Doha, Qatar: Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge, in collaboration with Al Faisal Publishing House, is launching its latest publication titled “Banu Tamim in Al-Andalus: The Civilizational Role” during the Doha International Book Fair, to be held from May 14 to 23.
The 662-page book is based on an academic study that utilizes historical sources and references to document the arrival of the Banu Tamim tribe in Al-Andalus, their settlements, and their civilizational contributions to Quranic sciences, Hadith, and Jurisprudence (Fiqh). It also highlights the names of Banu Tamim scholars in Al-Andalus and their contributions to linguistics, grammar, literature, history, administration, governance, Shura (consultation), the judiciary, and other fields.
In his foreword to the book, Chairman of Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani stated: “In this valuable book, ‘Banu Tamim in Al-Andalus: The Civilizational Role,’ I found an objective scientific study stemming from a civilizational vision far removed from boastfulness or tribalism. It aims to document the contribution of Arab tribes—including Tamim—in shaping the scientific and humanitarian landscape of Al-Andalus.”
He added: “The book traces the significant role played by Banu Tamim in Andalusian civilization in terms of knowledge, thought, administration, and culture, presenting names and evidence of their contributions across numerous sciences.”
For his part, the author, Dr. Abdul-Rab Al-Sanawi, Associate Professor of History and Civilization at Hodeidah University in Yemen, noted that the idea for this study began years ago when he sought to conduct limited research on a specific figure or family from the Banu Tamim groups in Al-Andalus. This was prompted by the frequent mention of many prominent Andalusian figures and noble families tracing their lineage to this great Arab tribe, renowned for its deep-rooted history and significant historical events.
