Moawiyah

Other views about Saudi Arabia thinking that ppl are stupid and don't read history is actually true!! We, muslims, know the history and we KNOW that Muaweiye the son of Abu Sofyan, was a dishonourable, scandalous and notorious person in Islam history...Saudi Arabia thinks that they can fool ppl by showing the Bani_Omayeh Qom were good ppl, thet were not! I would rate zero of course if I could. They didn't have respect for women and girls back then, yet I saw in the first episode that Abu Sofyan refused to eat lunch because his daughter wasn't there yet, I mean seriously?!! I genuinely burt into laughing!!! Everyone knows they had no respect for women, they buried the newborns who were girls!! Everyone know that!!! We actually studied the history! Plus women back then weren't like this as they show in the series in terms of Make up and outfit. I mean, plastic surgery was a thing back then?! Really?! Ya allah, and so many other problems. May allah forgive the writer and the producers and directors. Repent!

I was honestly looking forward to this series, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The story felt weak overall, and there were a lot of empty spaces in the script-scenes that didn't really add much or just dragged on. It made it hard to stay engaged. The cinematography was decent and there were a few shots that looked pretty cool, but I've definitely seen better in other productions. I feel like they had a big opportunity with this topic, but it wasn't used to its full potential. Not the worst series, but kind of disappointing considering the expectations

Not the worst series, but kind of disappointing considering the expectations.

In short, it just didn't do it for me.

If I could rate a 0 I would. Muawiyah (May God Curse him) who is also son of Abu Sufian (the cannibal). Abu Sufian and Muawiyah the biggest enemy's of The Prophet and his family (Peace be upon them). This show portrays him as if he never hurt the family of the Prophet (peace be upon them) in the slightest. He is an ENEMY of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (Peace be upon him) fighting him in the Battle of Siffin. He POISONED the grandson of The Prophet (Peace be upon him). Yet he is being portrayed as "uncle of the believers". Please do your research about who somebody really is before the media gives you their representation of who they are.

The Moaviya series claims to be a historical drama, but in reality, it feels more like a political narrative designed to favor one sect while ignoring key historical facts. Unlike series like Omar, Mukhtar Nama, Prophet yusuf (A. S) or Imam Ali, which were based on strong historical research, Moaviya distorts events and characters to push a specific agenda.

One of the biggest issues is its selective storytelling. It glorifies Muawiya while downplaying or misrepresenting other key historical figures. Events like the Battle of Siffin, his conflict with Imam Ali (A. S/R. A), and his role in shaping early Islamic politics are either softened or twisted to create a one-sided portrayal. Instead of presenting history as it was, the series seems to be shaping a new version of the past to fit modern ideological narratives.

The production quality, costumes, and cinematography are impressive, but they cannot hide the fact that the show lacks historical credibility. It prioritizes dramatization over truth, which makes it misleading for viewers who do not know the real history. Unlike Mukhtar Nama, which provided a balanced and well-researched perspective, Moaviya feels like propaganda wrapped in high production value.

If you are looking for an accurate historical series, this is not it. The Moaviya series is more about political messaging than real history, and it does not deserve to be compared to truly great Islamic historical dramas.

4/10 Good visuals, but misleading content.

The show explores a monumental moment in Islamic civilization. However, much of the story is subject to debate rather than established fact, so there is little that can be stated with certainty. The show inevitably takes certain sides.

It was filmed in a beautiful country, Tunisia, offering stunning landscapes and set designs, as well as attractive costumes-perhaps not always historically accurate, but still visually appealing. From an aesthetic standpoint, the show is entertaining.

The acting is good, though not exceptional, with a few standout performances in my opinion-Othman's role, for example, was excellent. Most of the other actors were decent, though Ali's and Moawiya portrayal could have been much better.

Deeper conversations and analysis of the personalities were lacking. Some events were lacking. Some parts were rushed while others were unnecessarily long. Well it's a choice.