The historian Lisan al-Din ibn al-Khatib al-Andalusi once described his city, saying:
“Granada—a city located in the district of al-Ilbira, a province of al-Andalus was once known as the camel’s hump of al-Andalus.
It is renowned for its prominence and for the eminent great minds it has produced.”
📚Source: al-Lahma al-Badriyyah fī ad-Dawla an-Nasiryyah.
“Granada—a city located in the district of al-Ilbira, a province of al-Andalus was once known as the camel’s hump of al-Andalus.
It is renowned for its prominence and for the eminent great minds it has produced.”
📚Source: al-Lahma al-Badriyyah fī ad-Dawla an-Nasiryyah.
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Nudar bint Abi Hayyan Muhammad ibn Yusuf al-Nafziya al-Gharnatiya
She was born in the year 702 AH. Her father, Muhammad ibn Yusuf al-Nafzi, was from the Nafza Berber tribe.
She studied grammar, hadith, and grammatical analysis (iʿrāb) under her father who was a notable scholar in Arabic grammar and hadith. She later continued her hadith studies with the renowned Granadan scholar Abu Jaʿfar ibn al-Zubayr, who granted her authorization (ijazah) to transmit hadith.
She attained proficiency in Arabic grammar and composed poetry with great skill. Her father would speak highly of her knowledge and say:
“If only her brother Ḥayyān had been like her.”
She was born in the year 702 AH. Her father, Muhammad ibn Yusuf al-Nafzi, was from the Nafza Berber tribe.
She studied grammar, hadith, and grammatical analysis (iʿrāb) under her father who was a notable scholar in Arabic grammar and hadith. She later continued her hadith studies with the renowned Granadan scholar Abu Jaʿfar ibn al-Zubayr, who granted her authorization (ijazah) to transmit hadith.
She attained proficiency in Arabic grammar and composed poetry with great skill. Her father would speak highly of her knowledge and say:
“If only her brother Ḥayyān had been like her.”
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One researcher, however, suggested that Nudar was born in al-Andalus, as she was born and died in Egypt. Nevertheless, her identity remains inseparable from her Andalusian heritage, especially given that she inherited the refinement and learning of the Andalusian tradition.
Nudar passed away in Egypt in the year 730 AH. Her father mourned her deeply and composed a book in her memory titled al-Naḍār fī al-Musāla li-bint Naḍār.
📚Source: 'Alam Nisa al-Andalus by Jasim Yasin ad-Durwish
#WomenOfAlAndalus
Nudar passed away in Egypt in the year 730 AH. Her father mourned her deeply and composed a book in her memory titled al-Naḍār fī al-Musāla li-bint Naḍār.
📚Source: 'Alam Nisa al-Andalus by Jasim Yasin ad-Durwish
#WomenOfAlAndalus
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Forwarded from Tariq B. Abdul Lateef
To revive the golden age of Islam is to study it
Ibn Khaldūn on the importance of studying history:
“History makes us acquainted with the conditions of past nations as they are reflected in their national character. It makes us acquainted with the biographies of the prophets and with the dynasties and policies of rulers. Whoever so desires may thus achieve the useful result of being able to imitate historical examples in religious and worldly matters.”
Ibn Khaldūn on the importance of studying history:
“History makes us acquainted with the conditions of past nations as they are reflected in their national character. It makes us acquainted with the biographies of the prophets and with the dynasties and policies of rulers. Whoever so desires may thus achieve the useful result of being able to imitate historical examples in religious and worldly matters.”
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One of my favorite style of architecture is from Marrakeshi-Andalusi era.
Here I visited the Menara Gardens in Marrakesh, Morocco dating back to 1157 from the time of the Almohads (Muwwahidin State) under the rule of Sultan Abdul al-Mu'min.
It is was also used as a training ground for the soldiers of the Almohads.
Here I visited the Menara Gardens in Marrakesh, Morocco dating back to 1157 from the time of the Almohads (Muwwahidin State) under the rule of Sultan Abdul al-Mu'min.
It is was also used as a training ground for the soldiers of the Almohads.
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A narration of Jesus mentioned in the Muwatta:
Imam Malik related to me (Yahya ibn Yahya al-Laythi al-Andalusi) from Yahya ibn Said that:
Isa ibn Maryam (Jesus Alayhis as-Salam) encountered a pig on the road and he said to it, “Go in peace.”
