Islamic Spain
Over the course of history, there have been many religious conflicts and wars, specifically the era of Islamic Spain (711-1492). Islamic Spain was a multi-cultural mix between the three great religions at that time, which consisted of Muslims, Christians, and Jews. For over 700 years, the era in which Islamic rulers governed was broken into five different successions which consisted of the Dependant Emirate (711-756), the Independent Emirate (756-929), the Caliphate (929-1031), the Almoravid Era (929-1031), and finally the Decline (1031-1492). The history of the Muslim Spain is a very controversial one, but the story with the most evidence is as follows. In the year 711 a Christian chief, Julian, was seeking help from Musa Ibn Nusair, who
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Many of the Muslims, Christians, and Jews did get along with each other and benefit from each other’s presence. During the time period of 756-1031, there was very much going on. The country flourished with libraries, colleges, universities, architecture, literature, poetry, and much more. Many Christians and Jews did contribute to building such society and live within that society. There was much stability during that time, and many accepted what the Muslims had to offer. One particular reason to the Muslims success is the fact that they offered very generous surrender terms, which when compared to previous rulers looked better and not harsh at all. These terms shaped the society in which everyone got along with one another, and in the long term, produced things that till this day still exists such as the “La Mezquita” which is now a cathedral but was once a Mosque, the name literally means “The Mosque”. The golden age era is the result of the establishment of “Andalusian Umayyad dynast” which lasted from 756-1031. The credit for the golden age establishment goes to Amir Abd al-Rahman, who was able to bring the various Muslim groups who conquered Spain to come together and unite. During the 10th century, Cordoba, which was the capital of Umayyad Spain was the wealthiest and most civilized in both the east and west. During the phase of the golden age, Cordoba had over half a million citizens, with paved streets and many houses. The golden age was a time of stability, learning, and flourishment in the medieval
Many of the Muslims, Christians, and Jews did get along with each other and benefit from each other’s presence. During the time period of 756-1031, there was very much going on. The country flourished with libraries, colleges, universities, architecture, literature, poetry, and much more. Many Christians and Jews did contribute to building such society and live within that society. There was much stability during that time, and many accepted what the Muslims had to offer. One particular reason to the Muslims success is the fact that they offered very generous surrender terms, which when compared to previous rulers looked better and not harsh at all. These terms shaped the society in which everyone got along with one another, and in the long term, produced things that till this day still exists such as the “La Mezquita” which is now a cathedral but was once a Mosque, the name literally means “The Mosque”. The golden age era is the result of the establishment of “Andalusian Umayyad dynast” which lasted from 756-1031. The credit for the golden age establishment goes to Amir Abd al-Rahman, who was able to bring the various Muslim groups who conquered Spain to come together and unite. During the 10th century, Cordoba, which was the capital of Umayyad Spain was the wealthiest and most civilized in both the east and west. During the phase of the golden age, Cordoba had over half a million citizens, with paved streets and many houses. The golden age was a time of stability, learning, and flourishment in the medieval