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Today in Islamic history

Today in Islamic history On this day, March 26th, in Islamic history: 632 CE: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) made his last sermon (khutbah) during the Hajj pilgrimage at Mount Arafat in Makkah, which included his famous words: "All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black, nor a black has any superiority over a white - except by piety and good action." 1199 CE: Death of Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi, also known as Saladin, the Muslim military leader who recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders in 1187 CE and became a symbol of chivalry and heroism in the Islamic world. 1517 CE: The Ottoman Sultan Selim I captures Cairo, the capital of the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt, and establishes the Ottoman Empire's rule over Egypt and the Levant, marking a significant expansion of Ottoman power. 1979 CE: The signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, which ended 30 years of hostilities between the two countries and made Egypt the first Arab country to recognize Israel. The treaty was controversial in the Arab world and led to Egypt's suspension from the Arab League until 1989. 1812 CE: Birth of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, in Qadian, India. The Ahmadiyya movement emerged in the late 19th century as a sect of Islam that emphasizes the concept of prophethood and the revival of Islam in a modern context. 1917 CE: The British Army, led by General Edmund Allenby, captures the city of Gaza from the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The victory was a significant milestone in the British campaign to capture Palestine and Jerusalem from the Ottomans. 1969 CE: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is founded in Rabat, Morocco. The OIC is a group of 57 member states that seek to promote Islamic solidarity and cooperation in various fields, including politics, economics, and culture. 2015 CE: Saudi Arabia leads a coalition of Arab states in a military intervention in Yemen against Houthi rebels who had taken control of the capital, Sanaa. The conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis in Yemen, with millions of people suffering from food and medicine shortages and other forms of hardship. 632 CE: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) fell ill and his health deteriorated rapidly. This day marks the beginning of the Prophet's final illness and the start of a period of great sadness and mourning for the Muslim community. 1191 CE: The Battle of Arsuf takes place during the Third Crusade, in which the Muslim forces led by Saladin fought against the Christian armies of King Richard I of England. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Christians, who were able to break through the Muslim lines and march on to capture the city of Jaffa. 1827 CE: Death of Mirza Abu'l-Qasim Qa'im Maqam Farahani, a prominent Iranian philosopher, and scholar who was a leading figure in the intellectual and cultural life of Iran in .

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