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Piri Reis and the Book of Sea Lore (Kitab-i Bahriye) |
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By: FSTC Limited, Sat 01 June, 2002 |
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Kitab i-Bahriye's description of the coasts of Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and France are well documented in his Book of Sea Lore (Kitab I-Bahriye).
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Piri Reis maps America |
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By: FSTC Limited, Sun 06 January, 2002 |
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In 1513 Piri Reis presented his famous map of the New World to the Sultan, giving the Ottomans, well before many European rulers, an accurate description of the American discoveries as well as details about the circumnavigation of Africa.
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Zheng He - the Chinese Muslim Admiral |
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By: FSTC Limited, Sat 01 December, 2001 |
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The Beijing Olympic Games started on Friday 8 August 2008 with a dramatic opening ceremony featuring a cast of thousands performers that celebrated the arts and achievements of China's long history. Among the tremendous events narrated by the ceremony was the evokation of Zheng He, the Chinese Muslim admiral of the 15th century. Blue-robed oarsman enacted seafarers travelling between Southeast Asia and the coast of Fujian, in southern China. Their oars became sails, painted with the "treasure ships" of Zheng He who reached Africa in the Ming Dynasty. On this occasion, we republish the following short outline of Zhen He's life and achievement.
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Mapping the World |
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By: FSTC Limited, Fri 30 November, 2001 |
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Some of the great contributions to geography by early Muslims who were driven by an intense interest not only to gain knowledge but also to serve others rather than greed or fame - a genuine Islamic outlook.
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A review of Muslim Geography |
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By: FSTC Limited, Fri 30 November, 2001 |
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Muslim geography opened up a vast knowledge of the world. Islam urged people to open their minds and horizons, and know about the wonders of God's creation and thus Muslim geographers ventured across the known and unknown world.
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