Vid: Middle EastEnders - The East London Mosque

Documentary about the history of the East London Mosque, which is marking its centenary.

Islam is often seen as a divisive force, but from the outset in 1910 its founders wanted a mosque that promoted harmony between Christian, Jews and Muslims in the east end. Baroness Uddin of Bethnal Green, worshippers from different generations, historians and undertakers and trustees of the mosque, examine how successful the mosque has been as a force for integration.

To View using the BBC iPlayer (UK viewers only):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tkr8b

This programme was aired on Wed 25 Aug 2010 at 23:15. It will be available on the BBC iPlayer until 11:44pm Wednesday 1st September 2010.

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Also on the iPlayer is a recent documentary called: Heart And Soul - Recite!

Razia Iqbal explores why the oral tradition of memorising and reciting the Quran remains so powerful to this day.

She meets children who would rather learn the Quran than play with their playstations - and a calligrapher who draws fresh inspiration from the ancient text.

She also visits an imam with a passion for the Quran in cyberspace.

This programme was aired on BBC World Service, 11:32am Sunday 22nd August 2010.

To Listen: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0092pw0

To read further: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-10957293