History Channel Airs “Secrets”
of the Qur’an
The
History Channel aired the “secrets of the Qur’an”
on March 2 and March 9. An announcement in this regard stated:
The Koran – (is) one of the most influential religious
books of all time. Muslims worldwide believe the Koran is
God's guidance, a sourcebook to help believers follow the
right path. But much of the non-Muslim world sees the Koran
as a text shrouded in mystery...and controversy. We'll attempt
to demystify and explain the text: where it came from, what
it says, and what it means. Like any holy scripture, the Koran
can't be separated from its historical context. We'll examine
the history of the verses and also their implications for
modern times, as well as the striking similarities and differences
between the Koran and the Bible -- and the ways in which Muslims
believe the Koran corrects some of the Jewish and Christian
scriptures. The program will get at the heart of one of the
world's holiest books, capturing its majesty and mystery and
illuminating for the audience the very foundation of Islam.”
In part 2 of the program on March 9 “we explore what
role the Koran has played throughout Islamic history. From
the 500-year Golden Age of Islam, to the legendary clashes
of Muslim and Christian forces during the times of the Crusades,
we'll identify what influence the Koran had on the individuals
living out those momentous events. We also look at the use
of the word jihad, its meaning within the Koran, and how the
concept has been used by others including modern-day Islamic
radicals. The messages in Islam's holy book have been used
to launch some of the world's greatest civilizations, and
at times its interpretations have been used as justification
for acts of violence. We'll attempt to get at the heart of
one of the world's holiest books, capturing its majesty and
mystery, and illuminating for the audience the very foundation
of Islam.”
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