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Ramadan in History

The first attempt of entering Al-Andalusia was made by Tarif Al-Barbari, the follower of Conqueror, Musa Ibn Nusair, in the month of Ramadan 91 A.H. as Caliph Al-Walid Ibn Malik agreed to the latter’s suggestion to conquer Al-Andalusia and spread Islam there; indeed Tarif returned back from this noble attempt with great success.

Later, the Caliph sent Tariq Ibn Ziyad to cross the sea and settle at what is now known as Gibraltar (Mount of Tariq) That happened in the month of Sha`ban, 92 A.H. On reaching Andalusia, Tariq ordered to burn all the ships so that his soldiers would not try or even think to retreat and return home. Then he delivered his famous preach where he assured them of the great reward awaiting them. In twenty eighth of Ramadan, 92a A.H, they defeated the occupiers of Al-Andalusia, King Qout and his army, and he achieved great success; this is followed by the huge victories achieved by Musa Ibn Nusair also 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 on the hand of those great leaders: Tarif Al-Barbari, Tariq Ibn Ziyad and Musa Ibn Nusair who strove hard to spread Islam on the land of Andalusia, the lost paradise. Yes, it’s a treasure which Muslims lost due to lacking elevated values of unity, and brotherhood. Isn’t it the right time for Muslims to unite, to return back to the path of Allah? To respond to the call of their faith and dignity and liberate their lands?