BBC: The Hidden Art of Islam English Subtitles

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A collection of artefacts
from the Muslim world

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is about to be put
on show at the British Museum.

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They tell the story of the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage
to Mecca, strictly forbidden to non-Muslims.

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Much of the beautiful artwork on
show conforms to the religious rules

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which inspire the rich visual language
of Islamic culture, past and present.

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I can only pray, Inshallah, that
this exhibition will be a source

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of education, of understanding
and of delight.

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In Islam, depictions of God
and the prophets are prohibited,