Dawn of Islam
Originally released in 1971. Dawn of Islam is a drama/history film. directed by Salah Abu Seif. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hamdy Ahmed, Malnya Ahmed, and Abdel Rahman Ali
Synopsis
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 the culprit and punishing him. But what he discovers there is not the murderer but the prophet Muhammad. Touched by grace, Hassem converts to the new religion and comes back to his village to propagate the new faith. Which is not to his father's liking, since the Muslim religion is opposed to feudal rights and privileges. The infuriated sheik curses his son and starts persecuting the new converts.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawn of Islam about?
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 the culp...
Who directed Dawn of Islam?
Dawn of Islam was directed by Salah Abu Seif.
How long is Dawn of Islam?
Dawn of Islam has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Dawn of Islam released?
Dawn of Islam was released on February 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dawn of Islam?
The main cast of Dawn of Islam includes Hamdy Ahmed, Malnya Ahmed, Abdel Rahman Ali, Mahmoud Moursy, Nagwa Ibrahim.