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Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani described Nur al-Din as 'the most pious, sagacious and virtuous of king' - suggests positive view of Nur al-Din in this period as well as bias and propaganda

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He established the 'palace of Justice' in 1163

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Nur al din first had an internal jihad which was then followed by the outward extension of the ideal

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He died before he could make a significant impa

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Nur ad-Dins most important innovation in the field of Jihad was his decision to adopt Jerusalem as a central focus for the ideal. He also allowed for Jerusalem to become a substitute for pilgrims who could not reach Mecca.

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He didn't carry out a full scale assault on Kerak

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He raided Tripoli and Galilee and attacked Kerak

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He never added Jerusalem for his conquests

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Nur ad-Din realized he had to fulfill the requirements of the just ruler and he was creating a new generation of Sunni qadis and imams

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The Iranian Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani described him as 'the most chaste, pious, sagacious and virtuous of kings

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he enshrined his aspiration for the conquest of Jerusalem in buildings, particularly in the minibar e commissioned to be installed in the al-Aqsa mosque once the crusaders had been evicted

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he enshrined his aspiration for the conquest of Jerusalem in buildings, particularly in the minibar e commissioned to be installed in the al-Aqsa mosque once the crusaders had been evicted

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In Damascus public readings of religious tracts were held

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In Damascus public readings of religious tracts were held

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Nur al-Din focused on Jerusalem, proving his jihad stance

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Religious classes had a direct role to play in his rulership. Sufis and legal scholars fought in his armies

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Religious classes had a direct role to play in his rulership. Sufis and legal scholars fought in his armies

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No. He wanted to build up his own territorial power and gain mastery of the Islamic community

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Many religious foundations were founded in this period - 42 madrases were built in Syria

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Established a palace of justice in which he sat as chief judge in order to be seen as a just ruler

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Nur ad- Din demanded troops from Damascus for a campaign to relive Ascalon in 1150, pleading the cause Jihad

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Nur ad- Din demanded troops from Damascus for a campaign to relive Ascalon in 1150, pleading the cause Jihad

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Nur al din's most important innovation in the field of jihad was probably his adoption of Jerusalem as a central focus for the ideal

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The defeat of the Crusaders at Damascus assured the momentum of Jihad if he wanted to take that path

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He renounced alcohol and wore a plain, rough cloth to outwardly show his piety

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He renounced alcohol and wore a plain, rough cloth to outwardly show his piety

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Nurredin promoted and financed a whole range of good works including: religious houses, educational establishments, hospices, hospitals and retreats.