These last years were difficult for Saladin. After Acre, his emirs were not as happy to fight as before, and it was hard to keep his army together. he was fifty-five years old now, and often ill and tired. 'i could go to Makkah ; he' said, but he was now very weak and could not make that long journey. 'At least i can still meet travellers to makkah when they come home,'he said to himself.he rode out of damascus early in 1193 to meet a group of pilgrims him ill. forty-eight hours later he was no money to pay for his funeral. he was always so kind and generous to others, and in the end he left nothing for himself. many people mourned his death at the time, and people everywhere still know of saladin to this day. we remember him not only as great general,but also as a good man who was merciful.wise and generous