He died in 1218 during the siege of Damietta in the Fifth Crusade, and was succeeded by Al-Kamil, who lost Damietta to the Crusaders in 1219.
Morreu en 1218 durante o sitio de Damietta durante a Quinta Cruzada e sucedeuno al-Kamil, que perdeu Damietta diante dos cruzados en 1219.