The Eexplanation of Morabits’ Social Movement by Applying the Theory of Resource Mobilization

Following the collapse of Idrisid state, Islamic Maghrib experienced political decentralization as barbarian tribes began struggling to take over the power. At these circumstances, the formation of Morabits’ social movement contributes to the carrying Muslims power over North Africa and Andulus. This study, adopting “Resource Mobilization” theory, tries to examine the dominant logic within the Morabits movement. According to this theory, the leaders of the movement took advantage of Sanhajy-Zenaty conflict to design Morabits movement in order to obtain authority and political monopoly. Moreover, the Morabits Resource Mobilization policy accomplished by religious fanaticism, Sanhajy’s Bedouin behavior, the establishment of Ribats social organization, providing fund by the new conquered cities revenue, coalition with Mosamideh chiefs and political action.