Abdallah ibn Yasin

Abdallah ibn Yasin was an influential Berber Islamic scholar and the founder of the Almoravid movement in the 11th century. He played a key role in unifying various tribes in North Africa and promoting Islamic practices based on strict adherence to the Maliki school of thought. Ibn Yasin established a religious and military order, driving the spread of Islam in present-day Morocco and Western Sahara. His teachings laid the groundwork for the Almoravid Empire, which became a significant political and cultural force in the region, shaping the course of history in North Africa and parts of Iberia.