HAVE MUSLIMS BEEN PRAYING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION FOR OVER 1000 YEARS? | SACRED CITY | TIMELINE

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary from Timeline presents a deeply controversial and potentially seismic re-examination of Islamic history. It posits that the holy city of Mecca, towards which 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide direct their prayers, may be in the wrong location. The film, featuring writer and historian Dan Gibson, compiles evidence from historical texts and modern technology to argue that the descriptions of the original holy city in the Quran and Islamic histories do not align with present-day Mecca. Gibson's research suggests a different, original location and explores how this significant misunderstanding might have occurred over the last fifteen hundred years. While acknowledging the controversial nature of its claims, the film reportedly remains respectful of Islamic tenets and the Prophet Muhammad. Filmed amidst the deserts and ruins of the Middle East, 'The Sacred City' unfolds like a historical detective story, promising a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of Islam's origins with potential global appeal for diverse audiences.