Progress in the fields of Science, Literature, Philosophy and Geography under Abbasid Rule
- The Islamic Golden Age started with the rise of Islam and establishment of the first Islamic state in 622.
- The introduction of paper in the 10th century enabled Islamic scholars to easily write manuscripts; Arab scholars also saved classic works of antiquity by translating them into various languages.
- The Arabs assimilated the scientific knowledge of the civilizations they had overrun, including the ancient Greek, Roman, Persian, Chinese, Indian, Egyptian, and Phoenician civilizations.
- Scientists advanced the fields of algebra, calculus, geometry, chemistry, biology, medicine, and astronomy.
- Many forms of art flourished during the Islamic Golden Age, including ceramics, metalwork, textiles, illuminated manuscripts, woodwork, and calligraphy.
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Course Material
- Introduction
- Defining the Culture and Civilization
- Society and Culture of Pre-Islamic Arabia
- Major Characteristics of Islamic Culture and Civilization
- Development of Islamic Culture during the period of Holy Prophet (PBUH)
- Society and Culture during the period of Pious Caliphs
- Development of Muslim Culture under Umayyads and Social and Intellectual advancement in the fields of Education and Science
- Mid Term Examination
- Art, Architecture and History writing during Umayyad Period
- The Golden Period of Islamic Culture and Civilization under Abbasid
- Progress in the fields of Science, Literature, Philosophy and Geography under Abbasid Rule
- The Development of Islamic Fiqh and Sufism in Abbasid Period
- Muslims in Spain: Cordoba and Granada as a centers of Islamic Art, Architecture and Science
- Fatmid Rule in Egypt and Developments in the fields of Arts and Science
- Muslim Rule in India: State, Society and Culture in the Sultanate of Delhi
- State , Society and Religious Trends During Mughal Period
- Chapters 16
- Department Library & Information Sciences
- Teacher
Dr. Rashid Muhammad
