The Preacher
2017, Arabic. Directed by Magdy Ahmed Aly.
A seemingly traditional journey of a young sheikh in a governmental mosque who moves from leading prayers to becoming a TV celebrity issuing "fatwas" that are accepted by millions who have become fans of his as a result of his courage and his attempts to deviate from the usual religious rhetoric in a society heavily influenced by fundamentalism. From Behind the scenes that exposes religion and authority struggle - Mawlana is a movie that defy boundaries.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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The Preacher is streaming on Shahid VIP in India.
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- Released
- 4 January 2017
- Original title
- مولانا
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Magdy Ahmed Aly
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What The Preacher is based on
The Preacher is based on Mawlana (novel) by Ibrahim Eissa.
Mawlana (novel)
By Ibrahim Eissa
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The Preacher runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
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The Preacher is streaming on Shahid VIP in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Preacher?
If you liked The Preacher, try The Color of Friendship, The Nest, The Young One.
Who directed The Preacher?
The Preacher (2017) was directed by Magdy Ahmed Aly and stars Amr Saad, Bayoumi Fouad, Ahmad Magdy.
What is The Preacher based on?
The Preacher is based on Mawlana (novel) by Ibrahim Eissa.