Hussam al-Din al-Jarrahi
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Hussam al-Din al-Jarrahi | |
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حسام الدين الجراحي | |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 1202 CE (Ṣafar 598 AH) |
| Burial place | Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem |
| Occupations | Emir, physician |
Hussam al-Din al-Jarrahi (Arabic: حسام الدين الجراحي; died 1202 CE)[1][2] was an emir and the personal physician of Saladin, who founded the Ayyubid dynasty and rose to become a prominent Muslim leader during the Crusades. Due to his extensive work in medicine, Hussam received the title of jarrah (جراح), meaning "surgeon" in the Arabic language.[3][4]
Although his exact date of birth is unknown, Hussam was primarily active during the 12th century; he established a Sufi-focused zawiya known as the Zawiya Jarrahiyya in Jerusalem.[5] Hussam was buried on the grounds of the school, which is today located in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah, for which he serves as the namesake.[6] In 1202, a tomb was built on his burial site and subsequently became a destination for Muslim mystics and visitors.[7]
