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Sh Qaradawi and LOTR Producer making a film on the Seerah! WOW, this should be interesting to say the least, can’t wait to check this out.

A film about the Prophet Mohammad backed by the producer of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Matrix” is under discussion, a Qatar media firm said on Sunday, with the aim of creating an English-language blockbuster for the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims.

Filming of the $150 million movie is set to start in 2011, with Barrie Osborne as its producer, Alnoor Holdings said.

Alnoor said the film - in which the Prophet would not be depicted, in accordance with Islamic strictures - was in development and talks were being held with studios, talent agencies and distributors in the United States and Britain.

The company launched a $200-million international film fund on Oct. 31 to invest in film projects amid tight financing in the wake of the financial crisis and plans to focus on Hollywood.

Alnoor said it aimed to attract the “best international talent” to star in the motion picture.
The company was set up this year to take advantage of economic opportunities in the entertainment industry, focusing on international film production, Arabic production and animation.

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I found this amazing resource online the other day - HealthyMuslim.com - A guide for Muslims and anyone interested in maintaining their health, fitness and longevity based off of the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet (sal Allahu Alayhi wasallam).

A rather interesting find. 150 years ago the Maharaja of India had a special carpet made to cover the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad (sal Allahu alayhi wasallam), recently it has been brought to attention and will be auctioned off for millions of dollars. The making of this and purchase of this is a total waste of money, so extravagant and there is no basis for such things in the Islamic tradition, as long as the Ummah is caught up in matters such as this our condition will remain the same.

A carpet that was commissioned in India 150 years ago to decorate the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina is due to be auctioned in Qatar.

The rug, known as the Pearl Carpet of Baroda, was created using an estimated two million natural seed pearls.

It is decorated with hundreds of precious stones, including diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds.

Bidding is expected to start at about $5m but experts say its eventual selling price could be far higher.

Tradition has it that the Pearl Carpet of Baroda was commissioned by India’s wealthy Maharaja of Baroda as a gift to sit at the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad.

The maharaja’s death meant it was never delivered and remained in India, being exhibited as a highlight of the Delhi Exhibition more than 100 years ago.

Later, it was taken by a family member to Monaco.

The tiny natural pearls, known as Basra, were harvested from the waters of the Gulf.

Created in the late 1860s, it is largely red and blue with swirling vines of flowers and three large round rosettes across its centre.

The carpet is to be auctioned in Doha on Thursday by Sotheby’s.

The auctioneers say it is not inconceivable that the carpet could fetch as much as $20m.

Whoever the new owner is, it is unlikely the carpet will sit on a floor - it is expected to be used as a wall hanging.

Audio: Henry Howard-Sneyd from Sotheby’s says the carpet is totally unique

Source: BBC News

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