Muhammad: The Messenger of God

Muhammad: The Messenger of God

2015 · 177 min · ★ 6.6 · History, Drama

Abousofyan tells Aboutaleb, Muhammad's uncle, that in the upcoming morning he wants to kill the holy prophet of Islam and Muslims, who are in boycott. Aboutaleb remembers the past years when Abraha charges ahead Mecca to ruin the house of God. but by God's will his army loses out against millions of small birds sent by GOD. A month later, Muhammad is born.

Directed by Majid Majidi · Written by Majid Majidi

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