Tariq ibn Ziyad

First Air Date: 2015-06-17

Overview - "Tarikhona Fakhrona" (Our Proud History) is a 2015 television series that delves into the lives of prominent figures from Islamic history. The episode focusing on Tariq ibn Ziyad highlights his pivotal role in the early 8th century during the Umayyad conquest of Hispania. Tariq ibn Ziyad, a Berber general, is renowned for leading the Muslim army across the Strait of Gibraltar in 711 AD, marking the beginning of Islamic rule in parts of present-day Spain and Portugal. His leadership and military strategies were instrumental in the swift and successful campaigns that followed, leaving a lasting impact on the region's history.