After Jerusalem peacefully surrendered in 1187, Sultan Salahuddin's conduct became one of the defining moments of his legacy. A ransom system was established for many inhabitants, while numerous captives were later freed through acts of generosity by Salahuddin, his brother al-Adil, and other Muslim leaders. Early Muslim historians record these events as examples of justice, discipline, and mercy following victory.
📚 Authentic References
Primary Sources
Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad – Al-Nawadir al-Sultaniyya wa'l-Mahasin al-Yusufiyya
Ibn al-Athir – Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh
Abu Shama – Kitab al-Rawdatayn
Ibn Kathir – Al-Bidaya wa'l-Nihaya
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