The scholars, the abstinent, the eloquent, and the preachers were pleased with his reputation and his turban. His character and attire were praised, and his actions were recognized. He was steadfast in the truth, facing death. He forced him to drink wine, and he did the same to Sheikh Abi Muhammad al-Hassani, the Imam of Al-Zaytuna Mosque. May God Almighty save him from him. No one knew of this except Sheikh Abi Abdullah Muhammad al-Qatafuq, who honored and respected him. He brought him his return, presented in his house, and asked him for prayers. In the year of his rule, he went out with the morning procession, leaving many crowds at the platform. He had attacked its people and fought them, though some disliked it. He marched with his army, and the soldiers, knowing the enemy, attacked the flanks and they retreated to their homes. He spent day and night in his armor, drinking and entering the battle with the cavalry and the brave men. Then he returned to the capital and went out with the evening procession, attacking the people of Kairouan fiercely. They feared what he would do to them, and they agreed to his terms. They closed their doors and he went to Marawan. When he heard of this, they came out to him seeking safety. He granted them safety and took much wealth. Then he arrested the Imam of the Great Mosque, Abi Al-Abbas Ahmad bin Ibrahim al-Riyahi, and Sheikh Abi Al-Hasan Ali bin Al-Mawh al-Ghiyani, and traveled to Al-Jarid, returning to the capital in 1205.

The raid on Algiers and what happened during it.

In the beginning of his rule, he sent to Algiers with a large army. He showed them enmity and hatred, which they did not expect. He did not respect them and killed them. He thought to himself that he would conquer them and defeat them in the assemblies. He gathered his army and the people of counsel. He spoke to them about conquering Algiers, and they responded with obedience. He gathered his forces and assembled his armies and marched to the enemy. He wrote to Khalil Pasha, the ruler of Marasil, requesting...