Episode 26 of the History of Al-Raissouni: The Battle of Al-Talal and Heroic Confrontations in Northern Morocco
Episode 26 of the History of Al-Raissouni: The Battle of Al-Talal and Heroic Confrontations in Northern Morocco
Support from Moulay Abdelhafid for the Jihad Movement
Sharif Al-Raissouni moved to the Ribat of Dar Al-Shawi, where he received a message of thanks and appreciation from Moulay Abdelhafid in support of his jihad efforts. This honorarium included luxurious royal tents, five horses from the elite royal war-horses, as well as clothing and saddles. Among the tents was the famous "Afarg" tent, known among royalty. Moulay Abdelhafid also sent a group of fighters led by Ahmed, who was under the command of the leader Mohamed Al-Roudani.
The Details of the Historical Battle of Al-Talal
The Battle of Al-Talal is considered one of the most prominent chapters of the liberation war in northern Morocco, in which Sharif Moulay Ahmed Al-Raissouni participated alongside his men.
- Post-Battle Events: Al-Raissouni established a new ribat in "Souq Arbaa Ayasha" after the enemy retreated.
- Heroic Confrontation: Clashes occurred at "Souq Al-Ithnayn" near "Koudyat Ain" and the farms of the Beni Jerfet tribe, where the Mujahideen, led by the scholar Sidi Amin Ibn Yarmaq, faced enemy mercenaries who outnumbered them.
- Martyrdom of the Commander: The battle saw the martyrdom of the commander, who was wounded in the knee. Despite his wounds, he fought courageously until attaining martyrdom, a feat that earned the admiration of his father, who considered him one of the people of Paradise.
The Battle of Sas Bou-Ouda and Fighting Developments
On July 15, 1913, the Battle of Sas Bou-Ouda erupted, being no less fierce than the Battle of Al-Talal.
- Leadership: Sharif Moulay Ahmed Al-Raissouni led his armies against the colonial forces led by Colonel Silvestre.
- Battlefield: The fighting took place in the vicinity of the city of Asilah, near the borders of Larache, and ended in the victory of the Mujahideen and the retreat of the Colonel's army.
Results of the Victories and Enemy Tactics
The victories on the Asilah and Larache fronts led to significant spoils, including over 110 rifles and large quantities of ammunition.
- Field Operations: Battles continued to coordinate work at "Souq Had Al-Gharbia," where heroic martyrs such as Gaddour Weld Haloufa and the Sharif Al-Raissouni fell in fierce confrontations.
- Failure of Colonial Schemes: Despite the attempts of Colonel Silvestre to use traitors, subversive methods, and financial bribes against Sharif Al-Raissouni, they failed in the face of his faith and the firmness of his position, as his name remained "like gold that does not rust".
To conclude the narrative of this chapter from the history of Al-Raissouni, the text reflects a period defined by intense military struggle, unwavering leadership, and the resilience of the resistance movement against colonial forces.
- Strategic Resilience: Despite the heavy losses and the martyrdom of key commanders, the resistance remained organized and capable of securing significant military victories, such as those at Asilah and Larache.
- Failed Colonial Tactics: The chapter highlights the failure of colonial powers, particularly Colonel Silvestre, to break the resolve of the Mujahideen through bribery, treason, or sabotage, illustrating that the movement's integrity proved stronger than external pressures.
- Symbolic Integrity: Sharif Al-Raissouni emerges as a steadfast leader, characterized as "gold that does not rust," whose commitment to his cause remained impervious to the sophisticated subversive tactics employed against him.
- Topics Covered in This Episode
- Al-Raissouni’s Battles and Resistance,
See also episode 25
المشرف على منصة "أرشيف شمال المغرب" للتوثيق والبحث التاريخي.
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