Al-risâlah

(Based on the English version).

A highly ambitious film, capturing the life of Muhammad. Due to the nature of the subject, director Moustapha Akkad had to thread his way between many restrictions. Not only did the film have to be accurate in its depiction of Muhammad, as anything short of this would be sacrilegious, but, in order to reach a wider audience, it had to appeal to non-Muslims too. Furthermore, his main character could not be shown at all!

Despite these requirements and limitations, Akkad ultimately made a fine movie. Epic in scale, lavish in production and engaging in plot. It clocks in at a touch under three hours but doesn't feel like it, it moves along so smoothly.

Akkad gets around the inability to show Muhammad through some clever devices, often concentrating on his senior aides rather than the man himself, and when he does have to have him present, doing it from a first person perspective. Not as engaging as if we actually had the main character visible, but I can't think of a better way he could have made the film, given that restriction.

As a person who does not know much about the history of Muhammad and Islam, quite edifying.

Good cinematography and battle scenes. Decent performances too.

The film directed and produced the best director in the history of Arab cinema, where he gave us a wonderful masterpiece, which is not understood by the world about the Arabs and Muslims for this I recommend watching even non-Muslims, It is indeed the best film in the history of Arab cinema.

The movie is directed by Mustapha Akkad one of the pioneering Arabic directors, and to me that is enough. The story of Islam put in its best form on motion picture. I recommend this movie to every one of all ages; especially people that would like to know or get a better understanding of haw the religion of Islam started.

Honestly, this film has a very special place in my heart. The first time I watched it, I was just a kid in school, around 2011, and I've never forgotten it since. I used to watch short clips here and there over the years, but recently I finally sat down and watched the entire movie again, and it brought back so many memories and feelings.

The Message is not just a film. It's a powerful work that shows us our history and our religion with respect and depth. It reminds us of the true meaning of Islam and the sacrifices of the Sahaba (the companions of the Prophet, peace be upon him). May Allah support Islam and Muslims everywhere and keep us steadfast on the right path.

Honestly, this film deserves more than 5/5. It carries a unique spirit you rarely find in any other work. Even non-Muslims who watch it can feel genuine respect for Islam and learn about its story in a clear, sincere way.

Now I really want to watch the English version so I can compare the differences between the two cuts.

In short: A timeless film that can never be replaced, and it holds a lasting value for me and for everyone who watches it with an open heart.

I watch this movie many times in both English and Arabic version I loved more the Arabic one, maybe because it is my native.

I think the acting was good, and in general, this was a good introduction to the religion of Islam.

This shorten they real story to the maximum.

Anyone who want to read more detailed facts how Islam started, he can got al raheeq al makhtum book. I think they can make a full series from it. That was an old movie, but one of the all-time best. It gives us an idea how the life in desert is. How the early Arabs was. How the first conflicts about Islam and the react of others.