As many of you already know, movies obviously come in different genres like fiction, satire, and
education. And they cover several diverse topics including relationships, careers, and religions.
One type of these films is actually Islamic movies, which usually provide a comprehensive
view of Islam and Muslims to cultivate peace, promote universal values, and dialogue. But also,
to unravel Islamic history and Islamic culture, and even provide insight on important Muslim figures.
So, in this video, I will be talking about 10 Popular Islamic movies. How's it going FTD Facts
family? It's your girl Rawan Hedefa, and I'm back with another episode. Before we get started with
this video though, make sure to give this video a big thumbs up! If you happen to know any of these
movies, or if you're a fan of Islamic movies, or even movies in general. As always, make sure to
watch the whole video to find out if your favorite movie happens to be on this list. So, the first
Islamic film that I will mention is "Muhammad: The Messenger of God," which is a 2015 Iranian
Islamic epic film, directed by Majid Majidi, and co-written with Kambuzia Partovi. The film is set
in the 6th century where the story revolves around the childhood of the Islamic prophet,
Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Throughout the filming process, Majidi worked with a team of historians
and archaeologists for the work on the accuracy of the early life of Prophet Muhammad. Nonetheless,
the film received criticism originating from Sunni Arab countries, Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti
Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah Al Shaykh, condemned the film. Stating that the film depicts the Prophet in an
untrue light, and undermines the important role he plays in Islam. Despite the criticism, the film
was selected as the Iranian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards.
Another popular Islamic movie is the 1976 film titled, "The Message," which was directed
and produced by Moustapha Akkad. But also chronicles the life and times of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
Through the perspective of his uncle Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, and adopted son, Zayd ibn Haritha.
Released in both separately filmed Arabic and English language versions, "The Message" serves
as an introduction to early Islamic history. The cast includes Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas,
Michael Ansara, and Michael Forest. First, the film was an international co-production between
Lebanon, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. The film went on to
be nominated for the Best Original Score in the 50th Academy Awards, composed by Maurice Jarre.
Another popular film that details the life of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, is "Muhammad Legacy of
a Prophet," which is a PBS documentary film that details the Prophet's life based on historical
records and on stories of living American Muslims, who call Muhammad, the "Messenger of God." The film was
produced in 2002, Alex Kronemer and Michael Wolfe of Unity Productions Foundation and Kikim
Media. The film has been used in communities, schools, universities, religious congregations, and
civic organizations, throughout the United States, to increase Americans' understanding of Muslims and
Islam. Next up on the list, is a popular American comedy, documentary film known as, "the Muslims are
Coming!" The film was co-directed and co-starring Negin Farsad and Dean Obeidallah. It follows a
team of Muslim-American comedians as they tour the American, South, and Southwest, performing free
stand-up comedy shows, and engaging in community activities, with an aim to reach out to Middle-America
and counter Islamophobia. "Name that religion." "We're gonna read a quote and you're gonna tell
us if it was Old Testament, New Testament, or the Quran." Another popular Islamic film as Malcolm X,
which is the 1992, American, epic, biographical, drama film, about the African-American activist, Malcolm X.
Directed and co-written by Spike Lee, the film stars Denzel Washington in the title role as, well
as Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr., and Delroy Lindo. the film dramatizes key events in
Malcolm X's life, including his incarceration, his conversions to Islam, his ministry as a member of
the Nation of Islam, and his later falling out with the organization. And his marriage to Betty, and
pilgrimage to Mecca. Denzel Washington went on to win the New York Film Critics Circle Award for
Best Actor, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor as well. "A Muslim must be strikingly
upright. I will not touch the white man's drugs, his liquor, his women." Another popular Islamic movie is, "Journey to
Mecca: In the footsteps of Ibn Battuta," which is a dramatized documentary film charting the first
real-life journey made by the Islamic scholar Ibn Battuta, from his native Morocco to Mecca,
for Hajj in 1325. The film was officially endorsed by Saudi Arabian Prince, Turki bin Faisal Al Saud al-Faisal
the youngest son of the late King Faisal who wrote, "Not only does the film represent an
accurate and respectful portrayal of Islam, it also provides a wonderful opportunity for Muslims to
celebrate a revered hero in Ibn Battuta, and to honor our faith. Journey to Mecca won Le Prix Du Public
Film award at Le Géode Film Festival, Paris, 2009. And a prize at the Tribeca Film Festival
in New York City. Next up on the list, is the film titled, "Muslim" written as, MOOZ- LUM". Mooz-Lum is a 2011
American independent film, written and directed by Qasim "Q" Basir, and starring, Danny Glover. Mooz-Lum,
tells the story of an African-American Muslim family, whose lives are changed by the September
11 attacks and their aftermath. The film was initially promoted primarily through social
media, before opening for its limited theatrical release on February 11, 2011. The film has received
an award from the Chicago International Film Festival, as well as an official selection in the
34th Cairo International Film Festival. Another popular movie is "Fetih 1452," which is a 2012
Turkish, epic, action, film directed and produced by Faruk Aksoy. The film is based on fictional
events surrounding the fall of Constantinople now Istanbul, to the Ottoman Turks during the reign of
Sultan Mehmed II. The film opens in Medina during the time of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, years
627. Abu Ayyub al-Ansari tells other sahabas that Istanbul will be conquered by a blessed commander
and army. The film was released on February 15, 2012, and it sold 1.4 million tickets on its first
weekend, and 2.23 million tickets in the first week of release. Over the span of 18 days, it became
the most-watched film ever in Turkey. The next popular Islamic film is the film titled, "Prince of
Egypt," which is a 1998 American, animated, musical drama film, produced by DreamWorks Animation, and
released by DreamWorks Pictures. The film is an adaption of the book of Exodus, and follows the
life of Moses, from being a Prince of Egypt, to his ultimate destiny - to lead the children of Israel
out of Egypt. The film was released in theaters on December 18, 1998, and on home video in September 14,
1999. Reviews were generally positive, with critics praising the animation, music, and voice work. The
film went on to gross over $218 million dollars worldwide in theaters, which made it the most
successful non-Disney, Animated Feature at the time. So, the last but of course not least film that
I'm going to mention is the film titled "Ali." Ali is a 2001 American, biographical, sports drama film,
written, and produced, and directed, by Michael Mann. The film focuses on 10 years in the life of the
boxer, Muhammad Ali, played by Will Smith from 1964 -1974, featuring his capture of the heavyweight
title from Sonny Liston, his conversion to Islam, criticism of the Vietnam War, and banishment from
boxing. Ali, opened on December 25, 2001, and grossed a total of $14.7 million dollars
in 2,446 theaters during its opening weekend. The film also went on to gross a total of $87.7 million
dollars worldwide. Okay guys, that's all I have for you for this episode. Make sure to
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