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Dr Martin Lings, a writer and scholar revered all over the world, performed the Hajj, or pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in 1948. Using unique archive material, he recollects his experiences along with his insight into its historical background. The original beauty and simplicity of the Hajj is brought to the viewer through the sheer presence and eloquence of Lings' narrative.
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This is the story of a calligraphic script that is almost extinct, yet which was once a crucial part of the most extraordinary cultural flourishing of the Middle Ages. We trace its journey from its origins in Madinah to its pinnacle in Al-Andalus, where we look at the rich context it evolved in. ...
A young warrior's unwavering determination to save abducted women and children leads him to confront a brutal tyrant and his devious sorcerer.
Inspired by a true 7th century warrior, the story follows the adventures of Mohammed Bin Alkassim with a fictional twist. At the young age of 15, he coul...
