Video: 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…
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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 MOREAl-Jazari: The Ingenious Inventor of Cybernetics and Robotics
In early civilizations, technology developed independently from philosophical ideas and scientific theorems. Different civilizations have…
READ MOREIndustrial Revolutions: From Ctesibius to Mars
This article introduces the author’s book that demonstrates a long historical chronology of sophisticated technological…
READ MORER&D Lessons from Muslim Civilisation
This short article is a highlight of an online lecture recently given on 19 February…
READ MOREMedical Philanthropism on the Pilgrimage Route: Rabia Gülnüş Sultan
This paper explores the medical philanthropy of Rabia Gülnüş (pronounced Gulnush) Sultan in 17th century…
READ MOREEpidemics, Pandemics and Contagion
Infectious diseases have been the subject of much interest in the history of medicine. Significant…
READ MOREScience in Western Islam: Astronomy
The history of science is a fundamental element in constructing a full understanding of the…
READ MOREForward by HRH Prince Charles, now HM King Charles III, to the 1001 Inventions Book
Forward by HRH Prince Charles, now HM King Charles III, to the 3rd edition of…
READ MOREHuman Anatomy
The medical scholars during the medieval Islamic era placed great emphasis on the value of…
READ MOREPrivate Sector’s Role in Muslim Civilization Development
This paper examines the role of the private sector in the development of Muslim civilization.…
READ MOREThe Clocks of Makkah Over Time
Historical records on the clocks of Makkah (Mecca) are scarce. This paper brings together various…
READ MOREInternational Women’s Day
To celebrate Women’s Day on 8th March, no way is better than reproducing a collection…
READ MOREThe History of Neurosurgery in the Islamic Era in Middle Ages
Human knowledge in all fields and disciplines has been developed over thousands of years, every…
READ MOREIbn al-Baytar’s Al-Mughni fi al-Tibb
Ibn Al-Bayṭār was a botanist who was active in the 13th century. He was born…
READ MOREA Review on Tarjumān al-aṭibbāʾ Manuscript (The Interpreter of Physicians)
This paper sheds light on a rare Arabic pharmaceutical manuscript concerning simple medicaments entitled Tarjumān…
READ MOREFine Dining
Medieval people from Muslim Civilisation, like many others, ate according to seasonal influences. Typical winter…
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