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1. The 13th Warrior (1999)
R | 102 min | Action, Adventure, History
A man, having fallen in love with the wrong woman, is sent by the sultan himself on a diplomatic mission to a distant land as an ambassador. Stopping at a Viking village port to restock on supplies, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a quest to banish a mysterious threat in a distant Viking land.
Directors: John McTiernan, Michael Crichton | Stars: Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich
Votes: 132,408 | Gross: $32.70M
2. The Message (1976)
PG | 177 min | Biography, Drama, History
This epic historical drama chronicles the life and times of Prophet Muhammad and serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.
Director: Moustapha Akkad | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka
Votes: 50,969
3. Farouk Omar (2012)
Approved | 45 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Rashidun Caliphate, before and after he embraces in Islam.
Stars: Samer Ismail, Assad Khalifa, Mehmet Sah Celik, Mehyar Khaddour
Votes: 8,938
4. Solomon and Sheba (1959)
Not Rated | 141 min | Drama, History, Romance
After becoming king of ancient Israel, Solomon faces threats coming from his jealous dispossessed brother Adonijah, the Egyptian Pharaoh and the scheming Queen of Sheba.
Director: King Vidor | Stars: Yul Brynner, Gina Lollobrigida, George Sanders, Marisa Pavan
Votes: 3,811 | Gross: $12.20M
5. The Message (1976)
PG | 207 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
The story of prophet "Muhammad" and the delivery of the message of God "Allah."
Director: Moustapha Akkad | Stars: Abdallah Gheith, Mona Wassef, Hamdy Gheith, Ali Achmed Taram
Votes: 10,655
6. Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2015)
PG-13 | 105 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.
Directors: Khurram H. Alavi, Ayman Jamal | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ian McShane, Engin Altan Düzyatan, China Anne McClain
Votes: 19,242 | Gross: $0.49M
7. Mokhtarnameh (2010–2011)
Biography, Drama, History
Mukhtar Thaqafi was a Shiite Muslim leader who sets up a rebellion movement in 686 A.D in the town of Kufa to avenge the martyrdom of Hussain (grandson of Islamic Prophet Muhammad).
Stars: Fariborz Arabnia, Reza Rooygari, Nasrin Moghanloo, Fariba Kowsari
Votes: 9,652
8. Born a King (2019)
103 min | Drama, History
The story focuses on growing up and finding one's place within your country, your family. It's about standing up for belief, learning about people's differences and allowing for that to be a positive thing.
Director: Agustí Villaronga | Stars: Abdullah Ali, Rawkan Binbella, Ed Skrein, Hermione Corfield
Votes: 2,881
9. Muhammad: The Messenger of God (2015)
162 min | Biography, Drama, History
The events, trials and tribulations of the city of Makkah in 7th century AD.
Director: Majid Majidi | Stars: Mahdi Pakdel, Sareh Bayat, Mina Sadati, Ali Reza Shoja'noori
Votes: 12,082
10. Hussein, Who Said No (2014)
160 min | Drama, History, War
The story of Imam Hossein's battle in Karbala, an unfair war which made one the most important effects in Islam history.
Director: Ahmad Reza Darvish | Stars: Arash Aasefi, Farhad Ghaemian, Hassan Pourshirazi, Pouria Poursorkh
Votes: 1,445
11. Fath Al-Andalus (2022– )
Drama, History, War
The story of the leader of the Umayyad Army, Tariq bin Ziyad, and his great conquests in the cities of Tangier, Ceuta and Toledo, all the way to the conquest of Andalusia, and his famous dispute with his commander Musa bin Nusair.
Stars: Suhail Jabaei, Taiseer Edris, Rafik Ali Ahmad, Akef Najem
Votes: 61
12. Al-Zeer Salem (2000–2001)
TV-MA | Action, Biography, Drama
Its events on Zeer Salem, which sparked the forty years war about the killing of his brother.
Stars: Salloom Haddad, Abed Fahed, Samer al Masri, Farah Bsieso
Votes: 3,081
13. Imam (2017)
Biography, Drama, History
The series tells the full biography of the four imams of the Muslims from the Sunnis and the community Ahmad ibn Hanbal and the events that took place from the beginning of his family and ... See full summary »
Stars: Akef Najem, Miriana Maalouly, Mahmood Khalili, Rana Jammoul
Votes: 388
14. The Martyr of Kufa (1997–2020)
Biography, Drama, History
The whole story about Imam Ali, the friend and companion of Prophet Muhammad.
