The Golden Age Of Islam

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It is not a coincidence that a civilization which exalted Islamic Societies and moved them centuries ahead of its contemporaries was born around 7th century. This period is called “The Golden Age of Islam”. It lasted for about 1000 years. Around the time, Western world was choking under the cultural, economical and intellectual deterioration of dark ages. The golden age of Islam was undoubtedly one of the main forces that initiated Renaissance that saved Europe from dark ages.

After the Prophet Mohammed (pbh) received the first revelation in 609 AD, the word of God hit the Arabia like a lightening transforming once a savage society into the most cultured and intellectual society ever lived. The believers felt obliged to know about their creator