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What is the ruling on Muslims glorifying and praising historical figures—such as Al-Hajib Al-Mansur and Yusuf ibn Tashfin—despite the transgressions they committed against caliphs, such as their deposition and humiliation? Do their actions align with Allah's satisfaction and the Last Day?

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Praising and criticizing individuals, and loving and hating them, should be based on their good and bad deeds, without exaggeration or negligence. For someone whose great good deeds are abundant and who has a significant precedence in Islam, what is not tolerated for others may be tolerated for him, and what is not forgiven for others may be forgiven for him, as Ibn al-Qayyim stated. This applies to Al-Hajib Al-Mansur Muhammad ibn Abi Amir and Yusuf ibn Tashfin.

Al-Dhahabi mentioned in his biography of Al-Mu'ayyad Billah Hisham that Al-Hajib Al-Mansur Muhammad ibn Abi Amir built the state due to Al-Mu'ayyad's poor judgment and weakness. Al-Mansur burned books of philosophy and ancient sciences to appease the common people. He inflicted great harm on the Franks and undertook many campaigns, dying as a martyr.

In his biography of Yusuf ibn Tashfin, Al-Dhahabi mentioned that he built Marrakesh, took control of the lands, and saved Islam in Al-Andalus from the Franks. However, he mistreated Ibn Abbad by imprisoning him. He was known for his clemency and for bringing scholars close to him. His soldiers were characterized by their bravery and harshness.

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