Jejak Rasul (Malay: The Footpath of the Prophets) is a Malaysian Islamic documentary television series.Yeoh Seng Guan (2010). Media, Culture and Society in Malaysia Google Books. Retrieved on May 5, 2017. The show is broadcast on TV3 since 1996 and is always broadcast daily during the Ramadan fasting month, typically in the late afternoon or in the evening a few hours before the breaking of fast.Filem Dokumentari Jejak Rasul Pencetus Inkuiri Masyarakat KUIS. Retrieved on May 5, 2019.
It has been rerunning daily on TV3 at 5:30 am as of 2012 while its early episodes have been reran on TV9, Astro Oasis and on the Emas channel as well as Salam HD on TM's Unifi TV (formerly known as Hypp TV). In 2017, TV Alhijrah reran the first season daily during Ramadan while obscuring the original TV3 logo.
In 2018, TV3 decided to rerun one of the seasons which is 2013 Ramadhan in 3 Holy Lands – Ramadan di 3 Tanah Suci. This decision is likely because of the declining revenue made by Media Prima. Surprisingly, during 2018 eid season, TV3 aired a pilot episode of the new Jejak Rasul series which is Jejak Rasul Ulul Azmi (The Arch Prophet) hosted by Ahmad Fedtri Yahya. On the episode, it had been mentioned that The Arch Prophet will be the main theme for the 2019 season and the other following seasons to come (There are five Arch-prophets in Islam; Nuh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Isa (Jesus) and Muhammad). In 2019, TV3 aired Jejak Rasul Ulul Azmi focusing on Prophet Musa (Moses) as the theme. For 2020 season, Prophet Nuh (Noah) and Ibrahim (Abraham) become the main focus of the season. For the third time Ahmad Fedtri Yahya hosted the series and this time the crews explore Turkey and Jordan.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic that lead to travel restrictions, the third season of Jejak Rasul Ulul Azmi was postponed. Instead, the Jejak Rasul crew will explore Islam on their own country - Malaysia.
The show's episodes have also been released in VHS and DVD formats. The show has also inspired other local TV stations to air documentaries similar to this format such as Ayat Riwayat on TV Alhijrah, Syahadah on TV1 and Al-Risaalah on TV9.
List of seasons SeasonsTitle / Theme Year AD Year AHOriginal airing schedule Topic plus further notes1 25 Prophets in IslamJan - Feb 199614162 25 Prophets in IslamJan - Feb 199714173 Islam in North Africa, Europe, Mediterranean and BalkansDec 1997 – Jan 19981418(North Africa and Europe)4 Berjuta Wajah, Satu Akidah(Million Faces, One Faith)Dec 1998 – Jan 19991419The crews explore and meet Muslim around Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Maldives, Iran, Pakistan and India 5Satu Akidah, Satu Sempadan(One Faith, One Boundary)Dec 1999 - Jan 20001420(Southeast Asia)6Satu Arah, Satu Tujuan(One Destination, One Goal)Nov - Dec 20001421 (Africa)7Mesir, Bumi Anbia(Egypt, Land of the Prophets)Nov - Dec 20011422 Focuses on the significant events as recorded during the lives of the Prophets long before (Moses, Aaron etc.) that took place in Egypt.8Sutera Laut, Bicara Syahadah(The Sea Silk, The Spread of Syahadah)Nov - Dec 20021423The Sea Silk refers to the sea routes used by Arab merchants as they were sailing to Asia and other parts of the world which also propelled the spread Islam in these areas. 9Warkah Mesopotamia(Letters of Mesopotamia)Oct - Nov 2003142410Sejagat Yang Berdaulat(A Universal Sovereign)Oct - Nov 20041425 11Sicupak dari Istanbul(The Sicupak from Istanbul)Oct - Nov 20051426'Sicupak' here comes from the 'Lada Sicupak' Cannon, which was given by the Ottoman Turks to the Aceh Sultanate, as a response of aid requested from the Sultan of Aceh to chase away the Portuguese from invading Aceh. This series depicts the history of Aceh Sultanate and Turkish Ottoman Empire. 