Status Updates From The History of Islam, Vol. 3

The Muslims conquered France more than once but no Arab Commander ever agreed to settle in France because of its cold climate. They remained satisfied with what they captured as spoils of war and what they received in the form of tribute from the wealthy sections of the country.

..sprang into action and raided the royal palace and pronounced the deposition of the Sultan. They broke into the gates and advanced up to the threshold killing the bodyguards. The entire palace was engulfed in strife and panic.In such a turbulent state, the Sultan called out to his servant Hasan and asked him to bring perfumed hair oil. After Hakam had applied the oil to his head, the servant mustered enough courage

Sultan Hisham further promoted learning by declaring Arabic compulsory in all Madrasas. The result was that the Christians of Spain learned Arabic and became able to learn the Qur'an and Islam directly and they accepted Islam in large numbers.

the strange order of tariq:

Tariq landed on the coast of Spain along with his men and his first order was to set the boats on fire and sink them. This was undoubtedly strange but in fact, it was an act of matchless bravery. As a seasoned military commander, he knew that compared with the huge enemy force he had with him a very small one.

These Gothic plunderers later accepted Christianity in the same manner as the Seljuk Turks accepted Islam adopting the religion of those they conquered. Just as the Seljuks had, after accepting Islam, founded their rule so, after accepting Christianity the Goths crossed the Pyrenees captured Spain and established their rule.