Egyptian box office hit Mawlana is causing backlash from Sunni Muslim clerics, Reuters reports. The film, which highlights the relationship between the religious establishment and the state, has been accused of tarnishing the image of Al-Azhar just as it steps up efforts to rein in violent extremism. You can watch Mawlana’s official trailer with English subtitles here (runtime 01:50).
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