The Legacy of Islamic Civilization

Learn about Muslim civilization and its valuable contributions and role in the revival of the Greek Classics.

This is not a course about Islam or the Islamic civilization, it is a brief overview and a basic introduction to the achievements of Muslim civilization in the fields of physics, biology, mathematics, architecture and astronomy in a concise manner.

Unit One: The Emergence of Islam

• Lesson One - An Introduction to the Emergence of Islam
• Lesson Two - A Brief Summary of the Major Expansions by the Rashidun and the Umayyads
• Lesson Three - The Diversity of Muslim Societies

Unit Two: Islamic Awakening

• Lesson One - Islam and Science
• Lesson Two - A Brief Introduction to the Contributions of Muslim Scholars.
• Lesson Three - An Overview of the History of Science in the Muslim World, Part One
• Lesson Four - An Overview of the History of Science in the Muslim World, Part Two

Unit Three: Muslim Scientists

• Lesson One - Astronomers and Mathematicians: Ibn Al-Haytham and Al-Tusi
• Lesson Two - Physicians: Ibn Al-Nafis and Ibn Sina
• Lesson Three - Philosophers: Al-Kindi and Ibn Rushd

Unit Four: Islamic Architecture Plus an Overview of the Influence of Islamic Civilization

• Lesson One: Islamic Architecture I
• Lesson Two: Islamic Architecture II
• Lesson Three: The Influence of the Islamic Civilization on the West
• Lesson Four: Areas of Influence