1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization

“If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants”—a humble quote from the well-known scientist Sir Isaac Newton who understood that his accomplishments were only possible by understanding the knowledge from those who came before him. While the medieval European world was stagnating through the Dark Ages, the Muslim world, spanning three continents, was ignited by a brilliant awakening of a collective mind. Fueled by the Quranic ethos of critical observation and a drive to draw closer to Allah ﷻ through a search for truth and beauty, Muslims and non-Muslims alike worked together to translate, study, further develop, and then share ideas based on ancient knowledge. This led to advancements and innovations in agriculture, astronomy, mathematics, geography, chemistry, medicine, architecture, engineering and so much more, the effects of which we can still see today in the modern world. With engaging double-page spreads, this compendium is a fantastic resource highlighting the intellectual riches of the lesser-known Islamic Golden Age and its connection to our modern lives, earning this book our Gold Star.