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As a platform of current learning resources to keep pace with this vibrant region, Al Fusaic aims to be a space where events, information, and cultural exchanges will always be available to expand one's experience. From fashion to food, articles to alphabets, and videos to vacation, we want each miniseries of Al Fusaic to be your space for cultural and educational advancement.

03/17/2024

Civilizations in Review: Qarinvand Dynasty

Known as one of the last Zoroastrian dynasties to exist prior to the Islamic Iranian dynasties, the Qarinvand Dynasty ruled parts of the Tabaristan highlands in today’s northern Iran. Tabaristan was ruled by the Dabuyid Dynasty through Dabuyid Ispahbads. As one of two Dabuyid vassal kingdoms, the other being Bavand, the Qarinvand Dynasty ruled from the 550s until the 11th-century, persisting even after the Abbasids defeated the Dabuyid ruler and annexed Tabaristan. Little is known about Tabaristan’s history under the Dabuyid Ispahbads, especially the Qarinvand Dynasty. Nevertheless, its history can be understood through linked dynasties including the Bavand, Abbasid, and Dabuyid dynasties. Thank you to Courtney Blankenship for this article.
09/22/2023

Civilization in Review: Dabuyid Dynasty

The Dabuyid Dynasty, otherwise known as the Gaubarid Dynasty, was an Iranian Zoroastrian Dynasty ruled by a group of independent kings, called Ispahbads. Most of what is known about the Dabuyid Dynasty is from the later historian Ibn Isfandiyar’s Tarikh-I Tabaristan, written in the 13th Century. Although the dynasty was founded by Gil Gavbara in 642 CE, it was named after his son, Dabuya, who controlled the kingdom after his father’s death. Dabuyid rule extended over Tabaristan and western Khorasan until the Abbasid conquest in 760. The dynasty ended with the suicide of Khurshid after a surprise invasion by the Abbasid Caliphate. Thank you to Amineh Najam-ud-din for this article.
05/18/2023

Real Arabic Translations: The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries Part 2

In this podcast episode, Amer from Real Arabic translates and discusses the first half of the article: The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries. This recording is also cross-posted to the Real Arabic Podcast’s website.
04/25/2023

Civilization in Review: Funj Sultanate

The emergence of the Funj Sultanate completely altered the existing power dynamics between the Ottoman Empire and Ethiopia in the 16th-18th centuries. The Funj established their capital city at Sinnar, a port along the banks of the Blue Nile in what is now northeastern Sudan, where they maintained tight control over a flourishing trade of gold and slaves. Under Funj's rule, Islam spread and it is still the dominant religion in modern-day Sudan. For nearly 300 years, the Funj presence in the region frustrated Ottoman attempts at southern expansion until they succumbed to an invasion led by Egypt’s viceroy, Muhammad Ali. Thank you to Andy Mendez for this article.
03/13/2023

Real Arabic Translations: The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries Part 1

In this podcast episode, Amer from Real Arabic translates and discusses the first half of the article: The Impact of the Russia/Ukraine Conflict on MENA Countries. This recording is also cross-posted to the Real Arabic Podcast’s website.
03/13/2023

Civilizations in Review: Qarmatian Civilization

From the 9th to 11th century, a Shiite denomination known as the Qarmatian civilization prospered in areas known today as Iraq, Yemen, and Bahrain. The civilization was named after Hamdan Qarmat, their leader in the late 9th century. The Qarmatian civilization is known for its excellent social management and egalitarian society, which attracted those considered “low-class” members of society such as farmers and craftsmen. The Qarmatian empire is also remembered for the abduction of the sacred Black Stone, which they kept for 23 years. The Qarmatians played a major role in history through the development of their profound vision for a social utopia. Thank you to Elaine Haddox for this article.
02/21/2023

Civilizations in Review: Nabhani Dynasty

The Nabhani Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in the modern-day Sultanate of Oman, which lasted from 1154 to 1624. Despite continuous internal and external conflicts, the Bani Nabhan family was able to retain power for almost 500 years, secure the frankincense trade, and build a lasting fortress in the city of Bahla. During their reign, the Nabhani consolidated power from the Imams, however, towards the end of their dynasty, the influence of the Imams began to become more entrenched. The end of the Nabhani Dynasty came as the Ya’rubid Imam, Nasir bin Murshid, removed Nabhani ruler Suleiman bin Mudhafar in 1624. Thank you to Alphaeus Hanson for this article!
02/06/2023

Civilizations in Review: Aghlabid Dynasty

The Aghlabids were an Arab Dynasty of Emirs that ruled Ifriqya, a historical region consisting of Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria and parts of Southern Italy and Sicily, for about a century beginning in 800 CE. The Aghlabids gained power when Ibrahim al-Aghlab was appointed Emir of the region. Under Aghlabid rule, Ifriqya became the first autonomous state in the Abbasid Caliphate. The capital of Ifriqya was in the present-day Tunisian city of Kairouan, which became the most important center of academics in the Maghreb under Aghlabid rule. Aghlabid rule over Ifriqya ended around 900 CE when the Fatimids came to power. Thank you to Kirsten Mullin for this article.

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As a platform of current learning resources to keep pace with this vibrant region, Al Fusaic aims to be a space where events, information, and cultural exchanges will always be available to expand one's experience. From fashion to food, articles to alphabets, and videos to vacation, we want each miniseries of Al Fusaic to be your space for cultural and educational advancement.

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