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This is a list of films about the Islamic prophet, [[Muhammad]]. Muhammad is the messenger of the monotheistic [[Islam|Abrahamic faith, Islam]]. Like [[Jesus]], [[Moses]] and [[Prophets in Islam|others before him]] he is regarded as an integral part of the [[history of Islam]] by [[Muslim]]s worldwide. Numerous films and documentaries have been made about Muhammad. Films produced in the [[Middle East]] are not listed here as there are very few depictions of Muhammad in the [[Arab people|Arab]] states owing to certain customs, although he is depicted in art and other forms of media. In recent years portrayals of Muhammad have been controversial, and this was due primarily because of the [[Jyllands posten cartoon controversy|Danish cartoons]] which many around the world felt was offensive to Muslims.<ref name="reutars1"/>
This is a list of films about the Islamic prophet, [[Muhammad]]. Muhammad is the messenger of the monotheistic [[Islam|Abrahamic faith, Islam]]. Like [[Jesus]], [[Moses]] and [[Prophets in Islam|others before him]] he is regarded as an integral part of the [[history of Islam]] by [[Muslim]]s worldwide. Numerous films and documentaries have been made about Muhammad. Films produced in the [[Middle East]] are not listed here as there are very few depictions of Muhammad in the [[Arab people|Arab]] states owing to certain customs, although he is depicted in art and other forms of media. In recent years portrayals of Muhammad have been controversial, and this was due primarily because of the [[Jyllands posten cartoon controversy|Danish cartoons]] which many around the world felt was offensive to Muslims.<ref name="reutars1"/>


A new modernised film is currently being produced is considered the "second of it's kind" <i>(referring to western films respecting the portrayal of Muhammad)</i>.<ref name="reutars1"/> According to some sources it will be an adaptation of the original 1976 film ''[[Mohammad, Messenger of God|The Message]]'' in which Anthony Quinn starred as Muhammad's uncle [[Hamza ibn %E2%80%98Abd al-Muttalib]].<ref name="NewProhetFilm08">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7695669.stm|title=Prophet Muhammad film announced |date=Tuesday, 28 October 2008|language=British English|accessdate=2009-01-29}}</ref><ref name="Richard Brunton">{{cite news|url=http://www.filmstalker.co.uk/archives/2008/10/prophet_muhammad_film_remake.html|title=Prophet Muhammad film remake|date=October 28, 2008 |work=Filmstalkers, Richard Brunton|accessdate=2009-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/3271125/Prophet-Mohammed-film-The-Message-set-for-remake.html|title=Prophet Mohammed film The Message set for remake |date=1:35AM GMT 28 Oct 2008|work=Telegraph, Chris Irvine |accessdate=2009-01-29}}</ref><ref name="reutars1">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE49Q3N520081027|title=Movie planned on life of Prophet Mohammad|date=Mon Oct 27, 2008 2:47pm EDT|accessdate=2009-01-29}}</ref>
A new modernised film is currently being produced is considered the "second of its kind" <i>(referring to western films respecting the portrayal of Muhammad)</i>.<ref name="reutars1"/> According to some sources it will be an adaptation of the original 1976 film ''[[Mohammad, Messenger of God|The Message]]'' in which Anthony Quinn starred as Muhammad's uncle [[Hamza ibn %E2%80%98Abd al-Muttalib]].<ref name="NewProhetFilm08">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7695669.stm|title=Prophet Muhammad film announced |date=Tuesday, 28 October 2008|language=British English|accessdate=2009-01-29}}</ref><ref name="Richard Brunton">{{cite news|url=http://www.filmstalker.co.uk/archives/2008/10/prophet_muhammad_film_remake.html|title=Prophet Muhammad film remake|date=October 28, 2008 |work=Filmstalkers, Richard Brunton|accessdate=2009-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/3271125/Prophet-Mohammed-film-The-Message-set-for-remake.html|title=Prophet Mohammed film The Message set for remake |date=1:35AM GMT 28 Oct 2008|work=Telegraph, Chris Irvine |accessdate=2009-01-29}}</ref><ref name="reutars1">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE49Q3N520081027|title=Movie planned on life of Prophet Mohammad|date=Mon Oct 27, 2008 2:47pm EDT|accessdate=2009-01-29}}</ref>
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This is a list of films about the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. Muhammad is the messenger of the monotheistic Abrahamic faith, Islam. Like Jesus, Moses and others before him he is regarded as an integral part of the history of Islam by Muslims worldwide. Numerous films and documentaries have been made about Muhammad. Films produced in the Middle East are not listed here as there are very few depictions of Muhammad in the Arab states owing to certain customs, although he is depicted in art and other forms of media. In recent years portrayals of Muhammad have been controversial, and this was due primarily because of the Danish cartoons which many around the world felt was offensive to Muslims.[1]

