Islamic Quote by Balqis Suja
““It is fascinating that Baghdad had more than 100 public libraries in the year 891, Cordoba had 70 public libraries at the end of 10th century, while the royal library of Caliph al-‘Aziz, in the year 988, of the Fatimids in Cairo perhaps had more than 100,000 volumes collection arranged in classified order.””
About This Quote
Source Historical Essay: Libraries of the Islamic World, 2020
Baghdad, Cordoba, and Cairo boasted vast libraries, reflecting a rich tradition of knowledge preservation.
In simple terms: Great medieval Islamic libraries held massive collections.
Key Takeaway
Value and preserve knowledge.
Themes
history
knowledge
libraries
Islamic culture
preservation
learning
Mood
educational
reflective
admiring
Type
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Library:1
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Public Libraries:1
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Royal Library:1
Library Caliph:0
Baghdad 100:0
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- digital archiving
- public outreach
Key Concepts
cultural heritage
information management
scholarly tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons can modern societies learn?
- How to protect digital knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Modern data overload can hinder deep study.
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