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Timbuktu & the Mali Empire:
The City Where Gold Met Knowledge

Discover the rich history of West Africa’s Muslim empire through the story of Timbuktu and Mansa Musa. This resource showcases how Islamic principles like ‘Ilm (knowledge), ‘Adl (justice), Ihsān (excellence), and Waqf/Sadaqah (charitable giving) shaped Mali’s governance, economy, and centers of learning.
It’s designed with flexible, self-guided activities that educators can easily adapt for various learning experiences. 

Fatima Al-Fihri:
The Woman who Built her Legacy through a University

Discover the legacy of Fatima Al-Fihri, a pioneering Muslim woman who founded the world’s oldest university that is still running today! Centered on themes of education, ethical leadership, and social responsibility, the unit highlights how Islam’s focus on knowledge and its values of excellence, charitable endowment, and pluralism shaped inclusive institutions.  

It’s designed with flexible, self-guided activities that educators can easily adapt for various learning experiences.

Le Royaume du Mali:
Mansa Musa et Tombouctou

Cette ressource présente aux élèves le Royaume du Mali, un empire musulman historique d’Afrique de l’Ouest, en mettant particulièrement l’accent sur la ville de Tombouctou et Mansa Musa. Elle souligne le rôle de l’islam dans la formation du gouvernement, de l’économie et des institutions éducatives du Mali. Conçue pour être utilisée durant le Mois du patrimoine islamique, elle convient aussi bien aux écoles publiques qu’aux écoles islamiques. La ressource est organisée de manière à ce que toutes les activités puissent être réalisées de façon autonome, permettant aux éducateurs de choisir les sections spécifiques à faire compléter par les élèves. Les élèves exploreront comment des valeurs islamiques telles que ‘Ilm (connaissance), ‘Adl (justice), Ihsān (excellence) et Waqf/Sadaqah (dons caritatifs) ont contribué à bâtir le puissant Royaume du Mali.

Al Andalusia:
A Flourishing Civilization

Ibn Khaldun:
Redefining Historiography

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