On today's episode, we diall back to 1080-94, in the empire of the reigning Almoravids that stretches across the North African soil, to witness a clash between 2 rival clans. Join me as we step into the journey of Abd el Moumen, one of the main driving forces behind the Almohad dynasty's ascent to power. Born into the mountainous Zenata tribe, Abd el Moumen joined forces with the Masmudian Mohammed ibn Toumert, "al Mahdi", founding father of the Almohad movement, in their rejection of Abbasid authority. Together, they established their stronghold in Tinmel, facing down challenges from the ruling Almoravids. After Ibn Toumert's passing, Abd el Moumen led the Almohads to triumph, forging an empire that would shape the course of Moroccan history... Glad you're here. My name is Ayah. I'm a 20-year-old Moroccan storyteller with a compulsive urge to dig stories from the past and time-travel: join me as we recount tales of those who made Moroccan History, for better or for worse. CONTACT : email : ayah.achoukri@gmail.com instagram : @ayahchoukri tiktok : @ayahchoukri RESOURCES :   "Histoire des Berbères et des dynasties musulmanes de l'Afrique Septentrionale", by Ibn Khaldun (book pdf www.archive.org) مقدمة ابن خلدون : لكتاب العبر وديوان المبتدا والخبر في ايام العر (والعجم والبربر ومن عاصرهم من ذوي السلطان الاكر "Preparing the Almohad caliphate: the Almoravid", by Pascal Buresi (case study) "Histoire du Maroc", by Daniel Rivet (paper book) "Histoire du Maroc des origines à l'établissement du Protectorat", by Henri Terrasse (paper book) "Abd al-Mu'min fils de Ali, fils de Alwi, fils de Ya'la al-Kumi Abu Muḥammad", case study conducted by L. Golvin