Monfi facts for kids

The monfíes were a group of people called moriscos who lived in the mountains around Granada, Spain, during the 1500s and 1600s. The word "monfíes" means "exiled" or "outlawed" in Arabic.

The first monfíes were people who had to leave their homes and go into the mountains. This happened because of the problems and unfair treatment after Granada was taken over by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492. Over time, more people joined them. This was because the new Spanish rulers put more pressure on the Muslims in Granada to become Christians.

Most monfíes came from the countryside. They sometimes formed small communities in the mountains where they could openly practice their religion. This was different from most Moriscos, who had to either give up their faith or practice it secretly. The monfíes often raided Christian settlements to get supplies or as a way to resist the authorities.

The monfíes played an important part in the Morisco Revolt led by Aben Humeya.

See also

In Spanish: Monfí para niños

• Al-Andalus, the part of Spain and Portugal once ruled by Muslims.
• Andalusian Arabic, the language spoken by Moriscos long ago.
• Conversos, people who were baptized Jews or Muslims in Spain and Portugal.
• Moors, the Muslim people from North Africa who lived in Spain.
• Morisco Revolt