Part 4 - Friday Night - History - ʿAyn Jālūt | When the Advance Was Stopped | 1260 CE | Adil Tagari

From Ṣalāḥuddīn to Ayn Jālūt — How Allah Preserved the Ummah This powerful reminder by Moulana Adil Tagari explores one of the most remarkable turning points in Islamic history. Beginning with the legacy of Ṣalāḥuddīn al-Ayyūbī, who united the Muslims and liberated Jerusalem, the talk traces the turbulent decades that followed — a time when the Muslim world became fragmented and vulnerable. Then came the Mongol storm, a force that destroyed cities, toppled empires, and even brought down Baghdad in 1258, ending the Abbasid Caliphate. It seemed as though nothing could stop them. Yet in 1260, at the Battle of Ayn Jālūt, Allah changed the course of history. Under the leadership of the Mamluks, the Mongol advance was halted for the first time, proving that even the most unstoppable power can fall when the believers return to faith, unity, and reliance upon Allah. This talk reflects on the lessons of leadership, unity, resilience, and tawakkul, reminding us that the preservation of the Ummah has always been tied to sincere return to Allah.