Saladin's Court Poet: Al-Qadi al-Fadil and the Art of Propaganda

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the indispensable role of al-Qadi al-Fadil, Saladin's chief secretary and propagandist. Through his eloquent letters and administrative genius, al-Fadil crafted Saladin's image as a pious mujahid, rallied support across the Muslim world, and documented the jihad against the Crusaders. They discuss his famous letter after the Battle of Hattin, the Diwan al-Insha (chancery), and how his prose shaped the narrative of the Ayyubid dynasty. Learn how words were as crucial as swords in the struggle for Jerusalem. #Saladin #AlQadiAlFadil #Ayyubid #Crusades #DiwanAlInsha #IslamicHistory #MedievalHistory #Jihad #Propaganda #Hattin #Jerusalem #MiddleEast #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #12thCentury #Sultan #Chancery Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo