Ibn Zuhr

Ibn Fadlan was an expert in the philosophy of Islamic law. Ibn was sent on a journey by the celiph in order to help the king of Balgars. During his trip Fadlan recorded experiences he had while traveling along what we now know as Ukraine and Russia. During the time of Fadlans journey the rivers of Eastern Europe and Central Asia were inhabited by "vikings" Known to Arabs as the "Rus". Historians have used Fadlans recordings of his journey as one of the principle textual source we have about the

The Fifth Wave The Fifth Wave, a novel by Rick Yancey, tells the story of Cassie Sullivan as she tries to survive and save her brother from aliens who attacked Earth in five different waves, trying to destroy the human race. Plot After the 1st wave, only darkness remains (Yancey “The 5th Wave”). After the 2nd, only the lucky escape (Yancey “The 5th Wave”). And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive (Yancey “The 5th Wave”). After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one (Yancey,

3) WUDU’ (ABLUTION) Wudu' is performed before someone performs their prayer, recites Al-Quran or even before they sleep. It is an act where someone washes his/her mouth, face, hands, arms, head and feet with water. It also can be seen as a daily routine to make sure that their hygiene is assured. Mokhtar Salem mentioned in his book, Prayers:A Sport for the Body and Soul, wudu' is believed to prevent the risk of having skin cancer. As the causes of skin cancer are frequent exposed and interacted

William Harvey was an English physician and first person to describe the circulation and properties of blood being pumped from the human heart. According to an article called Famous Scientists, Harvey proved that the “heart receives and expels blood”. He attended various schools, including ones in Germany, England, and France, but in one university in Italy, Harvey’s career fired up more than ever, as he had already an interest in science and medicine. In Italy, Harvey was pushed more towards the

In the essay “William Harvey: A Life in Circulation” by Thomas Wright, Wright indicates that William Harvey’s theory of the circulation of blood gave rise to controversies in Europe. Harvey was a well-known anatomist to the medical establishment in Nuremberg, Germany, and an author of a Latin volume titled Exercitatio anatomica de motu cordis et sanguinis in animalibus. The book contains Harvey’s theory which opened doors for acceptance and criticism. Equally important, Harvey had an opportunity

The lives of writers and artists are very similar yet very different at the same time. By today’s standards there are far more writers than artists, well at least there are more writers that we hear about in the media. But back during the time of the Silk Road, they were both just as equally in demand and popular. At some points, one was more popular and in demand than the other but it all equaled out eventually. The most important thing about the writers and artists is the stories that they

The main theme of “Final Cut” by Atul Gawande is that medicine is an inexact science and doctors are not always sure of themselves, even if they appear confident. Gawande’s main argument is simply stated: there has been a decline in the amount of autopsies performed in the medical field as a result of medical arrogance; over confident doctors believe they know the cause of death and do not want to perform autopsies. Gawande illustrates his argument by outlining the history of autopsy use in medicine

Muslims, was appointed. Although the caliphs were not prophets, their centralized purpose was to continue the straight path of Prophet Muhammad, politically, economically, and spiritually. During the rule of the 4 caliphates, Abu Baker, Umar Ibn Al- Khattab, Uthman Ibn Affan and Ali, the Muslims underwent a series of developments, movements, and conquests. The Islamic caliphates in the post Prophethood time period, provided leadership and social unity for Middle Eastern communities to follow into modern

Every year in high-school, the discussion about animal experimentation would be brought up either in a Science or English class. The discussions would last about three quarters of a period, and they would go nowhere because nobody could agree whether it was a good or bad thing to do. I would always be in the middle of the debate because, I believed that it was a good thing. I am for animal experimentation because it has revolutionized the medical field, regulates the overpopulation of certain animal

Ibn Battuta’s remarks of his travels say a great deal about his own culture and norms. Almost every place he travels to he brings up women and how they are treated, as well as what their status is in that society. He is also very amused with the décor of the buildings in terms of gold and silver decorations. It seems as though he does not come from a wealthy society or his family is not on the wealthy status level. Battuta also seems to bring up the cleanliness of each area he travels to. Ibn