Stars: Dariush Arjmand, Saeid Nickpour, Mohammad Reza Sharifinia, Parviz Parastui
Votes: 3,314
15. Muhammad: The Last Prophet (2002)
TV-G | 95 min | Animation, Biography, Drama
An account of the birth of Islam.
Director: Richard Rich | Stars: Nicholas Kadi, Richard Epcar, Eli Allem, David Llewellyn
Votes: 1,537
16. Destiny (1997)
135 min | Comedy, Drama, History
The story is set in the 12th century in Arab-ruled Spanish province Andalusia, where famed philosopher Averroes is appointed grand judge by the caliph and his liberal court judgments are ... See full summary »
Director: Youssef Chahine | Stars: Nour El-Sherif, Layla Olwi, Mahmoud Hemida, Safia El Emari
Votes: 3,206
17. Journey to Mecca (2009)
45 min | Drama, History
One of the greatest travellers in human history, twenty-one-year-old law student Ibn Battutah set out alone to Mecca from Tangiers in 1325 and returned to Morocco almost thirty years later.... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Neibaur | Stars: Chems-Eddine Zinoune, Hassam Ghancy, Essam Edriss, Nabil Elouahabi
Votes: 569
18. Al Hajjaj (2003)
Action, Biography, Drama
This is the biography of Al Hajjaj Bin Youssef AL Thaqafi, the distinguished character whom a lot controversy was raised around him during one of history's most turbulent eras.
Stars: Fethi Haddaoui, Eyad Nassar, Abed Fahed, Nahed Halaby
Votes: 414
19. The Knight and the Princess (2019)
97 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
An unwavering young warrior's determination to save women and children abducted by pirates, leads him to his sweetheart and to confront a brutal tyrant and his devious sorcerer.
Director: Bashir El Deek | Stars: Aiemzy, Mohamed El Dafrawy, Lekaa El Khamisy, Maged El-Kidwani
Votes: 506
20. Al Hasan and Al Husein (2011)
Approved | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama
It revolves around the two grandsons of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Hassan and Hussein, and their relationship with their companions, sedition that occurred between them and their companions after the killing of Usman ibn Affan.
Stars: Mahmoud Nasr, Mahmood Khalili, Muhannad Qatesh, Alaa Qassem
Votes: 24
21. 1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al-Haytham (2015)
14 min | Animation, Short
The fascinating story of a brave young scientist from 11th century Arabia. Ibn Al-Haytham embarks upon a quest to uncover ancient mysteries that would change our world forever. A journey of science from darkness into light.
Director: Ahmed Salim | Stars: Khalid Abdalla, Ronald Bagnullo, Shadia Bseiso, Samir Chamas
Votes: 154
22. Saqr Qoraish (2002)
Drama, History, War
Following the fall of Damascus in 750, The last Umayyad prince arrived in Andalusia and established his rule there.
Stars: Jamal Soliman, Ghassan Massoud, Taim Hasan, Bassem Yakhour
Votes: 324
23. Khalid ibn al-Walid (2006–2007)
Biography, History
Khalid ibn al-Walid was a companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He is noted for his military tactics and prowess. It was under his military leadership that Arabia, for the first time in history, was united under the Caliphate.
Stars: Samer al Masri, Suzan Najm Aldeen, Bassem Yakhour, Fethi Haddaoui
Votes: 94
24. The Queen of Sheba (1921)
90 min | Adventure, Drama
The story of the ill-fated romance between Solomon, king of Israel, and the Queen of Sheba.
Director: J. Gordon Edwards | Stars: Betty Blythe, Fritz Leiber, Claire de Lorez, George Siegmann
Votes: 68
25. Rabee' Qortoba (2003– )
Drama, History
The series focuses on the story of Muhammad bin Abu 'Amir, known as Al-Mansur, who came from the Algeciras , seeking knowledge in the city of Cordoba, and his transformation from a Notary to the ruler of Andalusia.
Stars: Taim Hasan, Maxim Khalil, Nisreen Tafish
Votes: 387
26. Qamar Bani Hashem (2008)
1,290 min | Biography, History, War
A historical series that narrates the biography of the Prophet since the birth of Abd al-Muttalib, the grandfather of the Prophet, through the history of Mecca and the Prophet's biography, and ending with the death of the Prophet Muhammad.
