Saladin's Generosity: The Ransom of Jerusalem's Poor

In the aftermath of the Battle of Hattin and the siege of Jerusalem in 1187, Saladin famously spared the city's inhabitants but demanded a ransom. When many of the poorest inhabitants could not pay, Saladin's brother al-Adil intervened, and ultimately Saladin himself freed thousands. This episode explores the chaotic scene at the gates, the role of Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani as a chronicler, the ransom amounts, and how Saladin's magnanimity became a defining legend. We also touch on the contrasting fate of those who fled to Tyre and the long-term impact on Christian-Muslim relations. Specific details include the ten dinar per man, five per woman, and one per child ransom; the surrender negotiations with Balian of Ibelin; and the number of those ultimately freed — estimated at 15,000 to 20,000. #Saladin #Jerusalem1187 #BalianofIbelin #ImadaddinalIsfahani #Ayyubid #Crusades #SiegeofJerusalem #Ransom #AlAdil #Hattin #Quds #MedievalHistory #IslamicHistory #ChristianMuslimRelations #Generosity #FexingoHistory #History #MiddleAges #AyyubidDynasty #MedievalMiddleEast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo