[Day 28] Outside the Middle East most people may not have heard of Amr Khaled, Mustafa Hosni, Moez Masoud, or Ahmad al-Shugairi. However these men have a significant following in the Arab world through Middle Eastern Television and the web. Amr Khaled’s influence for moderate and practical Islam has been compared to the North American evangelical preacher Rick Warren.

The history, video and interesting facts of how the 30-Days International prayer movement began at a meeting in the Middle-East. Today the 30-Days Muslim World Prayer Guide prayer guide is now produced in more than 42 languages each year and distributed from more than 32 regional offices.

Ergun Caner, the dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary, is a former Muslim and discusses coming to know Jesus. Understanding what it is like for a former Muslim.

NOTE: This is a short version. I strongly recommend you watch the longer version on Tangle.com (formerly GodTube.com).

Just 2 min. 30 seconds. A helpful overview.

Here a Muslim explains what he does and his preparation for the month of Ramadan.

A short documentary from Mecca with good footage of the flow of people with commentary.

Many of the questions and stereotypes received had to do with women — specifically empowerment, violence, and honor crimes. Here’s a clip where Queen Rania discusses these issues.

A very interesting look into the home and thus culture of Saudi Arabia. Created by a professional journalist and housewife Susan Zawawi.

Islam in America: The American Crescent
Rageh Omaar of AlJazeera looks at why Islam has come to be described by some people as a “very American faith”. He traces its history in the US and talks to American Muslims about how their belief is compatible with the principles of American democracy. Interesting insights into Islam in [...]

Ya Taiba – Traditional Islamic Music