In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
Directed by Moustapha Akkad
middle east
muslim
islam
religion
muhammad
arab
mecca
monotheism
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Cast
Anthony Quinn
Hamza
Irene Papas
Hind
Michael Ansara
Abu Sufyan
Johnny Sekka
Bilal
Michael Forest
Khalid
Garrick Hagon
Ammar
Damien Thomas
Zaid
André Morell
Abu-Talib
Martin Benson
Abu-Jahal
Robert Brown
Otba
Rosalie Crutchley
Somaya
Bruno Barnabe
Umaya
Crew
Moustapha Akkad
Director
Tawfiq Al-Hakim
Writer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Moustapha Akkad
Producer
Popular Reviews
79 reviews
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6.0★ · 05/27/26
The same historical inaccuracies I mentioned in my previous review still exist here. The English version doesn’t differ much from the Arabic one, but in terms of impact and emotional weight, there’s simply no comparison. The Arabic version is the original soul of the film, while the English version feels strangely lifeless. And that makes sense — the era portrayed in the film was deeply tied to the power and beauty of the Arabic language itself. So the issue was never about casting or directing. It’s about the language, which is the soul of the film.
The same historical inaccuracies I mentioned in my previous review still exist here. The English version doesn’t differ much from the Arabic one, but in terms of impact and emotional weight, there’s simply no comparison. The Arabic version is the original soul of the film, while the English version feels strangely lifeless. And that makes sense — the era portrayed in the film was deeply tied to the power and beauty of the Arabic language itself. So the issue was never about casting or directing. It’s about the language, which is the soul of the film.
suzz
9.0★ · 04/03/26
Grew up loving and watching this film
Grew up loving and watching this film
yasmine
8.0★ · 02/18/26
Bilal: « There is no compulsion in religion. A man may take many years, or only need minutes. It is God who decides the time ».
Bilal: « There is no compulsion in religion. A man may take many years, or only need minutes. It is God who decides the time ».
Yahya Ali
8.0★ · 01/31/26
“Oh, mankind! Listen well! I may not be with you much longer the weak among you feed them and watch what you eat. Dress them as you are dressed, you will meet your god and he will call you to count your actions. Let those who are present warn those who are absent. You are all are descendant from Adam and the best among you is he who most regards god. Think deeply about what I say. Let all your feuds be abolished you must know that every Muslim is the brother of every other Muslim and all Muslims are brothers of one-another. Between Muslims, there are no races and no tribes. Not must you take anything from your brother except what is given freely. Do not oppress and do not be oppressed. O my people! I'm but a man, It may be that the angel of death will visit me soon and death will overtake me. But I have left you a book, revealed by god, The Qur'an, which is light and guidance.”Alhamdulilah🏴.
“Oh, mankind! Listen well! I may not be with you much longer the weak among you feed them and watch what you eat. Dress them as you are dressed, you will meet your god and he will call you to count your actions. Let those who are present warn those who are absent. You are all are descendant from Adam and the best among you is he who most regards god. Think deeply about what I say. Let all your feuds be abolished you must know that every Muslim is the brother of every other Muslim and all Muslims are brothers of one-another. Between Muslims, there are no races and no tribes. Not must you take anything from your brother except what is given freely. Do not oppress and do not be oppressed. O my people! I'm but a man, It may be that the angel of death will visit me soon and death will overtake me. But I have left you a book, revealed by god, The Qur'an, which is light and guidance.”Alhamdulilah🏴.
