise and growth of Islam throughout the world, from the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the 6th century through the peak of the Ottoman Empire 1000 years later. Discusses the impact of Islamic civilization on world history and culture.

Briefly discusses his life, Islam, the Koran, and the Caliphate.