Shajar al-Durr

Author's name: Jurji Zaydan Publisher: Maktaba Tanmiya for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2025 Literary classification: Historical novel About the book: The history of Islam novels is an amazing series of historical novels that take us on an exciting journey through the stages of Islam from its beginnings to the present time. In this wonderful series, Jurji Zaydan focused on the element of suspense and excitement, aiming to encourage people to explore history in an engaging way that avoids the dullness and rigidity that may accompany serious academic study. This novel series includes the novel "Shajar al-Durr," which tells the story of an exceptional woman named Shajar al-Durr, who became the first woman to assume power in the history of Egypt Islam after the death of King "Turan Shah," the last sultan of the Ayyubid state. This period was full of important historical events and political challenges, including the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate and the transfer of the caliphate's seat to Egypt.