Berber–Byzantine Wars Berber–Arab Wars Berber Revolt The Battle of al-Asnam (Arabic: معركة الأصنام) was a military engagement between the Umayyad governor of Ifriqya, Handhala ibn Safwan al-Kalbi, and the Sufrite Berber insurgents led by Abd al-Wahid ibn Yazid al-Hawwari.

[1] Handhala defeated Oqasha at the battle of al-Qarn and executed him, but withdrew after suffering heavy casualties and prepared for Abd al-Wahid.

[1] Handhala also dug a trench around the city, and is said to have wanted to retreat and write to the caliph for reinforcements after seeing the size of Oqasha's army.

It wasn't long before the Arab left flank regained its position and repulsed the Berbers, killing many of them in the battle.

[1][4][5] Handhala reported the victory to Caliph Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik, who was delighted to hear the news.