27/02/2025
📢 The Victorian Muslims of Britain – Premiering on Al Jazeera Documentary! 🎬✨
Uncover the extraordinary stories of six British pioneers who embraced Islam in the 19th and early 20th centuries, shaping history in remarkable ways. From Robert Reschid Stanley, the first Muslim mayor, to Abdullah Quilliam, who inspired over 600 conversions, and Fatima Cates, a fearless woman who co-founded Britain’s first mosque. Also learn about Zainab Cobbold, the aristocrat who performed Hajj, Marmaduke Pickthall, the first English translator of the Quran, and, finally, Lord Headley, a nobleman who championed the Muslim community.
📺 Catch this compelling docudrama between March 1–7 on الجزيرة الوثائقية
🔗Read the full journey from the perspective of our Executive Producer, Ahmed Abdelhafez in bringing this series to life: https://lnkd.in/d6sKMqxP
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