If Saladin was a ruthless, jihadist sultan who persecuted and beheaded Christians under his authority (as I argued <a href="https://pjmedia.com/raymond-ibrahim/2025/01/09/video-the-fake-history-of-saladin-n4935830" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>), why did the West choose to extol him — as opposed to any other sultan — as a paragon of virtue? Answer follows:

{ai:summary}Saladin, often portrayed as a noble figure in Western narratives, is celebrated despite his actions against Christians. This paradox raises questions about historical memory and the selective admiration of leaders based on their legacy rather than their deeds.The West's reverence for Saladin may stem from his role in the Crusades, where he is seen as a unifying figure and a defender of Islam, contrasting with the often brutal tactics of his contemporaries. #history

But WHY Saladin?

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