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Forward by HRH Prince Charles, now HM King Charles III, to the 1001 Inventions Book

by Media Desk Published on: 19th September 2022

Forward by HRH Prince Charles, now HM King Charles III, to the 3rd edition of the 1001 inventions book, published by National Geographic, 2012

Fine Dining

by Salim Al-Hassani - 1001 Book Chief Editor Published on: 14th January 2022

Medieval people from Muslim Civilisation, like many others, ate according to seasonal influences. Typical winter meals used vegetables such as sea kale, beets, cauliflower, turnips, parsnips, carrots, celery, peas, broad beans, lentils, chickpeas, olives, hard…

1001 Inventions – Home

by Salim Al-Hassani - 1001 Book Chief Editor Published on: 1st November 2021

The Home chapter includes some of the thousand-year-old inventions that still shape daily life. In addition to the three-course meal and using appropriate utensils for eating, other new ideas from Muslim civilization included new fashions,…

Celebrate Chemistry Week with 1001 Inventions in Manchester

by Media Desk Published on: 12th October 2021

Free Event Celebrating UK Chemistry Week - The event will run from October 30th to November 4th and celebrate Chemistry Week. It is organised as part of the successful “1001 Inventions: Journeys from Alchemy to…

The Story Begins – The Golden Age

by Salim Al-Hassani - 1001 Book Chief Editor Published on: 12th September 2021

This article is extracted from CHAPTER ONE of 1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization. This book shows, the knowledge of the scholars of Muslim civilization was far from lost. Thousands of precious documents…

Hospital Development In Muslim Civilisation

by Salim Al-Hassani - 1001 Book Chief Editor Published on: 26th October 2020

The idea behind hospitals in the Muslim world a thousand years ago was to provide a range of facilities from treatments to convalescence, asylum, and retirement homes. They looked after all kinds of people, rich…

The Mystery of Hayy Ibn Yaqzan

by Salim Al-Hassani - 1001 Book Chief Editor Published on: 19th August 2020

In early 12th-century Muslim Spain, a gifted philosopher, mathematician, poet, and medical doctor was born. Ibn Tufayl, or Abu Bakr ibn Abd al-Malik ibn Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Tufayl al-Qaysi, to give his full name,…

Memory and Erasure in the Story of the West: Or, Where have All the Muslims Gone?

by Glen M. Cooper Published on: 3rd August 2020

This a transcript of a lecture delivered on November 13, 2018 at the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, Brighton Young University, Provo, UT 84602, United States.

Shining light upon light

by Yasmin Khan Published on: 2nd August 2020

Two science histories dissect the transfer of knowledge between the Greco–Islamic and European civilizations, and put right the impression that the flow was one way, explains Yasmin Khan in a recently published article (Nature, vol…

Travellers and Explorers from a Golden Age

by Salim Al-Hassani - 1001 Book Chief Editor Published on: 1st August 2020

Since the Quran said every able-bodied person should make a pilgrimage, or hajj, to Mecca at least once in their lifetime, thousands travelled from the farthest reaches of the Islamic empire to Mecca, beginning in…

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Keep your distance – health lessons from the history of pandemics

by Salim Al-Hassani - 1001 Book Chief Editor Published on: 8th April 2020

From a simple cold to a serious illness, humans have always lived with the risk of catching diseases from one another. Pandemics affecting millions are fortunately rare, but the bubonic plague of the 14th century…

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Video: Rise of the Machines and Robots (Kuwait) KFAS Festival on Robotics and AI

by Media Desk Published on: 28th January 2020

KFAS and 1001 Inventions organising Robotics and AI event

The Birth of Modern Astronomy

by Salim Al-Hassani - 1001 Book Chief Editor Published on: 18th January 2020

Some people, unaware of what was accomplished during Muslim civilisation, believe that astronomy died with the Greeks, and was brought to life again by Nicolas Copernicus, the 15th-century Polish astronomer who is famous for introducing…

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Web Of Words

by The Editorial Team Published on: 19th December 2019

This alphabet lists just some of the words that have come from sources in Muslim civilization and have passed into the English language with their original meaning intact. It is only a small selection...

