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Former rock ‘n’ roll photographer puts Islam in front of the lens – CNN.com

September 2, 2010 islamoyankee
Picture 9, with the blue headscarf, is just stunning.

Former rock ‘n’ roll photographer puts Islam in front of the lens – CNN.com.

Former rock ‘n’ roll photographer and Muslim convert Peter Sanders says he is trying to show the true face of Islam through his photography.

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