Battle of Hattin and the Conquest of Jerusalem

"After this infamous attack on the caravan, Salah Ad-Din mustered his armies and broke them into contingents to deliver an exemplary punishment to the Franks, one and all, and regain the holy city of Jerusalem, which was the place fron which the Prophet (SAW) ascended to the seven heavens and the birthplace of the prophets.

During that time, the ruler of Kerak prepared an army to attack the Muslims returning from Hajj. Salah Ad-Din called the people for jihad to protect the pilgrims. He camped at Qasr As-Salama, near Busra, and remained till the pilgrims had come in peace and safety. The pilgrims then prayed Allah to grant victory to Salah Ad-Din and overcome his enemies who were always violating their covenants and breaking treaties. Fanaticism and resentment blinded the Franks, and enmity and resentment hardened their hearts. They would taste of the same cup...."

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