Movies and TvShows featuring "reading-the-quran" theme.

In the 12th century, a Swedish knight named Arn Magnusson is sent to the Holy Land as a Knight Templar to fight in the Crusades. While there, he becomes separated from his lover and is torn between his duty as a Templar and his love for her. Arn must navigate the treacherous battles and political strife of the Crusades while trying to reunite with his beloved.

In 1970s Afghanistan, a young boy and his best friend are torn apart by a tragic event. Years later, the boy, now a writer, returns to Afghanistan to face his past and seek redemption.

Set in the 1920s and 1930s, Lion of the Desert tells the story of a Muslim man leading the resistance against Italian forces in the Libyan desert during World War II. The film explores themes of war crimes, Islamic society, and the fight for freedom.

Days of Glory is a war movie set during World War II in French Algeria. It follows the story of a group of Algerian soldiers who join the French army to fight against the German occupation. The movie explores their struggles and sacrifices as they face discrimination and injustice while fighting for their country.

The Source is a comedic drama set in a traditional Muslim village in North Africa. The story revolves around a group of women who decide to go on a sex strike in order to protest and bring about change within their community. The film explores themes of gender equality, tradition, and the power of collective action.

Amel is a young photographer. When she loses her husband, her life changes. Encouraged by her father-in-law, she takes a taste of life by photographing street boys. Without fear of being scandalous, she makes the choice to look at men as men look at women.

The Koran is one of the most important works ever written. For almost one billion people worldwide, it is the Holy Scripture, the word of God and his prophet. For others, it is a historical artifact that has left an indelible imprint on the world. DECODING THE PAST: SECRETS OF THE KORAN probes the heart of the work that many outside Islam find mysterious. This feature-length program examines the history of the verses and their implications for modern times, as well as the striking similarities and differences between the Koran and the Bible. Trace the influence of the Koran from the Golden Age of Islam to the modern rise of jihadism, and hear from top Islamic scholars and holy men as they share their insights into the work that lies at the foundation of one of the world's great religions. THE HISTORY CHANNEL provides the perfect guide to understanding the fundamental work that has shaped the Muslim faith for over 1,400 years, and will long continue to influence modern history.

The Algerian is an international political thriller about the colliding worlds of the Middle East and America. It follows Ali (Ben Youcef) across the world from Algeria to New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles as it reveals he is a sleeper cell part of an international plot.

In prison in colonial Algeria, shortly after the end of the Second World War, three indigenous cellmates make out. Once free, they attack the authority represented by the triad of the boss, the gendarme and the administrator. “Living the colonial condition,” confided Tewfik Farès, “is something! It’s not sociologically or historically speaking. It’s life. And I think that’s all there in it. [...] For a hundred and thirty years, we wait. We hold back. We push back. We hope. At the same time, on different occasions, there are skirmishes, unrest.

Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet is a powerful documentary that explores the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. The film takes viewers on a journey through the life of Muhammad, from his early childhood to his prophethood and beyond. It highlights his contributions to the world, his message of unity, and the impact he continues to have on millions of people around the globe. Through interviews, reenactments, and stunning visuals, this documentary offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the life of one of history's most influential figures.

The Epic of Cheikh Bouamama is a gripping movie set in 19th century Algeria. It tells the story of Cheikh Bouamama, a tribal leader who leads the resistance against the French colonial forces. The film explores the themes of war, rebellion, sacrifice, and the strength of the human spirit.

Götz, the owner of an record shop in Berlin, Kreuzberg, is in love with Aylin.But Aylin is espoused to an turkey doctor named Tarkan. Götz and Aylin are fallin in love and they want to get married. Their Plans first get strong restistance from the turkish parents-in-law and also from the mother of Götz named Helena. Götz converting to the Islam and tries to get a true turk to marry Aylin at the end. After serveral problems and twists they get finally married.

El Kalaa, a village in southern Oran. Although already married, old Sidi planned to marry another. He sets his sights on the beautiful Aïssa, with whom Kaddour, his adopted son, is in love. The old man decides to play a trick on Kaddour to teach him never to covet a woman that an elder wants to marry...

An oasis lost in the Saharan desert more than 700km from Algiers. A society still functioning on centuries-old rituals. The only connection to the city is a bus that passes once a day. Moussa, disabled from birth, lives there with his sister Zineb; They try, together, to reconstitute a family unit that the war has destroyed. The family is the dream of the idyllic times of childhood, of times when parents took all the responsibilities. Moussa is perfectly independent, although he has no arms, he nevertheless loves being cared for by his sister. Zineb, for her part, does not dare to face the new world that a marriage would constitute. Life passes punctuated by the same gestures. Zineb takes the bus to go to work at the date packaging factory. Moussa goes to see the schoolmaster, draws or dreams of Mériem, the woman he loves. A rose secretly grows in the sand, which Moussa waters every day.

The Sacred City is a documentary that delves into the history of a holy city and its importance in Islamic culture. It explores the ancient ruins, historical landmarks, and religious practices associated with the sacred city. The film also highlights the effects of civil wars and the need for historical archiving and preservation.