

Season 1 • Episode 22
LatestThe most expensive Arabic series ever made, chronicling the life of Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan — from his early opposition to Islam, to his conversion, governorship of Syria, and ultimate founding of the Umayyad Caliphate. Spanning civil war, conquest, and political intrigue across the early Islamic world, this sweeping epic covers one of history's most controversial and consequential rulers.
Production
Massive scale recreating 7th century Damascus and Arabia.
Acting
Eyad Nassar's Ali simmers with wounded dignity.
Writing
Navigates sectarian minefield with surprising nuance.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released Ramadan 2025, it sparked immediate controversy across the Muslim world with clerics in Egypt and Saudi Arabia issuing competing fatwas about its historical accuracy.
Lojain Ismail spent six months learning classical Arabic pronunciation and sword fighting for a role traditionally played by older male actors.