One cultural aspect I am interested in the Ottoman Empire is its great architecture, especially its creation of the mosques. Everything interests me about the Ottoman mosques. The history, design, engineering, refinement, detail, quality, work ethics etc. The mosques were built for many purposes such as religious and cultural needs, unifying the people, in additional for hospital aid. In addition they were used for primary schools for children or adults that wanted to learn the holy Quran and hadiths the prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
I will also discuss their literature and how they use it to express their reactions to what is happening to them in the outside world. The Muslim world has always been a leading player in the global affairs from the eight to the eighteenth century. It is a religion which has borrowed and given a lot to other religions such as Hinduism and Christianity. For example, Hindus borrowed concepts from Muslim astronomy, medicine, metallurgy, etc and in return the Muslims studied the Vedas and the techniques of yoga and meditation. Also, the influence of Muslim gave rise to the purdah system in parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat in India.
The result was an era of stunning intellectual and cultural achievements. In the Golden Age of Islam, there were major advances in many fields of education, science, medicine, and philosophy, among others. It was a period of intellect and knowledge, and a time of great thinkers and inventors. One of the people that helped Arab society achieve many advances in philosophy was Ibn-Rushd.Ibn-Rushd, also known as Averroes, as translated in Latin, was a philosopher during the Golden Age of Islam. He was an academic and studied the works of Aristotle, translating them and analyzing his works.
The Museum collection contains over one thousand artifacts and artworks and spans over one thousand years of history. The objects present an overview of the artistic accomplishments of Muslim civilizations from the Iberian Peninsula to China. “The aim of the Aga Khan Museum will be to offer unique insights and new perspectives into Islamic civilizations and the cultural threads that weave through history binding us all together. My hope is that the Museum will also be a center of education and of learning, and that it will act as a catalyst for mutual understanding and tolerance.” said Aga Khan himself. The Aga Khan Museum has an international mandate as well.
The ruins created three distant architectural (of or pertaining to architectural) groups. They are known as Hill Complex, the Valley Complex, and the Great Enclosure. The Hill Complex is the oldest ruin. [pic] (Hill Complex) Mansa Mula Mansa Mula was a devout Muslim and his pilgrimage to Mecca made him popular. Mansa Musa began his pilgrimage in 1324 A.D.
In addition to that, Arabic calligraphy is also a reflection of the cultural values of the Muslim world and it symbolizes a lot of different things such as beauty, unity, and power. Moreover, the artistic differences between Arabic and non-Arabic calligraphy can explain the cultural differences between Arabs and non Arabs. Arabic calligraphy is a very important thing in Islam to the extent that even the ka’ba which the most important sanctuary in Islam is fully decorated with Arabic letters of the divine message of the Quran. Other places such as wall surfaces, mosque furniture, the exteriors and exteriors of mosques, tombs are also ornamented with the dazzling letters of the Arabic and the Islamic calligraphy. Not only do those words look beautiful, but also their meanings have extraordinary strength and inspirational importance.
Islam affected the Arabian Peninsula in many ways. This new religion had a massive affect on the Bedouin tribes of Arab nations. As Islam spread and gained popularity it began to change the Arab nations and it significantly impacted the social, cultural, religious, and economic on the Arabian Peninsula. Muhammad’s vision for the future of Islam Muhammad was born into one of the most tribes called the Quraish, which consisted of wealthy merchants. The tribe gained its power through trading along the west coast of Arabia, north to Syria, and south to Yemen.
However, after its spread, its ideas were changed to fit the already present belief systems of the people living there. First, Islam, like many other religions, spread through trade. Trading was the first form of interactions between different civilizations and allowed not only goods to travel from place to place, but
Ashwin Naglla HIST 3704 Professor Azimi November 10, 2010 Quran: Significance in the Lives of Muslims As early Arab conquerors spread Islam outside of Arabia, they established an expansive and rich culture. Islamic civilization soon encompassed the core Middle East and spread west to Spain and as far east to the Indus River. The Islamic world developed a common culture highly influenced by the Quran. This holy book was the root of many social and cultural norms in the lives of Muslims historically and today, including treatment of false beliefs and equality between men and women. The Quran says a lot about treatment of false belief.
When looking into the history of the sciences, one cannot ignore the incredible contributions Islamic nations in the past have made including discoveries in medicine, astronomy, geography, mathematics, and philosophy to name a few. In many ways, Islamic religion was what promoted and justified scientific exploration and discovery. Muhammad told his people to seek knowledge, “God did not send down a disease without also sending a cure (Al-Kahlili).” Muhammad’s wisdom helped to promote exploration and discovery among Muslims. God is believed to be all encompassing and that everything is connected to Him. Science is therefore seen by Muslims as a branch of knowledge that is connected with the oneness of God (Unal, pg 12).