Somebody asked, “You say this to a pig?”
Isa said, “I fear that I accustom my tongue to evil speech.”
📚Source: al-Muwatta
Imam Malik related to me (Yahya ibn Yahya al-Laythi al-Andalusi) from Yahya ibn Said that:
Isa ibn Maryam (Jesus Alayhis as-Salam) encountered a pig on the road and he said to it, “Go in peace.”
Somebody asked, “You say this to a pig?”
Isa said, “I fear that I accustom my tongue to evil speech.”
📚Source: al-Muwatta
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📚A New Book on the Taifa Kingdoms of al-Andalus
There was a time when al-Andalus was divided into multiple independent states, each ruled by its own leader. This period, known as the era of the Taifa kingdoms, was marked by both cultural diversity and political turmoil. While the rulers competed for power among themselves, the region also faced increasing pressure and attacks from the Christian kingdoms in the north.
Some of the chapters include: Political and Socioeconomic Organization, The Coinage and Monetary System of the Taifa States, The Collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate and the Origins of the Taifa System, etc.
There was a time when al-Andalus was divided into multiple independent states, each ruled by its own leader. This period, known as the era of the Taifa kingdoms, was marked by both cultural diversity and political turmoil. While the rulers competed for power among themselves, the region also faced increasing pressure and attacks from the Christian kingdoms in the north.
Some of the chapters include: Political and Socioeconomic Organization, The Coinage and Monetary System of the Taifa States, The Collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate and the Origins of the Taifa System, etc.
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The brill website mentions about the book:
The 11th century has traditionally been regarded as a turning point in the evolution of medieval Iberia. The dismantling of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba gave way to a process of political and territorial fragmentation that contributed to weakening Islamic power vis-a-vis the incipient Northern Christian kingdoms and ultimately leading up to the establishment of the Almoravid dynasty. The Taifa Kingdoms: Reconsidering 11th-century Iberia gathers contributions from a diverse group of Medieval Historians, Arabists, Art Historians and Archaeologist seeking to explore new approaches to understand one of the most complex and fascinating moments in al-Andalus. From political history, to socio-economic organization, and artistic and scientific activities, the book covers a wide range of topics and issues from fresh perspectives.
⬇️Link for the book:
https://brill.com/display/title/71624
The 11th century has traditionally been regarded as a turning point in the evolution of medieval Iberia. The dismantling of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba gave way to a process of political and territorial fragmentation that contributed to weakening Islamic power vis-a-vis the incipient Northern Christian kingdoms and ultimately leading up to the establishment of the Almoravid dynasty. The Taifa Kingdoms: Reconsidering 11th-century Iberia gathers contributions from a diverse group of Medieval Historians, Arabists, Art Historians and Archaeologist seeking to explore new approaches to understand one of the most complex and fascinating moments in al-Andalus. From political history, to socio-economic organization, and artistic and scientific activities, the book covers a wide range of topics and issues from fresh perspectives.
⬇️Link for the book:
https://brill.com/display/title/71624
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Ibn Yusuf Madrasa – Marrakesh, Morocco
I had the pleasure of visiting the iconic Ibn Yusuf Madrasa, built in the 1560s by the Saadian Sultan Abdullah al-Ghalib. Once one of the largest centers of learning in the Maghreb, this madrasa welcomed generations of students seeking knowledge in Maliki fiqh, Qira’at, Arabic grammar, and more.
Walking through its halls, you can’t help but notice the stunning resemblance to Andalusian architecture — such as the tile work, colors, and pool.
Interestingly, Sultan Abdullah al-Ghalib was also known for his support of the Alpujarras Rebellion — a bold Morisco uprising against Spanish Catholic rule.
I had the pleasure of visiting the iconic Ibn Yusuf Madrasa, built in the 1560s by the Saadian Sultan Abdullah al-Ghalib. Once one of the largest centers of learning in the Maghreb, this madrasa welcomed generations of students seeking knowledge in Maliki fiqh, Qira’at, Arabic grammar, and more.
Walking through its halls, you can’t help but notice the stunning resemblance to Andalusian architecture — such as the tile work, colors, and pool.
Interestingly, Sultan Abdullah al-Ghalib was also known for his support of the Alpujarras Rebellion — a bold Morisco uprising against Spanish Catholic rule.
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