Director: Tarek Al-Aryan
Cast: Lojain Ismail, Eyad Nassar, Souhir Ben Amara, Aïcha Ben Ahmed, Jamila Chihi
Moawiya is a 2025 Saudi Arabian historical drama series directed by Tarek Al-Aryan, chronicling the rise and reign of the Umayyad Caliphate — one of the most consequential empires in Islamic history — across a sweeping, politically charged narrative that spans continents and centuries.
What is Moawiya about?
Set in the formative decades of early Islamic civilization, Moawiya follows the ambitious governor of Syria as he consolidates power, founds the Umayyad dynasty, and shapes the political and religious future of a rapidly expanding empire. The series portrays court rivalries, military campaigns, and ideological conflicts that defined an era. Key figures navigate shifting alliances and deep personal loyalties as the caliphate extends its reach from the Arabian Peninsula westward across North Africa and eastward toward Central Asia. The drama does not shy away from moral complexity, presenting the human ambitions and contradictions behind historical myth-making.
Cast & crew
The series is helmed by director Tarek Al-Aryan, known for ambitious Arabic-language historical productions. The ensemble includes Lojain Ismail and Eyad Nassar in prominent roles, alongside Souhir Ben Amara, Aïcha Ben Ahmed, Jamila Chihi, Wael Sharaf, Yazan Khalil, and Asmaa Galal — a pan-Arab cast that brings regional credibility to the large-scale production.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, Moawiya occupies a fascinating and sensitive cultural space. The Umayyad period is a chapter of history deeply familiar — and often debated — in Iranian and broader Shia Muslim households. Watching this Saudi production offers a distinct vantage point on shared historical events, making it a genuine conversation starter across generations. The series is available on K-Time with a Persian dub, so viewers can follow the intricate political drama entirely in their own language without missing any nuance. Whether approached as history, drama, or a window into another Arab cultural perspective on a pivotal era, Moawiya rewards thoughtful viewing.
Where & how to watch
Moawiya is available on K-Time with both Persian dub and Persian subtitles, so you can choose your preferred viewing experience. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscribe and cancel anytime.