Schiism : awaiting the hidden Imam /

Discusses Shi'ism, its origins, mythology of martyrdom, the centuries of persecution and discrimination of Shi'ism as a minority faith, and its basic tenets including the belief in the twelfth, or 'hidden' Imam, who will appear on the Last Day as the Mahdi. Interweaves contempora...

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Corporate Authors: Audiovisuel Multimedia International Production, ARTE France, Icarus Films
Other Authors: Bakhtaoui, Saïd (Director), Ballout, Mohammad
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
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Language Notes:In English and other languages with English subtitles.
Published: New York, N.Y. : Icarus Films, [2005]
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Summary:Discusses Shi'ism, its origins, mythology of martyrdom, the centuries of persecution and discrimination of Shi'ism as a minority faith, and its basic tenets including the belief in the twelfth, or 'hidden' Imam, who will appear on the Last Day as the Mahdi. Interweaves contemporary and historical footage, and introduces Muslim scholars, philosophers, writers, politicians and religious leaders discussing a wide range of issues.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (53 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD-R; NTSC.
Production Credits:Presented by A.M.I.P. with Arte.