Keys.

From what the people of Palestine and the ancestors of Andalusians share in common are keys. Keys from a house that were passed on from generation to generation. Houses that were full of joy, meals that mothers cooked and where children played in. Generations that witnessed ethnic cleansing, lands stolen and forced conversions.

Some Andalusian families in North Africa still hold on to keys that were from their ancestral homes in al-Andalus and some families in Palestine still hold on to the keys of their ancestral homes that they lost after being displaced.

Check out the project, ‘Children of Al-Andalus’ and their social media accounts that show the lives of Andalusian families that still exist until this day. They have an upcoming documentary called ‘A Lost Paradise in Morocco’. Watch the trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGGaHzCVTWI&list=WL&index=2&ab_channel=Bridge2Connect

Recently I visited the International Arabic Book Fair in Istanbul. There were many books and talks from a number of scholars and academics. One of the talks that I attended in person was about al-Andalus from the academic Dr. Ali Alnagrat. I met him at last year's Arabic Book Fair and got familiar with his publication house and his work on Al-Andalus. He is a kind man who has much knowledge and works dedicated to Andalusian History. He currently resides in the UK.

Check out his work!

His Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AndlalusianHouse

A look into one of the retreats in one of the villages inhabited by Muslims in southern Spain, Azahara International. It is located in the mountains and one hour away from the city of Granada.

During Muslim rule in al-Andalus, the mountains and forests of al-Andalus were known to people to escape to and admire its beauty.

Pictures and videos taken from brother Waseem Mahmood.


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I recently read an article send by my friend Ali Al-Andalusi that talks about the Muslim community in Spain. Many Spaniards are becoming Muslim and some are even finding out they have Morisco ancestry!

“Muslim Community in Spain 

According to official records, the Muslim population in Spain has multiplied tenfold over the past three decades, surpassing 2.5 million individuals. Non-official estimates suggest that the number of Muslims in the country may be closer to 3 million. Within this diverse community, 40 percent are Spanish converts, while the remaining 60 percent are immigrants, primarily from Morocco. However, other nationalities such as Pakistani and Senegalese also contribute to the vibrant Muslim presence in cities like Barcelona, Valencia, and Logrono.”

Here is the link to the full article:

https://www.globalvillagespace.com/cultural-shifts-results-in-surging-wave-of-spanish-conversions-to-islam/#google_vignette

Ramadan in al-Andalus

In the great mosque (Jami al-Kabir) of the city of Cordoba, it was known during the month of Ramadan that it remained open all night and the amount of oil to light the lanterns cost half the annual amount just in the month of Ramdan alone. During Layla al-Qadr, large amounts of perfume were burned on this special occasion.

Imam al-Maqari mentioned in his book Nafh al-Tib that in the great mosque there were 280 chandeliers. The number of lanterns were 8,425 and some have said it could have been 10,805!

Ramadan in al-Andalus Part 2

Giving out charity was widely practiced in al-Andalus by the common Andalusian and the Muslim rulers. Charity would be handed out especially during the end of Ramadan and times of hardship such as during a famine.

Ibn Hayyan mentioned in his famous book on Andalusian history, al-Muqtabis fi Tarikh al-Andalus, that the Caliph Hakam II led a ceremony of one of these distributions of charity in which slaves went around with open bags full of money giving out to people.

Surah Al-Qadr.

Written in an Andalusian style script from calligrapher Mohammed Aarfaouii.

Follow him on his Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mohammed.aarfaouii?igsh=NGlqc2xiMWN2MW03

The call to prayer (Adhan) in the city of Granada, Spain near the Alhambra.

The legacy of al-Andalus still remains in the hearts of people.

Call to prayer was done by Ali Keeler and posted by Waseem Mahmood. Give them a follow on their social media accounts!