Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

Khaled Nabawy: Mullah

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Quotes 

• Mullah : [the mullah pays a visit to Saladin in his tent after the battle at Kerak]  Why did we retire? Why? God did not favor them. God alone determines the results of battles.

  Saladin : The results of battles ARE determined by God, but also by preparation, numbers, the absence of disease, and the availability of water. One cannot maintain a siege with the enemy behind. How many battles did God win for the Muslims before I came... that is, before God determined that I should come?

  Mullah : Few enough. That's because we were sinful.

  Saladin : It is because you were unprepared.

  Mullah : If you think that way, you shall not be king for long.

  Saladin : [Saladin rises to his feet]  When I'm not king, I quake for Islam. Thank you for your visit.

  [the mullah does not budge; Saladin takes a step forward and extends his hand] 

  Saladin : Thank you for your visit.

  [the mullah takes his meaning and grasps the offered hand] 

  Mullah : You promised. You promised to return Jerusalem. Don't forget.

  [he leaves] 

  Saladin : If I do not deliver war, I have no peace.

  Imad : The King of Jerusalem will die soon. When he is dead, the boy will become king of a kingdom he cannot control. The Christians will make the war you need.

• Mullah : [just before the final assault on Jerusalem]  Brothers! Brothers! God has sent you this day! You will take no prisoners! As they did, so shall it be done! Allahu akbar!

  Muslim Soldiers : Allahu akbar!

  Mullah : Allahu akbar!

  Muslim Soldiers : Allahu akbar!

  Mullah : Allahu akbar!

  Muslim Soldiers : Allahu akbar!

• Imad : [discussing how to break Jerusalem's defenses]  The wall where the Christopher Gate used to be has been weakened.

  Saracen Engineer : Yes, usually when a gate is blocked in, it is weaker than the wall around it.

  Mullah : Or stronger.

  Imad : It is weaker, Rashid has seen it. This will be our door into Jerusalem.