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- ↑ Say a beautiful prayer by Faisal M. Naim, The Hindu January 31st, 2011
- ↑ Film focuses on Muslims at Prayer Ann Rodgers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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- ↑ Poetry on Celluloid by Sarika Murthy, Indian Express January 29th, 2011
- ↑ Say a beautiful prayer by Faisal M. Naim, The Hindu January 31st 2011
