Inside Islam (History Channel)
by Mark Hufnail
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Director: Mark HufnailBrand: A&E
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-02-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Movie Reviews of Inside Islam (History Channel)
Movie Review: Very informative presentation on Islam
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very informative presentation on Islam. It presents the formative history of the religion. There is an attempt to draw out similarities between Islam, Christianity and the Jewish faiths. It does not put forth a clear distinction of how they are different and the implications of those distinctions. The photography and editing of this work are excellent. The History Channel did a great job of editing and interviewing a number of people, but I felt it could have been more effective and scholarly, should they have included prominate orthodox Christian scholars in the discussion. Some of those who they did interview seemed to miss the overwhelming significance of when someone does not believe that Jesus is both fully God and fully human. Another perspective is that the DVD does not emphasize the centuries of Islam's hostility toward Jews that is the hallmark of its impact in the middle east. They do not well treat the absolute prohibition of conversion to either the Jewish or Christian faith by Islam's adherents and the inevitable consequence of castigation and even death when someone chooses to do so. One could easily watch the program and come away with the idea that it is one of the three great peacable religions of the world, of equal merrit, just different, from the other to major religions. It postures that Islam is simply a new revelation of the same faith of the same God which originated with the Jews, was further revealed in Christanity, and reached its even more fuller revelation in Islam. This might be a Muslim perspective but would never be that of either orthodox Jews or orthodox Christians. I would recommend it, but leave the caution that it is not as exhaustive in its research as I would like to have seen.
Summary of Inside Islam (History Channel)
Watching this enthralling documentary, one inevitably wonders how Islam, a beautiful religion, could have become synonymous with fear and hatred, even after 9/11. Inside Islam explores the historic and poetic wellspring of the Muslim people and illuminates startling commonalities among Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Shades of difference between Islam's foundation and that of its counterparts prove more fascinating than divisive, e.g., Islam claims a direct line with Abraham via the latter's cast-off son, Ismael, while Judaism is linked to Abraham's more favored child, Isaac. Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and the angel Gabriel each play major roles in the Quran; it was Gabriel, in fact, who transmitted the Word of God to the 40-year-old, seemingly ordinary Muhammad in the 7th century, making him extraordinary to millions today. Sure, anti-Western sentiment creeps into the story, but in every important way Inside Islam is an antidote to gross anti-Muslim bigotry. --Tom KeoghIt is the second largest of the world's great religions and the fastest growing. Its name comes from the word for peace yet to many Westerners it is synonymous with terror.INSIDE ISLAM lifts the veil of mystery surrounding a misunderstood faith. Trace its roots back to the Hebrew Bible and discover how the Five Pillars the religion's central tenets helped spread Islam to the far corners of the world. Find out what the Qu'Ran says about war violence and suicide and how these words have been co-opted by extremists. And hear from experts like Khaled Abou el Fadl (Speaking in God's Name) who debate the challenges facing Islam today including a crisis of authority and deep divisions among many sects.Illuminating important and objective INSIDE ISLAM exposes the heart of a faith mired in controversy.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. UPC: 733961706529 Manufacturer No: AAE-70652
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