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The first attempt to enter Andalusia was made by Tarif
Al-Barbari, follower of the conqueror Musa ibn Nusair, in the month of
Ramadan AH 91. This occurred as Caliph Al-Walid ibn `Abdul-Malik agreed
to the latter’s suggestion to bring Andalusia under Muslim control.
Later, the Caliph sent Tariq Ibn Ziyad across the
sea and settle at, what is now known as (Jabal Tariq, “Mount of
Tariq”). That happened in the month of Sha`ban, 92 A.H. On the
twenty eighth of Ramadan, 92 A.H, the Muslims defeated the occupiers of
Andalusia, King Qout and his army, and achieved great success; this was
followed by the huge victories achieved by Musa Ibn Nusair which also
took place in the month of Ramadan the following year, 93A.H.
Thus, the great month of Ramadan witnessed a series of
victories for three consecutive years at the hands of those great
leaders—Tarif Al-Barbari, Tariq ibn Ziyad, and Musa ibn Nusair—who
strove hard to spread the message of Islam in the land of Andalusia.
At a later time, the Muslims lost control of this land
because of their lack of unity and brotherhood. Isn’t it high time for
the Muslims to unite, return to the path of Allah, respond to the call
of their faith and dignity, and liberate their lands?
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