أعمال السلطان الأشرف قايتباي الخيرية (901-872 ه-1468-1496 م)‎

Abstract EN

This article deals with historical study for charity and righteousness works done by the Sultan Qāytibāy in the period of 1468-1496 M/ 872- 901 H in both Egypt, Syria, and Hijaz.

It explores political, economic, and religious motives for those works.

Also, the political and economic connotations of these works and their impact on the public and society, which through we can understand the public living conditions and the impact of economic and epidemic crises on their daily lives.

As well as understanding the Sultan Qāytibāy's relationship with the public.

Examining Sultan Qāytibāy's charity works shows their importance in the religious aspect by preserving these facilities and building some of them to complement the religious and cultural movement that started early in the Mamluk era.

The study also shows Qāytibāy's personal interest in religious establishments as a ruler and responsible for the public in the Islamic society.

Finally, the study shows the role of these charity works in achieving the principle of social solidarity through the spread of righteousness and alms on widows, orphans and the poor.