Content Guidelines

These guidelines exist to ensure that every film in the Guide to Videos library meets our standards for quality, authenticity, and respect for human dignity. Please read them carefully before preparing your submission.

Meeting these guidelines does not guarantee inclusion — all submissions undergo editorial review. However, films that clearly align with our mission and standards are much more likely to be accepted.

Content Standards

Every film submitted for consideration must meet the following core standards:

Authenticity: The film must accurately represent its subject matter. Claims should be grounded in fact, and Islamic content must reflect recognised scholarly positions or clearly identify itself as personal perspective.
Human Dignity: Content must treat all individuals and communities with dignity and respect, regardless of faith, ethnicity, nationality, or background.
Nuance & Balance: Films should avoid reductionist or stereotyping portrayals. We encourage complexity, multiple perspectives, and honest exploration of difficult subjects.
Production Quality: Films must be of sufficient technical quality for a viewing audience — clear audio, stable visuals, and coherent narrative structure.

Accepted Topics & Themes

We welcome films across a wide range of subjects connected to Islamic culture, history, and contemporary life:

Islamic history, civilisation, and scholarship
Muslim cultures, arts, and traditions from around the world
Educational content about Islamic beliefs, practices, and ethics
Human-interest stories featuring Muslim individuals or communities
Social issues affecting Muslim communities globally
Islamic arts, architecture, calligraphy, and literature

Content We Do Not Accept

Overtly political propaganda or content designed to advance a specific political party or agenda
Content depicting or glorifying violence, extremism, or terrorism
Misleading, deceptive, or factually inaccurate content
Purely commercial content, advertisements, or promotional material
Content that demeans, mocks, or incites hatred toward any group of people

Accepted File Formats

MP4 (H.264 or H.265) — preferred format for submission
MOV (Apple ProRes or H.264)
Streaming links accepted: YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive (unlisted/shared links)
Minimum resolution: 720p (1280×720). Full HD 1080p or 4K preferred.
Audio: stereo, minimum 128 kbps. Dialogue must be clearly audible.

Short Film

5 to 30 minutes. Short documentaries, explainers, and cultural profiles.

Feature Film

30 minutes to 3 hours. Full-length documentaries and educational films.

Series

Multi-episode works welcome. Submit a representative episode along with a series overview.

Films shorter than 5 minutes or longer than 3 hours are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Language & Subtitles

Films in any language are welcome. However, subtitles or a full transcript in at least one of our supported languages (English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Turkish, German, Indonesian, or Russian) are strongly encouraged and will significantly increase the likelihood of acceptance.

If your film does not yet have subtitles and you believe it is a strong candidate for our library, please mention this in your submission email. We may be able to assist with subtitling for exceptional films.

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