Reassessing The Scientific Literature Of The Abbasid Period, Its Culture, Philosophy And Intellectual Achievements

Abstract

The Abbasid period refers to a significant era in Islamic history that lasted from 750 to 1258 CE. It marked the time when the Abbasid dynasty, descended from Abbas, the uncle of Prophet Muhammad, held power as the rulers of the Islamic Caliphate. The Abbasid Caliphate succeeded the Umayyad Caliphate and is often remembered for its cultural, scientific, and intellectual achievements. The Abbasids established their capital in Baghdad, which quickly became a center of political, economic, and cultural activity. The city's location along trade routes contributed to its growth and prosperity. The Abbasid period is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Islam due to the flourishing of arts, sciences, philosophy, and literature during this time. Scholars from various parts of the world were drawn to Baghdad's House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikmah), where they engaged in translating, preserving, and advancing knowledge from various civilizations.