Toward the lslamization of History
M.M.M. Mahroof
History, or more properly the writing of history, had been during thetimes ancient Greeks and Romans an elitist activity, meant forglorifying class power, position, birth. Parts these historieswere fabulous in nature. The Muslims (Arabs) introduced ideaof history as factual record. During Middle Ages, writingslipped into what it was Greco-Roman times. In 16th century,the middle class, those with accumulated capital, wrote histories. Acolonial too, developed, enshrining a Euroean view historythat still continues school curricula. 20th century saw changes.The became imperialist necessity. When imperialismcollapsed, focus disappeared. History miniaturized andatomized. entry television information technology broughtinstant Islamic accepts instrumentof Allah's will mode living good life.
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