Muslim History: 570-1950 C.E.

by Akram Zahoor

Chronology covering fourteen centuries of Muslim history. Covers earliest Muslim presence in Central Asia, Russia, China, Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, Kashmir, India, Europe, Spain, Portugal, France, and the Americas.

This book covers Muslim history from the birth of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh; 570) to 1950. It contains an extensive collection of events relating not only the military but also the political, economic, scientific, philosophical, religious, and educational activities of Muslims from major regions of the world. The chronology section of the book contains more than 2,400 events in more than 1,000 yearly entries. Separate sections include quotations on Islamic civilization, Moorish civilization, and on science, Mathematics, Astronomy, philosophy, and Medicine before Renaissance, as described by prominent historians, orientalists, statesmen, and religious personalities. A biography of Prophet Muhammad is included in one of the five Appendixes.

A unique collection of historical information on Muslims worldwide in a single book! A great reference book for every Muslim home. An excellent resource for educators, journalists, students, and libraries. Book format allows quick access to events and information.

208 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2000

About the author

Dr. Zahoor has published numerous articles on Muslim history, Moorish and Islamic civilization, and on Muslim contributions to science, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine before European Renaissance. Most of these articles are posted at one of the most widely visited Muslim web site "Muslim Scientists and Islamic Civilization," http://www.cyberistan.org/islamic. The web site has been used as a reference source by some colleges and universities in North America, and has received an Internet Guide Award as one of the best on the Internet for quality, accuracy of content, presentation and usability.

A senior engineering scientist and consultant, Dr. Zahoor is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. In his professional capacity, Dr. Zahoor has published more than eighty research papers and special reports, including a three-volume handbook, and has served as a reviewer for a few international journals. He is listed in ten Who's Who and international biographical directories. Among his voluntary services to the community, he serves as a Director of The Muslim Community Center in Maryland.