3. Muslims Reached America Before Columbus? Let’s Talk About It

[@lailameyer]

I hadn’t had time to watch this episode until now. Well done! This series is so interesting. There is so much to learn.

[@RaisaGhazi]

thank you dear Laila! Happy to hear that you liked it! I'll posting on fridays now I think In sha Allah. Or maybe I'll go back to Sunday. I'm not sure which one is better

[@lailameyer]

@ either way I’ll be watching

[@RaisaGhazi]

@@lailameyer 🤲🏽☺️

[@sarabissan7847]

18:56 I love the enthusiasm and excitement 😂

[@RaisaGhazi]

@@sarabissan7847 Saraaaaaaa ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@hopeandprayers]

Love it, can't wait to hear more!! I'd love to hear more about the family stories that people shared. I also heard someone once share how their grandparent said that the world maps they used to learn at school (80-100 years a go) was different and how it changed in the 50s (don't quote me on the time frame) and that they would add a disclosure saying the measurements aren't accurate and how most people don't know they learned a false map.

[@RaisaGhazi]

@@hopeandprayers wow thats so sad but its so true, Africa is a huge continent but made smaller in maps to minimize their presence in the world

[@Ya_Berries_Himmel]

​@RaisaGhazi I was just going to say let's dig deep behind the history of stats; because i am sure there is some form of misinformation about the dice story! Somthing doesnt add ip☀️🌎 or read for the best logician of all times Alhamdulillah that we have him, Ibn Taymiyyah (1263-1328)!(muslim scientists landscape of knowledge involved anthropology, zoology, pharmacology). You know, Al-Idrissi (1100-1165) employed a literary 3D geo-mapping method through detailed description of the Topographic nature of different places, where his team meticulously gathered and analyzed data to vividly depict mountains, terrains, rivers, seas, climate, and demographics in an extremely detailed manner. It was as if he and his team observed it all with great precision in his book *Nuzhat al-Mushtaq fi Ikhtiraq al-Afaaq* (The Journey of the One Eager to Traverse the Horizons)! He described how the architecture of cities made them vivid and central to their locations, whether by the sea or inland. He also captured the attire of the people, providing a rich tapestry of ethnographic observations. Al-Idrissi described how certain cities were not only central geographically, but their architecture and layout conveyed their importance and purpose, reflecting a balance that was divinely written as sustenance for the people. He made the brilliant observation that while some cities were by the sea, others inland were central in their function and role, aligning with the natural order. His vision didn’t advocate turning the world upside down or abusing the environment through excessive industrialization. Instead, he recognized that every innovation and development should ease life for all beings, including the Earth itself. His methodology was clear, descriptive, and vivid, without judgment-following the methodology of Rab Al-Alamin in the Holy Qur'an. For Al-Idrissi, his observations were more than scientific; they were a form of worship. Witnessing the balance between humanity and nature, reflecting on how cities and societies fit within the larger divine plan, was his way of glorifying Allah. In Islam, this sense of wonder and reflection is itself a form of worship, and we are rewarded for it-Subhan Allah. Through his detailed descriptions, Al-Idrissi demonstrated that understanding and appreciating the world is not only a scholarly pursuit, but an act of faith. Al-Idrissi was not only a brilliant cartographer but also a notable geographer, ethnographer, and scholar. His work encompassed various fields, including botany, where he documented the plants and herbs of different regions, and zoology, where he classified and described animal species. He contributed significantly to **medicine**, emphasizing the importance of herbal remedies and natural treatments in his writings. His work embodies both anthropology and sociology, as he explored the customs, lifestyles, and social structures of different communities while examining how geography influenced social life. Moreover, he divided the world into seven longitudinal lines and measured the Earth's circumference to be approximately 40,000 kilometers (about 24,855 miles), remarkably close to the modern value of 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles), around the year 1150, showcasing an impressive understanding of geography. Why? How? He understood the logic of the Qur'an, something very profound about him and Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406). They always praised Allah in their writings; their quest for knowledge is worship! It's beautiful.

