Saladin Al-Ayyubi: Tigers Crusade

 
Saladin Al-Ayyubi actually just a nickname of Yusuf Najmuddin bin. Saladin is the name of his title, while al-Ayyubi ratio family. He himself was born in the year 532 AH / 1138 AD in Tikrit, a Kurdish region in northern Iraq.Saladin had known since childhood hardships of life. At the age of 14, joined the relatives Saladin to Damascus, the army of Sultan Nur al-Din, the ruler of Syria at that time. Karenan was brave, his rank rose after Zangi army led by his uncle, Shirkuh, repelled the Crusaders (Crusaders) from the Egyptian border in a series of battles.In 1169, Saladin was appointed commander and governor (viziers) succeeded his uncle who died. Having successfully entered recovery and restructuring the economy and the defense of Egypt, Saladin began to formulate strategies to liberate from the clutches of Baitul Maqdis Crusaders.Saladin known as penguasayang fulfill righteousness even eradicate corruption, collusion and nepotism. Right in September 1174, Saladin pressed Fatimid Dynasty ruler so submissive and obedient to the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad Daulat. Not to leave it at that, three years later, after the death of Sultan Nur al-Din, Saladin expanded his power to Syria and northern Mesopotamia. One by one important area managed dikuasinya: Damascus (in 1174), Aleppo or Halb (1138), and Mosul (1186).As we know, thanks to an agreement signed by the caliph Umar ibn Khattab and Bishop Sophronius following the fall of Antioch, Damascus, and Jerusalem in the year 636 AD, Muslims, Jews and Christians lived in harmony and peace in Syria and Palestine. They are free and safe to live the teachings of each religion in the holy city.
 CrusadeBut the harmony that has lasted for over 460 years later it's ravaged by a variety of incitement and defamation heralded by a patriarch named Ermite. Provocateurs successfully rekindle the spirit of Pope Urban, who then sends hundreds of thousands of people to Jerusalem for the First Crusade. The holy city is successful they won in 1099. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims killed by the cruel and barbaric, as they themselves admit: "In Solomon's Porch and in his temple, our men rode in the blood of the Saracens up to the knees of their horses."Recognizing the importance of the position of Baitul Maqdis for the Islamic Ummah and hear injustice Christians there, then in 1187 Saladin led the attack on Jerusalem. The Christian record as of the 2nd Crusade. Saladin defeated the Christian army in a fierce battle of Hittin, Galilee on 4 July 1187. Two months later (October of the same year), Baitul Maqdis retaken.News of the fall of Jerusalem would forever throughout the Christian world and Europe in particular. In 1189 the Christian army launched a counterattack (3rd Crusade), led by the German Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, French King Philip Augustus and English King Richard 'The Lion Heart'.The war lasted long enough. Baitul Maqdis successfully defended, and a ceasefire was agreed by both parties. In 1192 Saladin and King Richard signed a peace agreement that it divides the Palestinian territories into two: the coastal areas of the Mediterranean to the Christians, while the urban area for the Muslims, and yet both parties may visit other areas safely.A year later, on March 4, 1193, Saladin's last breath. When he died in Damascus, Saladin has no significant assets. Though he was a leader. But good things left behind by the good people will always be a part of life forever. Islam made its contribution it can never be measured by anything in this world.
 Parcel for the EnemyMany stories about the unique and interesting Saladin viable precedent, particularly his chivalry and glory. In the midst of war, he repeatedly sends ice and fruits to King Richard, who was ill.When conquering Cairo, he does not necessarily Fatimid dynasty evict families from their palaces. He waited until their king died, and then his family members were ushered into exile them. The city gate where the fort palace opened to the public. People are allowed to stay in the area who used specifically for the nobles of Bani Fatimiyyah. In Cairo, he not only build mosques and fortresses, but also schools, hospitals and even churches.Saladin also known as a devout and wara '. He never left the obligatory prayers and fond prayers. Even when he was seriously ill remain abstinent, although doctors advised him to be breaking. "I do not know when death will see me," he said.Saladin very close and much loved by his people. He set Monday and Tuesday as a face to face and accept anyone who needed her help. He did not set nepotism or favoritism. Never a man complained about his nephew, Taqiyyuddin. Saladin immediately called his brother's son for questioning.There have also been a time that made the allegations to him. Although the allegation proved unfounded at all, Saladin was not angry. He even presented a man who accused him was a cloak and some other gift. He was fond of menyedekahkan what they have and give gifts to others, especially his guests.He is also known to be very soft-hearted, even though his servant. Once when he was very thirsty and have brought a glass of water, aides serve a little hot water. Without showing any anger he kept drinking. Asceticism Saladin set out in the memorable words: "There are people for whom money and dust at all." (Sa / eng / berbagaisumber)