Mohammad, Messenger of God
The Message Arabic ArRisalah originally known as Mohammad, Messenger of God is a 19761977 film and Quranic epic directed by Moustapha Akkad chronicling the life and times of Muhammad. Released in Arabic 1976 and English 1977, The Message serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.
The film follows Muhammad starting with Islams beginnings in Mecca in which the first Muslims are persecuted for their beliefs, the exodus to Medina, and ending with the Muslims triumphant return to Mecca.A number of crucial events, such as the Battle of Badr and Battle of Uhud are depicted, and the majority of the story is told from the point of view of peripheral individuals such as Hamza ibn Abd alMuttalib Muhammads uncle, Bilal and Zayd two of the Muhammads closest companions, and on the other side Abu Sufyan the leader of Mecca and his wife Hind bint Utbah initially, enemies of Islam who later become Muslims themselves. ........
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