The Life of Muhammad
The Life of Muhammad is a 2011 British three-part documentary miniseries examining the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the origins of Islam. The documentary was directed by Faris Kermani, written by Ziauddin Sardar, and presented by Rageh Omaar. It was broadcast by BBC Two over three consecutive weeks from 11 July 2011 to 25 July 2011.
Genres Documentary · History
Studio Crescent Films
Seasons & Episodes
Season 13 episodes
Rageh takes a look at the Arabia Muhammad was born into. He also talks to different academics and commentators on Islam to learn more about Muhammad's first marriage and how he received the first of the revelations.
Rageh takes a look at the accounts of the Prophet's night journey to Jerusalem. He finds out more about his life-threatening departure from Mecca and his establishment of the Constitution of Medina.
In the final episode, 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 analyses and investigates key events during the later part of his life, including the introduction of a moral code known as Sharia and the concept of jihad. The programme also explores Muhammad's use of marriage to build alliances and looks at the key messages included in his final sermon. 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