Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi (ra) : The Legend Who Liberated Jerusalem | Ep. 8 | Al-Aqsa | Dr. Omar Suleiman

Salahuddin al-Ayyubi (rh) is one of the greatest heroes in Islamic history. How did he liberate Masjid al-Aqsa after nearly 90 years of the Crusaders’ occupation? Take a deeper dive into his story, including the early centuries of the Muslim rule in Palestine, the motivations of the Crusades, the mentorship of Nuruddin Zengi in Syria, Salahuddin's rise to power in Egypt, his personal piety, and his road to victory in Jerusalem.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:38 - How Did We Lose Jerusalem?
04:24 - The Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates
05:59 - The Fatimid Caliphate and Its Impact
10:05 - The Crusades Begin
18:02 - The Massacre of Ma'arrah
21:14 - The Fall of Jerusalem
23:28 - Nuruddin Zengi: The Mentor of Salahuddin
30:20 - The Rise of Salahuddin
42:50 - Salahuddin's Rise in Egypt
43:37 - Educational Reforms and Assassination Attempts
45:08 - Unifying the Muslim World: Salahuddin’s Bold Strategy
46:45 - Securing the Hajj Routes and Expanding Territory
47:49 - Tensions with Nuruddin and Unification Efforts
51:51 - Crusader Threats and Strategic Defeats
01:02:30 - The Battle of Hattin and Retaking Jerusalem
01:12:15 - Salahuddin's Legacy and Final Days

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