Movies and TvShows featuring "abbasid-caliphate" theme.

The events take place in a historical context, in the 11th century, where the leader of the Assassins, Hassan al-Sabah, and his leadership of the band that was famous for carrying out bloody assassinations of prominent figures at that stage.

In the ancient city of Baghdad, a cunning thief named Ahmed embarks on a dangerous adventure to win the heart of the beautiful Princess. With the help of a magical flying carpet, Ahmed must outwit rivals and face numerous challenges, including a giant lizard and a treacherous suitor. Along the way, he discovers the power of love and the importance of personal integrity.

The life story of the fourth Imam of Islam, Ahmad ibn Hanbal.

A historical saga that follows the demise of the Umayyads in the East by the Abbasids in Khurasan, and the escape of Abd al-Rahman ibn Mu'awiya ibn Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik (Abd al-Rahman I) from the Abbasids. As it follows his journey till he reached Andalusia and how he came to ruling it.

The series tells the story of the people of Karkh in Baghdad and focuses on the jurist and scholar Abu Wahb bin Omar, nicknamed Bahloul, a man who solves the problems of the city, Caliph Harun Al-Rashid asked him to be chief judges, but he was loyal to the Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, so he pretended to be insane and took from a reed a horse that he rides in front of the people, but doubts swirl about the reality of his madness.

The Koran is one of the most important works ever written. For almost one billion people worldwide, it is the Holy Scripture, the word of God and his prophet. For others, it is a historical artifact that has left an indelible imprint on the world. DECODING THE PAST: SECRETS OF THE KORAN probes the heart of the work that many outside Islam find mysterious. This feature-length program examines the history of the verses and their implications for modern times, as well as the striking similarities and differences between the Koran and the Bible. Trace the influence of the Koran from the Golden Age of Islam to the modern rise of jihadism, and hear from top Islamic scholars and holy men as they share their insights into the work that lies at the foundation of one of the world's great religions. THE HISTORY CHANNEL provides the perfect guide to understanding the fundamental work that has shaped the Muslim faith for over 1,400 years, and will long continue to influence modern history.

Princess of Rome tells the story of a young biracial princess living in Rome during the 9th century. As tensions rise between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Roman Empire, the princess must navigate religious differences and political intrigue. With her strong faith and determination, she becomes a symbol of unity and hope in a divided world.

A historical drama that deals with the life story of the Abbasid Caliph Abu Ja'far al Mansur, beginning since he assumed the caliphate, building the city of peace (Baghdad) and entering the Golden Gate.

A concubine to a ruling family is challenged when the family is overthrown.

The series talks about the calligrapher minister Ibn Muqla and his work in the court of the Abbasid Caliphs.

Babek is a movie set in the 9th century during the Abbasid Caliphate. It tells the story of an epic action of invasion by Arabian forces. The movie portrays the hero Babek and his horseback riding skills as he fights for his people and their freedom. The film showcases the Middle Ages and the struggles faced by the Arab warriors during that time.

Inside Islam explores the historic and poetic wellspring of the Muslim people and illuminates startling commonalities among Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Shades of difference between Islam's foundation and that of its counterparts prove more fascinating than divisive, e.g., Islam claims a direct line with Abraham via the latter's cast-off son, Ismael, while Judaism is linked to Abraham's more favored child, Isaac. Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and the angel Gabriel each play major roles in the Quran; it was Gabriel, in fact, who transmitted the Word of God to the 40-year-old, seemingly ordinary Muhammad in the 7th century, making him extraordinary to millions today. Sure, anti-Western sentiment creeps into the story, but in every important way Inside Islam is an antidote to gross anti-Muslim bigotry. --Tom Keogh