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Middle Ages
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Middle Ages (العصور الوسطى): A historical period in Europe, spanning roughly from the 5th to the late 15th century, marked by the fall of the Western Roman Empire and preceding the Renaissance.
The legend of Tariq ibn Ziyad and the burning of ships
Tariq Ibn Ziyad (allegedly) burnt his own fleet after his warriors set foot on Iberian soil. His speech is legendary.
What is the connection between Immanuel Kant and the Basmala?
The German philosopher Immanuel Kant is one of the most important representatives of the Enlightenment. To date, it is unclear why the "Basmala" was written on the invitation to the ceremonial awarding of his doctorate. Let's see what happened.
The origins of the Islamic minaret: historical insights
Answer: Probably not. The minaret today is one of the most important and prominent symbols of Islam. But in the very beginning, this was different.
Arabic swear words, curses and insults – a list
A list of Arabic swear words and curses. Collected from Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia and other Arab countries.
