Madinat al-Zahra and the Spaces of Knowledge
The Revival of Classical Antiquity in Cordoba in the 10th…
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Science In India During The Muslim Rule
The scientific cooperation between India and the Arabs dates back…
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The Impact of Islamic Science and Learning on England
Nothing contrasts more the discrepancies in learning as the place…
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Technology in sub-Saharan Cultures
Genetic and paleontological findings have concluded that Africa is the…
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Muslims Contribution to the Study and Development of Medical Sciences in 19th Century Nigeria: A Preliminary Account
This paper presented at the 7th International Congress of the…
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Mega Cities on the Silk Road
Throughout history, trade routes played a central role in the…
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Al-Khalili and the Culmination of Spherical Astronomy in 14th-Century Damascus
Syria in the 14th century was the scene of the…
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The House of Wisdom: Baghdad’s Intellectual Powerhouse
The heyday of Baghdad was 1,200 years ago when it…
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Ode to Sheikh Abdul al-Amawi: The Old Man of Barawa
In this article, Natty Mark Samuels explores the life and…
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Scholarly Traditions of the Schools in Baghdad: The Mustansiria as a Model
Baghdad schools are a challenging topic, involving several different facets…
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“Egyptology: The Missing Millennium” of Medieval Arabic Sources
In this paper, I would like to discuss the missing…
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Lighthouse of Alexandria in the sources from Islamic Civilisation
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the wonders of…
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African contributions to Muslim Civilisation
Black History Month UK is an International annual month, celebrating,…
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The European Jerusalem: Sarajevo, where Muslim heritage flourished in Central Europe
During Ottoman rule, Sarajevo was heralded as the “European Jerusalem”,…
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Mosul the Pearl of Northern Iraq: Its History and Contribution to Classical Civilisation of Islam
Mosul, in Northern Iraq, is the country's second largest city…
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The Coffee Route from Yemen to London 10th-17th Centuries
The history of coffee goes at least as far back…
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The Transfer of Science Between India, Europe and China via Muslim Heritage
[Proceedings of the conference 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our…
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Heritage Research for Cultural Inter-Appreciation in the Balkans
[Proceedings of the conference 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our…
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History, Culture and Science in Morocco: 11th-14th Centuries
The history of the Islamic west offers glorious pages of…
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Interview with Anthony Garnaut: Islam in China
Islam in China and the contribution of the Muslim community…
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Book Review of ‘Egyptology: The Missing Millennium’ by Okasha El-Daly
Egyptology: The Missing Millennium published by Okasha El Daly is…
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Gaza at the Crossroad of Civilisations: Two Contemporary Views
Gaza, this tormented part of Palestine, land of suffering and…
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The Islamic Heritage in China: A General Survey
In this article, Anthony Garnaut, an expert of the Muslim…
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The Seljuk Face of Anatolia: Aspects of the Social and Intellectual History of Seljuk Architecture
This article deals with the Seljuk Anatolian architecture and art.…
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Scandinavia and Ibn Fadlan
This short article provides brief accounts of Ibn Fadlan's observation…
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Aleppo Citadel: Glimpses of the Past
The Citadel of Aleppo is one of the oldest monuments…
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The Ottoman Empire and Europe: Cultural Encounters
This article mainly covers the cultural encounters between Europe and…
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Jewels of the Muslim Chinese Heritage
The prominence of Islam in China is fascinating and a…
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Muslim Contribution to Spanish Agriculture
This article describes some of the numerous Muslim contributions to…
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Ibn Battuta and the 14th Century Muslim World
Ibn Battuta is regarded by many to be one of…
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Al-Ramhormuzi and the Wonders of India
Captain Buzurg ibn Shahriyar, a shipmaster from Khuzistan compiled a…
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Jerusalem: Thriving Trade, Scholars and Magnificant Architectural Works
Jerusalem prior to the crusades was a place filled with…
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Merv: History, Science and Learning
Merv is the city which in medieval times dominated the…
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The Scholars of Samarkand
Samarkand contributed in particular to the progress of science in…
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Ukhaidir Palace (720-800 CE)
About 100 miles south-west of Baghdad is Ukhaidar palace, one…
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Granada: The Last Refuge of Muslims in Spain
Granada on the southern coast of Spain was to stay…
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Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University
For well over twelve hundred years Al-Qarawiyyin has been one…
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The Impact of Islam on Urban Development in North Africa
This paper seeks to remind readers of the contribution of…
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The University of Sankore, Timbuktu
Sankore's achievement in higher education is important to Islamic Civilisation…
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Cordoba, European Jewel of the Middle Ages
Cordoba used to be the jewel of Europe dazzling visitors…
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Abbasid Gardens in Baghdad and Samarra
The love of gardens during the Abbâsid period, whether in…
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Al-Zahra became renowned for its high advanced civilisation, style and…
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