Muawiyah and Maysoun's marriage in episode 6 of the series "Muawiyah"

The sixth episode of the Muawiyah series witnesses an important political development, as Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan is able to convince the Commander of the Faithful, Uthman bin Affan, of the necessity of building a naval fleet for the Muslims. Convincing Othman bin Affan to establish the first naval fleet At first, Othman hesitates for fear of taking the risk, especially since the previous Caliph Omar bin Al-Khattab was opposed to the idea. But Muawiyah succeeds in convincing him after reviewing the dangers facing the Muslims from the Romans, so Othman makes his historic decision and gives the green light to establish the fleet.

Political marriage enhances influence

Muawiyah was not satisfied with military and political moves, but also sought to expand his influence through marriage. He meets Maysoun bint Bahdal al-Kalbiyya and decides to marry her to strengthen his alliance with the Banu Kalb tribe. But this marriage worries his first wife, Fakhta, who confronts him to find out the real reason behind his relationship with another woman. Muawiya reassures her that the marriage was purely politically motivated, stressing that her position in the palace will not be affected. However, Juwayriya, Muawiya's sister, remains skeptical and sees Maysoun as a potential threat to Fakhta's position.

Planning to establish a naval fleet

After Uthman's approval, Muawiyah begins implementing the naval fleet project, and sends Marwan ibn al-Hakam to the Commander of the Faithful to confirm the urgent need for it. Muawiyah confirms that the Muslims need a strong fleet to confront the Romans and prevent them from controlling the coastal areas. After hesitating, Uthman realizes the importance of the project, and orders Muawiyah to immediately begin building the fleet in the city of Acre, as it is a strategic point that facilitates departure to the sea.

Massive production brings historical drama back to the forefront

Muawiyah continues to deliver a powerful dramatic narrative of historical events that shaped the future of the Islamic world. The series, which is one of MBC’s largest productions for Ramadan 2025, offers a stunning visual experience thanks to filming in Tunisia and the use of the latest cinematic technologies. The series airs exclusively on MBC and Shahid platform daily at 11:00 PM KSA time, making it one of the most anticipated works of this Ramadan season.