[@RaisaGhazi]

@@Ya_Berries_Himmel this is amazingggggggg wowwwwww it makes him a very notable Muslim. Love it. Thank you for sharing! Are you on ig?

[@noney1376]

Ja goed bezig! Loves it!

[@RaisaGhazi]

Thank u my dear ☺️🤲🏽

[@Ya_Berries_Himmel]

Ibn Fadlan is the only one who reocrded the daily lives of the Vikings his writings is the only evidence to how their life was! Fair and square! No exgaration!! I read what he wrote! I recommend others do too!

[@RaisaGhazi]

Amazing!!! I would love to do the same at some point. Did you read it in Arabic or english?

[@mohammadrahal5394]

Thanks very much for your work 🙏 To share my grain of sand, there is a brazilian religous group known as "Tambor de Mina" and they have between their figures a group called "enchanted turks" who are said to be the princesses of the Ayyubi dynasty that fled the crussaders invation. The story goes on to say that they sailed beyond the Gibraltar strait, which is claimed to be a portal to fairyland, and ended up arriving in the Amazon rainforest with a glad welcome, where they became sanctified by the amerindian religiosity.

[@RaisaGhazi]

wow I love hearing this, are you from there?

[@tjnaz]

Hello. First of all, the topics you cover are excellent, and your delivery is impeccable. This is one of the best channels I’ve found this year, despite its limited exposure. Alhamdulillah. Recently, I’ve been writing and researching the interaction between Islamic empires and the indigenous populations they encountered around the world. I’m interested in finding the book references for your research when approaching a topic or subject matter. Is it possible to have them as a list? I’m certain this will greatly assist me and many others who share similar aspirations or simply want to broaden their worldview. Salam shukran. BTW, sorry if it may have come across as a bit insensitive for not realizing that you may have already been feeling overwhelmed with this new channel. Please consider this as a mere suggestion that you could put a pin on it and come back to it later if ever. At the same time, any assistance that you might need regarding the compilation and documenting said references, let me know. I’ll be more than willing to give you a hand.

[@RaisaGhazi]

@@tjnaz hahaha awwww very kind message thank you! Yes, it’s definitely overwhelming, I am very active on Instagram. But I’m trying my best now with KZbin as well. When it comes to the information about the Indians, I have consulted the book by Barry fell and interviews of government officials from the US, but also From Yale university, lecturer and professor Alan Mikhail. After I posted this series on Instagram, it received almost 4,000,000 views together. From there, I’ve gotten to know multiple indigenous people from different tribes and they have given me inside information as well and I have set up interviews with some of them to understand their history better. Thank you for sending such a considerate and kind message. That means a lot.

[@ibnbattoutaamouddouchanel6535]

ماشاء الله. We zijn trots op je.

[@RaisaGhazi]

Thank you brother 🤲🏽☺️

[@sarabissan7847]

30:03 your mom is right though 😬

[@RaisaGhazi]

@@sarabissan7847 loooool i will never tell my mom u said that. I will say ppl on the internet said there is no reason to worry

[@sarabissan7847]

@ 😂😂 inshallah there will be no worries

[@RaisaGhazi]

@ hehehe Inshallah

[@Shazia-g4v]

This is endlessly fascinating. It is as if our histories can be completely re-written based on the information we want to emphasize. And it can completely change the trajectories of our lives and our self-perception. Is there any easy way to share your videos on Tik Tok?

[@RaisaGhazi]

@ I agree with you, sister, it seems like in every part of history The contributions of Muslims has been deliberately erased. I am actually on TikTok so you should be able to find all videos there Inshallah.

[@Shazia-g4v]

dear Raisa, is there an easy way to share your videos on tiktok

[@RaisaGhazi]

@@Shazia-g4v hi my dear! I already share them on tiktok

[@Ya_Berries_Himmel]

Papyrus ❤❤❤😂 cocaine okay South Americans do look like us!

[@RaisaGhazi]

That is veryyyyy true actually.