Ajami

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At a glance

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Modern conflicts Peace-making and coexistence

Screening Room

Format: Film · Muslim history or life carries the story
Released: 2009 CE · 1430 AH†
Countries: IL · DE
Approach: drama of Muslim life

Where to watch officially: No official link recorded. · Listed, not endorsed.

Overview

A joint Israeli–Palestinian film about the Ajami quarter of Jaffa, where Muslims, Christians and Jews are entangled in violence; nominated for the Oscar. ¹ ²

People and things also explored

No Other Land· London River· Al-Madina Souq, Aleppo· Reconciliation of hearts (al-mu'allafa qulubuhum)· Dhimma (the covenant of protection)· Conquest by treaty (sulh)· The Prophet's address to the Ansar at al-Ji'rana· The plot of Amir ibn al-Tufayl and Arbad ibn Qays

Sources

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islam.museum contributors. “Ajami”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/screen/ajami-2009/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Accessed 2026-10-18.

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