September 20, 1187. It’s daytime outside the walls of Jerusalem. Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt, ponders his next attack. His troops encircle and lay siege to the city. They vastly outnumber the Crusader knights inside, and Saladin is on the cusp of a victory he never dreamed possible. But he has a problem. Balian of Ibelin leads the Crusader defenses within the city walls. He threatens to destroy Muslim holy sites if Saladin attacks. The Sultan must make a choice. One that will impact his legacy, the lives of thousands, and the future of Jerusalem.&nbsp;Special thanks to our guest, Dr. Suleiman Mourad, Professor of Religion at Smith College and author of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4cItvBG">Ibn Asakir of Damascus: Champion of Sunni Islam at the Time of the Crusades</a>.**This episode originally aired September 19, 2022.To stay updated on all things HISTORY This Week, sign up at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://historythisweekpodcast.com">historythisweekpodcast.com</a>. Have thoughts or questions? Email us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:historythisweek@history.com">historythisweek@history.com</a>.Sign up for ad-free listening and bonus episodes at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://htwpod.com">htwpod.com</a>.

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