arab civilization and its impact in europe - booklet
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Emirates College of TechnologyKaspar Klavins
Kaspar Klavins - Emirates College of Technology
The Role of Arab Intellectual Heritage in Breaking the Stereotypes of European “O�cial” Science (English)
The ancient Arab science studied the human being as an indivisible whole,
while the Western science has taken him to pieces in order to study each
piece separately and, as a result, this view of the world has created
fundamental problems. In Europe the knowledge of medicine and biology
necessary for humans did not gain support on the part of the official
holders of power and the church for hundreds of years. Since the very
beginning they were forced underground as “secret”, “magic” or “heretical”.
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The Emirates Palace is a �ve star luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Built as a landmark showcasing Arabian culture, Emirates Palace, has created a niche in luxury hospitality.
Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
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Universitat de LleidaFlocel Sabaté
Flocel Sabaté - Universitat de Lleida
Border between Two Civilizations in Iberian Peninsula 9th-12th Century (English)
After the Muslims captured Al Andalus, territorially, it still controlled most of
the Iberian Peninsula. Therefore, already, by the second half of the 8th
century a broad buffer zone, a kind of no man's land, existed along the
Duero river valley, subject to raids from both Christians and Moors
(Muslims). One can significantly see the difference in ethnicity, culture and
religion; components that make up a whole civilization.
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Antoni Riera - Universitat de Barcelona
Universitat de BarcelonaAntoni Riera
The Islamic Heritage of Food in the Iberian Peninsula (French)
L’heritage alimentaire islamique dans la Peninsule Iberique: une question controversée
As different areas embraced Islam, the Arabs encountered a whole range
of fruits and vegetables previously unknown to them. The transplantation
of a diversity of crops and fruit-bearing trees to different climates became
the challenge that motivated the Islamic Agricultural Revolution. Thus,
culinary art did not develop in a random manner. On the contrary, it was an
art in its own right, based on thorough medical research and dieticians'
advice. Ingredients were selected, composed into dishes and subsequently
diffused to the public at large. Thus, for the first time, within the Islamic
civilization, nutrition had developed into a therapy, promoting the health
of the citizens according to their environment and the season of the year.
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Universitat de BarcelonaTheo Loinaz
Theo Loinaz - Universitat de Barcelona
The Cultural Legacy of Ancient al-Andalus: Medicine and Drug Lore in the Islamicate West (Arabic)ا�ثار الباقية عن حضارة ا�ندلس اخلالية: الطّب والصيدلة � أقصى الغرب ا�سالمي
Through the diverse crops and fruits that resulted from the Islamic
Agricultural Revolution, culinary art was not the only aspect that got
affected. Through the precision in understanding crops and vegetation,
health became directly associated with Islam. In the 13th century, the
books of Muslim physicians and the compilations of recipes attracted the
attention of both rulers and the Church in the West. Interest increased
when Ferrara, Salerno, Montpellier and Paris became centers for studying
Muslim medical works.
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Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The mosque was constructed from 1996 to 2007. It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world.
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Luciano Gallinari - Instituto di Storia dell’Europa Mediterranea
Instituto di Storia dell’EuropaMediterranea
Luciano Gallinari
The Mediterranean Islands between Byzantines and Muslims in the High Middle Ages Spain (English)
By the death of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH), the conquest of the first four
caliphs was perceeded by the Umayyad Dynasty. They were able to reach
Spain (al-Andalus) to the west and China to the east. They controlled the
majority of the territory that was controlled by the Byzantines. At the
decline of the Muslim Empire at the hands of the Mongols, the Ottoman
Turks who have adopted the Islamic religion during the 9th and 10th
century were able to defeat the Mongols seizing almost all of Asia Minor
along with Syria and Mesopotamia, taking control of Constantinople
(Istanbul) in 1453.
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Karen Stöber - Universitat de Lleida
Universitat de LleidaKaren Stöber
Fear of the other: The Rise of Intolerance in the 11th
century Church (English)
It is about the origins of the stereotypical perception of other religions and
traditions. In Europe this way of thinking during Middle Ages can be seen
in evaluations concerning Arabs (and Islam): propaganda,
misinterpretation, and demonization (such perceptions were generated
also by militant priests).
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Hasan Mustafa - Emirates College of Technology
Statistics of Muslim Population Growth in Europe and Opportunities for Tolerant Coexistence Based on Shared Values (English)
One of the big challenges that Europe faces is how to deal with the Muslim
immigrant populations that have grown to significant proportions within
its borders over the last decades. The very important issue of relations
between Muslim immigrants and their European host populations,
however, has only recently begun to attract widespread attention in the
politics and society.
Emirates College of TechnologyHasan Mustafa
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Dubai Desert
The deserts of Dubai are recognized as one of the wonders of the country. There, one can delve in the numerous adventures the desert o�ers. The most prominent is the fantastic safari trip, camel ridding and the tents that welcome you in, colored with nights of traditional music and enjoyment.
