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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, October 3. 2001 - Page 13 KUED to present special on Islam Islam: Empire of Faith, the critically acclaimed series on the history of one of the worlds most powerful civilizations, is returning to KUED. lb provide historical context for the national dialogue that has grown around Islamic culture, PBS has the series after multiple requests for reboth airings. The offices of of Vice the President the United States and the Queen of England are among those who have used this in-- depth world to recount the rise and importance of early Islamic civilization. Increasingly, scholars and historians are recognizing the profound impact that Islamic civilization has had on more significant than the rise of Islam. Within a few centuries, the Islamic empires blossomed, projecting their power from Africa to the East IndieB, from Spain to India. Inspired by the words of the prophet Muhammed, and led by caliphs and sultans, this and political Western culture and the course of world history. Islam was the conduit for the religious intellectual legacies of Greece, expansion remains unequaled in speed, geographic size and endurance. Islam: Empire of Faith, the three-hou- r program narrated g a to Academy gain by documentary Islamic of Ben actor Kingsley, tells the stronger grasp culture. spectacular story of the great KUED-7 Fridays, on Airing sweep of Islamic power and Islam: 9 October at p.m., faith during its first 1,000 Empire of Faith offers a years - from the birth of the foundation for better prophet Muhammed to the understanding the Islamic peak of the Ottoman Empire faith, which has become a topic under the reign of Suleiman of conversation and an area of the Magnificent Historical remisunderstanding following enactments and a remarkable the recent terrorist attacks. exposition of Islamic art, Between the fall of Rome artifacts and architecture are and the European voyages of combined with interviews with discovery, few events were scholars from around the Egypt and China; its geographic and cultural breadth Award-winnin- 5-1- brought immeasurable advances in literature, the arts, science and medicine to the Western world of the Middle Ages. It was the seed for much of what became known as the European Renaissance and was a defining force against which the West pushed - in 9, war, trade and religion. and medicine flourished. This this segment covers the episode also tells the story of revelation and early writing of the Crusades, describes the the Koran, the creation of the recapture of Jerusalem by first mosque, the persecution Saladin the Great, and suffered by the first Muslims, concludes with the devastating and the major battles fought Mongol invasion of Islamic by Muhammed and his lands. followers to establish the new The final episode, "The reveals the religion. The rapid religious, Ottomans, cultural and political dramatic transformation of expansion of Islam, as the Islam resulting from the dramatic story of Islams rise, program shows, overwhelmed the empires of Persia and Byzantium, creating a new empire larger than Rome. "The two, Episode the examines Awakening, one of into of Islam flowering in the great civilizations history. At a time when culture and goods flowed freely throughout the large empire, Islamic principles and Mongol invasion. Enlisted by Muslims to fight the Mongols, the Ottomans soon staked own their claims, transforming the Islamic world and creating a new empire that expanded westward into Christian territories. Suleiman the Magnificent shaped the Ottomans into a military powerhouse and an empire of and wealth extreme intellectual which affecting the sophistication, development of the West. threatens the great power prophet Muhammed and his Arabic became the language of centers of Europe and the simple but revolutionary learning, while achievements empire of the Persian Safavids message. Introducing the in art, architecture, science before falling victim to The first episode, The Messenger, examines the extraordinary life of the influence were spread further, enemies from within. "At a time when Utahns are shifting their focus to the Middle East and the various cultures that live in the region, KUED is proud to provide a CORTEZ SEARS historical and cultural of overview Islamic civilization, says Larry S. Smith, general manager of KUED. "Now, more than ever, television viewers need to be Where else? ' h WM Srit print ' V aware of the rich, diverse culture that comprises the Islamic faith. October Mi October Islam: Empire of Faith encores on KUED--7 Fridays, October at 8 p.m. 5-1- si Dm fti ers, hardly lives for himself. .. plus Iree Midelivery with M He who does not live in some degree for oth- mi apODSiDiiGSS rebate on all home appliances over $399 ViiWMWwnH)MWmcV Minim. mail-i- n ml Htrilagi0Mia at financing until March 2002 on all refrigerators, washers or dryers over 399 when you use your Sears card" 399 26.0-c- u. Super Capacity Plus washer 22702. Reg. 469.99 Kanmora Sup capacity Wyir 62602. Rag. 339.99, sria 299.99. 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