Listen "Salim Khan on The Golden Age of Islam, Why was it Erased, and How Muslims Can Reclaim Their Forgotten Legacy"
Episode Synopsis
Why is one of the most intellectually rich periods in Islamic history missing from mainstream education?In this profound conversation, we sit down with Salim Khan, a researcher and author passionate about Islamic history, to uncover the brilliance and decline of the Golden Age of Islam. He is the author of the book "The Golden Age of Islam". From uncovering the pioneering scientific discoveries of Muslim scholars to questioning why their legacy has been buried, Salim shares powerful insights and unique perspectives that every Muslim — and seeker of truth — needs to listen, research, and reflect.We explore figures like Ibn Haytham, the father of modern optics, and how early Muslim scientists laid the foundations for what we now call the modern world. More importantly, we dive into why this legacy was lost, how division fractured our Ummah, and what we can do today — as parents, youth, and leaders — to revive that spirit of intellectual and spiritual excellence.Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or entrepreneur, this episode is a call to reconnect with your roots and reignite a legacy of brilliance that still lives within us.1:55 mins | What inspired Salim to write the book “The Golden Age of Islam”5:59 mins | Why most Muslims don’t know about the Golden Age and its contributions to the modern world16:57 mins | Who was Ibn Haytham and why his contributions matter19:40 mins | What was the Golden Age of Islam and why Muslims must remember it27:03 mins | Why the contributions of Muslim thinkers are often unrecognized31:12 mins | What led to the fall of the Golden Age? The research behind our divided Ummah1:02:03 mins | How parents and youth can reconnect with Islamic history1:06:32 mins | A researcher’s take on hard questions Muslims face1:16:51 mins | Parallels between the Golden Age and trends in today’s Muslim world1:29:07 mins | How to connect with Salim KhanFollow us to find regular updates and success hacks on The Growth Mindset pages:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silawath_irshad/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGrowthMindsetwithSilawathIrshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/silawathirshad/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silawathirshad/You can find Salim Khan below:Website: https://qalamaurkagaz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qalamaurkagaz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/QalamAurKagazLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salim-khan-b908b4252/You can order "The Golden Age of Islam" book here: https://www.amazon.in/Golden-Age-Islam-What-Matters/dp/9334184949
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