Rhyme & Reason Podcast
How We Created the First Qur'anical: Boonaa Mohammed
Rhyme & Reason Ep.2
Episode 252 minAug 1, 20252K views
Take a look behind the scenes of the groundbreaking theatrical production Once Upon a Time in Makkah - the first “Quranical.” In this episode, Sh. Ammar AlShukry is on the road with Boonaa Mohammed during their UK tour. They reflect on the making of this unique experience, blending Qur’an recitation, Seerah storytelling, poetry, nasheeds, and multimedia.
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In this episode
- 0:00 What is a Qur'anical?
- 6:04 Protection from Atheism
- 9:38 The Prophet's Character
- 11:15 Future of the Immersive Experience
- 14:58 Engaging the Senses
- 16:45 The Creative Team
- 21:43 Writing for Ilyas Mao
- 27:48 Once Upon a Time in Mecca
- 32:45 Zoran Mamdani
- 43:10 Disappointment in Expectations
- 45:30 Being Normal is Haram
- 50:06 Upcoming Tours
About the series
Rhyme & Reason is a podcast hosted by Sh. Ammar Alshukry featuring real, reflective conversations with scholars and thought leaders.
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