Saladin – rise of Sufism
The Golden Age of Sufism Saladin conquered Jerusalem in 1187, and the city was ruled by his descendants for a short period, until 1229. Following this, we have a short…
Mamluk and Sufi Traditions
The Mamluks and the Sufi Tradition The Mamluks were a military caste from Egypt that ruled Jerusalem following the time of Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn (Saladin) and the Ayyubids (late 12th century)…
Christianity After the Crusades
Christianity After the Crusades The re-conquest of the Land of Israel by the Muslims was completed in 1291. From that time onward, Catholics were generally not permitted to gain a…