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 In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful


 American Muslim Council
 May 3, 2001

 "Islam: Empire of Faith" to Air on PBS

 On Tuesday May 8th at 8:00 p.m. (E.S.T.), PBS will air a three-part
 documentary on the rise of the Islamic Empire.


 The program consists of three episodes:

 The Messenger / The Awakening / The Ottomans


 "The Messenger"--This episode introduces the dramatic story of the rise of
 Islam with the extraordinary life of the prophet Muhammad and his simple but
 revolutionary message. The episode covers the revelation and early writing
 of the Koran, the creation of the first mosque, the persecution suffered by
 the first Muslims and the major battles fought by Muhammad and his followers
 to establish the new religion. The rapid religious, cultural and political
 expansion of Islam overwhelms the empires of Persia and Byzantium, creating
 a new empire larger than Rome.


 "The Awakening"--Episode two examines the flowering of Islam into one of the
 great civilizations in history. Culture and goods flow freely throughout a
 large empire. Islamic principles and influence are spread further, affecting
 the intellectual development of the West. Arabic becomes the language of
 learning, and achievements in art, architecture, science and medicine
 flourish. The episode also tells the story of the Crusades and describes the
 recapture of Jerusalem by Saladin the Great. The program ends with the
 devastating invasion of Islamic lands by the Mongols.


 "The Ottomans"--The final program reveals the dramatic transformation of
 Islam resulting from the Mongol invasion. Nomads enlisted by Muslims to
 fight the Mongols stake their own claims and become known as Ottomans. The
 Ottomans transform the Islamic world, creating a new empire that expands
 westward into Christian territories. Suleyman the Magnificent shapes the
 Ottomans into a military powerhouse and an empire of extreme wealth and
 sophistication, which threatens the great power centers of Europe and the
 empire of the Persian Safavids to the east, before falling victim to enemies
 from within.


 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
 Contact
 AMC Communications and Media
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