The AlMaghrib Podcast

Why Don’t Muslims Cry for Jesus?

Once Upon a Time in Jerusalem

1 hr 8 minAug 29, 20268K views

What happens when Islamic scholarship, storytelling and art come together?

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In this episode

  1. 0:00 Intro
  2. 0:53 Welcome to the Podcast
  3. 1:42 How Once Upon a Time in Mecca Began
  4. 4:39 Building the Creative Team
  5. 9:09 Ameen Davis: Finding a Place for Art in Islam
  6. 11:18 Once Upon a Time in Jerusalem Trailer
  7. 12:22 Ameen’s Journey from Acting to Nasheeds
  8. 17:54 Ilyas Mao & the Story Behind Battle of Badr
  9. 24:28 Taking Once Upon a Time Around the World
  10. 26:19 What Makes the Show So Unique?
  11. 31:37 From Professional Theatre to Islamic Storytelling
  12. 36:14 From Mecca to Jerusalem
  13. 38:03 How a Theatre Production Is Built
  14. 42:50 Taking the Story of Jesus to Non-Muslim Audiences
  15. 44:03 A Christian Woman’s Emotional Reaction to Jerusalem
  16. 50:37 The Creative Process Behind the Show
  17. 52:35 The Story Behind “Under the Palm Tree”
  18. 59:00 Why Is Art So Controversial Among Western Muslims?
  19. 1:02:57 The Future of Muslim Art & Entertainment

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Long conversations with scholars, imams and the people building Muslim communities, hosted by Sh. Ammar AlShukry. New episodes on YouTube.

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