12Nabi MuhammadSep - Oct 20061427Based on Muhammad's biography 'Sirah Nabawiyah', written and compiled by Ibn Hisham.13Sahabat(The Companions)Sep - Oct 2007 1428Monday - FridayTouches upon Muhammad's Companions, who were also the successors of his community – known as The Four Righteous Caliphs. As-Salam USASaturday & SundayA split-off series highlighting the lives of Americans Muslims plus their roles in their local communities.14Rihlah Ibn Battutah(The Rihla of Ibn Battutah)Sep - Oct 20081429Revisits the famous travelogue of Ibn Battuta.15Sirah Anbiya(History of the Prophets)Aug - Sep 2009143016Trilogi Suara Kebenaran(The Voice of Truth Trilogy)Aug - Sep 20101431There are 3 different segments that focuses on 3 different topics:Segment 1: SrikandiSegment 2: JihadSegment 3: Yahudi dan Bani IsraelThe season hosted by 3 different host for each segment.17Legasi Muhammad s.a.w di Eropah Timur(Muhammad's Legacy in the Eastern Europe)Aug 20111432DailyThe season highlighted Muslim world in Russia and Ukraine and the challenges faced by them.18Al-Quran & Sirah AnbiyaJul - Aug 20121433Fridays to Sundays (13 episodes)Recaps of past seasons of the documentary. 19Ramadan di Tiga Tanah Suci(Ramadan in the Three Holy Lands)Jul - Aug 20131434DailyThis season was aired daily as in previous years but not in 2012. This season's filming was made on the year before this was broadcast, i.e. Ramadan 1433 AH (July–August 2012).20Rehlah Dua Daie(The Rihla of the Two Preachers)Jun - Jul 20141435Fridays to Sundays
(15 episodes, with one Aidilfitri special)Revolved around two viewers of Jejak Rasul reflecting on their troubled pasts, plus their changed lives and their current missionary work. Zainal Ariffin Ismail presented as he accompanied their travels to Jordan and Palestine on a period of 40 days.21As-Salam 2015: Saudara Dari Timur(Relatives from The East)Jun - Jul 20151436Fridays to SundaysAnwar Afiq replaced Zainal Ariffin Ismail as the new host. The crews explored the spread of Islam in the East Asian countries of South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.22As-Salam 2016: Gema Azan di Oceania(Adhan in Oceania)Jun - Jul 20161437Fridays to SundaysJejak Rasul crews explored the Muslim minorities in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.23As-Salam 2017: Tinggalan Anbiya' & Kesahihannya(The Prophets' Relics and The Truth of Them)May - Jun 2017 1438Fridays to SundaysJejak Rasul crews explored Palestine, Jordan and Turkey to find the truth of stories and relics left by the prophets.24Ramadan di 3 Tanah Suci(Ramadan in 3 Holy Lands)May - Jun 20181439Fridays to Sundays It was a rerun episodes from 2013 season. 25Ulul Azmi(The Arch Prophet)May - Jun 20191440Fridays to SundaysThe focus of the season is Prophet Musa (Moses) as one of The Arch Prophet in Islam. 26Ulul Azmi (2020)(The Arch Prophet)April - May 20201441Fridays to SundaysJejak Rasul crews chose Prophet Nuh (Noah) and Ibrahim (Abraham) as the main focus to explore.27Ulama Pewaris Rasul(Muslim Scholars: The Heirs of Prophets)April - May 20211442Fridays to SundaysJejak Rasul crews visit 7 states in Malaysia to explore Islam in Malaysia and uncover the footpaths of the Muslim scholars who spread Islam in the country.28Ulama Pewaris Rasul(Muslim Scholars: The Heirs of Prophets)20221443Fridays to Sundays29Ulama Pewaris Rasul(Muslim Scholars: The Heirs of Prophets)20231444Saturdays and Sundays30Ulul Azmi (The Arch Prophet)20241445Saturdays It was a re-run series from 2019. There are 4 chosen episodes to be telecast.
Sponsors Olive House Agro Bank Celcom Mofaz Corporation Johor Corporation Bank Islam RHB Islamic Bank Persatuan Pengimport dan Kenderaan Melayu Malaysia (PEKEMA) in season 20. V'asia Cosmetic & Healthcare Department of Museums Malaysia (Jabatan Muzium Malaysia) Baraka Pharmaniaga Kao Corporation Malaysia Arastu
International broadcast : RTB
: TPI Trans TV ANTV TVRI (2020) Kompas TV (2012, 2021–2023) Trans7 (2023–present)
: Mediacorp Channel 5 (2015-present) Suria (2012-present) CNA (2019-present)
Astro Ria (2019-present)
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