Two years later, the Almohads invaded and he was forced to refortify his southern frontier and come to an agreement with the Almoravid Ibn Ganiya for their mutual defence.
Dua tahun kemudian, Muwahhidun menyerang dan ia terpaksa membentengi kembali perbatasan selatan dan mencapai kesepakatan dengan Muwahhidun Ibn Ganiya untuk pertahanan bersama mereka.