{
  "id": 6864979,
  "title": "The Unsung Contributions of the Islamic Civilisation to Modernity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/the-unsung-contributions-of-the-islamic-civilisation-to-modernity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T02:29:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/the-unsung-contributions-of-the-islamic-civilisation-to-modernity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In his book, Peter Deshi, a medical doctor and Christian, endeavors to educate readers on the contributions of the Islamic civilization to modernity. Published by Caltop Publications in 2025, the work spans 274 pages and comprises 17 chapters. Deshi's aim is to dispel the notion that modernity is purely a Christian invention, arguing instead that many elements of modernity have roots in Islamic civilization.\n\nDeshi covers the rise and ascendency of Islam, Europe in the medieval period, education in Islam, and the Islamic world's pioneering role in science, technology, medicine, astronomy, and architecture. He delves into the influence of these contributions on the development of modernity, highlighting aspects such as the modern university and hospital systems, the number system, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and even everyday items like coffee.\n\nDespite its wide-ranging scope, the book has notable flaws, including typographical and formatting errors, as well as instances of repetition and lack of coherence. These issues detract from the overall quality of the work. However, the book remains valuable as a pioneer work addressing the understanding and cooperation between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria. It serves as a starting point for further research and dialogue, and Deshi acknowledges the need for more in-depth studies on the subject.\n\nOne notable Hausa proverb relevant to the discussion is \"Kowa ya raina tsayuwar wata…ya hau sama ya gyara,\" which encourages those dissatisfied with the current state of affairs to take action. The reviewer concludes by emphasizing the importance of addressing the issues raised in the book, calling for positive changes in the relationship between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria.",
  "summary": "Author: Peter Deshi Reviewer: Bature Dodo Pages: 274 Publisher: Caltop Publications, Nigeria Limited Year: 2025 I was brought up in an area in Kano in the early 1960s, famous for its cosmopolitan population. It was full of various peoples, what we now call ethic groups – Yoruba, Igbo, Calabar, Bini, Nupe, Tuagreg, Berber, Lebanese, Syrian, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}