Musa Bin Nusayr - Islamic Conquest of Maghrib

Islamic Conquest of Maghrib

Hasan ibn al-Nu'man was sent to continue the Islamic conquest in North Africa all the way to Morocco. However, his policies were quite strict and he did not tolerate Berber traditions. He was relieved of his command for allowing continuing Byzantine attacks. Musa bin Nusayr was then sent to renew the attacks against the Berbers. But he did not impose Islam by force, rather, he respected Berber traditions and used diplomacy in subjugating them. This proved highly successful, as many Berbers converted to Islam and even entered his army as soldiers and officers. See the article on Tariq bin Ziyad for a list of the several possibilities. including Tariq bin Ziyad who would lead the later Islamic expedition in Iberia.