Salah ad-Deen al-Ayubi (3 Vols.)
The renowned contemporary Arab historian of Islam, Dr. Ali M. Sallabi
has written a fascinating biography of a man who looms larger than life
throughout history, yet who remains largely unknown to people outside
the Arab world. Dr. Sallabi’s meticulous research has effectively filled
that gap in our knowledge. His work is more than just biography, as the
reader will see. Volume One of Salah ad-Deen al-Ayubi sets the stage
for the advent of the Ayubids as Dr. Sallabi describes vividly (and with
his characteristic candour) the geopolitical scene upon which the first
Crusades were acted out and their effects on the Muslim world in the
twelfth century CE. The author discusses the events and introduces the
many interesting personalities that played important parts in this
real-life drama. Volume Two discusses the establishment of the Ayubid
state, mentioning the origins of Salâh ad-Deen’s family, his birth and
childhood; Dr. Sallâbi describes the character and ethics of Salâh
ad-Deen: how he put an end to the Fatimid opposition and reorganised
administrative affairs in Egypt; his efforts to revive the Sunnah in
Egypt; his jihad against the Crusaders; his use of his literary skills
in the service of Islam; and his keenness to unite the Muslim world. The
author discusses the events and introduces the many other interesting
personalities that played important parts in this crucial period in
world history. Volume Three discusses the influencing factors and the
ramifications of three crucial events in which Salâh ad-Deen played the
leading role. Dr. Sallâbi also describes the many other interesting
personalities that played important parts in this turbulent period in
world history. In the words of Dr. Sallâbi, “The beauty of Islam became
apparent to westerners from the conduct of Salâh ad-Deen in peace and in
war, his respect for freedom of opinion and belief, and his adherence
to lofty, humane values and the sublime teachings of Islam.” This
three-volume work has been made more useful to the reader in this
English edition through the addition of a map, a timeline, a list of the
dynasties of the period, and a comprehensive Glossary.
has written a fascinating biography of a man who looms larger than life
throughout history, yet who remains largely unknown to people outside
the Arab world. Dr. Sallabi’s meticulous research has effectively filled
that gap in our knowledge. His work is more than just biography, as the
reader will see. Volume One of Salah ad-Deen al-Ayubi sets the stage
for the advent of the Ayubids as Dr. Sallabi describes vividly (and with
his characteristic candour) the geopolitical scene upon which the first
Crusades were acted out and their effects on the Muslim world in the
twelfth century CE. The author discusses the events and introduces the
many interesting personalities that played important parts in this
real-life drama. Volume Two discusses the establishment of the Ayubid
state, mentioning the origins of Salâh ad-Deen’s family, his birth and
childhood; Dr. Sallâbi describes the character and ethics of Salâh
ad-Deen: how he put an end to the Fatimid opposition and reorganised
administrative affairs in Egypt; his efforts to revive the Sunnah in
Egypt; his jihad against the Crusaders; his use of his literary skills
in the service of Islam; and his keenness to unite the Muslim world. The
author discusses the events and introduces the many other interesting
personalities that played important parts in this crucial period in
world history. Volume Three discusses the influencing factors and the
ramifications of three crucial events in which Salâh ad-Deen played the
leading role. Dr. Sallâbi also describes the many other interesting
personalities that played important parts in this turbulent period in
world history. In the words of Dr. Sallâbi, “The beauty of Islam became
apparent to westerners from the conduct of Salâh ad-Deen in peace and in
war, his respect for freedom of opinion and belief, and his adherence
to lofty, humane values and the sublime teachings of Islam.” This
three-volume work has been made more useful to the reader in this
English edition through the addition of a map, a timeline, a list of the
dynasties of the period, and a comprehensive Glossary.
| Hardcover ISBN | 978-603-501-057-3 |
|---|---|
| Author | Dr. Ali M.Sallabi |
| Arabic title | صلاح الدين |
| Translator | Nasiruddin al-Khattab |
| Year of Publication (HC) | 2010 |
| Edition number (HC) | 1 |
| No. of pages (HC) | 360 + 476 + 304 |
| Format (cm) | 14.5 x 21.5 |
