Islam: Empire of Faith

Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam. Directed by Robert Garner and narrated by Ben Kingsly

From the birth of the prophet Muhammad to the glories of the Ottomans, this groundbreaking work illuminates the first thousand years of a misunderstood civilization. Historical reenactments; a remarkable explication of Islamic art; and interviews with scholars recount the rise of the Islamic civilization and it's profound impact on Western Culture and world history.

It was filmed in Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine, Israel, Spain, Turkey and Iran.

The first episode deals with the life of Muhammad, the second with the early Caliphates, Crusades and Mongol invasions and the third with the Ottoman Empire and Safavid dynasty.