Was Saladin a nice person?

Saladin was supposed to have said reassuringly to Guy of Lusignan, who was also there: "A king does not kill a king, but that man's perfidy and insolence went too far". So, to answer your question, for the 12th Century, he was a genuinely interesting person and a nice guy. read more

Saladin, born Salāh ad-Dīn Yūsuf ibn Ayyūb was an Iraqian man who took over the Frankish nations for the Muslim and Arab movement. While he took over Jerusalem and defeated the Crusaders, he was also respected by them. read more

The people of Aleppo had not known about these negotiations and were taken by surprise when Saladin's standard was hoisted over the citadel. Two emirs, including an old friend of Saladin, Izz al-Din Jurduk, welcomed and pledged their service to him. read more