Time-keeping and prayer | Science and Islam
Jim Al-Khalili explains how Islamic prayer patterns encouraged the development of new methods of time-keeping.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'20''
- Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
- Religious Education | Islam | Practices | Worship
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Science and Islam
- Episode: The Power of Doubt
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