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Friday 14 June 2013

10. 800 years relationship between Morocco and UK

In the beginning of the 13th century, King John of England (1167–1216) sent an embassy to the Almohad Sultan Muhammad Al-Nasir of Morocco (1199–1213), requesting military support and an alliance against France country. At home, King John was faced with a dire situation, in which his Barons revolted against him, he had been excommunicated by the Pope, and France was threatening to invade. The embassy of three was led by Bishop Roger, and King John supposedly offered to convert to Islam and pay a tribute to Al-Nasir in exchange for his help. Al-Nasir apparently dismissed the proposal.
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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous16 June 2013 at 03:12

    HI
    I did not know about this relation with UK, just for info, is there any Christian live in Morocco, you mentioned about Jews, in other area of your blog.
    Take care

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  2. Unknown16 June 2013 at 04:03

    Hi,
    Thanks for your comments. Yes many Christians live in Morocco.
    Regards.
    Kaltoum

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  3. Anonymous16 June 2013 at 12:53

    Hi
    Thanks for this, do the other religions can build their place of worship in Morocco, I am planning to go, and like to see these places too, as the historical mosques in Morocco.
    Thanks

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  4. Unknown16 June 2013 at 15:34

    Hi,
    Yes the Christians are free to worship as Jews. People in Morocco respect all people from any places in the world. The big mosque in Morocco is Hassan II and it is building in the big city "Casablanca". I think by visiting Morocco you will be happy to see the beauty in Morocco in many cities and many places...
    Kaltoum

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  5. Anonymous8 July 2013 at 01:26

    Do you have more information on this, as UK hired the Moroccan born referee for the Mens final of Wimbledon 2013? I like to know more on this!

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  6. Unknown8 July 2013 at 10:27

    Mohamed Lahyani, originally from the African country of Morocco, moved to Sweden as a child. He therefore gained his umpiring experience mostly in Sweden before going on to represent the country as an international chair umpire. Lahyani was often to be seen having a lot of fun with the crowd and also with the players. He seemed to have a quality that can't really be taught and that is the innate ability to lighten a serious situation. He maintained a good on-court rapport with the players by making jokes and indulging in friendly player-umpire banter.

    He officiated the two longest matches in Wimbledon history: the Isner–Mahut match at the 2010 edition, the longest match ever played on a professional tour, and the 2012 third round match between Marin Čilić and Sam Querrey.

    Regards

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