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About the Course

Did you know that Arabic was for centuries the lingua franca in an area stretching from the south of Spain to the Chinese border? Did you know
that the Middle East under Muslim rule in those days was the world’s beating heart of trade, but also of science and scholarship? Did you know
that Islam in its formative period was heavily influenced by existing cultures in the region, like Indian, Greek, Persian and Byzantine culture? Did
you know that for many centuries after the establishment of the Muslim Empire the majority of the population remained largely Christian and
Jewish? Did you know that they held a protected status in Islamic law? Did you know that this generally open-minded, curiou...
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Top reviews

KW

May 30, 2022

​I learned so much in this course. I definitelyrecommend doing the extra readings and assignments in the honors track. The extra knowledge is worth the effort. I am delighted I found this course!

EN

Aug 6, 2024

I started to listen to this course out of curiosity but I have learned so much that I have never heard elsewhere before. The videos were great, the readings were very diverse and interesting.

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By Victoria A M

May 24, 2023

Excelente curso! Feliz de poder haberlo realizado. Mil gracias Coursera

By Katherine W

Jul 10, 2020

Excellent in all respects. The podcasts were especially helpful.

By Louise G

Jul 6, 2020

Absolutely fascinating information. Very well-structured course.

By Omar A G R * g

Jun 19, 2020

Se demuestra el interés de aprender con un punto de vista modelo

By Erlinda S

Jul 2, 2020

This is an awesome class. Thank you so much to the Instructors.

By Bharat S

Jul 21, 2020

I liked the narratives and the material. Truly an eye opening.

By Andrés B

May 17, 2020

Just great and beautiful. My congratulations to all the staff.

By Saz P

Jul 5, 2022

Thanks for a great course. Very informative and fascinating

By Gozde G

Feb 19, 2021

Very clear course that gave me many new insights. Thank you

By RICHARD J Y

Sep 8, 2022

good course. Learned much. Didn't need the honors part.

By Donna B

Aug 23, 2021

I learned a great deal with a reasonable amount of work

By Clemente, J H A

Sep 6, 2024

Very informative and the lessons were interesting.

By Deb

Apr 19, 2021

So Interesting i finished the course in a week.

By Poliane m a

Sep 17, 2020

Posicionamento das palavras com ampla visão

By Frank C

Mar 1, 2024

very enriching and well presented course

By Mr. L

Feb 4, 2021

Thank you for a fascinating experience.

By จักรพันธ์ ว

Oct 2, 2022

Expanding your knowledge and enjoy.

By MARIA S

Apr 18, 2023

Excellent material and walk-through

By Mohamed M

Dec 12, 2018

It is really amazing and fruitful.

By Keyvan S

Jan 27, 2025

Brilliant, rich, engaging.

By EG

Jun 9, 2024

A very interesting course.

By Juliette F

Jul 23, 2021

Excellent, I appreciate

By kukkoo k

Apr 3, 2023

Wonderfully enriching!

By elahe b

Sep 1, 2021

thanks for every thing

By Raheela S

Jun 25, 2020

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