Muhammad, the legacy of a prophet

These days, Islam is a big, worldwide issue; this is why it was with great anticipation that I watched this past Tuesday, the three-hour series telling the story of the Arab prophet.

I wouldn't say that this film was very good, as the story wasn't told as well as it could have, but suffice to say that it left me with a clear impression that, Islam, was a religion inspired by medieval times, tribal traditions and appeared significantly behind Christianity in terms of its social evolution.

Like most other religions, it requires to totally believe into a myth that was officially told decades after the prophet passed away, which of course, affects its credibility. Further, the story was totally unbalanced and told by a variety of people (black, Arab and white) who appear to be token cheerleaders for Islam.

Finally, I couldn't help, but draw a parallel between Islam and Mormonism. Their common harsh desert environment, improbable stories and of course their share practice of polygamy...