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Abbas ibn Firnas (Minds of the Muslim World)

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9789697890880
Kitabee Pakistan
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2026
Paperback
KP-262002

₨1,495.00

THE BEST FLYING STORY IN ISLAMIC HISTORY HAS VERY FEW SOURCES.

Description

In ninth-century Cordoba a polymath named ‘Abbas ibn Firnas supposedly built wings, jumped from a hill, glided, and landed painfully. Historians still argue over how much of that story is true. This book separates the reported parts of his life (poetry, glassmaking, astronomy, a water clock) from the later legend, explains how one man became a symbol of Muslim scientific ambition, and asks why such a famous flight rests on such thin evidence.

Every claim gets a Source Check: solid, likely, disputed or legend.

Praise and Reviews

History Reimagined for a New Generation “An ambitious and refreshingly original publishing initiative, Minds of the Muslim World presents itself as the first Islamic historical biographical series conceived specifically for Generation Z readers. Combining scholarly depth with the energy and accessibility of contemporary storytelling, the series reimagines how the extraordinary lives and legacies of Muslim history's most influential personalities are explored, understood and appreciated. Moving beyond conventional biographies and textbook narratives, each volume offers an engaging portrait of the philosophers, scientists, caliphs, conquerors, poets and reformers who helped shape Islamic civilisation and the wider world. Their achievements, ambitions, intellectual struggles and human complexities are brought vividly to life through thoughtful analysis, compelling narratives and a distinctly modern literary approach. Created for a generation that values curiosity, authenticity and independent thought, the series bridges the distance between historical scholarship and contemporary readership without compromising intellectual substance. It invites young readers not merely to admire the past, but to question it, engage with its complexities and discover its continuing relevance. More than a collection of biographies, Minds of the Muslim World represents a new approach to historical publishing—one that seeks to reconnect an emerging generation with the remarkable intellectual, cultural and political heritage of the Muslim world, making history not simply something to remember, but something to explore, challenge and think about.”

About the Author

Syed Saleem is a writer and independent researcher specialising in Islamic history, intellectual traditions and the evolution of Muslim civilisation. With a rich academic background in history, political thought and comparative civilisations, he brings a research-driven yet refreshingly contemporary approach to historical biography. His acclaimed Minds of the Muslim World series explores the extraordinary lives of Muslim thinkers, rulers, scientists and reformers through engaging, accessible narratives. Combining historical scholarship with modern storytelling, he seeks to reconnect a new generation with the ideas, achievements and complexities of its intellectual heritage.

Abbas ibn Firnas (Minds of the Muslim World)

THE BEST FLYING STORY IN ISLAMIC HISTORY HAS VERY FEW SOURCES.

Description

In ninth-century Cordoba a polymath named ‘Abbas ibn Firnas supposedly built wings, jumped from a hill, glided, and landed painfully. Historians still argue over how much of that story is true. This book separates the reported parts of his life (poetry, glassmaking, astronomy, a water clock) from the later legend, explains how one man became a symbol of Muslim scientific ambition, and asks why such a famous flight rests on such thin evidence. Every claim gets a Source Check: solid, likely, disputed or legend.

Praise and Reviews

History Reimagined for a New Generation “An ambitious and refreshingly original publishing initiative, Minds of the Muslim World presents itself as the first Islamic historical biographical series conceived specifically for Generation Z readers. Combining scholarly depth with the energy and accessibility of contemporary storytelling, the series reimagines how the extraordinary lives and legacies of Muslim history's most influential personalities are explored, understood and appreciated. Moving beyond conventional biographies and textbook narratives, each volume offers an engaging portrait of the philosophers, scientists, caliphs, conquerors, poets and reformers who helped shape Islamic civilisation and the wider world. Their achievements, ambitions, intellectual struggles and human complexities are brought vividly to life through thoughtful analysis, compelling narratives and a distinctly modern literary approach. Created for a generation that values curiosity, authenticity and independent thought, the series bridges the distance between historical scholarship and contemporary readership without compromising intellectual substance. It invites young readers not merely to admire the past, but to question it, engage with its complexities and discover its continuing relevance. More than a collection of biographies, Minds of the Muslim World represents a new approach to historical publishing—one that seeks to reconnect an emerging generation with the remarkable intellectual, cultural and political heritage of the Muslim world, making history not simply something to remember, but something to explore, challenge and think about.”

About the Author

Syed Saleem is a writer and independent researcher specialising in Islamic history, intellectual traditions and the evolution of Muslim civilisation. With a rich academic background in history, political thought and comparative civilisations, he brings a research-driven yet refreshingly contemporary approach to historical biography. His acclaimed Minds of the Muslim World series explores the extraordinary lives of Muslim thinkers, rulers, scientists and reformers through engaging, accessible narratives. Combining historical scholarship with modern storytelling, he seeks to reconnect a new generation with the ideas, achievements and complexities of its intellectual heritage.