Nur ad-Din (died 1174)

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1. When was Nur ad-Din (died 1174) born?Circa 1118
2. When did Nur ad-Din (died 1174) die?May 15, 1174
3. What is the full name?Nur al-Din Abu al-Qasim Mahmud ibn Imad al-Din Zengi
4. What is the notable institutions founded?Numerous madrasas (schools) and bimaristans (hospitals)
5. Who was Nur ad-Din?Nur ad-Din was a 12th‑century Muslim leader who ruled parts of Syria and fought against the Crusader states.
6. What did Nur ad-Din build to help his people?He built schools, mosques, and hospitals, giving people places to learn, pray, and get medical care.

Jihad: An Islamic concept of struggle, often interpreted as holy war against oppressors or infidels.
Zengid Dynasty: The Turkic dynasty founded by Nur ad-Din's father, Imad al-Din Zengi, which ruled parts of Syria and Iraq.
Bimaristan: A sophisticated medieval Islamic hospital that served as a center for medical treatment, education, and research.
Madrasa: An institution of higher learning in the Islamic world, typically focused on religious sciences, law, and literature.