Idrisid dynasty

Idrisid dynasty
الأدارسة
788–974
CapitalWalilli (788–808)
Fez (808–927)
Hajar an-Nasar (927–985)
Common languagesArabic, Berber languages
Religion
Islam – Sunni or Zaydi Shia (disputed)
GovernmentHereditary monarchy
Emir 
• 788–791
Idris I
• 954–974
Al-Hasan ibn al-Qasim
Historical eraMedieval
• Established
788
• Disestablished
974
Preceded by		Succeeded by
Berber revolt
Zenata kingdoms
Caliphate of Córdoba

The Idrisid dynasty or Idrisids (Arabic: الأدارسة al-Adārisah) were an Arab Muslim dynasty. They ruled from 788 to 974. They ruled in most of present-day Morocco. They also ruled in some present-day western Algeria. They Idrisid dynasty is named after its founder, Idris I. The Idrisids were an Alid dynasty. The Idrisids were descendents of Muhammad through his grandson Hasan. Their reign was important in the Islamization of Morocco. In this time, many Arabs immigrated to this area. Many cities became more Muslim.: 52 : 83–84 

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Eustache, D. (1971). "Idrīs I". In Lewis, B.; Ménage, V. L.; Pellat, Ch. & Schacht, J. (eds.). The Encyclopaedia of Islam, New Edition, Volume III: H–Iram. Leiden: E. J. Brill. p. 1031. doi:10.1163/1573-3912_islam_SIM_3492. OCLC 495469525.
  2. ↑ Brett, Michael (2017). Fatimid Empire. Edinburgh University Press. p. 27. ISBN 978-1-4744-2151-5.
  3. ↑ Abun-Nasr, Jamil (1987). A history of the Maghrib in the Islamic period. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521337674.
  4. ↑ Rivet, Daniel (2012). Histoire du Maroc: de Moulay Idrîs à Mohammed VI. Fayard.

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