Abby Dorraugh (aedorraugh)

Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet Unrated

"Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet", is a documentary that chronicles the life and influence of Muhammad as well as the people of Islam. The information in this documentary is provided through the knowledge of scholars, experts in the Islam faith, experts in the life of Muhammad, and people of the Islam faith. The film describes the conditions of Mecca before the birth of Muhammad as a hostile environment. The ecology of Mecca was harsh as well as the people. It was a vigilante society. No one could survive on their own so tribes were of great importance. Muhammad was born in Mecca to a very important tribe. His father dies before his birth and his mother died when he was six years old. From then on, Muhammad was raised by his uncle. Though he was born into a significant tribe, Muhammad identified very closely with the less fortunate largely because he was an orphan. As he grew older, Muhammad began to retreat to the mountains to meditate. It was during one such retreat to Light Mountain that Muhammad was visited by the divine. Muhammad engulfed with the presence of the angel Gabriel. Gabriel told Muhammad to recite but Muhammad told him he could not. The words that would be the beginning to the scripture poured from Muhammad's lips. Here, Islam was developed. Muhammad was told he was the prophet and was warned that the road ahead would not be an easy one. His own would reject him and his prophecy. This was absolutely the case. Muhammad slowly gained followers as the scripture would come to him not all at once but gradually. Many that followed his word were persecuted, but still persevered. The documentary gives insight into the life of Muhammad and the impact his life has today. People of the Islam religion look at Muhammad as the greatest example of attitude and behavior. They look to him for guidance in everyday life. Followers of Islam not only follow the scripture but they do as Muhammad did. One man who converted to Islam said that you can not just talk the talk, but you have to walk the walk. This film relates to world religions because if not for Muhammad, Islam would never have been formed. Muslims today face hostility and prejudice. Muhammad is looked to for guidance in these times. He impacts the point of view of Muslims. Muhammad persevered through religious persecution to form a religion that over seven million Muslims follow in America alone. The faith brought to light by Muhammad is embrace by many, not only Muslims. Many have converted to Islam because of the example Muhammad led by.