Al-Shaima (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1972, Al-Shaima is a history film directed by Hossam El Dine Mostafa, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Al-Shaima, the sister of the Prophet Muhammad in infancy, except in Bani Saad between her mother, Halima al-Sa’dia and her father, a family that acknowledges to the Prophet the goodness and blessing that has befallen their homes since he came as a baby, except for the stubborn Shaimaa who hates Muhammad hatred and buried hatred, the news of the Islamic call spreads, and Begad is allied with the enemies of Muhammad While Shaima Shadia Bani Saad, she is disappointed with the magic of her voice, Pijad and praises her tribe with the service of fighting Islam, migrating to Medina, and her husband is allied with the Jews from Bani Qurayza and Bani Nadir,
Who’s in it. Al-Shaima stars Samira Ahmed, Ahmed Mazhar, Tawfiq Al-Deqen and Abdallah Ghaith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Al-Shaima sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Al-Shaima page.
If you liked it. Fans of Al-Shaima tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Al-Shaima (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Al-Shaima change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Al-Shaima worth watching?
- Al-Shaima holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Al-Shaima?
- Al-Shaima stars Samira Ahmed, Ahmed Mazhar, Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Abdallah Ghaith and Amina Rizk.
- When was Al-Shaima released?
- Al-Shaima was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.