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Der Weg nach Mekka - Die Reise des Muhammad Asad

  • 2008
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Der Weg nach Mekka - Die Reise des Muhammad Asad (2008)
Documentary

In the early 1920s the Austrian Leopold Weiss left his Jewish roots behind, converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Asad. He became one of the most important Muslims of the 20th ... Read allIn the early 1920s the Austrian Leopold Weiss left his Jewish roots behind, converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Asad. He became one of the most important Muslims of the 20th century, first as an advisor at the royal court of Saudi Arabia, and later translating the... Read allIn the early 1920s the Austrian Leopold Weiss left his Jewish roots behind, converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Asad. He became one of the most important Muslims of the 20th century, first as an advisor at the royal court of Saudi Arabia, and later translating the Koran into English. Asad was also a co-founder of Pakistan and its ambassador to the UN. ... Read all

  • Director
    • Georg Misch
  • Writers
    • Georg Misch
    • Miriam Ali de Unzaga
  • Stars
    • Muhammad Asad
    • Samuel Honigman
    • Martin Goldenberg
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    95
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    • Director
      • Georg Misch
    • Writers
      • Georg Misch
      • Miriam Ali de Unzaga
    • Stars
      • Muhammad Asad
      • Samuel Honigman
      • Martin Goldenberg
    • 1User review
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Muhammad Asad
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Samuel Honigman
    • Self
    Martin Goldenberg
    • Self
    Adnan Ibrahim
    • Self
    Omar Al Rawi
    • Self
    Abu Moussa
    • Self
    Arnon Soffer
    • Self
    Al-Gamah
    • Self
    Abdul Rahman Al-Shubeiri
    • Self
    Ahmed Zaki Yamani
    • Self
    Ikram Chayhatai
    • Self
    Talal Asad
    • Self
    • (as Prof. Talal Asad)
    Mohse Ruthven
    • Self
    Sonia Muyal
    • Self
    Rachel Muyal
    • Self
    José Hidalgo
    • Self
    Maza al Kurtubi
    • Self
    • Director
      • Georg Misch
    • Writers
      • Georg Misch
      • Miriam Ali de Unzaga
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    10fasifierce

    A life-changing documentary

    Muhammad Asad remains largely obscure from the pages of history, even though he is one of the few scholars that made East meet West.

    This is the only documentary that traces the path Muhammad Asad trekked, and tries to figure out the spiritual influence under which Asad converted to Islam. It starts from Asad's birth place, Ukraine, where his family is interviewed. The film crew then travels to Austria to witness the naming of a square, located in front of the UN building, in honor of this esteemed scholar. The next stop is the deserted area of Jerusalem, followed by interviews and meetings in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, United States, Morocco and Spain.

    Full marks to the producers and directors. Kudos to the music producers for this touching background music.

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      Muhammad Asad: Some Muslim scholars argue that the concept of Democracy is not compatible with the concept of an Islamic state. But of course it is and the Quran outlines the essence of Democracy.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 2008 (Austria)
    • Countries of origin
      • Austria
      • Ukraine
      • Spain
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Nepal
      • Morocco
      • Israel
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official website
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Arabic
      • Urdu
      • Spanish
      • Ukrainian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • A Road to Mecca: The Journey of Muhammad Asad
    • Filming locations
      • Lviv, Ukraine
    • Production companies
      • Mischief Films
      • Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF)
      • ARTE
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $88,991
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby SR
      • 4-Track Stereo

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