Nizamiyya of Baghdad

Al-Nizamiyya of Baghdad ( Arabic , المدرسة النظامية ) was one the first Islamic universities , established in July of 1091 when Nizam al-Mulk appointed the 33-year-old Al-Ghazali as a professor of the school. Offering free education, , it has been hailed as the "largest university of the Medieval world". Ibn Tumart , founder of the Berber Almohad dynasty , reputedly attended the school and studied under al-Ghazali . Nizam al-Mulk 's son-in-law Mughatil ibn Bakri was also employed by the university. In 1096, when al-Ghazali left the University, it housed 3000 students . In 1116, Muhammad al-Shahrastani taught at the University .In the 1170s, statesman Beha Ud-Din taught at the University, before he moved on to teach in Mosul . Persian poet Sa'di studied at the university from 1195 until 1226 , when he set out on a thirty-year journey, he was also among those who witnessed first-hand accounts of its destruction by Mongol Ilkhanate invaders led by Hulagu during the Sack of Baghdad in the year 1258. Saadi Shirazi recalls clearly his days of studies at the Al-Nizamiyya of Baghdad: A fellow-student at Nizamiah displayed malevolence towards me, and I informed my tutor, saying: "Whenever I give more proper answers than he the envious fellow becomes offended." The Professor replied: The envy of thy friend is not agreeable to thee, but I know not who told thee that back-biting was commendable. A History of Islamic Political Thought – From the Prophet to the Present .

Al-Nizamiyya of Baghdad ( Arabic , المدرسة النظامية ), one of the first nezamiyehs , was established in 1065. In July 1091, Nizam al-Mulk appointed the 33-year-old Al-Ghazali as a professor of the school. Offering free education, it has been described as the "largest university of the Medieval world". Ibn Tumart , founder of the Berber Almohad dynasty , reputedly attended the school and studied under al-Ghazali. Nizam al-Mulk 's son-in-law Mughatil ibn Bakri was also employed by the school. In 1096, when al-Ghazali left the nezamiyeh, it housed 3000 students. In 1116, Muhammad al-Shahrastani taught at the nezamiyeh. In the 1170s, statesman Beha Ud-Din taught at the nezamiyeh, before he moved on to teach in Mosul . Persian poet Sa'di studied at the nezamiyeh from 1195 until 1226, when he set out on a thirty-year journey, he was also among those who witnessed first-hand accounts of its destruction by Mongol Ilkhanate invaders led by Hulagu during the Sack of Baghdad in the year 1258. Sa'di recalls clearly his days of studies at the Al-Nizamiyya of Baghdad: A fellow-student at Nizamiah displayed malevolence towards me, and I informed my tutor, saying: "Whenever I give more proper answers than he the envious fellow becomes offended." The Professor replied: The envy of thy friend is not agreeable to thee, but I know not who told thee that back-biting was commendable. If he seek perdition through the path of envy, thou wilt join him by the path of slander." The curriculum initially focused on religious studies , Islamic law , Arabic literature , and arithmetic , and later extended to history , mathematics , the physical sciences , and music . A History of Islamic Political Thought – From the Prophet to the Present . Jarrar (1987), "Conflicts in education in the Arab world: The present challenge" , Arab Studies Quarterly : " Subjects such as history, mathematics, physical sciences, and music were added to the curriculum of Al-Nizamiyah at a later time.

Al-Nizamiyya of Baghdad ( ), one of the first nezamiyehs , was established in 1065. In July 1091, Nizam al-Mulk appointed the 33-year-old Al-Ghazali as a professor of the school. Offering free education, it has been described as the "largest university of the Medieval world". Ibn Tumart , founder of the Berber Almohad dynasty , reputedly attended the school and studied under al-Ghazali. Nizam al-Mulk 's son-in-law Mughatil ibn Bakri was also employed by the school. In 1096, when al-Ghazali left the nezamiyeh, it housed 3000 students. In 1116, Muhammad al-Shahrastani taught at the nezamiyeh. In the 1170s, statesman Beha Ud-Din taught at the nezamiyeh, before he moved on to teach in Mosul . The Persian poet Sa'di studied at the nezamiyeh from 1195 until 1226, when he set out on a thirty-year journey. He was also among those who witnessed first-hand accounts of its destruction by Mongol Ilkhanate invaders led by Hulagu during the Sack of Baghdad in the year 1258. Sa'di recalls clearly his days of studies at Al-Nizamiyya in Baghdad: "A fellow-student at Nizamiah displayed malevolence towards me, and I informed my tutor, saying: 'Whenever I give more proper answers than he the envious fellow becomes offended.' The professor replied: 'The envy of thy friend is not agreeable to thee, but I know not who told thee that back-biting was commendable. If he seek perdition through the path of envy, thou wilt join him by the path of slander.'" The curriculum initially focused on religious studies , Islamic law , Arabic literature , and arithmetic , and later extended to history , mathematics , the physical sciences , and music . A History of Islamic Political Thought – From the Prophet to the Present . Jarrar (1987), "Conflicts in education in the Arab world: The present challenge" , Arab Studies Quarterly : " Subjects such as history, mathematics, physical sciences, and music were added to the curriculum of Al-Nizamiyah at a later time.

In July 1091, Nizam al-Mulk appointed the 33-year-old al-Ghazali as a professor of the school. Offering free education, it has been described as the "largest university of the Medieval world". Ibn Tumart , founder of the Berber Almohad dynasty , reputedly attended the school and studied under al-Ghazali and Al-Kiya al-Harrasi . Nizam al-Mulk 's son-in-law Mughatil ibn Bakri was also employed by the school. In 1096, when al-Ghazali left the nezamiyeh, it housed 3,000 students. In 1116, Muhammad al-Shahrastani taught at the nezamiyeh. In the 1170s, statesman Beha ud-Din taught at the nezamiyeh, before he moved on to teach in Mosul , while Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani studied there in the late 12th century. The Persian poet Saadi Shirazi studied at the nezamiyeh during the early 13th century, when he set out on a journey. He was also among those who witnessed first-hand accounts of its destruction by Mongol Ilkhanate invaders led by Hulagu during the Sack of Baghdad in 1258. He recalls clearly his days of studies at the al-Nizamiyya in Baghdad "A fellow-student at Nizamiah displayed malevolence towards me, and I informed my tutor, saying 'Whenever I give more proper answers than he the envious fellow becomes offended.' The professor replied 'The envy of thy friend is not agreeable to thee, but I know not who told thee that back-biting was commendable. If he seek perdition through the path of envy, thou wilt join him by the path of slander.'" The curriculum initially focused on religious studies , Islamic law , Arabic literature , and arithmetic , and later extended to history , mathematics , the physical sciences , and music . A History of Islamic Political Thought – From the Prophet to the Present . The Dearest Quest: A Biography of Ibn Tumart . Jarrar (1987), "Conflicts in education in the Arab world: The present challenge" , Arab Studies Quarterly : " Subjects such as history, mathematics, physical sciences, and music were added to the curriculum of Al-Nizamiyah at a later time.