Andalus: Illustrated History examines the current state of Muslims, analyzing the reasons for their present weaknesses and divisions, drawing parallels with their past when they ruled Andalusia. The same causes of defeat, neglect of leadership opportunities, and disunity are evident, despite geographical and name differences. This comprehensive historical study aims to read history insightfully, deriving lessons and perspectives to awaken the oblivious and remind the wise of Islamic history. The first section covers the goals and causes of Islamic conquests, the initial forays into Morocco and specifically Andalusia, and highlights the Umayyad governors of Andalusia. The second section, titled 'The Umayyad State in Andalusia: The Incredible Story,' focuses on Abd al-Rahman I's escape from the Abbasids, his entrance into Andalusia, and subsequent Umayyad rulers, concluding with the era of Al-Mansur. The third section, 'The Taifa Kingdoms and Moroccan Kings,' discusses the fragmentation of Andalusia into small states, the events and kings of that era, the era of the Almoravids that reunited Andalusia, and ends with the Almohads, whose rulers intertwined with Andalusian history, as Moroccan princes governed Andalusia after the taifa period.

• Author: Tareq Suwaidan
• Publishing House: Al-Ibdaa Al-Fikri - Kuwait
• Edition: 5th
• Publication Year: 2012
• Number of Pages: 517
• Number of Parts: 1
• Binding Type: Hardcover
• Paper Type: Magazines
• Print Colors: Colored
• ISBN: 9960958426