al-Faris Idris ibn Tariq al-Magribi

Personal Biography

He is known to us
Far from the sand and shores of al-Andalus
He is known to us
Far from the dust and desert of the north
He is known to us
Idris ibn Tariq, the lion, the falcon
Idris ibn Tariq, the sabre, the shepherd
He is known to us
His steps are paved with silver, his hands drip with blood
He is known us
His house is great, his steel is sharp
He is known to us
Idris ibn Tariq, son of the Sahara
Idris ibn Tariq, son of the Stag
He is known to us
Ascend, brother, and join Ogun
Ascend, brother, and join Shango
Ascend, brother, and know that our ancestors ascend with you”

– Kehinde Opo