“Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge, in collaboration with Al Faisal Publishing House, will launch its latest publication, titled Banu Tamim in Al-Andalus: The Civilisational Role, at the Doha International Book Fair, (DIBF) scheduled from May 14 to 23. The 662-page book is based on an academic study that utilises historical sources and references to document the arrival of the Banu Tamim tribe in Al-Andalus, their settlements, and their civilisational contributions to Qur’anic sciences, Hadith, and Jurisprudence (Fiqh). It also highlights the names of Banu Tamim scholars in Al-Andalus and their contributions to linguistics, grammar, literature, history, administration, governance, Shura (consultation), the judiciary, and other fields. In his foreword to the book, HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani, chairman of Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge, stated: “In this valuable book, Banu Tamim in Al-Andalus: The Civilisational Role, I found an objective scientific study stemming from a civilisational vision far removed from boastfulness or tribalism. It aims to document the contribution of Arab tribes — including Tamim — in shaping the scientific and humanitarian landscape of Al-Andalus.” He added: “The book traces the significant role played by Banu Tamim in Andalusian civilisation in terms of knowledge, thought, administration, and culture, presenting names and evidence of their contributions across numerous sciences.” HE Sheikh Faisal emphasised that this book is not merely a historical narrative, but a call to draw inspiration from the values of knowledge and work upheld by our ancestors, to elevate our present and future. He expressed his hope that this work would serve as a qualitative addition to studies preserving the heritage of the Arab and Islamic nations and their role in the journey of human civilisation. For his part, the author, Dr Abdul-Rab al-Sanawi, associate professor of History and Civilisation at Hodeidah University in Yemen, noted that the idea for this study began years ago when he sought to conduct limited research on a specific figure or family from the Banu Tamim groups in Al-Andalus. This was prompted by the frequent mention of many prominent Andalusian figures and noble families tracing their lineage to this great Arab tribe, renowned for its deep-rooted history and significant historical events. He added that, based on the data from the reviewed sources, it was concluded that the noble Arab tribe of Tamim deserved a dedicated volume to document the contributions of its figures across various fields throughout the stages of Andalusian history. He emphasised that it is a history rich in civilisational achievements that we take pride in as a nation, serving as a vital lesson for the nation today to learn what best serves its present and the future of its generations.
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