The Book of Saladin Glossary

The Book of Saladin Glossary

Andalus

Islamic Spain; a medieval territory consisting of most of modern day Spain and Portugal

Atabeg

High dignitary; a hereditary title of nobility of Turkic origin

Banj

Hashish, marijuana

Chogan

Polo

Dar al-hikma

Public library

Dimask

Damascus

Labineh

Strained yogurt, or a yogurt based drink

Caliph

The chief Muslim civil and religious leader of a particular area, or Caliphate, who is considered to be a successor to the prophet Mohammed

Franj

Crusaders from the West, i.e. Franks

Misr

Egypt

Kadi

A muslim judge who preserves law and order within a city

Ifriqiya

A medieval territory located in Northern Africa composed of most of modern-day Tunisia

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