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The Life of Muhammad

Episode 2: Holy Wars

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

In this second episode of The Life of Muhammad, presenter Rageh Omaar continues to chart the story of The Prophet Muhammad.

Drawing on the expertise and comment from some of the world's leading academics and commentators on Islam, Omaar assesses and shines a light on key events in Muhammad's life including the Night Journey to Jerusalem, his life threatening departure from Mecca, through to the establishment of the Constitution of Medina and the eight year war with the Meccan tribes.

In line with Islamic tradition the programme does not depict any images of the face of Muhammad, or feature any dramatic re-constructions of Muhammad's life. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Rageh Omaar
Producer:
Faris Kermani
Director:
Faris Kermani

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