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Islam: Empire of Faith

Islam: Empire of Faith

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 8, 2001

Runtime

2h 40m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

84%

Original Title

Islam: Empire of Faith

Director

Benson Gardner

Description

Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series that details the history of Islam, from the birth of the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire. It is narrated by Ben Kingsley. The first episode deals with the life of Muhammad, the second with the early Caliphates, Crusades, and Mongol invasion, and the third with the Ottoman Empire and Safavid dynasty.