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Ahmad al-Maqqari (ุฃุญู…ุฏ ุงู„ู…ู‚ุฑูŠ): An Algerian scholar, biographer, and historian from Tlemcen, best known for his work Nafh al-Tib (ู†ูุญ ุงู„ุทูŠุจ) a comprehensive history of Al-Andalus.

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The Legend of Tariq ibn Ziyad and the Burning of Ships

Tariq ibn Ziyad, a pivotal figure in Islamic history, famously led the conquest of Spain (al-Andalus). This article details the bold legend of him burning his fleet, analyzes his motivational speech, and explains the origin of "Gibraltar," providing insights into this significant historical event.