Islamic History · July 1, 2026

The Characteristics of the Late Nureddin

He was a tall, dark-complexioned, beautiful-eyed, broad-foreheaded, and pleasant-featured person. His appearance was like that of the Turks. He had a beard only on the chin. He was majestic yet humble at the same time. …

He was a tall, dark-complexioned, beautiful-eyed, broad-foreheaded, and pleasant-featured person. His appearance was like that of the Turks. He had a beard only on the chin. He was majestic yet humble at the same time. Upon him were grandeur, majesty, and light. He showed respect for Islām and greeted the religious rules with reverence. He attached great importance to the sharia (the sacred law).