A courageous & brilliant Muslim leader during

the 12th century emerged from Kurdistan

Kurdistan includes adjacent (neighbouring) parts
of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey.
His firm foundation in religion and its prime
values, leading to his commitment to the Islamic
cause, enabled him to accomplish great things.

 His Ayyubid Empire united Egypt and Syria.

Played important roles in Crusades by

successfully reclaiming Jerusalem &

earned a name for himself in the annals
(records) of both Muslim and Western
history.

 In the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries, a

military expedition (journey or Mission) by
European Christians to recapture areas in
the Holy Land i.e Jerusalem captured by
Muslims

 Best known for repelling the Crusaders

and recapturing Jerusalem.
Defeated & decimated (to Remove large
proportion of a group of people) large
numbers of the Crusaders in the decisive
(vital) Battle of Hattin in July, 1187.

Saladin As A Hero
Although one would expect Saladin to be
hated among the Crusader nations, he
became one of the most esteemed Muslim
figures.
When Christians had overtaken Jerusalem
during the very first Crusade, they carried
out mass atrocities(shockingly cruel act),
creating a bloodbath in which the Muslim
residents were the most prominent targets

 When Saladin retook Jerusalem, Christians

waited for a similar onslaught(attack).
However, Salahuddin spared (treat
somebody leniently) the Christians
Treated them honorably
Allow those who wished to leave to do so in
peace, and for those who wished to stay to
do so in harmony.

Saladin : A Great Muslim

Truly, he was a living example of the:
Tolerant (Broad-minded) and Inclusive
(wide ranged) faith

Saladin : A Great Muslim

His chivalrous (mannerly) conduct toward
King Richard I, and the mutual respect
which ensued (to follow closely after
something) despite their warring (military)
roles, won him further accolades(praise
and public recognition) in quarters that
could not bring themselves to despise
(hate) him.

Saladin : A Great Muslim

When Richard falls sick at the siege
(military operation) of Acre in 1192,
Saladin not only sends his personal
physician Maimonides over to treat him,
he sends ice to help him fight the fevers
and certain healing (remedial) fruits.

Saladin : A Great Muslim

When Richards horse is killed during
battle, and the English king finds himself
on foot facing the entire Muslim army, the
Muslims let him walk by their entire
phalanx (group of soldiers that attacked in
close formation) without attacking.

 In 1193 AD at the age of 56.

Although he was at the helm (had control)
of vast empire stretching from Egypt to
Syria, he himself owned very little.
At the time of his death, his property
and assets included a horse and
money which was not sufficient even to
bury him.