The Almohad Caliphate: The Powerful North African Empire That Ruled Spain and the Maghreb

Introduction The Almohad Caliphate, also known as the Almohad Empire, was a significant North African empire ruled by a Amazigh/Berber Muslim dynasty during the 12th and 13th centuries. At its height, the empire extended across parts of the Maghreb and Read More …

Nugaymath Turquia: The Untold History of Moorish/Almoravid Women Archers

Among the many compelling episodes embedded within medieval Iberian chronicles, few are as intriguing as the story of the Moorish female archers who appear in the Primera Crónica General (the 13th-century Castilian historical compilation associated with King Alfonso X). The Read More …

Wahshi ibn Harb: From Slave to Sahabi

Wahshi ibn Harb, also known as “The Savage, Son of War” and Abu Dusmah, led an extraordinary life that intertwined slavery, tragedy, redemption, and faith. His journey is emblematic of the complex and multifaceted nature of human experience, offering deep Read More …