How people misunderstand Islam

By Rich Ward and Ru Hollier
BBC Oxford Contributors

Has media coverage given the wrong idea of Muslims?

There is a great deal said and written about the Muslim faith at the moment.

There have been evocative reports about everything from veils to foiled airport terror attacks.

We decided to talk to people about what life is like for those away from, but increasingly affected by, this media spotlight.

Misunderstanding Islam was a miniseries which featured the voices of those who are often left unheard in the face of much Muslim orientated media coverage.

It looked at aspects of local life as well as how international events can impact at a community level. It also revealed some of the wider truths about Islam... from scientific discoveries to deeply held doctrines.

The political arena was also examined, taking in views from people such as Tariq Ramadan and Terry Waite and also writers and scientists such as Ziauddin Sardar and George Saliba.

The programmes aired during Phil Mercer's Sunday Breakfast show. Further material is also available on this page, including exclusive extras from the interviews with Terry Waite and Tariq Ramadan.

Some of the views you will hear are controversial but thought provoking.