Alaa el-Din bin el-Emam

Alaa el-Din Ali bin el-Emam (;15th century – 16th century), commonly known as Alaa el-Din bin el-Emam and nicknamed Abu el-ostool , was an Egyptian emir from the Egyptian el-Emam family. He is the descendant of the Sheikh of Islam, the Egyptian judge Abu Uday el-Masry bin el-Emam. He rose through the political ladder during the era of the Egyptian Sultan al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghuri, until he was appointed to the highest positions in the Egyptian Sultanate. He was one of the most powerful figures in the era of the Egyptian Sultanate. He held the positions of Amir al-Hajj (prince of pilgrimage), supervisor of Special, supervisor of Endowments, Secret writer (keeper of secrets) and supervisor of the Egyptian armies.

Early career The political career of Alaa el-Din bin el-Emam began during the reign of Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri of Egypt, when he was appointed to the position of supervisor of Special in the year 1501.

In the year 1507, emir Alaa el-Din bin el-Emam was appointed commander of the Egyptian fleet heading to the port of Jeddah to fight the Portuguese.

Building facilities

Prince Alaa el-Din bin el-Emam built many wells in the Badr area for pilgrims to drink from. In addition, he did an honorable job of rebuilding the blessed Well of Badr, where the events of the Battle of Badr, the first battle in Islam, took place. In addition, he restored the Nabataean Cave and prepared the road for pilgrims and secured it. Those actions are what will lead to his appointment to the position of Emir of Hajj in the future.

Honors by the Sultan In the capital of the Egyptian Sultanate, Cairo, Prince Alaa el-Din bin el-Emam was welcomed like a conqueror. The Sultan of Egypt Al-Ghuri welcomed him personally and with the senior princes and judges, and bestowed upon the prince royal sultanic clothes. This was in addition to another valuable gift represented by a purebred Egyptian horse and other gifts. His contemporary historian Abdul Qadir al-Jaziri says about him textually: "Among his (Alaa el-Din) words: “We do not know the direction of the affairs of this matter except from God Almighty.” His resolve was strengthened, and he proceeded with matters in the best condition and the most complete rule. His word was carried out and his popularity increased, and he continued to conduct this court with chastity, maintenance, and integrity. Including luck, interest, and benefit for the poor and pilgrims, he arranged this office in a good and consistent manner, and made it known and determined taxes, and rules, so it became a law to be relied upon, such that the matters of Hajj and its tasks are referred to in it, and it is relied upon in what is issued.”