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Islam: Empire of Faith - The Messenger

Focuses on the historical truth behind the extraordinary life of the prophet Muhammad, the early writings of the Koran, the creation of the first mosque, and the battle to establish the new religion. The rapid expansion of Islam overwhelmed the empires of Persia and Byzantium, creating a new empire larger than Rome.

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  • Originally Aired November 29, 2000
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Robert Gardner Writer
Ben Kingsley Guest Star
Robert Gardner Director