ابن جلا

This historical play follows the rise of Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf al-Thaqafi, one of the most controversial figures in Islamic history. Mahmoud Taymour explores the governor's ruthless methods and his unwavering loyalty to the Umayyad throne. The story examines the cost of maintaining order in a fractured empire through the lens of a man who became a symbol of both terror and stability.