1001 Inventions

by 1001 Inventions Published on: 18th March 2019

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Manchester Science Festival to Feature Family Event on Ibn Al-Haytham

by 1001 Inventions Published on: 20th September 2018

1001 Inventions Celebrates Ibn Al-Haytham at Manchester’s Iconic Central Library

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New Annotated Reference (Text Only) Edition of 1001 Inventions Book

by Salim Al-Hassani - 1001 Book Chief Editor Published on: 26th September 2017

New Annotated Reference (Text Only) Edition of 1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilisation

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“1001 Inventions and The World Of Ibn Al-Haytham” Film Released

by 1001 Inventions Published on: 11th July 2017

The film is part of a global educational campaign launched by 1001 Inventions in partnership with UNESCO in 2015 that has engaged more than 30 million people around the world.

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1001 Inventions New Children’s Book Selected as Best Biography

by 1001 Inventions Published on: 22nd November 2016

Junior Library Guild Honours National Geographic Readers Book on Ibn al-Haytham

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World Book Day 2016 (UK & Ireland)

by News Desk Published on: 2nd March 2016

World Book Day is a yearly event first week of March, "designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world"*. On this occasion,…

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FSTC Activity Report 2015

by FSTC Published on: 5th February 2016

Year 2015 has been a busy, challenging and a successful Year. FSTC wishes all our colleagues, supporters and readers a successful and prosperous Year 2016. This report provides information on the projects we have worked…

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National Geographic and 1001 Inventions Publish “Ibn al-Haytham” Children’s Book

by 1001 Inventions Published on: 21st January 2016

"Ibn al-Haytham: The Man Who Discovered How We See" releasing in 2016

Sami Yusuf releases music score for 1001 Inventions film

Sami Yusuf releases music score for 1001 Inventions film

by Media Desk Published on: 31st December 2015

Sami Yusuf, the internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and composer, and award-winning producer Ahmed Salim announced today the release of the original motion picture soundtrack for the short film ‘1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn…

President of FSTC at Edinburgh Arab Festival

by News Desk Published on: 8th September 2015

1001 Inventions Versus 1001 Nights: Keynote Speech, by Emeritus Prof. Salim T. S. Al-Hassani, 28 August 2015 at Edinburgh Arab Festival 2015, organized by Islamic & Middle Eastern Department, University of Edinburgh

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Ingenious Clocks from Muslim Civilisation that Defied the Middle Ages

by Cem Nizamoglu Published on: 21st August 2015

TIME TELLING MACHINES: Revealing marvellous mechanical and water-powered clocks from early Muslim Civilisation. These sophisticated devices that defied the Middle Ages.

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Announcement: On New FSTC Historiography

by News Desk Published on: 14th July 2015

The Foundation for Science, Technology, and Civilisation (FSTC) now seeks to build on this success and improve its historiographical approach, use of primary and secondary sources and tighten the focus on science.

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Omar Sharif’s final film dedicated to his legacy

by News Desk Published on: 11th July 2015

Actor Omar Sharif’s final film “1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al-Haytham” has been dedicated to his legacy. Legendary Oscar-nominated actor Omar Sharif, who died on Friday 10 July 2015 in a Cairo hospital…

‘1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al Haytham’ Trailer

‘1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al Haytham’ Trailer

by Media Desk Published on: 16th April 2015

The creators of 1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets bring you a new short film on the work of 11th century scientist Ibn Al-Haytham. “A journey of Science from Darkness into Light”

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Ibn Sina’s The Canon of Medicine

by Cem Nizamoglu Published on: 15th April 2015

The Sheikh al-Ra'is Sharaf al-Mulk Abu ‘Ali al-Husayn b. ‘Abd Allah b. al-Hasan b. ‘Ali Ibn Sina, in Latin he is know as Avicenna and his most famous works are those on philosophy and medicine.…

1001 Inventions Exhibition in New York

1001 Inventions Exhibition in New York

by Media Desk Published on: 14th June 2014

1001 Inventions at Deen Show Eddie

Yara Hejazi - Fez video 1 - 1001 Inventions

Yara Hejazi – Fez video 1 – 1001 Inventions

by Media Desk Published on: 2nd June 2014

Winner of the 1001 Inventions Fez competition talks about getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the historic city in Morocco.

Ebraheem Fontaine - Fez video 1 - 1001 Inventions

Ebraheem Fontaine – Fez video 1 – 1001 Inventions

by Media Desk Published on: 2nd June 2014

Winner of the 1001 Inventions Fez competition talks about getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the historic city in Morocco.

