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The Zengid dynasty (1127 – 1251 AD) started as Seljuk regents in the areas of Syria and Jazira. It was founded by Imad ed-Din Zengi, who was the governor of Mosul in 1127. Under the Zengids the Sunni sect’s beliefs and customs were re-established in Aleppo, Damascus, and Egypt.
Established the first dar al-Hadith, which included the most well-known hadiths; up until that point the Shia had relied only on hadiths from ahl al-Bayt. Places for Sufi worship were also established under the Zengids.
Establish sunni schools and staffed them with prominent sunni scholars. Under the Zengids, orphanages were established and were run on “awqaf”, or charitable donations. In these orphanages children were taught and “scholars” were graduated.
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ian: They formed the first real dynastic threat to the Crusaders.