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“Hür Adam” or “Free Man” in English is the real life-story of a very influential scholar in Turkey of the 20th century, 'Said Nursi'. A writer, philosopher and philanthropist, he compiled many books on Islam covering various themes of faith, brotherhood and philanthropy and exploring the reasons behind societal weakness, poverty, ignorance and divisions.
Read our review of Said Nursi, Free Man on the Alchemiya Journal.
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15 itemsFrom Palestine | Series
15 items
A 15 part documentary that tells the story of Palestine with all that constitutes it ranging from its nature, terrain, and spectacular climate as well as highlighting the most important historical and religious tourist landmarks, as well as the most renowned places of worship. This documentary se...
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A Song of Resistance
A Song of Resistance tells the story of Yerbakyt Otarbay, a Kazakh victim of the Chinese ‘re-education’ center. Through animated sequences, the film delves into his traumatic memories of being forcibly detained in a ‘re-education’ center. The film witnesses him grappling with the emotional turmoi...
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MovieBetween the Barricades
Movie
Nine-year-old Aya is too young to understand the politics of occupation but faces the restrictions of not being able to play outside anymore. One night soldiers raid Aya’s home, leaving her younger brother trembling behind their bedroom door. It is this night that Aya attempts to muster up the co...
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MovieBorn a King
Movie
An extraordinary real life story set in 1919. Born a King is a coming-of-age story about Faisal, a 14 year old teenage Arab prince who is dispatched from the deserts of Arabia to London by his warrior father, Prince Abdul Aziz, on a high stakes diplomatic mission to secure the formation of his co...
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Between the Barricades
Nine-year-old Aya is too young to understand the politics of occupation but faces the restrictions of not being able to play outside anymore. One night soldiers raid Aya’s home, leaving her younger brother trembling behind their bedroom door. It is this night that Aya attempts to muster up the co...
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MovieA First Farewell
Movie
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Wang Lina’s experimental debut explores the sensitivity shared by narrative filmmaking and documenting reality, unveiling poetry from the minutiae of Uighurs' life in Xinjiang like none other. Tailing an endearing boy named Isa in Shaya, her heavenly home village surroun...
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Journey to Mecca: In the footsteps of Ibn Battuta
Journey to Mecca is an IMAX® dramatic and documentary feature that tells the amazing story of Ibn Battuta, the greatest explorer of the Old World, following his first pilgrimage between 1325 and 1326 from Tangier to Mecca.
His perilous journey resonates with adventure while presenting an unforge...
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1 seasonTales of the Lantern
1 season
Uncle Misbah shares stories rooted in Arab heritage. Every episode introduces important figures and key values that impacted the course of Arab history.
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2 seasonsThe Great Scholars of the Abbasid Age
2 seasons
A 30 part dramatised series of the lives of ten Qadis (judges) who lived at the time of the Abbasids and who were influential figures in Islamic history, raising important issues as Muslim models to be emulated, in addition to discussing contemporary issues that have recently emerged in Arab soci...
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The Land of Adat, Saudi Arabia
“I don’t believe in sitting in another country and writing about another country is the way to do it,” Woodman said. “You know, you have to go there. You have to live with the people. You have to live the tradition to understand them.”
Inspired by the tawaf Hajj ritual, Woodman traveled counterc...
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6 itemsKr1ng! Film and Series
6 items
When the imaginative Mael is discovered to have dyslexia, teacher Suraya is more determined than ever to help him with his studies and difficulties.
Kring, an award winning short film and additional episodes.Awards
1. Best Animated Film for Kids at ReAnima Festival 2020
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Curves of Iran
To the people asking: "Why do you want to go to Iran?", show them this video! The narration explains the whole thing: "Curves are everywhere in Eastern culture: our writing, our architecture, our instruments, the way we dance; even the tone of our language is curved. The West was built on angles....
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Somuncu Baba, The Secret of Love
Movie
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Sheyh Hamid-i Vali (1331–1412), better known as "Somunju Baba", was an influential ascetic teacher of Islam in Bursa, Turkey. He was born in Kayseri and died in Darende. He taught at the Ulu Camii (The Great Mosque) where he was installed by Sultan Baye...
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Alward (The Roses)
It's Sarah's 16th birthday. She finds an envelope with presents and an address which takes her on a journey through the heart of Historic Cairo. There, she finds something different than what she went looking for.
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Muhammad Ali - Janazah Service
Behind the scenes highlight videos and photos taken by Tariq Subhani while assisting Imam Zaid Shakir during the Janazah prayer and Memorial Service of Muhammad Ali in Louisville Kentucky on June 9th & 10th 2016.
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Free Man (Hur Adam) | Bediüzzaman Said Nursi
Movie
“Hür Adam” or “Free Man” in English is the real life-story of a very influential scholar in Turkey of the 20th century, 'Said Nursi'. A writer, philosopher and philanthropist, he compiled many books on Islam covering various themes of faith, brotherhood and philanthropy and exploring the reasons...
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MovieZaraab
Movie
Zaraab offers a two day window into the lives of four individuals of a family in the new city of Gwadar in the Baloch region of Pakistan. A city touted to be a "city of a promising future" and the hopes, fears and aspirations of this family. The film touches on important issues like unemployment...
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Yunus Emre, the Voice of Love
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The Sufi poet Yunus Emre sets out as a wandering dervish on a journey to understand the meaning of divine love, meeting pivotal historical spiritual figures on his way. Fleeing from the Mongolian invasion, a young and highly devoted Anatolian scholar during the 13th Century embarks on a solo jour...
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A Dream in Blue: Sultan Ahmet Mosque
A unique structure which hosting six minarets and a symbol of elegance on the Istanbul horizon. Its luminosity, spaciousness and simplicity put forth an astounding colour and visual richness. A symphony of domes and an almost poetic structure due to its dimensions, splendour and appearance. A "d...
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The Last Seljuk Hero (Direniş Karatay)
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Sultan Guyaseddin assumed the throne when his father, Alaattin Keykubat, was poisoned and killed, but he is not as adept a statesman like his father. This leads to the increase of Mongol repression in the Kingdom. Celaleddin Karatay plans to prepare a great resistance against this oppression of t...
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1 seasonThe Imam, Ahmad Bin Hanbal
1 season
Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, born 164 AH/780CE, Baghdad, Iraq. A key and iimmensely influential figure in early Muslim scholastic history whose influence is still very much alive today. This dramatised historical series is about his life story as one of the four main historical jurists (Imams) of Islam...
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MovieRahm
Movie
PARENTAL WARNING:
This film deals with adult themes and is not suitable for childrenRahm, a 2016 Pakistani drama-thriller Film. A virtuous woman has to choose between her honor or saving her brother’s life, in a Sufi interpretation of William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure.
