Ayyubid sultan who reconquered Jerusalem in 1187. Renowned for his courage, generosity and chivalry even toward his enemies.

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Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453 at the age of 21, fulfilling the prophecy of the Prophet ﷺ.

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Andalusian geographer and traveler of the 12th century, author of a famous travel account of his pilgrimage to Mecca.

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The first great Arab philosopher, he contributed to introducing Greek philosophy into the Islamic world.

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Philosopher and musicologist nicknamed the Second Master after Aristotle. He developed an Islamic political philosophy.

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Universal scholar of the 11th century, pioneer in astronomy, mathematics, geography and comparative history of religions.

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Father of modern surgery. His medical encyclopedia Al-Tasrif was a reference in Europe for five centuries.

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Emperor of Mali in the 14th century, one of the wealthiest men in history. His pilgrimage to Mecca left a mark on the entire world.

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Geographer and cartographer of the 12th century, author of the Kitab Rujjar, one of the most accurate world maps of his time.

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