Guy of Lusignan and Raynald of Chatillon were brought to Saladin's tent. Saladin offered Guy water, which was a sign in Muslim culture that the prisoner would be spared, but Guy was unaware of that. Guy passed the goblet to Raynald, but Saladin struck it from his hands and said, "I did not ask this evil man to drink, and he would not save his life by doing so". He then charged Raynald with breaking the truce.

Some reports, such as that of Baha al-Din, claim that Saladin himself then executed Raynald with a single stroke of his sword. Others record that Saladin struck Raynald as a sign to his bodyguards to behead him. Guy assumed that he would also be beheaded, but Saladin assured him that "kings do not kill kings."

The capture of Reynald of Châtillon and the chivalrous treatment of King Guy exemplified Saladin's commitment to justice and mercy.

Saladin's strategic patience and the subsequent capture of Jerusalem epitomized a triumph that resonated far beyond the battlefield, altering the course of history. The Battle of Hattin became a testament to Saladin's qualities of justice, mercy, and military acumen, etching his legacy as a revered figure in the annals of Islamic history.