About this video

• Video Title: دراسة الدولة الادريسية من خلال وثائق تاريخية : الإجتماعيات: الثانية إعدادي التاريخ: الدورة الأولى
• Channel: هنا المغرب
• Speakers: Not specified
• Duration: 00:07:03

Overview

This video details the founding and legacy of the Idrisid dynasty in Morocco, emphasizing its establishment through wisdom and diplomacy rather than conquest. It covers the arrival of Idris I, the establishment of Fez as a capital, and the long-lasting cultural and scientific impact of the period, particularly through the University of Al Quaraouiyine.

Key takeaways

• The Idrisid state was founded by Idris I, a refugee from the Abbasid Caliphate, who sought a safe haven in Morocco.
• The establishment of the Idrisid dynasty was not through military conquest but through alliances with local Berber tribes, notably the Awraba tribe, and a pledge of allegiance (bay'ah).
• Fez was founded by Idris II as the capital, strategically built as two adjacent cities to accommodate immigrants from Andalusia and Ifriqiya, becoming a center for trade, science, and culture.
• Despite the political decline of the Idrisid rulers, their most enduring legacy is the establishment of the University of Al Quaraouiyine by Fatima al-Fihri, which became a leading center of learning in the Islamic world and is considered the oldest continuously operating university.
• The video highlights that true legacy is not always built by military or political power, but can be forged through ideas, culture, and intellectual contributions.