13 Quotes & Sayings By Firas Alkhateeb

Firas Alkhateeb was born in Dubai. He is a graphic designer and the author of the book, The Art Of Graphic Design: The Art of Designing Patterns, which was published in 2012. Firas has a BA in Graphic Design from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) where he received both his Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Graphic Design. With his unique language skills, he has delivered lectures all over the world on various topics, including branding, web design, photography, typography and more Read more

Firas is also an accomplished writer, with over 10 published articles on his name.

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The word 'algebra' derives from Al-Khawarizmi's book title "al-jabr", meaning "completion"; balancing both sides to find a solution Firas Alkhateeb
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The Umayyad caliphate stretched from Spain to India, making it the largest empire in the world Firas Alkhateeb
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Rapid expansion coupled with social stability is proof of Umar's incredible capabilities as a leader Firas Alkhateeb
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Like the pioneering Muslim scientists, Al Bukhari insisted on an empirical, organized method in the science of fiqh and hadith Firas Alkhateeb
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In the 10th century, Baghdad instituted a licensing exam that all doctors had to take before practicing as physicians Firas Alkhateeb
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Basic trigonometric properties put forth by Muslim mathematicians serve as basis for how GPS systems work today Firas Alkhateeb
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The world's oldest university, University of Karaouin, was established by a Muslim woman in Fez, Morocco in 859 Firas Alkhateeb
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Ali was the natural choice as he was the most respected Companion still alive and was related to Prophet in two ways Firas Alkhateeb
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Bring no harm to the trees, nor burn them with fire, especially those which are fruitful" - Abu Bak's warfare rules, to his army Firas Alkhateeb
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Harun AlRashid known for his wealth & diplomatic relations, sent an embassy to France that included an elephant & a water clock Firas Alkhateeb
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During Uthman's caliphate, a Muslim embassy was sent to China to establish diplomatic relations Firas Alkhateeb
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Muslim and non- Muslim from across the world flocked to Baghdad to be part of Al-Ma'mun's project "Bait Al-Hekmah" or "House of Wisdom Firas Alkhateeb