Very interesting article that speaks about how Islam and the Muslims had a impact on Sicily and it’s people.
From the article:
"Sicilians differ from the rest of Europe in this natural disposition for diversity. Sicilians have this affinity for the Islamic world in their DNA."
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From the article:
"Sicilians differ from the rest of Europe in this natural disposition for diversity. Sicilians have this affinity for the Islamic world in their DNA."
Telegram: https://t.me/GemsofIslamicEurope
♦️Beautiful Andalusian sword with much history behind it!
This beautiful 15th century Andalusian sword that you see here was one of the last swords that was made in al-Andalus. It was from the Emirate of Garnādha [Nasrid Kingdom] which was the last and final days of al-Andalus.
Notice how the sword is flat and straight, common in Europe. Which is different from the curved shaped swords you would see in different places of lands of the Muslims.
It belonged to Ali ibn Attar, who was an Andalusian governor/commander were he has served before his death,in the city of Loja.
Ali ibn Attar fought until his last breath in the Battle of Lucena, which was one of the last battles during end rulership of Muslim rule in al-Andalus. This is the same battle in which the Andalusian sultan, Boabdil was captured by Spanish forces.
His sword was recovered from that battle is preserved to this very day. It can be found in Toledo Army Museum located in Spain.
Researchers have now digitalized his sword and made an 3D model.
➡️It can be examined here:
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/empunadura-de-la-espada-jineta-de-ali-atar-2b6ba5fcddbf4202874c2e8db67f1965
➡️To read more about who Ali ibn Attar was, you can read here:
https://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/arab-sword-aliatar.htm
*Note* Not everything in history resources are accurate.
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This beautiful 15th century Andalusian sword that you see here was one of the last swords that was made in al-Andalus. It was from the Emirate of Garnādha [Nasrid Kingdom] which was the last and final days of al-Andalus.
Notice how the sword is flat and straight, common in Europe. Which is different from the curved shaped swords you would see in different places of lands of the Muslims.
It belonged to Ali ibn Attar, who was an Andalusian governor/commander were he has served before his death,in the city of Loja.
Ali ibn Attar fought until his last breath in the Battle of Lucena, which was one of the last battles during end rulership of Muslim rule in al-Andalus. This is the same battle in which the Andalusian sultan, Boabdil was captured by Spanish forces.
His sword was recovered from that battle is preserved to this very day. It can be found in Toledo Army Museum located in Spain.
Researchers have now digitalized his sword and made an 3D model.
➡️It can be examined here:
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/empunadura-de-la-espada-jineta-de-ali-atar-2b6ba5fcddbf4202874c2e8db67f1965
➡️To read more about who Ali ibn Attar was, you can read here:
https://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/arab-sword-aliatar.htm
*Note* Not everything in history resources are accurate.
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Empuñadura de la Espada Jineta de Ali Atar - 3D model by IH3D (@ih3d_)
Empuñadura de una de las tres magníficas espadas de manufactura andalusí que se conserva en el Museo del Ejército de Toledo (MUSEJE). Pertenece al escaso conjunto de espadas jinetas conservadas en el mundo.
Tradicionalmente se le viene considerando como…
Tradicionalmente se le viene considerando como…
♦️Imam Qurtubī mentioned in his Tafsīr regarding the Ayah:
الَّذِينَ هُمْ يُرَاءُونَ
Those who do good deeds only to be seen (of men). [6/107]
❝This means ,the people [who] display that they are Praying as if humbly, fearful, and devoted [for Allah].
Like the Fāsiq, he prays so the people can say, “Indeed, He is praying!” [Seeking to admired from the people]
The reality of Riyā’: Seeking what is in the dunya with ‘ibāda.
It’s foundation: Seeking high position/status in the hearts of the people.
Qādhi Abu Bakr ibn al-Arabī al-Andalusī al-Mālikī mentioned one of the types of Riyā:
“Displaying Salāh, Sadaqah or beautification/improving the Salāh because of the watching of the people. And from that, he prolongs it [Salāh].”❞
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الَّذِينَ هُمْ يُرَاءُونَ
Those who do good deeds only to be seen (of men). [6/107]
❝This means ,the people [who] display that they are Praying as if humbly, fearful, and devoted [for Allah].
Like the Fāsiq, he prays so the people can say, “Indeed, He is praying!” [Seeking to admired from the people]
The reality of Riyā’: Seeking what is in the dunya with ‘ibāda.
It’s foundation: Seeking high position/status in the hearts of the people.
Qādhi Abu Bakr ibn al-Arabī al-Andalusī al-Mālikī mentioned one of the types of Riyā:
“Displaying Salāh, Sadaqah or beautification/improving the Salāh because of the watching of the people. And from that, he prolongs it [Salāh].”❞
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♦️Ḥisn al-Mudawwar, the great stronghold, a famous castle by the Eagle of Quraish Abd ar-Raḥmān ad-Dākhil in 142 A.H. near Cordoba.
In the 19th century, Almodovar del Rio was known as al-Mudawwar al-Adnā, while the castle was called “Castillo de Almudawar”.
During the 10th century it was tied entirely to the Caliphate of Cordoba, going on to belong in the 10th and 12th centuries to the Taifa of Carmona, subsequently to the Taifa of Sevilla and finally to the Almohad Empire.
The Moorish King Abed Mohammed de Baeza would later die at the gates of the Castle during the 13th century in 1226, the year in which the fort fell into Spanish Christian hands having been handed over to Fernando III.
Henceforth, the castle would go on to be subjected to successive extensions initiated by the Castilian Kings D. Pedro I of Castile and Enrique II of Trastamara. Meanwhile, Alfonso XI and Pedro I ‘The Cruel’ would also end up getting involved in these extensions.
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In the 19th century, Almodovar del Rio was known as al-Mudawwar al-Adnā, while the castle was called “Castillo de Almudawar”.
During the 10th century it was tied entirely to the Caliphate of Cordoba, going on to belong in the 10th and 12th centuries to the Taifa of Carmona, subsequently to the Taifa of Sevilla and finally to the Almohad Empire.
The Moorish King Abed Mohammed de Baeza would later die at the gates of the Castle during the 13th century in 1226, the year in which the fort fell into Spanish Christian hands having been handed over to Fernando III.
Henceforth, the castle would go on to be subjected to successive extensions initiated by the Castilian Kings D. Pedro I of Castile and Enrique II of Trastamara. Meanwhile, Alfonso XI and Pedro I ‘The Cruel’ would also end up getting involved in these extensions.
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