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I thought i'd start this thread so that we may, inshallah learn/share facts about our history.
That in the year 93 AH (707CE) the Caliph al-Waleed ibn Adbil Malik established the first ever state-run mental institution in Damascus. It was called the Pemaristan and the government provide all the treatment, help and means of living needed for its dwellers. Later in 151AH (765 CE), these asylums became an essential part of the hospitals in all capitals of the muslims state.
Al-Jumuah magazine vol 12, issue 13 1421 H (2000)
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That in the year CE, the Muslim Army lead by Khalid inul Walid defeated Heracules and his Byzantine Army in the Battle of al-Yarmouk. In this, ash-Shaam, the area including Syria to Plaestine, became a part of the Islamic Khalifa. Most of he area inhabitants converted to islam.
Al-Jumuah Magazine, Thul Qa'dah 1421 H (Feb/March, 2000)
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That Salahud Deen's decisive victory at Hittin Rabiul Thaani, A.H. 583/1187 opened the way for him to recapture the rest of Palestine. Thus, within a period of two months, from July to September, he recovered all the inland cities and fortresses except Jerusalem, al-Karak, and al-Shawbak in Transjirdan, as well as some fortresses in the north, like Kawkab (Belvoir) and Safad. Later in the same year he besieged al-Quds and managed to open without blood shed. He also forgave the crusades and let them go to their home.
'Al-Jumuah' Magazine, Sha'ban 1421 H (November, 2000)
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Abdul-Raouf
01-22-2008, 05:44 AM
format_quote Originally Posted by maryam11
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That Salahud Deen's decisive victory at Hittin Rabiul Thaani, A.H. 583/1187 opened the way for him to recapture the rest of Palestine. Thus, within a period of two months, from July to September, he recovered all the inland cities and fortresses except Jerusalem, al-Karak, and al-Shawbak in Transjirdan, as well as some fortresses in the north, like Kawkab (Belvoir) and Safad. Later in the same year he besieged al-Quds and managed to open without blood shed. He also forgave the crusades and let them go to their home.
'Al-Jumuah' Magazine, Sha'ban 1421 H (November, 2000)
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