Controversy has erupted over the yet-to-be-broadcast TV series "Omar ibn al-Khattab." The series portrays Omar, Abu Bakr and Ali Ibn Abi Taleb, three of the Prophet Mohamed's Righteous Caliphs.

The court said the ruling was based on a decision by Al-Azhar that ‘religious figures’ should not be depicted in any theatre, cinema or television work Egypt’s State Council Administrative Court has ...

DUBAI (Reuters) - A television drama about the life of a seventh century Muslim ruler, Omar Ibn al-Khattab, is polarizing opinion across the Arab world by challenging a widespread belief that actors ...

The series “Omar” depicts the life of one of the close companions of the Prophet Mohammed. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief COLOGNE, Germany – A TV series depicting the life of one of Islam’s ...