Jerusalem and the Maghreb
The Moroccans’ Jihad During the Time of Noor Ad-Din Zinki
The Moroccans participated in Jihad since Noor Ad-Din Zinki’s times. His army included a…
The Moroccans’ Role in Liberating Jerusalem
The Moroccans contributed to the Islamic army’s movement against the Franks. They played a prominent role in liberating Jerusalem and weakening the Franks in Palestine. The Moroccan Sultan, Ya’koub Al-Mansour, assembled a huge army to support the army in the Arab East (Al-Mashriq), as a response to Saladin’s appeal.
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The Moroccans’ Jihad During the Time of Saladin
When the Moroccans were called for Jihad, the Moroccan cities and suburbs mobilized.…
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Al-Magharibah Gate
It’s located on the southwestern side of Al-Aqsa Mosque. It was named after the fact…
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Al-Magharibah Quarter
After liberating the city from the hands of the Crusaders, King Al-Afdal ‘Son of…