Segments cover past and present-day philosophies, practices, and events that define Islam. This balanced program encourages students to consider how different interpretations of religion can affect government, culture, and individual lives.

(54 minutes)

Segments: Mohammed, The Prophet of Islam (01:56)
Islamic Teachings (03:36)
The Fall of Acre (01:45)
Clash of Religions and Continents (02:46)
The First Crusade Begins in Europe (02:20)
The Crusaders Conquer Jerusalem (03:19)
Saladin Unites Muslim Forces (02:34)
Saladin defeats the Crusaders (03:07)
Saladin Rules in Jerusalem (01:19)
Richard the Lionheart Conquers Acre (02:19)
Richard and Saladin Finally Make an Agreement (03:22)
A New Crusade Renews the Battle (03:17)
Acre Falls to the Muslims (02:18)
Legacy of the Crusades (02:04)
Suleiman Rules the Ottoman Empire (02:39)
Suleiman: Laws and Dynasty (03:40)
Struggle for Afghanistan (01:29)
The Taliban Come to Power (03:16)
Taliban Defeated (00:56)
The History and Teachings of Islam (05:32)
The Crusades (30:30)
Suleiman, The Magnificent Leader (06:19)
When the Taliban Ruled Afghanistan (05:41)

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