The TV series 'Muawiya' airing during Ramadan is igniting sectarian tensions throughout the Middle East by dramatizing the life of Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan. Revered by Sunni Muslims but viewed negatively by many Shiites, Muawiya's story highlights the early struggles in Islamic history that led to the sectarian divide. Produced by a Saudi media conglomerate, the show is facing opposition particularly from Shiite-majority regions like Iraq and Iran, with Iraq's media regulator blocking its broadcast to prevent potential social discord, especially sensitive during the holy month.
The series, Muawiya, tells the story of Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan, a major figure in early Islam, revered by Sunnis but reviled by many Shiites.
The airing of historically controversial content could provoke sectarian debates, threatening social harmony and disrupting the fabric of society during Ramadan.
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