Figures of Jerusalem
Historical Figures
Saladin Legendary Savior of Jerusalem
Salah Al-Din’s name is so closely tied to the history of Jerusalem that, oftentimes, people instinctively associate Jerusalem with him. In this article, we will learn about the life and achievements of Salah Al-Din. Who is Saladin? Salah Al-Din, also known as Yusuf Ibn Ayyub 1138-1193,[1] was a Kurdish [...]
Aref al-Aref a Golden Name in Jerusalem’s History
Aref al-Aref (1892-1973) iwas a historian, journalist, and politician born in Jerusalem. Along with other pioneering intellectuals like : Musa al-Hussaini, Isa’af al-Nashashibi, and Khalil al-Sakakini, Aref created the Palestinian Nahda or Renaissance in Jerusalem.[1] Education and Early Profession: Aref was born and grew up in a time when Palestine [...]
Modern Figures
Ekrima Sabri a Main Line of Defense in Jerusalem
Who is Ekrima Sabri (عكرمة صبري)? Ekrima Sa‘id Sabri, born in 1939, is an influential religious figure in Jerusalem. He is the Imam and preacher of the Al-Aqsa mosque. He was also the Grand Mufti (المفتي الأكبر) of Palestine from 1994 -2006. Ekrima is well known for his positions [...]
