The world's oldest university, University of Karaouin, was established by a Muslim woman in Fez, Morocco in 859

Rapid expansion coupled with social stability is proof of Umar's incredible capabilities as a leader

Bring no harm to the trees, nor burn them with fire, especially those which are fruitful" - Abu Bak's warfare rules, to his army

The word 'algebra' derives from Al-Khawarizmi's book title "al-jabr", meaning "completion"; balancing both sides to find a solution

Harun AlRashid known for his wealth & diplomatic relations, sent an embassy to France that included an elephant & a water clock

In the 10th century, Baghdad instituted a licensing exam that all doctors had to take before practicing as physicians

Like the pioneering Muslim scientists, Al Bukhari insisted on an empirical, organized method in the science of fiqh and hadith

Basic trigonometric properties put forth by Muslim mathematicians serve as basis for how GPS systems work today

The Umayyad caliphate stretched from Spain to India, making it the largest empire in the world