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Inside Islam (History Channel) (2002)

Mark Hufnail (Director) | Rated: NR | Format: DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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  • Directors: Mark Hufnail
  • Writers: Douglas Brooks West
  • Producers: Adam Hyman, Bill Parks
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: A&E Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: February 25, 2003
  • Run Time: 100 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00007J89E
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,032 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Inside Islam (History Channel)" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Overview of Islamic history

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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 Keogh

Product Description

The second largest and the fastest growing of the world's religions, Islam today is mired in controversy and shrouded in misconception. This illuminating and timely History Channel documentary traces the roots of a complex belief system back to the Hebrew Bible and explains the true position of the Qu'Ran on such topics as war, violence and suicide. Without oversimplifying or patronizing, the program provides a lucid portrait of a subject that demands our attention, understanding and tolerance now more than ever. About 100 min.

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69 of 76 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to Islam April 1, 2006
By Kim Boykin
Format:DVD
"Inside Islam" is a 2002 documentary that provides a good introduction to Islam. I've used excerpts from it in teaching world religions to undergraduates and high school students. Topics include Islam's connections with Judaism and Christianity, the life of Muhammad, the Five Pillars of Islam (the profession of faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and the pilgrimage to Mecca), the history of Islam, women in Islam, European colonialism, Islamism, the Nation of Islam, and jihad.

While this documentary may not provide an entirely balanced picture of Islam (leaning heavily toward the positive), if you're looking to get a basic literacy in Islam--to understand what the central practices are, who Muhammad is, and a bit of the history of Islam--I'd highly recommend this video.

Some other good videos on Islam:
- Muslims (Frontline);
- The Message, a movie about the life of Muhammad;
- Inside Mecca (National Geographic);
- Secrets of the Koran (History Channel);
- Islamic Mysticism: The Sufi Way, narrated by Huston Smith.

And a good, readable introduction to Islam is Reza Aslan's No god but God.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice introduction May 27, 2004
By Erin
Format:DVD
I really enjoyed this film.
I see that the other reviewers think it was biased. The point of the film was to introduce islam to people who don't know anything about it. I thought it was a wonderful film. It was not biased. The things ommitted had cause to be left out, because not all muslims share in the beliefs(Such as death penalty, that is not in the Quran!!!). The complexities can not be explained in one single film. I thought it was a very nice introduction, and quite accurate. I have been studying a lot on Islam and I definitely recommend this DVD. Very informative and captivating speakers! Beautiful footage!
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37 of 43 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best new titles on the subject January 7, 2003
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
There have been a lot of bad tapes on Islam since 9/11/01. This is a GOOD one. It covers Muhammad's revelation, the growth of the religion, and cultural matters that puzzle non-Muslims. There is a touch of anti-Western bias here and there in the narration, but all in all it's a very welcome, balanced, and spiritual guide.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars More a politically correct job instead of what one would learn if they...
Being a History Channel production, this seems aimed at mass of people who know some other religion and want to know what they could learn if they stepped inside Islamic... Read more
Published 4 months ago by James Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to Islam
Even if you know a few things about Islam, you will learn something from this well-made documentary that traces Islam from its beginnings to the present. Read more
Published 10 months ago by David Paul
2.0 out of 5 stars The best of the History Channel is still pretty bad
This documentary has all the bad qualities of a typical History Channel production -- the same reenactment clips over and over, skipping interesting points, glib overview. Read more
Published 23 months ago by K. Dyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great documentary
It really goes into the depth of Islam and explains the history, spread of the religion, and the founding prophet Muhammad. Great addition to DVD library.
Published on August 12, 2010 by Matt
1.0 out of 5 stars Politically Correct Garbage...
I was struck by how one-sided this oooh-sooo politically correct program was. It focuses almost exclusivly on the positive aspects of Islam without confronting the equally... Read more
Published on July 23, 2010 by nervousfarter
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesomely informative
I would recommend this video for anyone who would like to understand Islam. I actually watched this video while I was deployed to Iraq and vetted it through quite a few Iraqis. Read more
Published on November 6, 2009 by spartan Soldier
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the great religions of civilization
I really enjoyed this movie very much.

Inside Islam shows you that all muslims are equal no matter if they come from an arab nation like Syria, Egypt, and Kuwait, an... Read more
Published on July 22, 2009 by Abe green
5.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to Islam
This documentary provides a good introduction to Islam. Topics include Islam's connections with Judaism and Christianity, the life of Prophet Muhammad, the Five Pillars of Islam... Read more
Published on December 23, 2008 by HG
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent "scoop" on Islam, but...
"Inside Islam" was produced within a year of the 9/11 attacks, with the goal of educating Americans about this often misunderstood faith. Read more
Published on October 25, 2008 by J. S. Kaminski
4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative presentation on Islam
This is a very informative presentation on Islam. It presents the formative history of the religion. Read more
Published on February 8, 2008 by Larry Ellis
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