Sultan Salah ud Din Ayubi - The Great Warrior of Islam

Conqueror, ruler, brave & courageous leader; Muslim world has ever seen, none other than Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi. He was the ruler of the states of Egypt and Syria. He is known for his bravery battles that he fought against the Christian world and defeated them with courage and valor and conquered the state of Jerusalem.

History is full of his greatest achievements, but here, we are highlighting his two major achievements that are recognized not only by Muslim world but also his enemies. One was the Wars against Crusaders and second was, the Capture of Jerusalem.

Capture of Jerusalem

In July 1187 Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi captured most of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. On July 4, 1187, at the Battle of Hattin, he faced the combined forces of Guy of Lusignan, King Consort of Jerusalem and Raymond III of Tripoli. In this battle alone the Crusader army was largely annihilated by the motivated army of Salahuddin. It was a major disaster for the Crusaders and a turning point in the history of the Crusades. Salahuddin captured Raynald de Châtillon and was personally responsible for his execution in retaliation for his attacking Muslim caravans. 

Mannerism & Legacy of Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi Salah-ud-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub known as Saladin in the Western World, this great Muslim sultan is widely revered as the ideal of a warrior who is fierce in battle and generous to his enemies. Saladin used to perform the five obligatory prayers on time, along with the supererogatory prayers. He never prayed except in congregation, and he never delayed a prayer. He used to always have an imam with him, but if the imam was not present, he would pray behind any pious scholar who might be sitting with him. He never quit a prayer except when he slipped into a come for three days before his death.

He would spend most of his money on Sadqa (optional charity), and he never possessed enough wealth that would have required him to pay Zakat (obligatory alms). Although he always wanted to perform Hajj, he was occupied in jihad, so he did not have enough money to perform Hajj, and he died without performing it. He never spoke badly about anyone and never allowed anyone to do so in his presence. He never uttered a rude word and never used his pen to humiliate a Muslim. Ibn Shaddad also relates, “When English King Richard the Lion heart, Saladin’s archenemy, fell ill, Saladin asked about his health and sent fruits and ice to him. The Crusaders, who were hungry and poverty-stricken, were astonished at that noble chivalry and mercy from their enemy.” Death Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi died at the age of 57. His estate was only 47 dirhems and one dinar. He left no real estate or any other heredity. May Allah honor him in the hereafter, lighten his grave, and raise his rank in Paradise. Amen.