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All about Muhammad bin Qasim

Muhammad's life

Why was Muhammad a Muslim Hero

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All about Tariq ibn Ziyad

Tariq's life

Why was Tariq a Muslim Hero

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All about Tahir ibn Huysan

Tahir's life

Why was Tahir a Muslim Hero

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All About Muhammad Bin Qasim

His full name is Imad ad-Din Muḥammad ibn Qasim ath-Thaqafi.

He was born in 695 AD. He was born in Taif Arabia.

He died in 715 AD. He lived in the Saqqafi Tribe .

Muhammad bin Qasim was born around 695 AD. He belonged to the Saqqafi tribe that had originated from Taif in Arabia. He grew up in the care of his mother. He soon became a great asset to his uncle Muhammad Ibn Yusuf, the governor of Yemen. His judgment and skills left many other officers and forced the ruler to appoint him in the state department. He was also a close relative of Hajjaj bin Yousuf because of the influence of Hajjaj, the young Muhammad bin Qasim was appointed the governor of Persia while in his teens, and he crushed the rebellion in that region. There is also a popular tradition that presents him as the son-in-law of Hajjaj bin Yousuf. He conquered the Sindh and Punjab regions along the Indus River for the Umayyad Caliphate.

Arabs had trade with India and Eastern Asia. The trade was carried through sea rout the rout was unsafe due to the plunder of the Pirates of Sindh. The Arab rebels also sought refuge in Sindh. The Umayyad wanted to make their rule and also to secure the trade rout. During Hajjaj’s governorship, the Mids of Debal pirates plundered the gifts of Ceylon’s ruler to Hijjaj and attacked on ships of Arab that were carrying the orphans and widows of Muslim soldiers who died in Sri Lanka. Providing the Umayyad Caliphate the appropriate cause, that enabled them to gain a foothold in the Makran, and Sindh regions. The Umayyad caliphate ordered Muhammad Bin Qasim to attack over Sindh. He led 6,000 Syrian cavalry and at the borders of Sindh he was joined by an advance guard and six thousand camel riders and with five catapults. Muhammad Bin Qasim first captured Debal, from where the Arab army marched along the Indus. At Rohri he was met by Dahir’s forces. Dahir died in the battle, his forces were defeated and Muhammad bin Qasim took control of Sindh. Mohammad Bin Qasim entered Daibul in 712 AD

Muhammad's Life

Muhammad's Life

As a result of his efforts, he succeeded in capturing Daibul. Because of this Muslims were the masters of whole Sindh and a part of Punjab up to the borders of Kashmir in the north. After the conquest, he made a new policy, asking for acceptance of Muslim rule by the natives in return for non-interference in their religious and cultural practices. He also established peace with a strong taxation system. In return he provided the guaranty of security of life and property for the natives. Hajjaj died in 714. When Walid Bin Abdul Malik died, his younger brother Suleman succeeded as the Caliph. He was a bitter enemy of Hajjaj’s family. He recalled Mohammad Bin Qasim from Sindh, who obeyed the orders as the duty of a general. When he came back, he was put to death on 18th of July, 715AD at the age of twenty.

Why was Muhammad a Muslim Hero

Muhammad bin Qasim was a great Muslim leader because first of all he was Muslim. He was also a great leader because of his reliance on Allah he knew Allah was with him. He put so much effort in helping the Muslims at that time. He took control over Daibal. After the leader died in the battle he took over Sindh. He tried to win the leadership of Sindh and he succeeded because of his effort. He and many other Muslims were the masters of the whole Sindh. He spread justice through the whole land. He made Islam the religion and told all the foreigners that entered. He also practice the cultural practices. He established peace and a strong taxation system and been fair with everyone. He also became the Muslim general and led the battles and the army at that time.

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All about Tariq ibn Ziyad

Tariq ibn Ziyad was born in 670 AD. He was born in Africa. He died in 720 AD. He died in Damascus,Syria. His nickname was Tarek. Tariq bin Ziyad was a new convert to Islam from the Berber tribe of Algeria. He was said to be a freed slave.