Stars: Rashid Assaf, Bassem Yakhour, Assaad Feddah, Najah Safkuni
Votes: 36
27. Asouf (2018–2022)
47 min | Drama, History
A drama TV series talks how life was in 70's and 80's in Saudi Arabia. Events that changed history of Arabian Peninsula.
Stars: Nasser Al Qasabi, Reem Abdullah, Mosbah Fezzai, Abdulelah AlSinani
Votes: 928
28. Al Qadisiyya (1981)
145 min | Drama, History
The movie is about the four days battle of Qadisiyya between the Arab army under the command of Saad and the Persian army under the command of Rustam in the year 640 AD in Iraq
Director: Salah Abouseif | Stars: Suad Husni, Ezzat El Alaili, Shada Salim, Laila Taher
Votes: 107
29. The Queen of Sheba (1952)
Not Rated | 99 min | Drama
The Queen of Sheba falls in love with the King of Israel. The King of Israel, however, is in love with someone else.
Director: Pietro Francisci | Stars: Leonora Ruffo, Gino Cervi, Gino Leurini, Marina Berti
Votes: 133
30. The Fateful Day (1995)
105 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
As Abdollah prepares to get married to his long-time love, he hears calls for help during his wedding and leaves the ceremony for an adventure to find the truth.
Director: Shahram Assadi | Stars: Ali Reza Shoja'noori, Ladan Mostofi, Jamshid Mashayekhi, Hamid Abdolmaleki
Votes: 708
31. Réquiem por Granada (1991)
52 min | Drama, History, Romance
This series tells the story of the fall of Granada, from the point of view of the Spaniards to Granada and the Muslims, and does not tell the view of "Spanish historians"
Stars: Olegar Fedoro, Manuel Bandera, Delia Boccardo, Pedro Díez del Corral
Votes: 66
32. Al Murabitun Wa Al Andalus (2005– )
Drama, History
It tells the story behind the division of the powerful Andalusia state into warring small states and the great impact of this on the whole historical course of that era.
Stars: Fethi Haddaoui, Abed Fahed, Marah Jabr, Samer El-Masri
Votes: 10
33. Haroun Alrasheed (2018–2019)
History
Stars: Caresse Bashar, Ibraheem Aoun, Abed Fahed, Kinda Hanna
Votes: 11
34. Khalid ibn el Walid (1958)
142 min | Drama, History, War
The story of Khalid Ibn Al-Walid (592-642) the greatest military leader in the dawn of Islam during the life of prophet Muhammad and his caliphs Abu Bakr and Omar.
Director: Husain Sidqi | Stars: Husain Sidqi, Maryam Fakhruddin, Madihah Yusri, Umar El-Hariri
Votes: 33
35. Fajr al islam (1971)
Not Rated | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History
This is the story of young Hassem, the son of a powerful sheik, set at the beginning of Hegira. When the youngster's uncle is murdered, Hassem decides to go to Mecca with a view to finding ... See full summary »
Director: Salah Abouseif | Stars: Hamdy Ahmed, Malnya Ahmed, Abdel Rahman Ali, Samihah Ayyoob
Votes: 105
36. Bab Almorad (2014– )
Biography, Drama, History
A historical drama series that deals with the stages of Imam Al-Jawad's life and the transformations that he went through since his birth in Medina and his father's care for him, Imam Ali bin Musa Al-Ridha until his death
Stars: Wael Ramadan, Jamal Hamdan, Ali al Ibrahim, Fadi Rifai
Votes: 43
37. Princess of Rome (2015)
75 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Princess of Rome, Mellika, granddaughter of Great Caesar. The story talks about her move from Byzantium in the 9th century, to avoid her marriage with Krytos, and brings her to Baghdad to become the mother of Imam Mahdi, the Savior.
Director: Hadi Mohammadian | Stars: Nasser Tahmasb, Arman Afifeh, Hosni Badr Aldin, Sawsan Awwad
Votes: 1,561
38. Petra: Secrets of the Ancient Builders (2019)
TV-G | 44 min | Documentary, Short
In southern Jordan lies the spectacular city of Petra. Built over 2,000 years ago, it contains innumerable architectural treasures: colossal buildings carved into cliffs and hundreds of ... See full summary »
Directors: Thierry Fessard, Yohann Thiriet | Stars: Hani M.K. Al-Nawafleh, Jean-Claude Bessac, Hani Falahat, Thibaud Fournet
Votes: 181
39. The Sacred City (2016 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, History
This British film was made about Canadian historian Dan Gibson, who has uncovered startling new archaeological evidence that Mecca was not the original Holy City of Islam.
