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The Message: The Story of Islam
Watch a classic film about the early story of Islam, the call to worship Allah alone, and the struggles of the first Muslims in Makkah and Madinah.
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About This Video
This movie is about the story of Islam set in the seventh century in Makkah, where powerful leaders are in conflict with the message brought by Muhammad, Peace and Blessings upon him. The film shows the call to worship the One True God and the struggle against injustice, slavery, drunkenness and cruelty.
It follows the early Muslims through hardship, migration, conflict, and the spread of Islam. It includes events connected to Badr, Uhud, and the treaty period, giving viewers a broad introduction to the earliest years of Islam.
Best used as an introduction: this video can help viewers understand the broad story of early Islam, but it should be followed with reliable Seerah reading and study.
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What is The Message about?
It is a film about the early story of Islam, the call to worship Allah alone, and the struggles faced by the first Muslims in Makkah and Madinah.
Is Prophet Muhammad shown in the film?
The film is widely known for avoiding a direct visual portrayal of Prophet Muhammad, Peace and Blessings upon him.
What should I watch or read next?
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