4* Maqam of Sultan Hazrat Salahuddin Ayyubi (ra) in Damascus, Syria [Salyalshareef.com]

Maqam of Sultan Salahuddin Ayyubi(ra) in Damascus, Syria.

Hazrat/Sultan Salahuddin is buried in the tomb on the right.

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany donated the marble one on the left but Saladin was never placed in it.

Gentle hearted Sultan Saladin Ayyubi became one of the world's greatest warriors by defeating crusaders and capturing the holy city of Jerusalem.

Born in Tikrit, Iraq, Saladin, his Arabic name is Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub.

At the age of 14 he joined other members of his family (the Ayyubids) in the service of the Syrian ruler Nur ad-Din.

He was brought up by his noble father and talented uncle, Asad-ud-din Shirkhu. Saladin was a very intelligent and noble person. He loved peace and never enjoyed fighting battles.

And when the young boy who didn't like fighting in battles fought, he fought with great bravery and strength.

After Nur ad-Din's death in 1174, Saladin became head of state, Saladin expanded his power in Syria and northern Mesopotamia.

Following the submission of Damascus (1174), Halab (Aleppo) (1183), and Mosul (1186), numerous Muslim armies, allied under Saladin's command were looking immortal, The Crusaders were not happy by Saladin's increasing power and success.

Uniting their forces, they planned a decisive attack on Muslim area. Battle of Hittin took place. Muslims won under the leadership of Saladin. Thousands of Crusaders were arrested. Saladin treated the prisoners with tolerance.

In 1187 CE, Saladin conquered Jerusalem. Thousands of Crusaders were arrested. However, when their mothers, sisters, and wives appealed to Saladin, he released them. Many crusaders were ransomed.

However, he paid for many of them. In addition, he provided them transport, etc. He allowed neither massacre nor looting. He gave free pardon to all citizens. He even arranged for their traveling.

He granted freedom to Christians to leave the city if they paid a small tribute. Saladin paid it, himself, for about ten thousand poor people.

His brother paid it for seven thousand people. Saladin also allocated one of the gates of the city for people who were too poor to pay anything that they leave from there.

On Friday 27th Rajab 583 AH, Saladin entered Jerusalem. After entering the city they went straight to the Mosque and cleaned it. Then for the first time in more then 80 years, the people of Jerusalem heard the Azan (call of prayer) from Al Aqsa Mosque.

In 1189 the nations of western Europe launched the Third Crusade to win back the holy city. But they failed. On March 4, 1193, Saladin died in Damascus. He died with no possession of Gold coins, Palaces, Slaves, but The Holy Land Of Jerusalem.

He is remembered by Muslims as well as Non-Muslims as a kind hearted un-selfish Warrior.

He was a religious person and followed the teachings of Quran (Book of God) and Prophet Muhammad's teachings regarding War, he treated all of his Prisoners with Respect and dignity, no torture, massacre, mass killing, took place during his time.

And unlike all other Sultan's he did not build a single Palace or any building for himself yet he erected mosques, palaces, hospitals, and universities in for his Muslim brothers in Cairo.This is why he is a favourite topic to write on by even Westerners.

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[Pokhton]

we need him,Allah send us him back

[rszht07]

May Allah grant him Jannat... A true Muslim.. hope someone like him returns for us muslims again!

[Ashar Pervez]

Subhan Allah, when you consider that Damascus has the honour of hosting the graves of three great warriors (1) Norud din ZIngi (2) Salahuddin Ayubi and (3) Bebrus, you can understand why the hadith says that Hazrat Esa AS will appear near a white minaret to the east of Damascus. Today Damascus is in turmoil and muslims in general are oblivious of the great threat being faced by them. We are witnessing our own downfall and yet do nothing.

[againest3x6]

where is grave of  salahudine

[ritz60]

Allah promised will send another warrior to the earth & punishing all kafir, he is Imam Al-Mahdi...

[oofeewise]

Allah will indeed send someone better than him

[Shaz Lion]

May Allah Swt grant all muslims of today a leader more brave, intelligent, clever, God fearing like him Ameen.............Rest in Peace the great leader of Muslims

[TheDoubleastar]

Our Great Hero

[Danish Shehzad]

The Great Human Great Warrior and was the Great Leader

[elazar79]

The Great man...

[Saleem2510]

Aameennnn

[Asim Bashir]

we need one more salah din ayubi... islam needs now.. MAY ALLAH BLESS US AND SEND SALAH DIN ONCE AGAIN..