The Contributions of Muslim Scholars to Science in the Book "The Venture of Islam: A Comprehensive Study of Islamic History as a World Civilization" by Historian Marshall Hodgson.

The book "A Comprehensive Study of the History of Islam as a Global Civilization" by historian Marshall Hodgson aims to provide an in-depth and extensive study of the history of Islam, not only from a religious perspective but as a global civilization with a wide impact in various fields such as politics, culture, economics, and science. Hodgson focuses on how Islamic civilization developed over the centuries, what made it one of the greatest civilizations in history, and how it contributed to the development of global thought. He moves away from the traditional narrow view that only emphasizes religious aspects, presenting Islam as an integrated civilization. The book highlights how Islamic civilization interacted with and influenced other cultures throughout history, particularly in intellectual, philosophical, and scientific fields, and how these factors shaped the development of the Islamic society and its interaction with the world. Overall, the book aims to encourage readers to think of Islam and its civilization in a comprehensive and global manner, surpassing the limited perceptions that may exist in certain cultural or academic circles.

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The American Journal of Social Science and Education Innovations
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2026-10-29
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https://doi.org/10.37547/tajssei/volume08issue10-05
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Islamic Studies and History
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The Contributions of Muslim Scholars to Science in the Book "The Venture of Islam: A Comprehensive Study of Islamic History as a World Civilization" by Historian Marshall Hodgson.

Professor Dr. Jawad Kadhim Shayib
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The Contributions of Muslim Scholars to Science in the Book "The Venture of Islam: A Comprehensive Study of Islamic History as a World Civilization" by Historian Marshall Hodgson.

Professor Dr. Jawad Kadhim Shayib
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The book "A Comprehensive Study of the History of Islam as a Global Civilization" by historian Marshall Hodgson aims to provide an in-depth and extensive study of the history of Islam, not only from a religious perspective but as a global civilization with a wide impact in various fields such as politics, culture, economics, and science. Hodgson focuses on how Islamic civilization developed over the centuries, what made it one of the greatest civilizations in history, and how it contributed to the development of global thought. He moves away from the traditional narrow view that only emphasizes religious aspects, presenting Islam as an integrated civilization. The book highlights how Islamic civilization interacted with and influenced other cultures throughout history, particularly in intellectual, philosophical, and scientific fields, and how these factors shaped the development of the Islamic society and its interaction with the world. Overall, the book aims to encourage readers to think of Islam and its civilization in a comprehensive and global manner, surpassing the limited perceptions that may exist in certain cultural or academic circles.

The American Journal of Social Science and Education InnovationsVol. 08(10)
University of Córdoba (ES), Cordoba University (US)
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Islamic Studies and History
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