Tariq iin Ziyad bin Abdullah bin Walgho bin Niber Walfajun Ghasin Yathufat bin Walhas Nafzau is the son of Ash-Shadaf a tribal Berber. Also a native of Al-Atlas region, North Africa. He was born around the year 50 Hijri. He was an expert in horsemanship, weapons, and martial arts. After the Messenger of Allah's death, Islam spread in a wide spectrum. In three continents-Asia, Africa, and Europe, have experienced the mercy and justice in the shade of Islamic government. No exception to Spain. This country in mainland Europe who first entered the arms of Islam at the time of the Ottoman Government Umaiyah Bani.

“My Dear brothers, we are here to spread the message of Allah. Now, the enemy is in front of you and the sea behind. You fight for His cause. Either you will be victorious or martyred. There is no third choice. All means of escape have been destroyed,” he thundered while addressing his forces before the battle began. The victory of Islam following the acts of valor, as well as piety, was imminent. Tariq bin Ziyad is considered to be one of the most important military commanders in the Iberian history. It is said that he saw the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) in his dream saying: “Take courage, O Tariq! And accomplish what you are destined to perform.” Then he saw the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and his companions entering Andalus.” Tariq awoke with a smile, and from that moment, he never doubted his victory. He led a small force from Morocco in 711 AD and landed on the high rock which is called Jabal-Al-Tariq (Gibraltar) after his name in Spain. The army of Tariq, comprising 300 Arabs and 10,000 Berber converts to Islam, landed at Gibraltar.

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King Roderic of Spain amassed a force of 100,000 fighters against the Muslims. Tariq called for reinforcements and received an additional chance of 7,000 cavalrymen under the command of Tarif bin Malik Naqi (after whom Tarifa is named in Spain).When Tariq bin Ziyad found the Muslim ranks a bit nervous in the face of the large enemy in front of them, he ordered the ships to be burned and then delivered the historic and stirring address to the Mujahedeen. The two armies met at the battlefield of Guadalete where King Roderic was defeated and killed on Ramadan 28, 92 AH. The defeated Spanish army retreated toward Toledo. Tariq bin Ziyad divided his troops into four groups for a hot pursuit. One soldier advanced toward Cordoba and subdued it. The second captured Murcia and the third advanced toward Saragossa. Tariq himself moved swiftly toward Toledo. The city surrendered without resistance. King Roderic’s rule came to an end in Spain. Upon hearing the grand victory, Commander Musa bin Nusair rushed to Spain with another large force of 18,000.

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As result of Muslim rule, Spain became a beacon of art, science and culture for Europe. Mosques, palaces, gardens, hospitals and libraries were built. Canals were repaired and new ones were dug. New crops were introduced from other parts of the Muslim empire and agricultural production increased. Andalus, as Spain was called by Muslims, became the granary of the West. Manufacturing was encouraged and the silk and brocade work of the peninsula became well known in the trading centers of the world. Cities increased in size and prospered. Cordoba, the capital, became the premier city of Europe and by the 10th century, had over one million inhabitants. A Christian historian writes: "The Moors (Muslims) organized that wonderful kingdom of Cordova, which was the marvel of the Middle Ages, and which, when all Europe was plunged in barbaric ignorance and strife, alone held the torch of learning and civilization bright and shining before the Western world." Caliph Walid bin Abdul Malik invited Musa bin Nusair and Tariq bin Ziyad to Damascus. But when they reached the capital, the caliph was on death bed. He honored them lavishly but he passed away soon. Caliph Sulaiman succeeded him in Feb. 715 and he turned against the two commanders and deprived them of all amenities. Tariq died in Damascus in 720 in anonymity. Caliph Sulaiman was a vengeful ruler.

Tariq's Life

Tariq was a muslim hero because he was a muslim of course and he was a leader. But their are many reasons why he was a great muslim hero. He always looked after his army and his people well. He taught them about there religion (Islam). He always gave speeches advising them that they were fighting in Allah's cause and that they will face victory or martyrdom. They had hope in Allah that he was on there side and he would for sure help them. He always relied on Allah. He thought it would've been hard to conquer spain, but he made it till the end. He speeches were very tempting and would sometimes be like this “Oh my warriors, whither would you flee? Behind you is the sea, before you, the enemy. You have left now only the hope of your courage and your constancy. Remember that in this country you are more unfortunate than the orphan seated at the table of the avaricious master. Your enemy is before you, protected by an innumerable army; he has men in abundance, but vou, as your only aid, have your own swords, and, as your only chance for life, such chance as you can snatch from the hands of your enemy".

Why was Tariq a Muslim Hero