1001 Inventions in Istanbul

1001 Inventions in Istanbul

by Media Desk Published on: 5th March 2014

News bulletin regarding the 1001 Inventions exhibition launch in Istanbul.

Faseh Ali - Fez video 1 - 1001 Inventions

Faseh Ali – Fez video 1 – 1001 Inventions

by Media Desk Published on: 14th January 2014

Winner of the 1001 Inventions Fez competition talks about getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the historic city in Morocco.

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“Islamic science: Inventions that changed the World” Lecture by Prof El-Gomati at BSA

by The Editorial Team Published on: 9th October 2013

British Science Association Tayside & Fife Branch, Free Public Lecture Series 2013-2014. Based on the acclaimed exhibition ‘1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim heritage in our World’, this talk demonstrates how men and women of different…

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden opens 1001 Inventions in Karlstad

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden opens 1001 Inventions in Karlstad

by Media Desk Published on: 30th August 2013

HRH Prince Carl Philip of Sweden officially launched the award-winning 1001 Inventions exhibition, at the renowned Värmlands Museum in Karlstad, 30th August 2013.

1001 Inventions - Fez Competition Winner: Ebraheem Fontaine

1001 Inventions – Fez Competition Winner: Ebraheem Fontaine

by Media Desk Published on: 14th May 2013

In 2012, 1001 Inventions ran a competition offering five lucky fans the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the historic city of Fez in Morocco.

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In Japan: Dr Almansour Lectures on 1000 years of Inventions and Innovations

by Ahmad Almansour Published on: 12th April 2013

On December 7, 2011, Dr Ahmad Almansour presented a lecture at the Faculty of Policy and Management, Keio University, Japan on "1000 years of Inventions and Innovations: Discover the Muslim Heritage in our World."

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Video: Emir of Qatar Visits 1001 Inventions Doha

by Media Desk Published on: 27th March 2013

Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, visited the award-winning 1001 Inventions show in Doha today, accompanied by HH Sheikha Al-Mayassa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Qatar Museums…

1001 Inventions - Fez Competition Winner: Fasih Ali Ahmed

1001 Inventions – Fez Competition Winner: Fasih Ali Ahmed

by Media Desk Published on: 17th March 2013

Fasih Ali Ahmed is one of the five outstanding entries that we received and in March 2013 will be flying out with the four other winners on the official 1001 Inventions expedition to enjoy an…

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Turkish-American TV: Interview with President of FSTC

by 1001 Inventions Published on: 6th December 2012

Interview with Prof. Salim Al-Hassani at 1001 Inventions Exhibition in National Geographic Museum by Turkish-American TV

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National Geographic Live!: Salim Al-Hassani Lecture

by The Editorial Team Published on: 30th September 2012

President of FSTC Professor Salim Al-Hassani's Lecture at National Geographic Museum, Washington DC

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National Geographic Releases New 1001 Inventions Book

by 1001 Inventions Published on: 30th January 2012

25th January 2012, Washington, DC – The latest edition of the best-selling 1001 Inventions book has been published by National Geographic, and will introduce the enduring legacy of Muslim civilization to new audiences in North…

Science in Arabic Poetry: FSTC Explores a New Face of Muslim Heritage

by 1001 Inventions Published on: 12th January 2012

On December 12, 2011, The heritage of science in Arabic poetry was celebrated by FSTC and 1001 Inventions in Abu Dhabi in a special event under the general theme of Poetry and Science in Islamic…

“We are the source of world’s many inventions”: Meeting of MHANT in Marmara University

by Cem Nizamoglu Published on: 26th April 2011

"Muslim Heritage Awareness Network of Turkey's (MHANT) second meeting, which was organized by the Foundation of Science Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) has been held in Marmara University's chancellery building in Istanbul on 20th April 2011.

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Bringing Back Golden Age of Science and Innovation

by Zakri Abdul Hamid Published on: 1st April 2011

Mr Zakri Abdul Hamid reflects in this article the thoughts that occurred to him after visiting the exhibition "1001 Inventions" in New York Hall of Science. He concludes it by formulating a wish that the…

The Year of Ibn Al-Haytham

The Year of Ibn Al-Haytham

by Media Desk Published on: 4th March 2011

The Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation, in partnership with 1001 Inventions, announces that 2011 will be The Year of Ibn Al-Haytham.

