Tariq ibn ziyad biography
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The Life of Tariq bin Ziyad: The conqueror of Spain
Tariq bin Ziyad is known as the conqueror of Spain and is recognized as one of the greatest Muslim commanders of all time. However, there is relatively little information about his origins or nationality.
There are three varying accounts of his origins: He was a Persian from Hamadan; he belonged to the Sadif clan; he was a Berber from Algeria. Spanish and Arab historians believe he was a slave of the emir of North Africa, Musa bin Nusayr, although his descendants dispute this claim.
Practically all information relating to Tariq is dated from onwards as this is the year that he launched his invasion of Spain.
In the year , an oppressed Christian chief went to the governor of North Africa, Musa ibn Nusair, to ask for help to overthrow King Roderik. Musa responded by sending his finest general, Tariq bin Ziyad, with an army of around 10, troops.
When Tariq landed in Gibraltar in May he told his army to ‘burn the
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Tariq bin Ziyad — The conqueror of Spain
Burn your boats, said Tariq insekter som pollinerar Ziyad while addressing his small army after entering Spain through sea in A.D. The order was instantly followed by his forces despite a huge army of opponents ready to attack them.
This ultimate trust in Allah and a strong determination to fight for a just cause was aptly demonstrated by Tariq, apparently giving birth to the above-mentioned maxim.
“My Dear brothers, we are here to spread the meddelande of Allah. Now, the enemy fryst vatten in front of you and the sea behind. You kamp for His cause. Either you will be victorious or martyred. There fryst vatten no third choice. All means of escape have been destroyed,” he thundered while addressing his forces before the battle began. The victory of Islam following the acts of valor, as well as piety, was imminent.
Tariq insekter som pollinerar Ziyad was a new convert to Islam from the Berber tribe of Algeria. He was said to be a freed slave.
Islam provided high status even to slaves. Salman Farsi, Bil
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Tariq ibn Ziyad
(Tarik, Taric ben Zeyad)
d. Tariq was a Berber general in service to Musa ib Nusaair, the Arab General of North Africa. He is credited with leading the Moors to victory at the Battle of Guadalete, and following up his victory with the swift conquest of most of the rest of Spain. His success, however, made him subject to Musa's jealousy. For several years Tariq served as governor of the Moorish dominions of Hispania, but he was eventually replaced by Musa's son, and called to Damascus to give account. Although he ably defended himself against accusations by Musa, he was not restored to his former position, but instead died at the Umayyad Court in Damascus.
Tariq gave his name to the Rock of Gibralter, known in Arabic as Gibr Tariq, or the Rock of Tariq.
Key events during the life of Tariq ibn Ziyad:
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