Director: David Taylor | Stars: Dan Gibson, Matt Jamie, Ranj Nagra, Adel Shemari
Votes: 211
40. Salamah (1945)
Drama, Musical, Romance
In the Umayyad era, the shepherdess Salama with a charming voice is in love with Abdrahman, but Ibn Suhail stands in their way, which makes her run away for fear of herself and her love, and Abdrahman begins his journey searching for her.
Director: Togo Mizrahi | Stars: Yehia Chahine, Umm Kulthum, Estafan Rosti, Souad Zaki
Votes: 29
41. Mawkib Al-Ebaa' (2005)
114 min | Adventure, Drama, History
After the battle Karbala'a in Iraq, where Imam Hussain was killed and beheaded by the orders of Yazeed Ibn Mu'awiyah, Sayeda Zainab, the older sister of Imam Hussain, is taken with the rest... See full summary »
Director: Basil Al-Khatib | Stars: Said Agha, Sabah Al Jazaery, Jihad Al-Atrash, Marwan Al-Jundi
Votes: 58
42. Abnaa Al Rashid (2006– )
Drama, History
The series revolves around Harun Al Rashid's dilemma over which of his two sons he should choose as his successor, Mohammad who's called Al Amin or Abdullah who's called Al Maamoun.
Stars: Rashid Assaf, Munther Reyahneh, Iyad Nassar
Votes: 9
43. Antar Ben Shaddad (1961)
130 min | Biography, Drama, History
It tells the life story of Antarah son of Shaddad who was born to Emir Bani Abs from his slave Zabibah but his father disowned him. Shaddad conjoined his son Antar to his slaves. And ... See full summary »
Director: Niazi Mostafa | Stars: Kouka, Farid Shawqi, Aïda Hilal, Sayed Abu Bakr
Votes: 203
44. Faris Bany Marawan (2004– )
History
The series deals with the biography of the knight and scholar Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik, nicknamed the Knight of Bani Marwan, who led fierce battles against the Romans and defeated them in several battles.
Stars: Assaad Feddah, Nedal Najm, Jamal Soliman
Votes: 15
45. Mulouk Al-Tawa'ef (2005 TV Movie)
Drama, History, Romance
The series talks about the struggle of the Arab kingdoms in Andalusia.
Director: Hatem Ali | Stars: Rana Al Abyad, Abdul Rahman Abu Al-Qasim, Suzan Najm Aldeen, Sawsan Arshid
Votes: 177
46. Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain (2007 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary
Over a thousand years ago, the sun-washed lands of Southern Spain were home to Muslims, Christians, and Jews living together and flourishing. Their culture and beliefs intertwined and the ... See full summary »
Director: Robert H. Gardner | Stars: Roman Grigaravicius, Arturas Nemanis
Votes: 113
47. Al Shayma, Prophet's Sister (1972)
Biography, History
Al-Shaimaa, the Prophet's milk sister, believes in the call of Muhammad (Peace be upon him) along with her entire family, except for Begad, her stubborn husband who hates Muhammad. The news... See full summary »
Director: Houssam El-Din Mustafa | Stars: Samira Ahmed, Ahmad Mazhar, Aminah Rizq, Tawfik El Deken
Votes: 78
48. Balqis (2009– )
Drama, History
The biography of Balqis, the Queen of Sheba, has been overlooked by both historians and filmmakers, although in folklore and Arab and global collective consciousness, she is most worthy of the title of queen.
Stars: Margo Haddad, Saba Mubarak, Assaad Feddah, Abeer Essa
Votes: 15
49. Akher Ayyam Al Yamamah (2005– )
Drama, History
This is the story of Al Yamamah Kingdom during its rise and tragic fall and the pointless conflicts between the two great Arab tribes, Tasam and Jdais.
Stars: Ghassan Massoud, Saba Mubarak, May Skaf
Votes: 13
50. Rabia (1973)
83 min | Drama, History
Based on the life of female Muslim saint Rabia Basri.
Director: Osman F. Seden | Stars: Fatma Girik, Tugay Toksöz, Ramazan Akboga, Aynur Aydan
Votes: 72