Among the
reasons for the rapid and peaceful spread of Islam was the simplicity of
its doctrine - Islam calls for faith in only One God worthy of worship.
It also repeatedly instructs man to use his powers of intelligence and
observation.
Taj Mahal* India. Hui Shen Mosque* China* Built in the 7th Century.
Within
a few years* great civilizations and universities were flourishing* for
according to the Prophet* 'seeking knowledge is an obligation for every
Muslim man and woman'. The synthesis of Eastern and Western ideas and
of new thought with old* brought about great advances in medicine*
mathematics* physics* astronomy* geography* architecture* art*
literature* and history. Many crucial systems such as algebra* the
Arabic numerals* and also the concept of the zero (vital to the
advancement of mathematics)* were transmitted to medieval Europe from
Islam. Sophisticated instruments which were to make possible the
European voyages of discovery were developed* including the astrolabe*
the quadrant and good navigational maps.
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