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A journal of Muslim film, culture, creativity, art and education

'Circling the House of God' is an amazing documentary interviewing renowned writer and scholar Dr. Martin Lings (1909-2005) about his pilgrimages to Mecca in 1948 and 1976, interspersed with incredible archive material of the Hajj from the early twentieth century.
Madinay Wala Jahaaz (The Aeroplane to Madina) is an award-winning Pakistani short film which shows the slow and simple life of the countryside and its collision with the modern urban world when a father and son make the decision to move from their village to the city.
'Art of Faith: Islam' explores some of the most beautiful and iconic pieces of Islamic architecture from the Great Mosque of Cordoba to the madrasas of Samarkand, visiting architectural masterpieces such as the Dome of the Rock, the Blue Mosque and the Taj Mahal.
Focusing on dhikr (remembrance of God) and other spiritual and contemplative practices, Sufism aims to purify hearts and bring people closer to God. Here are five inspiring Sufi films from this long-established and widely-practiced spiritual tradition.
‘Jalal ad-Din Rumi’ is a series based on the life of the famed poet Rumi, set during his childhood in his home city of Balkh. This series follows the young Rumi as he navigates the world around him whilst war and political tensions threaten his idyllic life.

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