Upon joining this Andalucian Tour, it has been one of the most fascinating and insightful journeys, really of my life, I have of course read a lot and even written a lot about the Muslims in Al-Andlaus, but coming here and seeing the transitioning, seeing the great sites, the remains of what was left behind by the Muslims and their genius as well as artistry, their attachments to science and the knowledge of the different disciplines of philosophy, ethics, medicine, physics and so many things. Seeing this, in Seville, Cordoba , Granada and of course the Al-Pujarra Mountains. I want to thank my brother Tariq Mahmood, his organisation provides Muslims an amazing insight into a forgotten history for us, the great history of the Muslims in Al-Andalus. It has been thoroughly enjoyable, I have a learnt a lot and have a lot to take back with me.
I have actually, Alhamdulilah, been on so many journeys and tours, but honestly I say this with all sincerity, this really has been the best journey of mine. No doubt Makkah and Medinah has its own status, no one can really compete with that in terms of pure spirituality, but in terms of morals, in terms of lessons from history and the ups and downs, this one week, has been mind blowing for me!
I recommend everybody Insha’Allah takes this tour, we have learnt so much about how the Muslim community came up, what it has achieved, and unfortunately how it suffered its downfall as well as what lessons we can take and learn from it, to really develop a sense of pride and history as Muslims Insha’Allah.
It is an absoloute essential for every Muslim to visit and travel through Spain in order to discover the endless bounties of knowledge that you can gain as well as treasures of Muslim history that lay here in Al-Andalus.
The journey of Al-Andalus, is a greatly memorable one. We cannot compare anything to The 3 auspicious Mosques, however I have travelled many places but I must say this is one of the best tours I have been fortunate to be a part of.
