The Islamic Conquest of the Maghreb through the book“Nuzhat al-Anzar fi Ajaib al-Tawarikh wa al-Akhbar” by Mahmoud Maqdish (d. 1228 AH)

Abstract

The subject of the Islamic conquest of the Maghreb has been extensively explored in the writings of medieval historians, spanning from the early eras of Islamic history to more recent times. Their works vary between Eastern and Western perspectives, with some chronicling the Maghreb region as an independent topic, while others include it within general history books or texts on the history of the Islamic East, often in the context of relevant events. An example of a historical book that covers the Maghreb region is Nuzhat al-Anzar fi Ajaib al-Tawarikh wa al-Akhbar (The Delight of the Gaze in the Wonders of Histories and News), which serves as a primary source for our research material. Although the author relies on a limited number of sources specific to the period of study—no more than five—his historical material is rich and nearly encompasses most aspects and stages under examination.