When the crusaders conquered Jerusalem in 1099, the population was around 70.000. By the end of 1099 the populations was a little less than 30.000. It was brutal and bloody – for muslims and jews.
Crusaders had the iron fist around Jerusalem. It seemed impossible to get back under Islamic rule. Still..muslims were very focused on getting Jerusalem back, and they were so sure of their success that Saladin's predecessor, sultan Nur al-Din has issued an order in 1168 to build a minbar to be installed in the Aqsa mosque after the coming victory. In 1187 The minbar was installed in mosque, and Jerusalem was back under Islamic rule. Jews, Christians and Muslims were back in their holy city, praying side by side.
Very fascinating story. Finest piece of art.
Crusaders had the iron fist around Jerusalem. It seemed impossible to get back under Islamic rule. Still..muslims were very focused on getting Jerusalem back, and they were so sure of their success that Saladin's predecessor, sultan Nur al-Din has issued an order in 1168 to build a minbar to be installed in the Aqsa mosque after the coming victory. In 1187 The minbar was installed in mosque, and Jerusalem was back under Islamic rule. Jews, Christians and Muslims were back in their holy city, praying side by side.
Very fascinating story. Finest piece of art.
Last edited by Beduin (2011-09-25 04:59:08)
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