THE MESSAGE - English Hollywood Classic Movie

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Muhammad spreads Islam's message of equality and justice, facing persecution and opposition from those in power, but ultimately establishing Islam as the final religion through unity and the Quran.

Insights

  • Muhammad's teachings challenge societal norms, advocating for equality, justice, and the unity of God, leading to opposition from those in power and persecution of his followers.
  • Muhammad's humility, mercy, and emphasis on unity, equality, and respect for other religions are central to his message, as seen in his actions towards prisoners, the establishment of a peaceful surrender in Mecca, and his approach to rulers of the world in spreading Islam.

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Recent questions

  • Who is Muhammad?

    Prophet of Islam

  • What challenges did Muhammad face?

    Persecution and violence

  • What did Muhammad emphasize in his teachings?

    Equality and justice

  • Where did Muhammad find acceptance?

    Medina

  • What was the outcome of Muhammad's teachings?

    Establishment of Islam

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Summary

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Muhammad spreads Islam, faces persecution and opposition.

  • Muhammad, the messenger of God, sends messages to various rulers, urging them to accept Islam for salvation.
  • He speaks of a new prophet in Arabia, drawing parallels to John the Baptist's message to King Herod.
  • Mecca, a rich trading city, was ruled by merchants who housed 360 different gods in the Kaaba.
  • Muhammad receives revelations from an angel, leading to the creation of the Quran.
  • Despite offers of authority, position, and wealth, Muhammad refuses to renounce his message from God.
  • Muhammad's teachings challenge societal norms, advocating for equality and justice.
  • Muhammad's followers face persecution and violence for their beliefs.
  • Hamza, a former wine-drinking hunter, joins Muhammad's cause, attracting more followers.
  • Muhammad's message of equality and justice gains traction, leading to opposition from those in power.
  • Efforts to suppress Muhammad's movement through violence and intimidation prove ineffective as his followers grow in number.

38:41

Muhammad's Journey: From Persecution to Acceptance

  • Muhammad urges his mother to renounce her beliefs and embrace Islam, emphasizing the oneness of God and Muhammad as His messenger.
  • Amar's parents are martyrs of Islam, promised Paradise, and Muhammad warns them to leave Mecca to avoid persecution.
  • Muhammad advises his followers to seek refuge in Abyssinia under a Christian King who ensures justice.
  • Muhammad's followers face persecution in Mecca, prompting their escape to Abyssinia.
  • Muhammad's followers face opposition in Abyssinia, but the Christian King listens to their beliefs and offers protection.
  • Muhammad's followers explain their beliefs to the Christian King, emphasizing monotheism, truth, charity, and respect for women.
  • The Christian King compares the teachings of Muhammad and Jesus, acknowledging similarities and differences.
  • Muhammad's followers recount the story of Jesus' birth from the Quran, emphasizing the divine nature of Christ.
  • Muhammad's followers seek refuge in Medina, where they find acceptance and build the first Mosque of Islam.
  • Muhammad's escape to Medina marks a turning point, leading to the establishment of a new community and the spread of Islam.

01:21:50

Prophet's quest for unity and peace

  • The prophet is concerned with the afterworld and his son's behavior, praying excessively and making laws like a king.
  • Loyalty to Islam is emphasized over tribe or family, with all Muslims considered kin.
  • The prophet aims to change the nature of tribes for equality and unity.
  • Jews and Christians are granted equal rights with Muslims, and Jews in the Commonwealth are protected.
  • Women are given rights of inheritance.
  • The prophet plans to enlarge the caravan to Damascus by taking valuables from Mecca.
  • A battle ensues between the prophet's followers and Meccans, resulting in a victory for the prophet.
  • The prophet shows mercy to prisoners, offering freedom to those who teach Muslims to read.
  • The prophet faces opposition from Meccans, leading to a truce for 10 years.
  • The truce stipulates no attacks on tribes or caravans for a decade, allowing for a period of peace and stability.

02:22:15

Muhammad's Humility and Peaceful Conquests

  • Muhammad sent letters to the rulers of the world, calling them to Islam, including Hercus, Kisra, and Mukus, emphasizing equality in Islam and respect for other religions.
  • Muhammad was humble, rejecting the idea of being superior and emphasizing the importance of learning and teaching.
  • Despite being recognized as a prophet, Muhammad remained humble and uncertain about his future, showing humility and faith.
  • Mecca was taken by Muhammad's followers, leading to a peaceful surrender by the city's leaders, with no bloodshed or plunder allowed.
  • Muhammad declared Mecca a holy place, forbidding violence and establishing Islam's laws and principles in Arabia.
  • Before his death, Muhammad emphasized unity, equality, and the importance of the Quran, completing the revelation and establishing Islam as the final religion.
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