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    The documentary explores the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth in Mecca to receiving the first revelations that profoundly impacted his life and those around him. It examines the tribal Arabian society and polytheistic faith that Muhammad was born into. While the documentary discusses some controversial topics without avoiding them, it does not show depictions of Muhammad or dramatic reconstructions of his life, in line with Islamic tradition. The documentary provides insight into the culture and time period but focuses on Muhammad's significance as a messenger rather than attempting to adore or deify him, as Muslims distinguish between the message and the messenger.

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    The documentary explores the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth in Mecca to receiving the first revelations that profoundly impacted his life and those around him. It examines the tribal Arabian society and polytheistic faith that Muhammad was born into. While the documentary discusses some controversial topics without avoiding them, it does not show depictions of Muhammad or dramatic reconstructions of his life, in line with Islamic tradition. The documentary provides insight into the culture and time period but focuses on Muhammad's significance as a messenger rather than attempting to adore or deify him, as Muslims distinguish between the message and the messenger.

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    The documentary explores the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth in Mecca to receiving the first revelations that profoundly impacted his life and those around him. It examines the tribal Arabian society and polytheistic faith that Muhammad was born into. While the documentary discusses some controversial topics without avoiding them, it does not show depictions of Muhammad or dramatic reconstructions of his life, in line with Islamic tradition. The documentary provides insight into the culture and time period but focuses on Muhammad's significance as a messenger rather than attempting to adore or deify him, as Muslims distinguish between the message and the messenger.

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    Reaction Paper The Life of Prophet Muhammad (S.W.A.)

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    The documentary explores the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth in Mecca to receiving the first revelations that profoundly impacted his life and those around him. It examines the tribal Arabian society and polytheistic faith that Muhammad was born into. While the documentary discusses some controversial topics without avoiding them, it does not show depictions of Muhammad or dramatic reconstructions of his life, in line with Islamic tradition. The documentary provides insight into the culture and time period but focuses on Muhammad's significance as a messenger rather than attempting to adore or deify him, as Muslims distinguish between the message and the messenger.

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    MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY

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    REACTION PAPER
    THE LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD {S.A.W.]

    IBN JARDIN P. SAMAD


    DAT – CROP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
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    The life of Prophet Muhammad {S.A.W.}

    In preparation for the film, I watched "The Life of Muhammad: A BBC Documentary" on
    YouTube; in the film itself, we learned about the life and times of the Prophet Muhammad
    (S.A.W.). Rageh Omaar explores the Arabia Muhammad was born into, a world of tribal
    loyalties and polytheistic faith, in a literal and historical voyage that begins in Muhammad's
    birthplace of Mecca. This series is a first for British television, chronicling the life of
    Muhammad, who for the billion and a half Muslims around the world is the messenger and final
    prophet of Allah S.W.T. Drawing on the knowledge and commentary of some of the world's
    leading academics and commentators on Islam, the program explores Muhammad's first
    marriage to Khadijah and how he received the first of the revelations that had such a profound
    effect on his life and the lives of those closest to him.

    The series' setting is fascinating in its own right, even if you don't find the story particularly
    interesting. Time period spanning many years. I asked BBC executives like Mark Thompson,
    Aaqil Ahmed, and Danny Cohen, the controller of BBC One, when they planned to air a series
    like this. There has been a lot of nagging, but it has finally paid off! It actually happened. Even
    before the first episode has aired, the show and the country have offended viewers. More
    backlash is to be expected in the years to come, especially from secularists.

    On the other hand, the series contains more engaging elements. The BBC notes that, "in keeping
    with Islamic tradition," the film does not show Muhammad's face or include "dramatic
    reconstructions" of his life. The documentary's treatment of Aisha, who may have been as young
    as nine when she was married to Muhammad, is also unknown. In a speech delivered in 2008 at
    Westminster Cathedral, Mark Thompson claimed that the two religions were portrayed
    differently on television. In the first episode, we learn about Muhammad's childhood and the
    culture in which he was raised. Rageh acts like a manly foreign correspondent by praying,
    brooding, and scaling rocks. As a result, he claims, there is "no shrine, no plaque to record the
    spot of his birth," because Muslims distinguish between the message and the messenger.
    Muslims "follow the messenger rather than adore him," but the film constantly reminds
    viewers—especially Rageh, who is overjoyed by Muhammad—of the prophet's significance in
    the lives of Muslims everywhere. He seemed to gloss over these claims during the subsequent
    question and answer.

    In conclusion, I've already mentioned that the film doesn't avoid controversial topics, but it also
    doesn't get bogged down in the details. I'll provide some examples for you to paraphrase. Since
    Muhammad was illiterate, Muslims believe that God revealed the words of the Qur'an to him
    rather than coming from his own head. The apocalyptic aftermath of Rushdie's novel is
    discussed, as is an episode in which a purportedly heavenly revelation embracing pagan gods
    was later deleted because it was intended as a test. Both scenarios cast doubt on the veracity of
    the Qur'an as a divine revelation and Muhammad's role as a prophet, if not the prophet himself.
    The show does not depict Muhammad's likeness or present any dramatic recreations of
    Muhammad's life, as these are forbidden by Islamic law.

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