Islam: Empire Of Faith
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This is the first one-hour segment ("The Messenger") and introduces the story of the rise of Islam, and the extraordinary life of the Prophet Muhammad. It covers the revelation of the Qur'an, the persecution suffered by the early Muslims, the first mosques, and then the rapid expansion of Islam.This three-part series covers more than a thousand years of Islamic history and culture, with emphasis on the contributions that Muslims have made in science, medicine, art, philosophy, learning, and trade.PBS documentary, Narrated by Ben Kingsley, Produced and Directed by Robert Gardner.

The second segment ("The Awakening") examines the growth of Islam into a world civilization. Through trade and learning, the Islamic influence extended further. Muslims made great achievements in architecture, medicine, and science, influencing the intellectual development of the West. This episode also explores the story of the Crusades (including stunning reenactments filmed in Iran), and ends with the invasion of Islamic lands by the Mongols.This three-part series covers more than a thousand years of Islamic history and culture, with emphasis on the contributions that Muslims have made in science, medicine, art, philosophy, learning, and trade.PBS documentary, Narrated by Ben Kingsley, Produced and Directed by Robert Gardner.

The final segment ("The Ottomans") looks at the dramatic rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire.This three-part series covers more than a thousand years of Islamic history and culture, with emphasis on the contributions that Muslims have made in science, medicine, art, philosophy, learning, and trade.PBS documentary, Narrated by Ben Kingsley, Produced and Directed by Robert Gardner.