On Maritime Activities in the History of Islamic Civilization

This study examined the maritime activities of Muslims throughout history and their focused on contributing to the history of world civilization. In this context, looking at the important milestones in the history of the maritime activities of Muslims will make it easier to understand the natural development processes of maritime throughout history that extends to the present day. Thus, it will help to understand the interaction of the periodical developments with the maritime of the Muslims. This interaction is an indication that Muslims will have effective guiding power in the maritime activities of the future and will leave an important trace in the history of world civilization. Towards the middle of the 7th century, Muslims dominated the eastern Mediterranean with their own fleets. When they started to conquer the islands in this region in a short time, they had the whole of the Mediterranean. Thanks to their deep knowledge in astronomy, geography, geometry and mathematics, Muslims made important developments in the field of maritime in a short time. The aim of this study is to give information about the activities of Muslims and to evaluate their contribution to the history of world civilization in general.