Firas Alkhateeb

“Harun AlRashid known for his wealth & diplomatic relations, sent an embassy to France that included an elephant & a water clock”

“The word 'algebra' derives from Al-Khawarizmi's book title "al-jabr", meaning "completion"; balancing both sides to find a solution”

“Rapid expansion coupled with social stability is proof of Umar's incredible capabilities as a leader”

“Basic trigonometric properties put forth by Muslim mathematicians serve as basis for how GPS systems work today”

“The world's oldest university, University of Karaouin, was established by a Muslim woman in Fez, Morocco in 859”

“In the 10th century, Baghdad instituted a licensing exam that all doctors had to take before practicing as physicians”

“During Uthman's caliphate, a Muslim embassy was sent to China to establish diplomatic relations”

“Like the pioneering Muslim scientists, Al Bukhari insisted on an empirical, organized method in the science of fiqh and hadith”

“The Umayyad caliphate stretched from Spain to India, making it the largest empire in the world”

“Ali was the natural choice as he was the most respected Companion still alive and was related to Prophet in two ways”

“Bring no harm to the trees, nor burn them with fire, especially those which are fruitful" - Abu Bak's warfare rules, to his army”