Nicola Sturgeon MSP launches 1001 Inventions exhibition

Nicola Sturgeon MSP launches 1001 Inventions exhibition

by Media Desk Published on: 14th February 2011

Member of Scottish Parliament, Nicola Sturgeon launches the 1001 Inventions exhibition at the Glasgow Science Centre.

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Uncovering A Thousand Years of Science and Technology

by WIPO: The World Intellectual Property Organization Published on: 1st October 2010

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published in September 2010 on its website an interesting article (read online here) about the international touring exhibition "1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in our World" which opened…

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Manuscripts and printing in the spread of Muslim science

by Geoffrey Roper Published on: 15th July 2010

[Proceedings of the conference 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World organised by FSTC, London, 25-26 May 2010]. The following article presents a brief status about the transmission of Muslim scientific texts, and how the…

1001 inventions: Cultural Routes of Science for Cultural Inter-Appreciation

by Salim Al-Hassani Published on: 26th June 2010

On 2nd June 2010, Professor Salim Al-Hassani lectured in Bristol, UK, on 1001 inventions: Cultural Routes of Science for Cultural Inter-Appreciation. This lecture was organised by the British Science Association (Bristol and Bath branch) and…

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Academic Conference: ‘1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World’

by 1001 Inventions Published on: 8th June 2010

On 25th and 26th May 2010 the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) was proud to host a high profile academic conference in the Director's Suite at the London Science Museum.

Proceedings of the Academic Conference 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World

by The Editorial Team Published on: 26th May 2010

25-26 May 2010, FSTC organised the high profile academic conference 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World at the London Science Museum.

1001 Inventions: A Conference to Celebrate the International Launch

by FSTC Published on: 27th April 2010

This academic meeting will be held on the occasion of celebrating the International Launch of the new blockbuster 1001 Inventions Exhibition

1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets

1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets

by Media Desk Published on: 17th March 2010

Oscar-winning actor and screen legend Sir Ben Kingsley has taken the starring role in a short feature film about the scientific heritage of Muslim civilisation.

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1001 Inventions Introduction Film

by 1001 Inventions Published on: 25th February 2010

On the occasion of the launch of 1001 Inventions Exhibition in the Science Museum in London since 21 January 2010, 1001 Inventions Ltd produced a short introductoy film (5:45 mn) to present this ground breaking…

1001 Inventions Muslim Heritage Exhibition - Science Museum - South Kensington, London

1001 Inventions Muslim Heritage Exhibition – Science Museum – South Kensington, London

by Media Desk Published on: 22nd January 2010

The 1001 Inventions exhibition opened at London's Science Museum on January 21st 2010. Since that time it has become one of the most popular exhibition's that this prestigious venue has ever hosted.

1001 Inventions Exhibition - Press TV News

1001 Inventions Exhibition – Press TV News

by Media Desk Published on: 21st January 2010

News report about the 1001 Inventions Exhibition, which launched in London @ the Science Museum on January 21st 2010.

1001 Inventions Exhibition - BBC London News

1001 Inventions Exhibition – BBC London News

by Media Desk Published on: 21st January 2010

1001 Inventions is a global educational initiative that promotes awareness of the scientific and cultural achievements of Muslim civilisation, during the thousand year period from the 7th century onwards, and how those contributions helped build…

Queen Rania and Muslim Heritage in Our Homes

by Media Desk Published on: 10th November 2009

1001 Inventions is delighted to bring you the most recent YouTube clip uploaded by Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan. This clip highlights just some of the everyday items in our homes that came to…

1001 Inventions Book Continues its Way in the Media: Two Recent Reviews

by The Editorial Team Published on: 23rd August 2009

In the following, we republish two recent and very elogious reviews of 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World published by FSTC in 2006 (Editor-in-Chief Salim al-Hassani). These reviews were published by Carl Kessler in…

1001 Inventions Book Endorsements

1001 Inventions Book Endorsements

by Media Desk Published on: 14th February 2009

1001 Inventions book endorsements.

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Muslim Heritage and Education

by Salim Al-Hassani Published on: 17th December 2008

This is the text of a presentation made to The Education and Culture Committee of the EU Parliament in Brussels on the 5th November 2008.

