In a surprising development for the Ramadan 2026 drama season, Syrian actress Muna Wassef will perform the theme song for the upcoming series “Mawlana.”
Not only is she lending her voice to the soundtrack, but Wassef is also part of the main cast, alongside Taim Hassan, Nour Ali, and Fares Al-Helou. The series is written by Lubna Haddad and directed by Samer Al-Barkawi.
The director shared a poster of the series’ theme song on his official Instagram, commenting: “On your birthday, you gave us a gift before we could give you one… May our oak tree [Wassef’s nickname] have a long life.”
Wassef started her career at age 20 as a model, traveling outside her hometown of Damascus. She became a symbol of bold young women who challenged societal expectations and entered professions rarely pursued by women at the time.
What you should know about the “Mawlana” series:
The series is set to premiere during Ramadan 2026 and narrates the story of Jaber, a man fleeing his past and community while hiding behind a false lineage.
He rekindles hope in a long-forgotten village, which has been waiting decades for its spiritual leader, known as “Mawlana” in Arabic. His arrival revitalizes the community’s spirit and ignites their resolve to endure and thrive.
Main Cast of the “Mawlana” series:
- Muna Wassef as Jouriya
- Taim Hasan as Jaber
- Nour Ali as Shahla
- Fares Al-Helou as Colonel Kifah
- Nancy Khoury as Roulana
- Alaa Al-Zoubi as Abu Khaldoun
- Hima Ismail as Umm Khaldoun
- Gaith Marwan as Khaldoun
About the “Mawlana” series:
This upcoming Ramadan series centers on Jaber, a man escaping his past and hiding behind a fabricated lineage. His arrival promises to reinvigorate a forgotten village, which has long awaited its spiritual leader—called “Mawlana” in Arabic—bringing renewed hope and resilience to its people.
