Islam. Five pillars of faith

Description

Residing to the north of India, the population of Kashmir is primarily Muslim. This program travels to the place known as "the Switzerland of the East" to study the beliefs and practices of Islam. Topics such as the Koran, the Pillars of Islam, the influence of Sharia, and traditional Muslim festivals and holy sites are addressed. Background on the arrival of Islam in Kashmir and its spread throughout India creates a historical context for the religion's predominance in many regions.

Runtime

52 min

Series

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

[2005], c1995

Database

Films on Demand

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