 TE Lawrence with his Muslim prince, Sherif Ali, and Majid, as played by Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif and Gamil Ratib in David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia  WWI was a turning point in relations between East and West. The slaughter among Christian nations disillusioned many, including these three British soldiers who "joined the colours of Islam". From left to right, Gunner F Leadon (Azeez), Private Ballard (Mubarak) and Gunner H Camp (Basheer). From Islamic Review, September 1916 parent page (27 September - 3 October 2007, issue #864) |