Al-Aflam al-Islamiyyah
59 curated films, series, and documentaries about prophets, Islamic history, faith, and family entertainment.
الأنبياء
Al-Anbiya
10 titles
يوسف پيامبر
Yusuf-e Payambar
Monumental Iranian series telling the complete story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) — from being sold by his brothers to becoming a ruler in Egypt. One of the most-watched TV series in the Muslim world.
الرسالة
Ar-Risalah
Landmark film by Moustapha Akkad chronicling the early history of Islam and the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who is never shown on screen. Starring Anthony Quinn as Hamza.
محمد رسولالله
Muhammad Rasulullah
Epic film by Majid Majidi depicting the childhood of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Iran's biggest-budget production at $40 million, with music by A.R. Rahman.
ملک سلیمان
Malek-e Soleyman
Iranian film depicting the life of Prophet Sulaiman (Solomon), his prophetic mission and kingdom, based on Quranic accounts.
مریم مقدس
Maryam-e Moghaddas
Iranian TV series portraying the life of Maryam (Mary), mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus), based on the Quranic narrative.
مسیح
Masih
Iranian film depicting the life of Prophet Isa (Jesus) from an Islamic perspective. Shows two endings — one from the Bible and one from the Quran.
موسی کلیمالله
Musa Kalimullah
Iran's most expensive film production, depicting the early life of Prophet Musa (Moses) from birth to confronting Pharaoh. Directed by Ebrahim Hatamikia.
ایوب پیامبر
Ayyub-e Payambar
Iranian film about Prophet Ayyub (Job) and his legendary patience through immense trials — illness, loss of wealth, and family — while maintaining unwavering devotion to God. Directed by Farajollah Salahshoor and honored at the Fajr Film Festival.
مردان آنجلس
Mardan-e Anjelos
Iranian series dramatizing the Quranic story of the Companions of the Cave (Surah Al-Kahf) — seven young men who fled Roman persecution, took refuge in a cave, and awoke 309 years later. A foundational work in Iranian religious television by director Farajollah Salahshoor.
اویس قرنی
Uwais al-Qarni
Iranian film about Uwais al-Qarni, the devout Yemeni man praised by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as one of the greatest of his followers — despite never meeting him in person. A moving story of long-distance love for the Prophet across distance and time.
التاريخ الإسلامي
At-Tarikh al-Islami
27 titles
عمر
Farouk Omar
Massive Arabic production about the life of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islam. Over 30,000 actors and crew from 10 countries.
شهید کوفه
Shaheed-e Kufa
Epic series covering the life of Ali ibn Abi Talib, from events before his caliphate to his assassination in Kufa.
مختارنامه
Mokhtarnameh
Iranian series about Mukhtar al-Thaqafi, who led a rebellion in Kufa to avenge the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Five years in production.
سلمان فارسی
Salman Farsi
The life of Salman al-Farisi, a beloved companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who journeyed from Persia to Mecca seeking the truth.
الإمام
Al-Imam
Historical series about Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, founder of the Hanbali school. Covers his stand during the Mihna (inquisition).
خالد بن الوليد
Khalid ibn al-Walid
The life of Khalid ibn al-Walid, the "Sword of Allah" — one of the greatest military commanders in Islamic history.
صلاح الدين الأيوبي
Salah ad-Din al-Ayyubi
Saladin's life — how he united the Muslim world and defeated the Crusaders at the Battle of Hattin to reclaim Jerusalem.
رجال حول الرسول
Rijal Hawl ar-Rasul
Each episode focuses on a different companion of the Prophet (PBUH), based on the famous book by Khalid Muhammad Khalid.
الظاهر بيبرس
Az-Zahir Baybars
Sultan Baybars, who defeated the Mongols at the Battle of Ain Jalut (1260) — one of the most decisive battles in Islamic history.
Diriliş: Ertuğrul
Globally popular drama about Ertugrul, father of Osman I who founded the Ottoman Empire. Five seasons of epic battles and Islamic values.
Kuruluş: Osman
Sequel to Ertugrul, following Osman I as he establishes the Ottoman Empire. One of Turkey's most watched historical dramas.
Uyanış: Büyük Selçuklu
Set during the Seljuk Empire era, featuring Sultan Melikshah and his legendary vizier Nizam al-Mulk.
Alparslan: Büyük Selçuklu
Sultan Alp Arslan and the pivotal Battle of Manzikert (1071) that opened Anatolia to the Turks.
Barbaroslar: Akdeniz'in Kılıcı
Hayreddin Barbarossa and his brother Oruc Reis establishing Ottoman naval supremacy in the Mediterranean.
Mehmed: Fetihler Sultanı
The life of Sultan Mehmed II, from his ascension to the throne to the conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
Kudüs Fatihi: Selahaddin Eyyubi
Turkish-Pakistani co-production on the legendary Muslim commander who recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders.
Payitaht: Abdülhamid
Sultan Abdul Hamid II, the last powerful Ottoman Sultan who fought to preserve the empire against Western powers.
Fetih 1453
Epic film about Sultan Mehmed II's conquest of Constantinople. Broke box office records in Turkey.
Yunus Emre: Aşkın Yolculuğu
The 13th-century Sufi poet and dervish Yunus Emre, and his spiritual journey under Taptuk Emre during the Mongol invasions.
Hay Sultan
About Abdulkadir Geylani (Abdul Qadir Jilani), the renowned Sufi scholar, in 12th-century Baghdad.
Mevlana
Jalaluddin Rumi, the 13th-century Sufi mystic — his spiritual transformation and timeless teachings on love and compassion.
