The Way of the Prophets

Peter Sanders, renowned for capturing the essence of the Muslim world, embarked on his journey over 55 years ago, amassing over half a million images reflecting its rich traditions. Initially a rock and roll photographer in London, he transitioned to documenting India and Morocco’s faiths, culminating in photographing the Hajj in 1971. His spiritual exploration paralleled his physical travels, resulting in deeply insightful portrayals of Islamic culture. Sanders actively promotes greater understanding of Islam in the Western world, earning accolades such as the ‘Fashion and Islamic Art 2013’ award. He continues to publish, exhibit, and conduct workshops globally, recognized as one of the 500 most influential Muslims.

Prof. Abdullah Alkadi, is the CEO of Abdullah Alkadi Company for historical consultations. He is also an architect and urban planner. He devoted much of his life to exploring worldwide heritage routes and historical sites. He is one of the most prominent scientists who integrated engineering disciplines with humanities sciences, such as history, geography, economy, and religious sciences. Focusing on the practice of science and research in the field, he made more than 80 scientific field trips over more than 25 years; the number of days of those field trips exceeded 580 days, covering more than 150,000 km. He also distinguished himself in examining old historical maps and linking them with modern Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information Systems. During his career, he studied heritage routes and historical sites, and other associated sciences in many locations worldwide, with a particular interest in the routes of the Prophet ﷺ. He extracted all related social, cultural, economic, and humanities sciences to understand the nature of life in that period and to inspire his vision of making life better for all.