By replacing paganism with monotheism and tribal life with empire-building, the Arabs of the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties effected a complete paradigm shift in their worldview. This program studies the codification of Islamic law and assimilation of non-Arab texts - and the ensuing competition between the ulema, or doctors of the law, and the philosophers, who saw reason as an equal to divine enlightenment. The contributions of key figures, including the Caliph al-Ma'amun, Yaqub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi, Abu al-Nasr al-Farabi, Avicenna, Muhammad ibn Tufayl, and Averroes, are also examined. (Portions in French with English subtitles)

Films Media Group

Islamic civilization, Islamic law--Islamic Empire--History, Philosophy, Arab--History, Religion and philosophy, Ulama--History, World history

When the world spoke Arabic: the golden age of Arab civilization

Calderon, Philippe (Producer), Hussein, Mahmoud (Author of screenplay, etc.), Canal Sur Television S.A. (Producer), Cinquieme (Firm) (Producer), FIT Production (Firm) (Producer), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Distributor)

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English, French

Higher education

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Role	Distributor
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Email	[email protected]

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