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The
History of
Islam in Spain
Sulayman
Nyang In a lecture to
non-Muslims, Sulayman Nyang details the fascinating history of
a European country ruled by Muslims which, not too long ago,
was considered a wonder of the world and a major center of civilization.
At the Dar al Islam Teachers' Institute in New Mexico, Dr. Nyang
begins with the context of Muslim Spain by discussing the Umayyid
rule, its subsequent downfall and its resurrection in Al-Andulus.
He then briefly outlines the events leading up to the Muslim
rule in Spain, the atmosphere created by it, and the primary
reason for its decline. He shows how the development, growth
and contribution of Muslim Spain is not much different from modern
America and its presence and influence on the world scene; a
comparison that allows for a better understanding of the profound
history of Muslim civilization in the West. Dr. Nyang concludes
by analyzing the transformation of Muslim culture into Spain,
namely the lifestyle, architecture, business dealings and knowledge.
Other topics discussed: Muslims as custodians of Greek knowledge,
the invention of the bank check, interfaith coexistence, Charles
Martel's victory, and the Inquisition. (Duration: 1 hour, 15
min) This lecture is the second part of a session covering Africa
and Spain. The first part is entitled "The
History of Islam in Africa".
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