Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi Quiz

Where was Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi originally from?

• Saudi Arabia

• Egypt

• Kurdistan

• Syria

What does the name 'Salahuddin' mean?

• Brave Warrior

• Righteousness of the Faith

• Victorious King

• Wise Ruler

In which year did Salahuddin conquer Jerusalem?

• 1174

• 1187

• 1193

• 1201

What was the Ayyubid Dynasty founded by Salahuddin situated in?

• Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Sudan

• Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Jordan, Iraq

• Syria, Palestine, Israel, Turkey

• All of the above

What did Salahuddin spare during the Battle of Hattin?

• The food supplies of the enemy soldiers

• The weapons of the enemy soldiers

• The horses of the enemy soldiers

• The lives of King Guy and most of the Christian lords

Which city did Salahuddin capture in October 1187?

• Jerusalem

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Damascus

What is the significance of Al-Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem?

• It is the place where the Prophet Muhammad traveled on the night of Isra and Miraj

• It is the birthplace of most of the Prophets

• All of the above

• It is the 3rd holiest masjid in Islam

How did Salahuddin enter Jerusalem after its conquest?

• With a sense of vengeance and anger

• With humility, just like the Prophet Muhammad did when he entered Makkah

• With a grand procession and celebration

• With a show of power and authority

What did Salahuddin threaten to do to avoid the captivity of Jerusalem?

• Flee the city with his army

• Slaughter his own people and destroy the city

• Surrender the city to the enemy

• Seek help from neighboring kingdoms

What did Salahuddin's early training in warfare and innate sense of justice set the stage for?

• His extraordinary journey as a military leader

• His curiosity for religious studies

• His desire for knowledge and learning

• His love for poetry and literature