Horizons of Spirit

Horizons of Spirit Empathetic view on Islam from a Non-muslim observer who is convinced the Arab Spring is not the answer. A true muslim Renaissance is the one...

Coffee, computers and piston engines - could we imagine a world without them?
04/01/2019

Coffee, computers and piston engines - could we imagine a world without them?

Ancient Knowledge Passed Through the Ages

An Iraqi religious leader has laid a foundation stone for the rebuilding of Mosul's Great Mosque of al-Nuri, which was d...
03/01/2019

An Iraqi religious leader has laid a foundation stone for the rebuilding of Mosul's Great Mosque of al-Nuri, which was damaged by Islamic State militants.

The mosque is where Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed a "caliphate" in 2014.

We tend to think about the history of science as something that started in Ancient Greece, did fairly well in Ancient Ro...
17/12/2018

We tend to think about the history of science as something that started in Ancient Greece, did fairly well in Ancient Rome, was forgotten in the world during the Middle Ages, and was then revived during the European Renaissance.
What’s often neglected in this story is the vital role that medieval Muslims played in preserving and developing scientific thought.

We tend to think about the history of science as something that started in Ancient Greece, did fairly well in Ancient Rome, was forgotten in the world during the Middle Ages, and was then revived d…

Extraordinary women from The Golden age of Muslim civilization.
12/12/2018

Extraordinary women from The Golden age of Muslim civilization.

1001 Inventions is an award-winning international science and cultural heritage organisation that raises awareness of the creative golden age of Muslim civilisation that stretched from Spain to China. From the 7th century onwards, men and women of different faiths and cultures built on knowledge fro...

What stops the philosophers of Islamic theology to venture into the realm of science and reason?
12/12/2018

What stops the philosophers of Islamic theology to venture into the realm of science and reason?

Whenever we talk about the medieval period, immediately our mind associates itself with brutality, ignorance, backwardness, superstition, illiteracy and

You have doubts that Saudi Arabia can become the future climbing destination? Do you remember Raha Moharrak?
19/11/2018

You have doubts that Saudi Arabia can become the future climbing destination? Do you remember Raha Moharrak?

The Royal Commission for Al-Ula (RCU) announced plans to encourage the sport of rock climbing in the province. Saudi and overseas climbers will be able to enjoy rock climbing in Al-Ula. This is an unforgettable experience in a unique historic and heritage site. With its historic treasures and specta...

Some good news: The 2,000-year-old Syrian city of Palmyra, once part of the Roman Empire, has become known for the destr...
31/10/2018

Some good news: The 2,000-year-old Syrian city of Palmyra, once part of the Roman Empire, has become known for the destruction caused to it by ISIS occupation between May 2015 and December 2016, is set to undergo active restoration.
UNESCO director general Irina Bokova described the destruction in Palmyra as a “war crime” and an “immense loss for the Syrian people and the world”, reported Artforum.

After enduring ISIS attacks since 2016, the city is due to reopen by 2019

The tale of our creation we know from the Bible is only half the story—one which has been heavily edited. But have you e...
30/10/2018

The tale of our creation we know from the Bible is only half the story—one which has been heavily edited. But have you ever wondered how god created male and female in his image?
There are other sources that give alternate accounts, filling in missing details or answering questions raised by reading Genesis. The Jews wrote their religious texts while in captivity in Babylon, using the Sumerian and Assyrian tales of gods and goddesses as a basis, and then amending them to fit their own mythology and religion. It is in the Sumerian/Babylonian tales we find a different perspective on a well-known story...

The tale of our creation we know from the Bible is only half the story—one which has been heavily edited. But have you ever wondered how god created male and female in his image? There are other

The Sumerian religion was polytheistic in nature, and the Sumerians worshipped a great number of deities. These deities ...
23/10/2018

The Sumerian religion was polytheistic in nature, and the Sumerians worshipped a great number of deities. These deities were anthropomorphic beings, and were meant to represent the natural forces of the world. Some of these deities also had their counterparts in the religion of other Mesopotamian peoples.
It has been estimated that the deities in Sumerian pantheon numbered in the hundreds or even in the thousands. Nevertheless, some gods and goddesses feature more significantly in the religion of Sumer, and thus may be considered to be the main deities of the Sumerian pantheon.

The Sumerian religion was polytheistic in nature, and the Sumerians worshipped a great number of deities. These deities were anthropomorphic beings, and were meant to represent the natural forces of t

The naming of places in the ancient world was a serious affair, particularly with regard to temples. A name enshrined th...
19/10/2018

The naming of places in the ancient world was a serious affair, particularly with regard to temples. A name enshrined the purpose for which the site was intended, or reflected a truth about its history. Thus, understanding the real name of Göbekli Tepe offers the greatest clue as to why people of a forgotten era created a monument that is both out of place and out of time.

The naming of places in the ancient world was a serious affair, particularly with regard to temples. A name enshrined the purpose for which the site was intended, or reflected a truth about its history.

A cylinder seal is a small cylindrical object with images, words, or both, engraved onto it. Sumerian cylinder seals wou...
16/10/2018

A cylinder seal is a small cylindrical object with images, words, or both, engraved onto it. Sumerian cylinder seals would be rolled over wet clay to make an impression. When the clay dried, a seal would be formed.
These seals were used for a number of different purposes in Sumer, including for the transaction of business, decoration, and correspondence. Sometimes the images presented on the seal could be quite complex and beautiful. Cylinder seals were used by various cultures in the ancient Near East, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Hittites, and Persians...

A cylinder seal is a small cylindrical object with images, words, or both, engraved onto it. Sumerian cylinder seals would be rolled over wet clay to make an impression. When the clay dried, a seal wo

Islamic culture has given some of the most beautiful architectural masterpieces to the world. Painstaking details and or...
14/10/2018

Islamic culture has given some of the most beautiful architectural masterpieces to the world. Painstaking details and ornaments are the signature and unique features of Islamic architecture.
Here are our ten choices of beautiful historic and contemporary buildings. Where would you like to go?

Islamic culture has given some of the most beautiful architectural masterpieces to the world. Check out our choice.

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