Scientist explains how and why Islam and the West hold contrasting worldviews on knowledge, conceptually and in practice
Muslim scientists developed their own perceptions, meanings, and worldviews of knowledge that differ drastically from…
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International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th March, there is no better way than…
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Scientists review Arabic manuscript containing lost works of Apollonius and shed light on Islamic scientific tradition
This article reviews the two lost works by the Greek mathematician Apollonius (262 BC–190 BC),…
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The Strategic Importance of the History of Science and Medicine FIMA Webinar (01-01-2025)
This article is a summarised transcript of a webinar given on 1st January 2025 by…
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Approaches Used by Muslims to Allocate and Distribute Water Among Users and Sectors Throughout History
This article explores the diverse and historically rooted approaches used by Muslim communities to allocate…
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The Kaaba and the Sacred Geography of Islam
The original English version of my paper “Faces of the Kaaba” presented below first saw…
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The Vijećnica Building in Sarajevo: A Symbol of Bosnian Vulnerability, Resilience and Hope
The Islamic architectural heritage of the Ottomans in Sarajevo experienced significant fluctuations, particularly following the…
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Desalination of salt water in the Islamic civilization
The issue of desalination of salt water has captured the attention of many scientists of…
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Waqf (Endowment) for Sustainable Water Management: Waqf Practices and Initiatives Throughout Muslim Civilizations
This research paper explores the role of waqf (Islamic endowment) in sustainable water management across…
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The Sultan’s Mosque (Careva Džamija) as the First Ottoman Mosque in Sarajevo
From 1457 to 1936, 107 mosques were built in Sarajevo. Out of these, 43 mosques…
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Gazi Husrev-beg’s Mosque in Sarajevo: A Gem of Islamic Architecture
With the Ottomans' arrival in Bosnia, the general identity of Islamic architecture was already established,…
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Role of Spirituality in Islamic Decorative Arts
One of the most salient facets of Islamic architecture is its intricate decoration, which envelops…
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Correcting the Scientific Method Legacy of Ibn al-Haytham
Ibn al-Haytham (d. 1040) was a Muslim polymath specializing in mathematics, astronomy and physics. He…
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International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
"United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution 62/122 that established the Outreach Programme on the transatlantic…
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World Water Day
Water is life... there are a few things that every human being agrees with. One…
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Flowing Through History: Water Management in Muslim Civilization
This paper delves into the rich tapestry of Muslim heritage and civilization, exploring the multifaceted…
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Ibn al-Zarqalluh’s discovery of the annual equation of the Moon
Ibn al-Zarqālluh (al-Andalus, d. 1100) introduced a new inequality in the longitudinal motion of the…
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The Book Launch of The Optics of Ibn al-Haytham Books IV-V
On Monday 13 November 2023, a book launch was hosted by the Warburg Institute, London,…
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Video Message by Professor Salim Al-Hassani to the“Science and Technology in Islamic Civilization” conference
The conference was held at Midyat Municipality conference Hall, Mardin, hosting a large audience. The…
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Video: Showcase of Eric Broug’s “Islamic Architecture: A World History” Book
A richly illustrated history and sourcebook spanning the world of Islamic architecture
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A speech by Professor Salim Al-Hassani on the occasion of the “Generation’s 2023 Innovation Fair”, Pakistan
We were honoured to host Prof. Salim Al-Hassani to address our Innovation’s Fair, 22 September…
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The Levantine Hajj route and the ruins of the people of Lut: A study of the Islamic geographical sources
This article explores the historic Levantine hajj route to Makkah by studying various historical-geographical sources…
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Video: What did Medieval Muslims Think of Ancient Egypt | Al Muqaddimah
The demonstration that Medieval people from Muslim Civilisation were interested in, had knowledge of and…
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