4 results for “crusades”
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medieval Abu Shamah al-Maqdisi
...scus, teacher of an-Nawawi, author of 'ar-Rawdatayn' on the Crusades era.
medieval al-Izz ibn Abd al-Salam
Known as Sultan al-Ulama (King of the Scholars), a great Shafi'i jurist and Ash'ari theologian of Damascus (577-660 AH). He famously defied the Ayyubid ruler an
medieval Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin)
Sultan of Egypt and Syria who recaptured Jerusalem in 1187 CE. Known equally for his military genius and his chivalry.
medieval Nur al-Din Zangi
Ruler of Syria who united the Levant against the Crusaders and paved the way for Saladin.