Jihad... Struggling with Islam
Jihad... Struggling with Islam chronicles the struggle of one woman to reconcile her Self with the faith she was born into. A faith she has felt no real connection with until September 11, 2001. As the tragedy of that day unfolded, Hina Khan repeatedly thought "Please don't let it be a Muslim, please don't let it be a Muslim." That event led to a rude awakening which forced her to come to terms with what it means to be a Muslim and if this was a religion she wanted to be a part of.
The Toronto-born 34 year-old broadcaster documents her journey as she meets a variety of Muslims from open and inclusive progressives to fundamentalists who celebrated the events of 9/11. This powerful, personal, first-person film was filmed in Toronto, Canada and London, England.
Hina Khan's film is an emotionally gripping, revealing and courageous look at one woman's struggle to understand a faith that she inherited. An informative and unique reflection of our times, Khan takes us on a personal journey that sheds light on the radical sides of Islam brining new understanding to the audience. It is an outstanding effort and a must see!
-- National Film Board of Canada
Best Canadian Documentary
Read the story Hina Khan's Personal Jihad!, by Binoy Thomas, in the Weekly Voice. See who helped bring this documentary to life in the Credits.
Visit Hina Khan's website: www.onetreeproductions.ca
You may purchase a DVD copy of Jihad - Struggling with Islam via www.titlehousedistribution.com or www.amazon.com websites.
Languages: Pashto, English
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