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The Development of Muslim Society during the Ayyubid Dynasty Rina Rina; Zulkifli Musthan
Indonesian Journal of Research in Islamic Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Research in Islamic Studies, 3(1), 2026
Publisher : Academia Edu Cendekia Indonesia (AEDUCIA)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64420/ijris.v3i1.502

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Background: The development of society during the Ayyubid Dynasty marked a significant phase in the history of Islamic civilisation following the decline of the Fatimid Dynasty. Founded by Salahuddin al-Ayyubi, this dynasty is recognised not only for its success in confronting the Crusades but also for its role in establishing a more stable social, economic, and religious order. Objective: This study aims to analyse the dynamics of societal development and the factors influencing it. Method: The research employs a historical method with a qualitative approach, analysing primary and secondary sources, including chronicles, administrative documents, literary works, travel records, and archaeological and numismatic findings. Results: The findings indicate that political stability contributed to stronger governance and the enforcement of law. In the economic sector, the development of agriculture, trade, and craft industries enhanced public welfare. Support for education through madrasas and bimaristans also promoted intellectual growth. Conclusion: This study concludes that the Ayyubid Dynasty succeeded in shaping a stable and productive society. Originality/Value: This study fills a historiographical and analytical gap in the field of Islamic civilization history and medieval historical sociology by uncovering the tripartite synergy between post-Fatimid political consolidation, economic welfare revitalization, and the institutionalization of scholarship (madrasas and bimaristans) concerning the comprehensive socio-intellectual transformation of Muslim society within the context of Ayyubid governance during the Crusader period, an area that has predominantly focused on militaristic narratives. These findings enrich historical-empirical evidence and serve as a strategic reference for reconstructing conceptual frameworks of classical Islamic statecraft and modeling resilient socio-educational development strategies.