History of ISLAM
Unfolding the Golden History

Friday, June 13, 2025

13 The True Beginning of History

With the revelation of the Quran, Arabia rose to prominence, overshadowing all other civilizations, which crumbled like “scattered dust” (Quran 25:23). The meticulous preservation of Hadith and the development of sciences like narrators’ biographies mark the true beginning of history. Muslim historians compiled works covering every aspect of civilization and society, with unmatched attention to accuracy. Muslims also contributed significantly to documenting other nations’ histories. The science of historiography owes its elevation to Muslims, particularly Ibn Khaldun, whose principles continue to earn global reverence. As Muslim scholarship waned, European historians, their students, partially filled the gap.