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Universidade Nova de LisboaRosa Varela Gomes
Rosa Varela Gomes - Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Islamic Heritage in Portugal (English)From the 8th century up to the 12th century, the territory of what is now
Portugal was controlled by the Muslims, and known as “Al-Gharb
Al-Andalus” (West of al-Andalus). This presence has left a significant mark
on the cultural and traditional aspects of Portugal. This presence can be
notably explained through Islamic Art. One shouldn’t also forget that many
of the words in the Portuguese language has been borrowed from the
Arabic Language. The country’s folk music Fado can trace its ancestry back
to Arab music as well as nearly a thousand modern Portuguese words
including azeitona (olives) and garrafa (bottle). Even Portugal’s colonial
achievements wouldn’t have happened without the Moors for it was the
arrival of the Astrolabe and the Lateen sail that made possible the
Portuguese “Age of Discovery.”
Universitat de LlediaJesús Brufal
Jesús Brufal - Universitat de Lledia
The Muslim Legacy in Using Natural and Territorial Resources in Europe (English)
With the profound natural and territorial resources in Europe, the Muslim
Empire grew to a different level. They were faced with plants, fruits and
vegetables that they have never seen before. The diversity in natural and
territorial recourses has increased the benefits of science, medicine and
technology in the Muslim Empire. Considerable resources were also
devoted for the support of scientific activity in Muslim societies. Until the
rise of modern science, no other civilization engaged as many scientists,
produced as many scientific books, or provided as varied and sustained
support for scientific activity.
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Universitat de LleidaJulián Acebrón
Julián Acebrón - Universitat de Lleida
The Arab In�uence over Medieval European Literature 15th-16th century (English)
Many authors in Europe were in one way or another influenced by Arabs. It
was through the Arabs that the fantasies of Greek and Roman philosophy
found their ways to Europe. It was Averroes and Avicenna that played
a colossal change in secular thought across Western Europe. Dante’s
“Divine Comedy” is extremely similar to “Kitab Al Miraj” by Ibn Arabi, noting
that Dante was actually influenced both directly and indirectly by Islamic
Eschatology.
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This splendid place consists of four �oors. Though comparatively small in features, this place is indeed an important historical spot in Abu Dhabi as contains histories and architectural designs that describes the Al Ain City and the whole UAE. Furthermore, this is the place where the Al Ain National Museum resides. The museum consists of various collections such as gifts received by the President, coin and gold pendants.
Al Jahili Fort
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Universitat de LleidaIsabel Grifoll
Isabel Grifoll - Universitat de Lleida
Contribution of the Islamic Culture to Latin and Roman Medieval Literary Traditions
From the 11th to 13th centuries, medieval Europe absorbed knowledge
from Islamic civilization, which was then at its cultural peak. Of particular
importance was the rediscovery of the ancient classic texts, most notably
the work of the Greek natural philosopher Aristotle, through retranslations
from Arabic. Latin translations of these texts originated in multiple places.
Spain and Sicily became the main points of transmission of Islamic
knowledge to Europe. The Islamic world made important advances
in science, such as in algebra, chemistry, geology, spherical trigonometry
and much more, which were later also transmitted to the West.
Universitat Rovira i VirgiliFrancesc Massip
Francesc Massip - Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Islamic Traces in Medieval European Theater (French)Traces Islamiques dans la théâtralité européen médievale
Whilst theatre is permitted by Islam, it does not allow for any performances
to depict Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, his companions, the angels or
matters detailed in the religion that are unseen. Most prominent styles of
theater were puppetry, which included hand puppets, shadow plays and
marionette productions, and the “ta’aziya”, in which actors re-enact
episodes in Muslim History. However, secular plays were recorded
in medieval “adab” literature though they were less common than the
ta’aziya recordings.
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Universitat de LlediaMàrius Bernadó
Màrius Bernadó - Universitat de Lledia
Al-Andalus: Exploring a Musical Landscape in Medieval and Early Modern Islamic Spain (English)
One of the world’s most influential musical cultures flourished from the 8th
to the 15th century in the southern Iberian realm known as al-Andalus by
the Arabs who lived and ruled there. Only traces of that original music
remain today, in poems, written histories, illustrations and oral traditions
handed down through generations, yet Andalusian music and its many
descendants still inspire performers and audiences around the world.
Arabs have always perceived the music of al-Andalus a pinnacle of Arab
culture. It gave rise to poetry and song forms that influenced the European
troubadours, whose music in turn became part of the Renaissance, and is
still heard today.
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Excavation work began for Burj Khalifa in January 2004 and over the ensuing years to its completion, the building passed many important milestones on its goal to become the tallest man-made structure the world has ever seen. In just 1,325 days since excavation work started in January, 2004, Burj Khalifa became the tallest free-standing structure in the world.
Burj Khalifa