TARIQ BIN ZIYAD

Tariq bin Ziyad (died 720) was a Muslim berber general who led the Islamic conquest of Visigothic Hispania in 711 A.D. He is considered to be one of the most important military commanders in Iberian history. Under the orders of the Umayyad Caliph Al-Walid I he led a large army from the north coast of Morocco, consolidating his troops at a large hill now known as Gibraltar. The name "Gibraltar" is the Spanish derivation of the Arabic name Jabal Tāriq (جبل طارق), meaning "mountain of Tariq",named after him.

                                                    Muslims have played a vital role in the progress and advancement of human civilization and culture. Many outstanding Muslims have made great achievements in different spheres of life.In which  tariq bin ziyad was also included.