
Ibn Khaldoun
This book is written by Abdul Fotouh Muhammad Ali and translated to English by Dr.Ahmad Kamel Metwalli.Ibn Khaldoun the fourteenth century father of modern historiography and sociology is a great name in history of human culture. Muslims and non Muslims alike have paid homage to the great heritage left by him. Ibn Khaldoun lived in the last period of the Mameluk era, an age in which literary history extends from the downfall of Baghdad at the hands of Mongol Tatars in 656H. to 923H. when the Ottomans conquered Egypt. He was unique among the thinkers of his time. His prolegomena contains numerous views which were far ahead of his time and were very effective in bringing about modern awakening. His work was used to aim at creating a scientific Islamic movement. As a philosopher, historian, educationist, writer, diplomat and politician he commands respect and honour judged even by the modern standards.
Published By:
Abdul Fotouh Muhammad Ali Tawansy
Published Date:
June 15, 2026
Pages:
72
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Biography
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This book is written by Abdul Fotouh Muhammad Ali and translated to English by Dr.Ahmad Kamel Metwalli.Ibn Khaldoun the fourteenth century father of modern historiography and sociology is a great name in history of human culture. Muslims and non Muslims alike have paid homage to the great heritage left by him. Ibn Khaldoun lived in the last period of the Mameluk era, an age in which literary history extends from the downfall of Baghdad at the hands of Mongol Tatars in 656H. to 923H. when the Ottomans conquered Egypt. He was unique among the thinkers of his time. His prolegomena contains numerous views which were far ahead of his time and were very effective in bringing about modern awakening. His work was used to aim at creating a scientific Islamic movement. As a philosopher, historian, educationist, writer, diplomat and politician he commands respect and honour judged even by the modern standards.