Saladin The

Great
BY MOHD SAFWAN BIN MOHD JIN
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WHO HE IS??

One of the greatest leaders of the Middle Ages

One of the greate figures in Islamic History
Famous for his chivalry, bravery and generosity in both the
Westearn and Islamic World
His act of chivalry are legandary

SALADIN BACKROUND
Name: Yousif Ayoub Abu Al-Mouthafar.
Known in Arabic (Salah ad Dien Al-Ayoubi)
Originally from: Kurdistan
Place and Date of Birth: Tikrit, Iraq - 1138
Religion: Muslim
Descriptive Epithet: Saladin means (Righteousness of the Faith) & Al-Malik Al-Nasir
(Victorious King)
He created: The Ayyubid Dynasty from 1174 to 1341; situated today in Egypt,
Libya, Tunisia, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Israel &
Turkey

 Forgiving
Brave
Humble
Responsible
Skillful

Achievements And Ideas

He established the Ayyub dynasty.
He returned much of the region to Sunni faith.
He encouraged learning by funding the creation of schools and universities
and giving those who worked there high salaries.
He built the economy back up.
He created a strong army and took Jerusalem from the Crusades.
He fortified and improved the city of Cairo.
The Citadel fortress was built which also housed a hospital that was way
ahead of its time in cleanliness, treatment of patients, and technology.
The madrasa mosque.

The Death Of Saladin

Saladin died in 1193 from a fever and left

much of his wealth to the poor of his countries
He was succeeded by his son.

LAST WORD TO HIS SON BEFORE HE DIED

I have become as great as I am because I
have won the heart of men by gentleness and
kindness. Never nourish ill feeling towards any
man, for death spare none. Be prudent in
thyself. Allah will pardon the penitent, for He is
gracious

I ADMIRE HIM BECAUSE

Confidence and Intelligence
Analyzed the correct way to liberate Muslims lands from the
foreign presence.
Before engaging with the enemy he imposed his dominance on
all the smaller governess.

 "Victory is changing the hearts of your opponents by gentleness and

kindness."- Saladin
In September 1192, during the siege of Acre, king Richard the Lionheart gained
a lasting respect for Saladin. When Richard fell sick, Saladin sent him his own
physician to treat him. Along with this health care, he frequently sent him ice to
cool down his fever and plum fruits that were necessary for his recovery

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