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Muslim Heritage in our World: Social Cohesion (1001 Inventions in UK Parliament)

by The Editorial Team Published on: 1st December 2008

Report on a conference launching the 1001 Inventions Exhibition at the UK House of Parliament, 15 October 2008. Between 13 and 17 October 2008, the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) organised two major…

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Science and Rationalism in 9th Century Baghdad

by Jim Al-Khalili Published on: 12th November 2008

Text of the Lecture of Professor Jim Al-Khalili in the Conference Muslim Heritage in our World: Social Cohesion marking the 1001 Inventions Exhibition at the House of Parliament, 15th of October 2008, Church House, London,…

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Professor Roshdi Rashed: Promoting Science-based Cultural Dialogue among Civilizations

by Roshdi Rashed Published on: 11th November 2008

Text of the Lecture of Professor Roshdi Rashed in the Conference Muslim Heritage in our World: Social Cohesion marking the 1001 Inventions Exhibition at the House of Parliament, 15th of October 2008, Church House, London,…

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Muslim Heritage in Our World: Social Cohesion

by FSTC Published on: 26th September 2008

London Conference tackles 1000 years of amnesia of Muslim science and technology, Wednesday 15th October, 2.30pm, Hoare Memorial Hall, Church House, Westminster.

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Muslim Heritage: A Scholarly Perspective

by Kaleem Hussain Published on: 24th September 2008

FSTC Research Associate Kaleem Hussain delivered on 17th April 2008 a lecture on ‘Muslim Heritage: A Scholarly Perspective' at the Markfield Institute of Higher Education in Leicester. Aiming to explore the education of children in…

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Dr. Farouk El-Baz receives 1001inventions book

by FSTC Published on: 21st August 2008

Dr. Farouk El-Baz receives 1001inventions book

1001 Inventions Croydon Exhibition

1001 Inventions Croydon Exhibition

by Media Desk Published on: 4th May 2008

1001 Inventions Exhibition has successfully launched at the Croydon Clocktower Museum...

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Muslim Heritage in the Knowledge-Economy Conference in Jeddah

by FSTC Published on: 8th February 2008

During "The First Regional Conference on the Knowledge Economy" in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 12-13, 2008, attended by over 300 experts and professionals as well as several VIPs, Professor Salim Al-Hassani delivered a key note…

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Deciphering Egyptian Hieroglyphs in Muslim Heritage

by Okasha El Daly Published on: 12th July 2007

The article surveys some results of Dr. Okasha El Daly's exciting discoveries about the precedence of Muslim scholars of the golden age of Islamic culture in deciphering the hieroglyphs of Ancient Egypt. This ground breaking…

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Rediscovering Arabic Science: Islamic Scientific Heritage in the last issue of Saudi Aramco World

by Richard Covington Published on: 1st June 2007

In its current issue (May-June 2007), Saudi Aramco World, a magazine devoted to increase cross-cultural understanding published in Houston, Texas, dedicated a folder of 20 pages on Islamic science. The folder consists of three articles…

1001 Inventions: Launch at Birmingham's Think Tank Museum

1001 Inventions: Launch at Birmingham’s Think Tank Museum

by Media Desk Published on: 26th May 2007

1001 Inventions: Launch at Birmingham's Think Tank Museum

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New Lectures at Thinktank, Birmingham’s Museum of Science

by FSTC Published on: 26th May 2007

1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in Our World launched at Thinktank, Birmingham's Museum of Science, at Millennium Point on 24th May as part of a UK-wide tour. This unique travelling exhibition revealing 1,000 years…

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The Syriac-speaking Christians and the Translation of Greek Science into Arabic

by John F. Healey Published on: 2nd April 2007

This article by Professor John Healey, describes the key role in the development of Muslim science which was played by the Syriac-speaking Christians in the early Islamic era. John Healey is Professor of Semitic Studies…

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MSIM Presentation

by The Editorial Team Published on: 9th November 2004

Professor Salim Al-Hassani's highly visual and compelling presentation will assess some of the Muslim contribution to civilisation using graphical simulations and some 3D animations of early Muslim inventions.

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Earlier mention of 1001 Sports

by The Editorial Team Published on: 19th February 1700

Professor Salim Al-Hassani published short articles and gave presentations on “Sports in Muslim Heritage” over the years. He argues, notably, that while Europe was in the “Dark Ages”, the Islamic world enjoyed a period of…