When Jerusalem was recaptured by Salahiddine (Saladin) in 1187, and returned to Muslim rule, the remaining soldiers of the Crusader army were allowed safe passage out of the city. Despite having been massacred by the Crusaders only decades earlier, the Muslims victors did not display the same barbarity. Rather, they were merciful and welcoming, per the teachings of Islam.

 https://x.com/susanabulhawa/status/1873527316204367935

susan abulhawa | سوزان ابو الهوى

@susanabulhawa

There’s more, Scott. When Jerusalem was recaptured by Salahiddine (Saladin) in 1187, and returned to Muslim rule, the remaining soldiers of the Crusader army were allowed safe passage out of the city. Despite having been massacred by the Crusaders only decades earlier, the Muslims victors did not display the same barbarity. Rather, they were merciful and welcoming, per the teachings of Islam.

11:31 AM · Dec 30, 2024

·

2,209

Views

https://x.com/susanabulhawa/status/1873527316204367935