A new modernised film is currently being produced is considered the "second of its kind" (referring to western films respecting the portrayal of Muhammad).[1] According to some sources it will be an adaptation of the original 1976 film The Message in which Anthony Quinn starred as Muhammad's uncle Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib.[2][3][4][1]

Date Production Company Title Country of Origin References
September 3, 1977 PBS The Message
  UK  USA [5][6]
[7][8]
[9][10]
November 14, 2004 Fine Media Group Muhammad: The Last Prophet  USA [11][5]
[12][13]
[14][15]
December 17, 2002 PBS Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet  USA [16][17]
[18][19]
[20][21]
[22]
Unknown History Channel Muhammad: Biography  UK [23][24]
2000
March 5, 2005 		PBS Islam: Empire of Faith  USA [25][26]
[27][28]
[29][30]
[31]
March 12, 2002 Mpi Home Video Story of Islam  USA [32]
September 25, 2006 Quantum Leaps; EDS Understanding Islam  Turkey [33]
2005 BBC (BBC 4) An Islamic History of Europe  UK [34][35]
[36]
May 2, 2004 BBC A Muslim In The Family  UK [37][38]
[39][40]
Unknown BBC The Smell of Paradise  UK [41][42]
Unknown Unknown Why Did We Choose Islam - The Enlightenment  [[|]]
October 21, 2004 National Geographic Inside Mecca  USA [43]
Unknown BBC Me and the Mosque  [[|]]
Unknown Unknown Secrets of the Koran - Decoding the Past  [[|]]
Unknown Unknown Muhammad (pbuh): A Mercy to Mankind  [[|]] [44]

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  3. ^ "Prophet Muhammad film remake". Filmstalkers, Richard Brunton. October 28, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
  4. ^ "Prophet Mohammed film The Message set for remake". Telegraph, Chris Irvine. 1:35AM GMT 28 Oct 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-29. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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  32. ^ "The Story of Islam: A History of the World's Most Misunderstood Faith (1983)". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
  33. ^ "Understanding Islam - The Signs Of The Last Day DVD". dvd.ciao.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-12-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
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  37. ^ Childs, Roger (Saturday 1 May 2004). "BBC News article "A Muslim in the family"". BBC. Retrieved 2008-12-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  38. ^ Omaar, Rageh. "BBC (Religion & Ethics: Islam) Essay: A Muslim in the family". The BBC. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
  39. ^ "Turning Muslim in Texas; A Muslim in the Family; M.D. Digger". Hahmed.com. February 20th, 2006. Retrieved 2008-12-31. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  40. ^ "Muslim in the Family UK Video Clip". Sumo.tv. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
  41. ^ "BBC Four - The Smell of Paradise". Retrieved 2009-04-06.
  42. ^ "The Smell of Paradise (2005)". Retrieved 2009-04-06.
  43. ^ "National Geographic: Inside Mecca [2003] (REGION 1) (NTSC)". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
  44. ^ "Muhammad (pbuh): A Mercy to Mankind". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-01-29.
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