Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad
Bahāʾ al-Dīn Abū al-Maḥāsin Yūsuf ibn Rāfiʿ ibn Tamīm (Arabic: بهاء الدين ابن شداد; the honorific title “Bahā’ ad-Dīn” means “splendor of the faith”; sometimes known as Bohadin or Boha-Eddyn) (6 March 1145 – 8 November 1234) was a 12th-century Arabic jurist, scholar and historian notable for writing a biography of Saladin whom he knew well.
Baha ad-Din ibn Shaddad was a key figure during the Crusades, primarily known for his close association with Saladin and his role as a chronicler of the events. He served as Saladin's "judge of the army" and provided a detailed account of the Third Crusade, including the Siege of Acre and the Battle of Arsuf. His biography of Saladin is a crucial source for understanding the Muslim perspective on the Crusades.