Islam Unveiled (2004)
Overview
Challenging the Western view that Islam inherently represses women’s rights, journalist Samira Ahmed travels across the world examining Islamic customs as they relate to women. In this two-part series, Ahmed explores whether current Islamic customs such as polygamy, honor killings, and requiring women to wear the hijāb (veil) are actually rooted in the Quran.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.935 |
Directed By
Ruhi Hamid
Crew
David Henshaw
Ruhi Hamid
Petra Graf
Michael Ormiston
Ruhi Hamid
Samira Ahmed
Satinder Chohan
TOP CAST
Samira Ahmed
Narrator (voice)
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