Reign of Love is a 14-episode Iranian historical drama about Imam Reza, depicting his journey from Medina to Merv and his martyrdom.
Reign of Love (Velayat-e-Eshgh) – The Epic Story of Imam Reza (A.S)
Reign of Love (Persian: ولایت عشق), also known in Arabic as The Stranger of Tus (Ghareeb-e-Toos), is a powerful Iranian historical and religious television series that portrays the life of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (A.S), the eighth Imam of Shia Islam.
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The series originally aired in 2000 on IRIB TV1 and remains one of the most respected Islamic historical dramas produced in Iran.
Historical Background and Setting
Series Overview
- Genre: History | Biography | Religion
- Written & Directed by: Mehdi Fakhimzadeh
- Country: Iran
- Language: Persian
- Total Seasons: 1
- Total Episodes: 30
- Original Network: IRIB TV1
- Original Release: 2000
Production Details
Editor: Mehdi Rajaeiyan
Cinematography: Rasoul Ahmadi & Farajollah Heidari
Composer: Babak Bayat
Vocal Performance: Mohammad Esfahani
The music of the series plays a significant emotional role, combining spiritual depth with historical atmosphere, enhancing the impact of key events.
Storyline
The story begins after the death of the Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid, when political tensions escalate between his sons Al-Amin and Al-Ma'mun. Following a brutal power struggle, Al-Ma'mun becomes caliph.
In a strategic political move, Al-Ma'mun summons Imam Reza (A.S) from Medina to Merv, appointing him as the heir apparent. The series deeply explores this critical period of Islamic history, portraying:
- The historic entrance of Imam Reza into Nishapur
- The narration of the famous Hadith of the Golden Chain
- The rain prayer (Salat al-Istisqa)
- The Eid al-Fitr prayer event
- The theological debates between religions
- The events leading to his martyrdom
The series respectfully avoids showing the Imam’s face, instead portraying him in a spiritual halo in accordance with traditional Islamic artistic principles.
Main Cast
- Farrokh Nemati as Imam Reza (A.S)
- Mohammad Sadeghi as Al-Ma'mun
- Merila Zarei as Golnaz
- Danial Hakimi as Amr ibn Raja
- Bizhan Emkanian as Ibn Aghil
- Davoud Rashidi as Al-Fadl ibn al-Rabi
- Enayatollah Bakhshi as Isa Jalodi
- Fathali Oveisi as Raja ibn Abi Dahhak
- Rambod Javan as Al-Amin
Why Reign of Love Is Important
Reign of Love is not merely a historical drama; it is a spiritual narrative that highlights:
- Faith under political pressure
- Wisdom in leadership
- Interfaith dialogue and debate
- Patience and moral integrity
The series presents a balanced depiction of one of the most sensitive and transformative periods in early Islamic history.
Telefilm Version
A cinematic telefilm version was later produced, offering a condensed adaptation of the television series for broader audiences.
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