1174 - Death of Nureddin in May, he is succeeded by his 11 year old son as-Salih in Damascus; Saif ad-Din, his nephew, takes Damascus and Aleppo. Saladin adds as-Salih’s names to Friday prayers and spreads discord between Saif ad-Din and his brother, Imad-ad-Din. Saladin enters Damascus peacefully, using jihad, promoting Muslim collaboration and brotherhood. Tughtigan, his brother is appointed governor;
In December Saladin left Damascus for Aleppo, taking Homs and Hama on the way