1. Cultural Contributions
Muslim Achievement
Cultural Contributions

2. Muslim Architecture

3. Cultural Blending
It is in Architecture that the greatest cultural blending can be seen
Already existing buildings were modified by Islamic Ideals
Islamic Features:
Multi-lobed interwoven arches
Domes
Minarets
Large courtyards

4. Multi-lobed interwoven arches

6. Domes

7. Dome of the Rock Located in Jerusalem
Rock in the center is believed to be the spot from where Muhammad ascended (rose) up to Heaven

11. Minarets
Towers built from where Muslims are called to prayer 5 times a day

13. Large Courtyards

14. Mosaics Artwork created using tiny pieces of colored glass tiles
Muslims use mosaics to create geometric decorations on Mosques

17. Arabic Alphabet
Arabic was first used to translate the context of the Quran (The Holy Book of Islam)
Written from Right to Left
Made up of 28 letters

18. Calligraphy Art of beautiful handwriting
In Islam, showing living things in art was not allowed
So artists turned to calligraphy to express themselves.

20. Universities Muhammad strongly believed in the power of learning
This led to support of places of learning by Muslim Leaders
Qualified physicians = treat the sick
Mathematicians and Astronomers = Calculated times for prayer