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Medina to House of Wisdom: Islam and Muslim contribution to science of history

Tahir, Zhilwan and Jalal Nori, Abdulwahed (2024) Medina to House of Wisdom: Islam and Muslim contribution to science of history. Maqolat: Journal of Islamic Studies, 2 (4). pp. 295-318. E-ISSN 2985-5829

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Abstract

This paper explores the pivotal role of Islam and Muslim scholars in advancing the science of history from the early days of Medina to the flourishing intellectual center of The House of Wisdom. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of historical methodologies, preservation of historical knowledge, and cultural essence in both pre-Islamic and Islamic realms. Employing a qualitative research approach, the paper analyzes various genres of Islamic historical writing, including Tabaqat, Tarajim, geographical history, and universal history, as well as the methodologies used in documenting and analyzing historical events, such as logical interpretation, natural law interpretation, and speculative interpretation. Through an examination of libraries, scholars, and the transmission of historical knowledge, the paper highlights the enduring legacy of Islamic historiography and its impact on subsequent historiographical traditions. The research findings underscore the significance of Islamic historiography in shaping our understanding of the pastand its ongoing relevance in modern academic research. The study contributes to the field by detailing the specific methodologies and analytical frameworks developed by Muslim historians, offering a nuanced perspective on historical processes, and suggesting avenues for future research to further explore the rich heritage of Islamic historical scholarship.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Islam, History, House of Wisdom, Muslim Historiography, Science of History
Subjects: D History General and Old World
D History General and Old World > D History (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC)
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014)
Depositing User: Abdulwahed Jalal Nori
Date Deposited: 21 Nov 2024 11:52
Last Modified: 21 Nov 2024 11:52
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/115970

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