Salahuddin Ayyubi: The Hero Who Freed Al-Aqsa
A long time ago, in a sacred city called Jerusalem , where the beautiful Masjid Al-Aqsa stood, something terrible happened. Christian Crusaders invaded the city and took control. They turned the mosque into a church, silenced the call to prayer, and hurt many innocent people. Muslims around the world were heartbroken. But from the heart of the Muslim world rose a brave, wise, and kind young man. His name was Salahuddin Ayyubi . From a young age, Salahuddin was known for his honesty, courage, and strong faith. One day, he made a promise in his heart: "I will not rest until Masjid Al-Aqsa is free again!" He started his mission by uniting Muslim lands. First, he went to Egypt and ended the rule of the Fatimids. Then he brought together Syria, Aleppo , and other cities to build one strong Muslim army. Finally, the time came. Salahuddin faced the Crusaders in a mighty battle called the Battle of Hattin in 1187 . Salahuddin's army was ready, disciplined, and full o...