The Qur'an

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Antony Thomas

Interview with Antony Thomas

Tuesday 09 December 2008

The presenter, producer and director of The Qur’an answers questions about the making and meaning of this powerful documentary.

  • A person praying

    Background to the Qur'an

    Tuesday 09 December 2008

    Orthodox Muslims believe that the Qur’an is the word of God, his final revelation to humanity, dictated to the Prophet Muhammed nearly 1,500 years ago and written down some 20 years after his death.

  • Antony Thomas

    Different traditions

    Tuesday 09 December 2008

    There are over a billion Muslims in the world and they live in every corner of the globe.

  • The Qur'an

    Tolerance and intolerance

    Tuesday 09 December 2008

    Muslims see Jews and Christians along with themselves as ‘People of the Book’. Like branches of the same tree, they share historic roots, with Abraham as their common forefather.

  • Girl praying near a window

    War, peace and petro-dollars

    Tuesday 09 December 2008

    The Israel/Palestine conflict and the struggle for control of and access to the city of Jerusalem constitute a major source of distrust between Muslims, Jews and Christians today.

  • Two girls praying

    Challenges and choices

    Tuesday 09 December 2008

    The imposition of such draconian and narrow rules on whole populations is at odds with the inclusive and evolving Islamic traditions that date right back to the time of the prophet Muhammed.

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