Mavera: Hace Ahmed Yesevi
Ahmad Yasawi, the first great Turkic Sufi mystic from Central Asia, and his spiritual journey in the 12th century.
Bozkır Arslanı Celaleddin
Jalaluddin Khwarazmshah — the last ruler who fiercely resisted the Mongol invasion led by Genghis Khan.
Ridley Scott's Crusades epic, notable for its respectful portrayal of Saladin. Features the siege of Jerusalem.
الحسن والحسين
Al-Hasan wal-Husayn
Arabic drama covering the lives of Hasan and Husayn, the beloved grandsons of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) — from the turmoil after Caliph Uthman's martyrdom through the caliphate of Ali and the rise of the Umayyads. A major multi-country co-production.
أبو حنيفة النعمان
Abu Hanifa an-Nu'man
Historical drama about Imam Abu Hanifa, founder of the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence — the largest fiqh school in the world, followed by over a billion Muslims. Covers his life, theological debates, and imprisonment under the Abbasid caliph.
El Turco
International drama starring Can Yaman as an Ottoman soldier wounded during the 1683 Siege of Vienna, who is rescued by villagers in a small Italian Alpine town. Based on the true legend of "La Turchia," a festival still celebrated for 300+ years in the Italian Alps. Streaming globally.
الإيمان
Al-Iman
2 titles
الف
Alif
Acclaimed drama about an artist who loses his spirituality, and his son who rediscovers God through love. A beautiful exploration of faith and art.
خدا اور محبت
Khuda Aur Muhabbat
A young man's heartbreak leads him on a spiritual journey to find God, set partly in the Sufi shrines of Pakistan. A cultural phenomenon across South Asia.
للأطفال
Lil-Atfal
8 titles
Award-winning 3D animated film about Bilal ibn Rabah, who rose from slavery to become the first muezzin in Islam.
Popular animated series for preschoolers — siblings learning Islamic values through songs and adventures. Over 5 million YouTube subscribers.
Colorful characters teaching children about the five pillars of Islam, daily prayers, and Islamic values through songs.
Muslim children from diverse backgrounds navigating everyday challenges while learning about faith, friendship, and forgiveness.
Beloved Malaysian series about twin brothers that began as a Ramadan special. One of the most popular children's shows in Southeast Asia.
قصص الأنبياء
Qasas al-Anbiya
Animated series covering the stories of Prophets mentioned in the Quran — Ibrahim, Musa, Yusuf, Nuh, and others.
Teaching children how to pray (salah) step-by-step — wudu, prayer positions, and the words of prayer. A classic in Muslim children's education.
Preschool animated sing-along series from the makers of Omar & Hana, featuring a young boy and his rabbit learning Islamic values through cheerful musical episodes. Often described as the Muslim answer to CoComelon — warm, educational, and beloved by young children.
وثائقي
Wathaiqi
12 titles
PBS documentary narrated by Ben Kingsley covering 1,000 years of Islamic history — from the Prophet (PBUH) through the Ottoman Empire.
Unprecedented access to Masjid al-Haram in Makkah across one day, organized around the five daily prayers.
IMAX documentary following Ibn Battuta's first journey from Morocco to Mecca in 1325, with stunning footage of modern Hajj.
The 700-year Islamic civilization in Spain and Portugal — the art, architecture, science, and culture the Moors brought to Europe.
BBC documentary uncovering how Islamic learning shaped Western civilization during the Golden Age — visiting Spain, Sicily, and France.
Starring Ben Kingsley as the legendary engineer Al-Jazari, exploring the scientific achievements of Muslim civilization.
Exploring the beauty and meaning behind Islamic art and architecture — from Istanbul and Cordoba to the Alhambra.
The true story of Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori, an African Muslim prince enslaved in Mississippi who fought 40 years for freedom.
Based on the largest Gallup study of Muslims ever conducted — what Muslims worldwide think about democracy, equality, and the West.
National Geographic documentary following three Muslims from Malaysia, South Africa, and the United States as they perform the five-day Hajj pilgrimage together. One of the most intimate and personal portrayals of the annual pilgrimage to Makkah ever filmed.
PBS documentary exploring how Muslims, Christians, and Jews cooperated in Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain) to create one of history's greatest civilizations while Europe was in the Dark Ages. Features stunning recreations and analysis by world historians.
BBC documentary following several British Muslim pilgrims as they join three million Muslims from around the world to perform the Hajj. A ground-level, spiritual look at the most profound journey a Muslim can take.
The Iranian "Prophet Joseph" (2008, 45 episodes) is considered the gold standard. For Prophet Musa, "Moses the Kalimullah" (2025) is Iran's most expensive production. "The Message" (1976) remains the most iconic film about early Islam.
Most productions on this list were reviewed by Islamic scholars. Iranian prophet series are based closely on Quranic narratives. Turkish historical dramas take more creative liberties but stay true to Islamic values. We recommend watching with family and discussing any differences from authentic sources.
Many titles are free on YouTube — including the Omar series, Prophet Yusuf, Mokhtarnameh, and most documentaries. Turkish series like Ertugrul are free on YouTube in many regions. Some newer titles require Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV subscriptions.
Start with "Bilal: A New Breed of Hero" (beautiful 3D animation), "Omar & Hana" (preschool), "Ali and Sumaya: Let's Pray!" (teaches salah), or "Stories of the Prophets" animated series. All are family-friendly and teach Islamic values through engaging stories.
After watching, deepen your connection by listening to the actual Quran — with word-by-word audio sync and transliteration.
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