العلاقات العسكرية و السياسية بين الفاطميين و البيزنطيين : دراسة تاريخية (358-487 ه 968-1094 م)‎

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The Jihat against the enemies of Islam was an important elements of the war policy.

This principle is considered by the Fatimis one of the pillars and a corner stonesof Islam.

The Romans benefited from the retreat of the Abbasid state.

Since the Byzentiums consider themselves as the guardians of Christianity in the East, Al- MuezLidin Allah adopted a slogan supporting the announcement of war against the Romans even before he ruled Egypt, he urged Al-Akhsheedi to combat them.

The Fatimid Caliphate was better than the Abbasid one and by that was able of to achieve victory over Byzantine in many ل battles These victories forced the Byzantium Emperor NakfurFocas to demand truce which was approved by the Fatimis after gaining many political and religious gains.

The courtier of the Emperor reached Cairo in Muharam 360A.H-975A.D to meet the Caliphate.

This had many positive repercussions on the Christians living in Egypt and the MustansirBillah ceased the opportunity to flourish the economic aspects.

And the Emperor agreed to send the amount of wheat demanded by the Caliphate if it is not for his sudden death..

The prominence of this state as a strong power in the area and the weakness of Abbasid state gave the motive to the Christian forces to ally with the Fatimid state fearing for their interests and relations with india The clear intention to face the Fatimid state by the Romans forced the Fatima's to devise a plan to defend itself and guarantee the loyalty of the Christians to avoid internal disturbance .Therefore the Fatimi state paid attention to foreign affairs