Muslim Heritage
Date: 2006-03-15
Format: text
Identifier: http://www.muslimheritage.com/
Language: en
Publisher: The Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation (FSTC)
Rights: http://www.muslimheritage.com/about/copyright.cfm
Subject: history
Title: Muslim Heritage
Created on: Wed Mar 15 11:30:30 -0500 2006
Updated on: Mon Sep 25 13:21:02 -0400 2006
Version: 5
Abstract: ... poraries. Also Piri Reis and the Book of Sea Lore (Kitab I-Bahriye) The Travels of Ibn Fadlan The Travels of Ibn Jubair Al-Biruni, a true Scholar Cosmic Motifs & Elements in Seljuk and Ottoman Architecture The structure of Mosques and other buildings draw inspiration from descriptions in the Qur'an as well as pre-Islamic motifs. Here we look at how some of the resulting motifs and elements reflect the idea of the ordered cosmos. Also Christopher Wren and the Muslim Origin of Gothic Architecture Ottoman Palace Architecture: The Topkapi Palace The Great Mosque of Tlemcen Khirbat Al-Mafjar, Palace (740 -750) Decoding and Demystifying Da Vinci Karatay Madrasa, Konya 1252 The Art of Marbling - Ebru Bone Fractures in Ibn Sina's Medicine Ibn Sina, or Avicenna as he is known in the west, was a well-known Islamic philosopher and physician. Here we look at his accomplishments and contributions to knowledge of bone fractures. Also Spain's Islamic Legacy Ibn Rushd: Harmony of Theological & Philosophical (Scientific) Truth Arabic Medicine in the Mediteranean The Scholars of Baghdad Ibn Sina's writing on Beauty West African mosque architecture - A Brief Introduction Mosques built in parts of the Muslim world where Arabs migrated or took control of through wars developed a distinct tradition of domes and minarets. In areas where Islam spread mostly by returning traders, traditions of mosque building were determined more by local skills and approaches. Here is a brief look at the tradition in West Africa. Also Architecture of Muslim Caliphate in North Africa A review of Mosque Architecture A'mr Mosque Al-Mutawwaqil Mosque The world-class University of Sankore, Timbuktu The Natural Setting of Muslim North Africa The Great Mosque of Tlemcen Influence of Acoustic Data in Architectural Design The Great Turk Genius Amir Khusraw and his Accomplishments in Music Amir Khusraw (d. 1325) was essentially an eminent musician and is regarded as a great savant in the history of world music and a genius of unequalled stature in the history of music in the Hindustan sub-continent. Also Ziryab, the musician, astronomer, fashion designer and gastronome Music in Muslim Civilisation Muslim Musical Instruments Transmitted to Europe The Contribution of Muslims to the Development of Music Impact on Instrumental Tablature The Muslim Influence on Musical Theory Al-Khazani - Merv's Physicist Al khazini was a key character of Merv's scientific community. He specialised in developing extremely precise scientific measurements and this helped him explore various concepts in physics. Also Muslim Contribution to Chemistry The Advent of Experimental Chemistry A review of Early Muslim Control Engineering Khwarizm Earliest maps of America The earliest maps made of America by Columbus have all since been lost. However, a number of very early and accurate maps exist which were made by Piri Reis based on material including the maps by Columbus and used by the Turkish navy. Also A review of Muslim Geography Zheng He - the Chinese Muslim Admiral Piri Reis maps America Piri Reis and the Book of Sea Lore (Kitab I-Bahriye) Turkish Contributions to Scientific Work in Islam The Machines of Al-Jazari and Taqi Al-Din Through applying modern engineering technology and graphic modelling with computers, we can see the these machines designed and described many centuries ago come to life. Also Al-Jazari - the Mechanical Genius Muslim Rocket Technology A review of Early Muslim Control Engineering Spain's Islamic Legacy Muslims ruled in Spain and Portugal over a period of 800 years. When the Christians finally forced out the Muslims and instituted the inquisition they encountered some of the great achievements of Islamic science and civilisation. Today much of this heritage can still be found. Also Al-Zahra - City of Andalus Syrian influence in Cordoba, Spain Figs in Muslim Spain Gardens of Islam ... [Full Article...]
