The Kaaba and the Sacred Geography of Islam
The original English version of my paper “Faces of the Kaaba” presented below first saw…
READ MOREThe Vijećnica Building in Sarajevo: A Symbol of Bosnian Vulnerability, Resilience and Hope
The Islamic architectural heritage of the Ottomans in Sarajevo experienced significant fluctuations, particularly following the…
READ MOREDesalination of salt water in the Islamic civilization
The issue of desalination of salt water has captured the attention of many scientists of…
READ MOREWaqf (Endowment) for Sustainable Water Management: Waqf Practices and Initiatives Throughout Muslim Civilizations
This research paper explores the role of waqf (Islamic endowment) in sustainable water management across…
READ MOREThe Sultan’s Mosque (Careva Džamija) as the First Ottoman Mosque in Sarajevo
From 1457 to 1936, 107 mosques were built in Sarajevo. Out of these, 43 mosques…
READ MOREGazi Husrev-beg’s Mosque in Sarajevo: A Gem of Islamic Architecture
With the Ottomans' arrival in Bosnia, the general identity of Islamic architecture was already established,…
READ MORERole of Spirituality in Islamic Decorative Arts
One of the most salient facets of Islamic architecture is its intricate decoration, which envelops…
READ MORECorrecting the Scientific Method Legacy of Ibn al-Haytham
Ibn al-Haytham (d. 1040) was a Muslim polymath specializing in mathematics, astronomy and physics. He…
READ MOREInternational Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
"United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution 62/122 that established the Outreach Programme on the transatlantic…
READ MOREWorld Water Day
Water is life... there are a few things that every human being agrees with. One…
READ MOREFlowing Through History: Water Management in Muslim Civilization
This paper delves into the rich tapestry of Muslim heritage and civilization, exploring the multifaceted…
READ MOREInternational Women’s Day
To celebrate Women’s Day on 8th March, no way is better than reproducing a collection…
READ MOREIbn al-Zarqalluh’s discovery of the annual equation of the Moon
Ibn al-Zarqālluh (al-Andalus, d. 1100) introduced a new inequality in the longitudinal motion of the…
READ MOREThe Book Launch of The Optics of Ibn al-Haytham Books IV-V
On Monday 13 November 2023, a book launch was hosted by the Warburg Institute, London,…
READ MOREVideo Message by Professor Salim Al-Hassani to the“Science and Technology in Islamic Civilization” conference
The conference was held at Midyat Municipality conference Hall, Mardin, hosting a large audience. The…
READ MOREVideo: Showcase of Eric Broug’s “Islamic Architecture: A World History” Book
A richly illustrated history and sourcebook spanning the world of Islamic architecture
READ MOREA speech by Professor Salim Al-Hassani on the occasion of the “Generation’s 2023 Innovation Fair”, Pakistan
We were honoured to host Prof. Salim Al-Hassani to address our Innovation’s Fair, 22 September…
READ MOREThe Levantine Hajj route and the ruins of the people of Lut: A study of the Islamic geographical sources
This article explores the historic Levantine hajj route to Makkah by studying various historical-geographical sources…
READ MOREVideo: What did Medieval Muslims Think of Ancient Egypt | Al Muqaddimah
The demonstration that Medieval people from Muslim Civilisation were interested in, had knowledge of and…
READ MOREBeyond Borders: The Legacy of Ottoman Women’s Inoculation in Europe
This paper examines two eighteenth-century letters penned by English travellers to the provinces of the…
READ MOREThe Attraction of Ibn al-Haytham’s Optics
The Optics (kitāb al-Manāzir or Perspectiva/De aspectibus of Abū ʿAlī ibn al-Haytham al-Ḥasan ibn al-Ḥasan (ca.…
READ MOREIslam, Astronomy & Arabic Print Exhibition at Middle Temple Library
This exhibition was born out of an idea to showcase some of Middle Temple Library’s…
READ MOREWomen of Science, Medicine and Management
A summarised transcript* of the lecture given for the Ijtimak Ilmuwan Islam Antarabangsa (International Conference…
READ MORE