Throughout history, human civilisation has advanced through successive stages of growth and achievement. Ancient Egypt and Greece laid early foundations, followed by a remarkable golden age of scientific, intellectual, and cultural progress under Muslim rule. During this period, Muslim scholars led the world in fields such as medicine, astronomy, agriculture, navigation, and technology. However, internal decline within the Muslim world eventually coincided with the rise of European dominance, which inherited not only wealth and territory but also scientific leadership.
Muslim Heritage and the 21st Century challenges widespread misconceptions about history and highlights how many discoveries commonly attributed to the modern West were pioneered centuries earlier by Muslim scholars. Practices such as artificial insemination of animals, grafting of fruit-bearing plants, advanced navigation, and transoceanic travel were known to Muslims long before they appeared in European textbooks. Even the discovery of the New World, often credited solely to Columbus, is re-examined in light of historical evidence pointing to earlier Arab exploration.
While numerous academic works exist on Muslim contributions to civilisation, many are dense, technical, and inaccessible to young readers and the general public. Recognising this gap, Muhammad Ahsan presents a concise, readable, and engaging overview of Muslim heritage, designed to educate, inspire, and instil confidence in a new generation.
This book is ideal for students, educators, and anyone seeking a clearer understanding of Islam’s intellectual legacy and its relevance to the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Author: Muhammad Ahsan
Format: Paperback
Pages: 94
Publisher: Taha Publishers
ISBN: 9781842000335
