Islam Unveiled (2004)

Challenging the Western view that Islam inherently represses women’s rights, journalist Samira Ahmed travels across the world examining Islamic customs as they relate to women. In this two-part series, Ahmed explores whether current Islamic customs such as polygamy, honor killings, and requiring women to wear the hijāb (veil) are actually rooted in the Quran.

Director: Ruhi Hamid
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
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Music: Michael Ormiston
Production: Hardcash Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

koran, islam, polygamy, religion, islamic, woman director, honor killing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Islam Unveiled about?
Challenging the Western view that Islam inherently represses women’s rights, journalist Samira Ahmed travels across the world examining Islamic customs as they relate to women. In this two-part series, Ahmed explores whether current Islamic customs such as polygamy, honor killings, and requiring women to wear the hijāb (veil) are actually rooted in the Quran.
Who directed Islam Unveiled?
Islam Unveiled was directed by Ruhi Hamid.
Who stars in Islam Unveiled?
Islam Unveiled stars Samira Ahmed.
How long is Islam Unveiled?
Islam Unveiled has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Islam Unveiled?
Islam Unveiled is a Documentary film.
Where was Islam Unveiled produced?
Islam Unveiled was produced in United Kingdom.