Jerusalem and the Maghreb
The Moroccans’ Role in Liberating Jerusalem
The Moroccans contributed to the Islamic army’s movement against the Franks. They played a…
The Algerian and Palestinian Peoples
The Algerian relation with Palestine started with their Moroccan ancestors, as Algeria was known back then as Central Morocco. During their Haj journey, the ancestors used to take the opportunity to visit the Three Mosques, because of the distance, difficulty of travelling, and high costs. Later on, they came up with the idea of what was called ‘Sanctifying the Haj’ or ‘the Sacred Haj’.
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The Moroccans’ Jihad During the Time of Noor Ad-Din Zinki
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Al-Magharibah Gate
It’s located on the southwestern side of Al-Aqsa Mosque. It was named after the fact…