Iranian biopic on Prophet Muhammad sparks anger
Iran’s most expensive film ever, “Muhammad”, is set to open on Wednesday in 143 theatres throughout the country. The religious epic has already drawn criticisms from many Muslims who are opposed to any depiction of the prophet. came under fire from Sunni Islamic clerics, who claim that it’s forbidden to depict Muhammad. The Muslim world’s leading Sunni religious institution, al-Azhar, said that portraying the Prophet Muhammad was tantamount to belittling his spiritual status. The organisation opposes not only portraying the prophet’s face ...
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