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"The Bee" Section from The Ultimate Ambition in the Arts of Erudiation

The excerpt demonstrates some of the animal biology knowledge that al-Nuwayri knew in the 8th century AH/ 14th century AD knew. We can see that much…

Islam's compatibility with science is not surprising, as generally Islam is a pretty tolerant religion. During its initial spread and conquer of the…

This period marked a rise in Islamic militarism, but did not mean a decline in scientific and architectural innovation. Instead, as shown by sites…

Something cool about the Dome of the Rock is that its design is not necessarily a unique Islamic style, but rather heavily influenced by Byzantine and…

This period was a time of questioning and development. As Islam grew, so did their influence, and their recognition as scientific and architectural…

While Europe plunged into their "dark ages", Islam rose into their golden age, making an extraordinary amount of progress both as a religion and…

al-Razi believed reason was the most important, even above religion. As a result of this, he was thought of as infamous, but not persecuted harshly…

Al Biruni was born on September 4th, 973 in the Gregorian calendar/Dhul Qidah 29, 362 in the Hijiri calendar. He was born and lived in Khwarezm…

Greek influence on Egypt and its prosperity in the sciences and also Egyptian influence on world sciences

Great Mosque of Damascus

Founded by Caliph al-Mu'awiya ibn Abu Sufyan but rebuilt by Caliph al-Walid ibn Abdul Malek (restored ahah). The mosque's distinct features include a…