Reagan and economist Arthur Laffer used Ibn Khaldun’s ideas to build modern conservative tax policy, although the Islamic roots of supply-side economics and the influence of the Islamic Golden Age remains largely forgotten
Arab Muslim polymath Ibn Khaldun’s supply-side economic theory that tax cuts stimulate the economy and generate greater revenues influenced Ronald Reagan’s economic policies, and the Laffer Curve, which shaped modern conservative tax policy
Persian poet Saadi, who influenced thinkers such as French Enlightenment writer-philosopher Voltaire, was among the stalwarts who studied in Baghdad at iconic educational institutes such as Nizamiya College and Mustansiriya University, known for their structured teachings and diverse student body, during the Islamic Golden Age
A nuanced understanding of historical Jewish experiences under Muslim rule, include the refuge and respect Jews found in the Ottoman Empire in sharp contrast with their persecution in Europe, and thriving of Jews in Muslim societies for centuries before the rise of Zionism and tensions over Palestine disrupted the historical harmony could help improve Jewish-Muslims relations and aid the Israel-Palestine conflict resolution
Rabbi Benjamin of Tudela documented the flourishing Jewish life under the Abbasid Empire during Islam’s Golden Age, highlighting the stark contrast between the prosperity of Jews in Baghdad compared to their persecution in Europe, centuries before the rise of the Zionist movement disrupted historical Jewish-Muslim coexistence
Islamic Golden Age polymath Abu Ali al-Husayn ibn Abd Allah ibn Sina (980-1037), better known as ibn Sina and Avicenna, influenced healthcare for centuries by laying foundational principles for modern medicine, emphasizing disease prevention and understanding transmission vectors
Fazlur Rahman Khan, a Bangladeshi-American structural engineer and architect, revolutionized skyscraper design with his innovative tube structural system, which enabled the construction of taller, more efficient, and safer buildings
Muslims faced leadership challenges after the Prophet Muhammad’s passing, leading to Abu Bakr’s selection as the first caliph despite support for Ali and sparked the Sunni-Shia divide
Adam’s Peak, a symbol of Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage and diversity, is a shared sacred Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and Muslim site, making it a unique beacon of communal harmony, greater understanding, and respect among communities and a source for social cohesion
Indonesia’s multicultural society founded on Islamic principles has been maintained through the Pancasila ideology, balancing religion and democracy even as recent shifts threaten this necessitating localised solutions to address rising identity politics to preserve national unity
