How Islam Saved Western Civilization

Dr. Roy Casagranda pushes back against the artificial East-West paradigm and show how the so-called "Dark Ages" was in fact a period with enormous intellectual achievement. After laying out the contradictions within the construct of the paradigm of western civilization, Dr. Casagranda examines how Muslim Persian, and Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Arab philosophers preserved and advanced Western civilization while Europe wallowed in the Medieval.

At 1:20:45 I say "When Qin the Great unifies India..." I obviously meant China.

[lilimarlene]

As a psychology professor, one of the first things I learned as a student in my History of Psychology course was that the first mental hospitals in the world were established in the Middle East. Muslims were the first to actually try to treat mental disorders instead of seeing people as being witches or demonically possessed.

[alesh]

I am an Engineer, I opened youtube to learn something technical, than just realized I have spent 2 hours listening to this amazing professor. This two hours definitely made me more open minded and see things in different perspective

[marouanebenkhadda]

the amount of knowledge, the amount of books read, the amount of hours spent to have all the informations together, the sense of humor, the way he engages the very few students present, thank you professor for the huuuuge amount of passion you put in your work.

[barrybrumitt]

I got here via a likely unfortunate TikTok account that's copying this content- but I'm here because this lecture is amazing. Excellent lecture, in content and style. A+++ would rabbit hole again.

[steinadleradler]

Many of us westerners have a very biased view of Islam. Its a shame in this age of information

[Saraameo]

Some lessons from Quran
Don't lie (22:30)
Dont spy (49:12)
Don't insult (49:11)
Don't waste (17:26)
Feed the poor (22:36)
Don't backbite (49:12
Keep your oaths (5:89)
Don't take bribes (27:36)
Honour your treaties (9:4)
Restrain your anger (3:134)
Don't spread gossip (24:15)
Think good of others (24:12)
Be good to guests (51:24-27)
Don't harm believers (33:58)
Don't be rude to parents
(17:23)
Turn away from ill speech
(23:3)
Don't make fun of others
(49:11)
Walk in a humble manner
(25:63)
Respond to evil with good
(41:34)
Keep your trusts & promises
(23:8)
Don't insult others' false
gods (6:108)
Don't ask unnecessary
questions (5:101)
Don't call others with bad
names (49:11)
Don't claim yourselves to be
pure (53:32)
Speak nicely, even to the
ignorant (25:63)
Don't ask for repayment for
favours (76:9)
If enemy wants peace, ther
accept it (8:61)
Return a greeting in a better
manner (4:86)
Don't remind others of your
favours (2:264)
Make peace between
fighting groups (49:9)
Lower your voice and talk
moderately (31:19)
Don't ask too many favours
from people (2:273)
Speak gently, even to leaders
of disbelief (20:44)
Don't criticize small
contributions of others (9:79)
Try to make peace between
husband & wife (4:128)
Oppression/corruption is
worse than killing (2:217)
Preach to others in a good
and wise manner (16:125)
Don't accuse others of
immorality without proof (24:4)
Don't call someone
disbeliever without knowing
(4.94)
Know your enemies can
become your close friends
(41:34)
Don't wrongly consume the
wealth of the vulnerable (4:29)
Forgive others, as you woulc
like Allah to forgive you (24:22)
If unable to help a needy
person, at least speak nice
words (17:28)
Verify information from a
dubious source before acting
upon it (49:6)
Those who can should
continue to spend on those
less fortunate (24:22)
Don't sit with those who
mock religion until they change
the subject (4:140)
The worldly life is nothing
but an illusionary enjoyment
(3:185)

[rslhupw]

I am a restaurant owner in Frisco TX. left college years ago but can't stop listening to this amazing professor. this is my 3rd lecture .

[calitv]

This man is literally my gym buddy, I listen to him while I'm working out at the gym, such a great professor❤

[khasanalij]

I am Muslim and I am from Uzbekistan. When Dr. mentioned the names of Al Khorezmi, Abu Ali Ibn Sina (they are from today's Uzbekistan) I felt so proud. Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq were the world centers of science, philosophy and knowledge in general. They had world known schools and medresses where all scholars around the world would gather and share their knowledge.
It all started around 7th century, when we say it as the beginning of world renaissance, where as the renaissance in West started only around 13th century.
So proud that our ancestors saved civilisation and brought back the science.

[mohamedlaghmouch]

Imagine if all our teachers would teach like Dr. Casagranda. Even if I was sick, I would still go.

[hashimighoma]

I am a Muslim Arab from Libya watching this beautiful lecture by an American professor and learning so many things, thank you professor, i wish all people could watch this and learn these facts, such an amazing lecture 😊

[modaya]

How is this hall not absolutely packed. The knowledge the good Dr is dropping is next level 👏🏾

[saidtlemcani]

Dear professor,
On behalf of all the Muslims in the world and truth-seeking people of the world, I warmly and infinitely thank you for sharing all this intellectual treasure with us. Hundreds of millions have been taught all types of lies about Muslims. Millions are now researching the truth and giving credit where it is due. Time will tell.

[SolWake]

No slides or fancy media. Just a tremendous ability to engage and communicate! Really enjoyed this lecture and was the kind of historical learning I've been itching for.

[barrys]

Dr. Roy talks about geniuses in this lecture, I think he himself is a genius for having so much knowledge and delivering it so clearly and without bias. He truly is standing on the shoulder of giants.

[alhamdulillah]

Subhan’Allah 😢the professor memorized the 99 names of Allah and with the meanings. May Allah bless him with hidaya.

[luminitababoianu]

In my 50s living in "Eastern" Europe, listening to this wonderful teacher, is like re-learning history - the real one this time, the one that makes sense. Thank you so much for putting these lectures online for free!

[bilaldaud]

I m a Muslim and it was a Great experience to see history in a unbiased way . Thanks

[ZOGROB]

I'm 65 year old Muslim man lives in the middle East . I tell you this Man knows whats he talking about .I recommend all generations who want to learn history correctly in a very detailed simplified way.
#listentoroy 👍💎💫🤔

[RoyaAryaei]

I am an iranian staying aboard. Never heard anything about the history of my country to make me feel proud.thanks professor for your amazing lecture❤❤❤