AUTHOR : MOHAMMAD HAMID ALTA

LANGUAGE : Arabe

KEYWORDS : Prophet Muhammad. biography. Seerah. Islamic history. Mecca. Medina. revelation.

PUBLISHER : GARNET

PAGES-NUMBER : 460

YEAR : 2026

ABSTRACT : "The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions" (Ahsan al-Taqasim fi Ma'rifat al-Aqalim) by Al-Muqaddasi is a comprehensive 10th-century geographical work that provides detailed descriptions of the regions within the Islamic world. Al-Muqaddasi, an Arab geographer from Jerusalem, divides the world into various regions, offering insights into their physical landscapes, cultural practices, and social structures. The book stands out for its methodical approach, where he not only provides geographical data but also compares the characteristics of different regions, such as their climates, inhabitants, and urban developments. His observations were essential to the understanding of the medieval Islamic world, contributing significantly to both geographical knowledge and cultural history. The work is recognized for its accuracy and depth, influencing subsequent generations of geographers and historians.