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. We have a full series on Salahuddin al-Ayyubi by Dr. Hassan Elwan coming soon. Be the first to learn more! Sign up for updates: https://yqn.io/s2g1 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 #salahuddin #saladin #crusades Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!