| Author(s) | Muhammad Nassir A. AI-Mulhim |
| Affiliation | Associate Professo~ History Department, Faculty of Shari'ah, AI-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia |
| Title | Subeitilah: One of the Decisive Islamic Battles A.H. 27 - 29 (647-649): An Analytical-Historical Study |
| Source | Journal of King Saud University. Arts. Volume 11, No 1. (1999/1419) |
| Abstract | Introducing Subeitilah: Geographically and historically, its inhabitants; their religions and the general state of Africa before the Muslims' arrival. Motives of the Conquest: The attempt to spread Islam in those countries; the importance of Subeitilah as the principal gate for the African countries. Terminating the alliance among Barbarians, Romans and Franks against Muslims. The attempt to spread Islam in Europe (Andalusie) via Africa. Conclusions: The collapse of the greatest African internal fortresses. Opening the way for Muslims to penetrate deep into Africa. Terminating the alliance between the Barbarians, Romans and the Franks. |
