{"product_id":"lost-islamic-history-reclaiming-muslim-civilisation-firas-alkhateeb","title":"Lost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation From the Past","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen we think of Islamic history, we often picture a “golden age” that rose and fell in a few centuries. But what if Muslim civilisation never really faded - only our memory of it did? This book uncovers the continuous, dynamic story of Muslim innovation, resilience, and global impact from the Prophet to the present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLost Islamic History\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fresh, accessible account of Muslim civilisation that sweeps away the notion of a singular “golden age” followed by stagnation. Firas Alkhateeb traces the arc of Islamic history from the 7th century to today, weaving together political, intellectual, and cultural threads across continents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book covers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe early caliphates and the spread of Islam from Arabia to Spain and Central Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Abbasid revolution and the flowering of science, philosophy, and art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuslim Spain (Al‑Andalus) as a centre of coexistence and learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rise of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires, and their distinct contributions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe impact of European colonialism and the emergence of modern nation‑states\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle‑known inventors, scholars, and leaders whose stories have been sidelined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkhateeb focuses on the enduring influence of Islamic belief on social structures, scientific advancement, and cultural exchange. Written in an engaging, narrative style, the book highlights key personalities, inventions, and “historical nuggets” that bring the past alive. It is ideal for young adults, students, and any reader seeking a balanced, inspiring introduction to the full sweep of Muslim history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the AuthorL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiras Alkhateeb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an American historian and educator who specialises in Islamic history. He founded the website \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLost Islamic History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to share accessible, well‑researched articles about Muslim civilisation. He holds a degree in history from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has taught Islamic history at the secondary level. His work aims to counteract stereotypes and provide a balanced, engaging narrative for both Muslim and non‑Muslim audiences. This book is an extension of his passion for bringing the richness of Islamic heritage to a broad readership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation from the Past\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is available now at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitab Markaz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We deliver across Pakistan and worldwide - so the story of our shared heritage can reach you, wherever you are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitab Markaz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50027803836663,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/8058\/9815\/files\/Lost_Islamic_History_book_by_Firas_Alkhateeb_-_reclaiming_Muslim_civilisation_from_the_past.jpg?v=1774452634","url":"https:\/\/kitabmarkaz.shop\/products\/lost-islamic-history-reclaiming-muslim-civilisation-firas-alkhateeb","provider":"Kitab Markaz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}