Contribution of Islamic civilization to the World
ISLAMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
1. Developments
The birth of Islam in Mecca and the emergence of the first
Islamic state in Medina, is a historic moment for the birth of a new
civilization that has changed the history of the world. Civilization has not
only managed to change the pattern of life and culture of Pre-Islamic Arabs who
owed passion and ignorance to a new way of life rooted in morals and high
civilization but it also changed the geo-political world.
With the care and guidance of the Prophet and later
continued by his companions (ra), the population of the Arab nations and
descendants successfully consolidated with the bond of faith and brotherhood
Islamiyah. They appear to be a moral people, competent and ready to sacrifice
for the sake of Islam. Within a short time, the power of the Roman and Persian
formerly underestimate the Arabs now have to bow to the authority of Islam.
Therefore, from the 7th century to the 18th century, the world was dominated by
and seen as key by the Islamic civilization. During that period, especially in
the 9th century to the 13th century, history has recorded how Islamic
civilization has produced many eminent scholars in various forms of knowledge.
At that time, the progress of science and technology and
other fields of knowledge possessed by the Islamic world there are no unmatched
by any race or country. In every capital city of Islamic rule, especially
Baghdad (in Asia), Cordova (in Europe) and Alexandria (in Africa), scientific
and cultural activities take place with splendid and all walks of life
participated. Many scholars and students from abroad, especially from the
Christian nations of Europe came to learn and explore various fields and
disciplines.
1.1 Time of the
Prophet
Historical growth and development of Islamic civilization
began in the Prophet Mohammed's time period is divided into two periods, namely
period Makkah and Madinah period. Both times are very significant differences
in terms of growth. Mecca is the basic time period in which the formation of
Islamic civilization emphasis on spiritual, mental and moral society. Medina
period is the time to build a better community and country as well as the
forgiveness of God.
a. Makkah
Concentration given by the Prophet in Makkah is more of a
preparation of cadres steady and strong in the face of evil kuffar extremist
factions and Pagans (because it allows the freedom to implement the teachings
of Islam or preaching commanded by God). In fact, they act brutally against the
Muslims, who was then very few in number. 13 years are critical times and healed
for Muslims. Penghijraan happened to Ethiopia and Taif did not have much space
and the success of the Muslims. They suffered various forms of torture and
threats but firm and confident with the newly professed faith. They are thick
and the initial generation of home educated by the Prophet
b. Medina
Migration to Medina to declare a number of changes to the
Muslims towards more advanced and successful in all areas of life based on the
principle of faith. AH also heralded the implementation of sharia celestial
comprehensively cover the social, political, religious and others. After a foot
in the Medina, the Prophet was performing the following steps:
i. Social
As an apostle and leader of the Arab nation, Muhammad
managed to compile and organize the social stratification of the Arabs from
negative to positive. Consolidation that has never existed in the dictionary
Arabs living has become a reality with the advent of the Prophet even their
lives for the better peaceful.For
example, efforts to unite between the Ansar and the immigrants so that each is
willing to make any sacrifice for the common good. The status of women are
upheld when they are allowed to receive before this estate because they do not
have any rights.
ii. Politics
According to Ibn Hisham markings, "Sahifah
al-Madinah" or the Charter of Medina founded after the establishment of
the Holy Mosque. The Charter consists of an agreement between the Muhajirs and
the Ansar and the people of Medina who races like Aus, Khazraj and the Jewish
tribe of Bani Qainuqa and Banu al-Nadir.
iii. Economy
The Messenger update zakat, tax Rich, fai 'and kharaj. Jews
are capitalists who control the economy of Medina at the time. They make money
without moral reckoning. Hence the Prophet encouraged Muslims to get involved
in the business of breaking the monopoly that had been done by Jews. In this
way Muslims can break the financial network of the Jewish trap poor people by
providing loans on high interest rates. Messenger also pay attention to the
field of animal husbandry and agriculture.
SUMARRY
Of the various terms of the civilization that despite
differences in interpretation, it clearly looks tetatpi menunjunkkan mutually
reinforcing and strengthening each other. Based on anecdotal
pergertian-pergertian the concept of civilization should be viewed from a broad
perspective including achievement and high moral conduct and progress of the
placement and perfect facilities.
However, the concept of civilization is often understood
human society is now more focused on matters relating to the placement and
perfect facilities alone (material) and even worse when progress is linked
de4ngan symbols of luxury. Actually the culmination of a civilization is not
reflected by the spillover of luxury but the atmosphere of prosperity as Umran
expression used by Ibn Khaldun. It can be summarized that the purpose of
civilization is the excellence and progress in all aspects of life, whether
material or spiritual nature.