ABBASID VICEGERENCE

Deriving its name from prophet’s uncle Abbas Bin Abu Talib, this second urbanized Muslim dynasty overtook Umayyads and commenced ruling under Shari’ah law. Beginning from 750 C.E. Abbasids managed to claim religious leadership until the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517. Abbasid era was known for its work in academics, science and discipline. Let’s delve into what scientific discoveries led this period to be known as Golden Age of Islam.