THE CIVILIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF IBADI TRADERS IN THE EARLY ISLAMIC PERIODS

The Ibadi school of thought stands as one of the earliest schools founded by the esteemed follower Imam Jaber bin Zaid .Throughout centuries and epochs, luminous figures of this school excelled, making diverse civilizational contributions to Islamic history.Encyclopedias across various scientific fields attest to their accomplishments.The construction of civilization wasn't solely the domain of scholars; traders, navigating seas and traversing deserts, also left their mark through multifaceted contributions.This study illuminates the significance of Ibadi traders, whether from the East or the West, by exploring their civilizational contributions.It highlights the civilizational evidence found in various sources, aiming to do justice to this group and underscore their efforts in serving Islamic civilization.The aim of this study is to elucidate the civilizational contributions of the Ibadi school, examining the trade movement during the early Islamic periods, the trade destinations of Ibadi traders, and employing a historical-analytical method.It delves into historical sources, identifies notable figures who made civilizational contributions during early Islamic periods, and analyzes this information scientifically.The study comprises an introduction defining the Ibadi school, two main sections discussing the civilizational contributions of Ibadi traders from the East and the West respectively, with the hope of providing a comprehensive scientific addition to understanding the civilizational contributions of Ibadi traders to Islamic and human civilization at large.