I've searched the subreddit and the last time someone answered this was 7 years ago and it wasn't very thorough. I'd like to hear what people have to say about him today, most importantly from an arab perspective.
To add additional color to my question, is there even a statue or a street named after him? I realize his campaign was insignificant compared to larger armies but is he viewed as a folk hero at all? Or is this just an invention of the book and movie?
You may have already stumbled across it, but here is an older thread that attempts to tackle a similar question, while not necessarily getting into the specifics of your question (roads, statues, etc.).
Edit: the answers provided in the link are by /u/MuskWatch, /u/TheFlipanator, and /u/extremelyinsightful. Sorry mods!
One of the best commentaries I’ve ever read on this site, thanks so much!