Post by Islamic Revival on Aug 14, 2004 8:42:25 GMT -5
In 918 C.E. Abul Hasan Ali Al Masu’di traveled to Gujrat (India) where more than 10,000 Arab Muslims had settled in the seaport of Chamoor. He also traveled to Deccan, Ceylon, Indo-China and China, and proceeded via Madagascar, Zanjibar and Oman to Basra. At Basra, he completed his book “Muruj al Thahab”, in which he described in the most absorbing manner his experience of various cultures, people and customs.
Al Biruni’s book “Kitab al Hind”, provides a detailed account of Indian life, religions, languages and cultures.
Al Mawardi was a great jurist, mohaddith, sociologist and an expert in political. His contribution in political science and sociology comprises a number of monumental books. The books discuss the principles of political science, with special reference to the functions and duties of Caliphs, the Chief Minister, other ministers and the relationship between the public and the Government. His original work influenced the development of social sciences, which was further developed later on by Ibn Khaldun .
Ibn Rushd’s book on jurisprudence “Bidayat al Mujtahid wa Nihayat al Muqtasid” has been held as possibly the best book on Maliki School of Fiqh. His book has been translated into various languages, including Latin, English, German and Hebrew.
Jalal Al Din Rumi’s impact on philosophy, literature, mysticism, cultures and other branches of social sciences has been phenomenal. Almost all religious scholars, philosophers and social scientists have referred to his verses since his death.
Ibn Khaldun’s chief contribution lies in the fields of history and sociology. He sought to write a world history preambled by a first volume aimed at an analysis of historical events. This volume, commonly known as “Muqaddimah” was based on Ibn Khaldun’s unique approach and is recognized as a masterpiece in literature on philosophy of history and sociology.
Ibn Khaldun’s influence on the subjects of history, sociology, political science, law and education has remained paramount since his time. Nothing indeed, in the annals of history precedes the equability of his work, including those well-known treatises by the so-called masters of social sciences like Montesquieu and Rousseau.
Issues like currency, its uses, taxes and other financial concepts can also be found in works by Muslim scholars like [/b] Al Muqaddasi [/b]. The urban setting, its evolution, diversity, complexity, economy and politics, all have been covered well by him. Besides these eminent contributors, many traveling merchants kept detailed records of their journeys, sharing their experiences with other merchants or caravans, and sometimes even selling their information. These accounts are a great source of information about social structures and traditions of that time.
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Al Biruni’s book “Kitab al Hind”, provides a detailed account of Indian life, religions, languages and cultures.
Al Mawardi was a great jurist, mohaddith, sociologist and an expert in political. His contribution in political science and sociology comprises a number of monumental books. The books discuss the principles of political science, with special reference to the functions and duties of Caliphs, the Chief Minister, other ministers and the relationship between the public and the Government. His original work influenced the development of social sciences, which was further developed later on by Ibn Khaldun .
Ibn Rushd’s book on jurisprudence “Bidayat al Mujtahid wa Nihayat al Muqtasid” has been held as possibly the best book on Maliki School of Fiqh. His book has been translated into various languages, including Latin, English, German and Hebrew.
Jalal Al Din Rumi’s impact on philosophy, literature, mysticism, cultures and other branches of social sciences has been phenomenal. Almost all religious scholars, philosophers and social scientists have referred to his verses since his death.
Ibn Khaldun’s chief contribution lies in the fields of history and sociology. He sought to write a world history preambled by a first volume aimed at an analysis of historical events. This volume, commonly known as “Muqaddimah” was based on Ibn Khaldun’s unique approach and is recognized as a masterpiece in literature on philosophy of history and sociology.
Ibn Khaldun’s influence on the subjects of history, sociology, political science, law and education has remained paramount since his time. Nothing indeed, in the annals of history precedes the equability of his work, including those well-known treatises by the so-called masters of social sciences like Montesquieu and Rousseau.
Issues like currency, its uses, taxes and other financial concepts can also be found in works by Muslim scholars like [/b] Al Muqaddasi [/b]. The urban setting, its evolution, diversity, complexity, economy and politics, all have been covered well by him. Besides these eminent contributors, many traveling merchants kept detailed records of their journeys, sharing their experiences with other merchants or caravans, and sometimes even selling their information. These accounts are a great source of information about social structures and traditions of that time.
Reproduced from 2004 calendar by PharmEvo (Pvt.) Ltd.
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