Living in a land situated in one of the edges of the Islamic world, the inhabitants of al-Andalus saw themselves as somewhat isolated, an island surrounded both by the sea and the Christians. Their scholars exerted themselves to keep contact with the central lands of Islam by performing the travel of study (riḥla fī ṭalab al-ʽilm), bringing back books and ideas produced elsewhere.
The traveling of knowledge, however, was not unidirectional: from very early on, Andalusi scholars made important contributions to the “global” Islamic culture. This talk discusses these contributions and the reasons for their success.
Speaker
Maribel Fierro, Research Professor, High Council for Scientific Research in Madrid
In collaboration with Abu Dhabi Festival
Sign up to our mailing list to stay informed of upcoming NYU Abu Dhabi Institute events:
https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/institute-events/nyuad-institute-event-mailing-list.html
***********************
About the Channel:
NYUAD Institute aims to connect with and enrich the global community, through the talks, panel discussions, film screenings, and exhibitions it organises. Featuring renowned scholars, researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders who present topics of local and global significance.
If you like our videos, please consider subscribing to our Channel!
***********************
About the Institute:
Established in 2008, the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute is a center of advanced research, scholarly, and creative activity for Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the world. Its academic conferences serve as a scholarly platform for NYU Abu Dhabi faculty, and faculty across the global network, to discuss and showcase their innovative research and creative activity.
To learn more visit our website:
http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/nyuad-institute.html
***********************
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYUADInstitute/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYUADInstitute
Instagram: http://instagram.com/nyuadinstitute/
***********************
#NYUAD #andalusian #islam