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*Title : Studies in Islamic Civilization: The Muslim
Contribution to the Renaissance*
Publisher : International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
Author : Ahmed Essa and Othman Ali
Hardback : ISBN 978�1�56564�351�2 $28.95
Paperback : ISBN 978�1�56564�350�5 $18.95
Size/pages : (6x9) / 332 p. / 2010
Studies in Islamic Civilization draws upon the works of Western scholars to
make the case that without the tremendous contribution of the Muslim world
there would have been no Renaissance in Europe. For almost a thousand years
Islam was arguably one of the leading civilizations of the world spanning a
geographic area greater than any other. It eliminated social distinctions
between classes and races, made clear that people should enjoy the bounties
of the earth provided they did not ignore morals and ethics, and rescued
knowledge that would have been lost, if not forever, then at least for
centuries. The genius of its scholars triggered the intellectual tradition
of Europe and for over seven hundred years its language, Arabic, was the
international language of science. Strange then that its legacy lies largely
ignored and buried in time. In the words of Aldous Huxley, �Great is truth,
but still greater, from a practical point of view, is silence about truth.
By simply not mentioning certain subjects... propagandists have influenced
opinion much more effectively than they could have by the most eloquent
denunciations.�
Studies in Islamic Civilization is a compelling attempt to redress this
wrong and restore the historical truths of a �golden age� that ushered in
the Islamic renaissance, and as a by-product that of the West. In doing so
it gives a bird�s eye view of the achievements of a culture that at its
height was considered the model of human progress and development.
*Studies in Islamic Civilization is a must-read for scholars, students and
non-specialists alike, demonstrating the world class civilization created by
Muslims and its forgotten and long-overlooked contributions to Western
civilization.*
*John L. Esposito, University Professor and Director of the Prince Alwaleed
Bin*
*Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, USA
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*All those interested in a broad, general account of Islamic civilization,
one that is accurate and arises from deep familiarity with the major events
of that civilization as well as with the writings of those who most
contributed to its flourishing, will find themselves indebted to the story
told by Ahmed Essa in Studies in Islamic Civilization and thus to Dr. Othman
Ali for helping bring Ahmed Essa�s work to light. For too long, the story of
Islam�s origins and great contributions to human learning has been told by
persons unwilling to conceptualize these events sympathetically and from the
perspective of how they affect human beings such as themselves � to
understand such phenomena fully, in other words. Ahmed Essa and Dr. Othman
Ali explain here what that fuller understanding entails, and for this we
must all be grateful.*
*Charles E. Butterworth, Emeritus Professor, University of Maryland, USA*
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*This book does a highly effective job of capturing the pioneering
breakthroughs in the arts and sciences � including religious freedom � that
took place under Islam a thousand years ago. I strongly urge Westerners to
read it, so they can give law-abiding Muslims their just due for these
remarkable contributions to modern civilization. By the same token, I urge
all Muslims to read it, with an eye toward making similar contributions in
the future.*
*Dr. Douglas Johnston, President and Founder, International Center for
Religion*
*and Diplomacy, USA*
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
ix
Foreword
xi
Preface
xiv
Editor�s Introduction
xvi
Notes by the Author on word usage and spelling
xix
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*1 *
Islam�s Role in History
1
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*2 *
Learning and Islamic Civilization
6
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The Establishment of the First Muslim Community
11
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The Islamic World Order
22
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Islamic Civilization in Europe and West Asia
35
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Trade
46
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Agriculture and Technology
60
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*8 *
Flowering of Islamic Learning
72
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The Sciences
87
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Medicine
110
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*11 *
Arabic Literature
134
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Persian Literature
165
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*13 *
The Arts
189
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*14 *
Ottoman Contribution to Islamic Civilization
218
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*15 *
Islamic Impact on the Renaissance
243
Notes
259
Bibliography
285
Index
299
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