LEGACY OF PEACE This a documentary film is a journey of learning and discovery of Islam and its relationship with Christianity and Judaism. For the first time in history, this ‘Legacy of Peace’ documentary film uniquely explores the true nature of Islam and unfolds many of its inner-dimensions. It dispels many myths and brushes off the ignorance towards this faith. Listen to the experts from the world’s three major religions with chronological Time-lines, CGI Animated Maps and Graphics, Footage featuring scenes from around the world and Original works of art, explain: • Islam’s peaceful concepts and principles as the events of the rise of Islam unfold in the early 600 AD. • With rationality and wisdom, how Prophet Muhammad established peace and uprooted violence. • The grounds behind the marriages of Prophet Muhammad. Observe the many scientific contributions of early Muslims that were the catalyst of the beginning of the Renaissance in Europe. Find out how true faith, rationality and love can bring people together and create a more conducive environment for all. Featuring topics such as: • Islamic law: protection of the human soul; the rationale behind the severity of penalty. • Interpretation of the verses of the Qur’an. • Islam embraces values common to all people. • Islam reforms the status of women and • The Crusaders fascination by the morality and chivalry of Saladin. Guest Speakers: Robert Schuller, Ph.D, Sheik Salah Koftaru, Ph.D, John Esposito, Ph.D, Paul Tunkle, Ph.D, Muzamil Siddiqi, Ph.D, Rabbi Reuven Firestone, Ph.D, Hassan Hathout, M.D, Rabbi Ira Book, Imam W. Deen Mohammed, Ingrid Mattson, PhD, Imam Basher Arafat, Ph.D, Kasem Khaleel, M.D, Amir Husain, Ph.D, Afaf Morsot, Ph.D, Moustafa al-Qazwini, Ph.D, Nancy Lydick Ph.D and Sharon Kugler. What is perceived as a distant learning is now accessible to every one; the two-hour documentary is made into four parts; easy for classroom teaching, policy makers, public and private sectors, and for all people with all backgrounds. The four parts are further made into chapters which make it easy for researchers and specific interests. The four parts titles are: Part 1: Introduction to Islam Part 2: Outstanding Achievements through Peace Part 3: Building on Rationality Part 4: Muslim Contributions / Faith at Work Chapters within each part Part 1: Introduction to Islam Common Ground - Collaboration The beginning of the Revelation and the rise of Islam Continuity of the messages of God The Qur'an and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad Muslims under torture and execution Peaceful approaches to violence Collaboration between Muslims and Christians Christians and Jews in the Qur'an The siege of Muslims and a genuine Christian act Part 2: Outstanding Achievements through Peace Muhammad's endeavor and journeys The Constitution of Medina The social and urban development of the city State vs. religion The Meccans attack the Muslims in Medina No compulsion in religion Interpretation of the verses of the Holy Qur'an The meaning of the word "Jihad" War is dreadful / Reconciliation and diplomacy Muhammad’s marriages Part 3: Building on Rationality Denouncing terrorism The rationale behind the Islamic Law and the penal system Diplomacy and communication Fraternity of all people The Muslim leader, Saladin and the Crusaders The status of women in Islam Limitation of polygamy Part 4: Muslim Contributions / Faith at Work Early Muslims' contributions to the world Invention of the Clock Establishing world wide trade Ship building, navigation and geography Invention of the check and municipal administration The birth of the sciences and the Renaissance Islam and the West Rationale for coexistence The Legacy of Peace