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Water Conservation in Islamic Teachings

Water occupies a pivotal role in Islam , and is recognized by Muslims as a blessing that “gives and sustains life, and purifies humankind and the earth”. The Arabic word for water, ma’a , is referenced exactly 63 times throughout the Holy Qur’an and is a recurring topic in many of the sayings of the Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him).

Water is not only praised for its life providing and sustaining properties, but it is essential in the daily life of a Muslim. A follower is required to complete ablution prior to the performance of the prayer, five times a day. This ritual cleansing before the prayer signifies the attainment of cleanliness and purification of the body and soul. According to a Hadith narrated by Hazrat Abu Huraira, no prayer is accepted without ablution ( Sahih al Bukhari , Vol. 1, Book 4).

The Holy Quran and the Hadith teach its followers principles of social justice and equity which extends into the practice of preserving earth’s natural resources, particularly water conservation . According to Islam, water is community resource and is a right for all humankind. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) highlights this in the following Hadith :

“Muslims have common share in three things: grass [pasture], water, and fire [fuel]” ( Musnad Vol. 2, Book 22 ).

The Holy Qur’an has set down the foundations of water conservation and demand management by making it known to humankind that earth’s water resources are finite in verse 23:18 of Surah Al Mu’minun (The Believers):

 “And We sent down from the sky water (rain) in (due) measure, and We gave it lodging in the earth, and verily, We are Able to take it away.”

Furthermore, God has instructed humankind not to be wasteful in the following verse: “O Children of Adam! Eat and drink but waste not by excess, for God loveth not the wasters” ( Surah al Araaf, The Heights 7:31 ) .

تشجيع الناس على عدم تضييع الماء خاصة في المساجد و دور العبادة

Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) exemplifies the “logical approach to sustainable water use” through the manner in which he performed the ritual ablution. The principle of water conservation is beautifully illustrated by the rule which says that while making ablutions (wudu) we should be abstemious in the use of water even if we have a river at our disposal. :

“Do not waste even if performing ablution on the bank of a fast flowing large river” (Al Thirmidhi).

The Prophet himself would perform ablution with just one mudd of water (equivalent to 2/3 of a liter), and take bath with one saa’ of water ( equivalent to around 3 liters in modern volume measurements).

As per Islamic law ( shariah ), there is a responsibility placed on upstream farms to be considerate of downstream users. A farm beside a stream is forbidden to monopolize its water. After withholding a reasonable amount of water for his crops, the farmer must release the rest to those downstream. Furthermore, if the water is insufficient for all of the farms along the stream, the needs of the older farms are to be satisfied before the newer farm is permitted to irrigate. This reflects the emphasis placed by Islam on sustainable utilization of water .

References:

• Naser I. Faruqui, Asit K. Biswas, and Murad J. Bino. (2001) Water Management in Islam, UN University Press
•  Abumoghli, I. (2015), Islamic Principles on Sustainable Development, EcoMENA <available on http://www.ecomena.org/islam-sustainable-development/ >
• Zafar, S. (2016) Environment in Islamic Teachings, Cleantech Solutions <available on http://www.cleantechloops.com/islam-environment/ >

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The Importance of Water Conservation in Islam

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad, on him be peace, said: “Do not waste water, even if you are on a running river.”

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As the human population continues to grow, water’s accessibility has dramatically decreased. Climate change, higher demand for water, infrastructure, and general waste all contribute to the current global water crisis. We have seen water scarcity in the poorest of nations, but also in the richest, like the United States. Now, more than ever, is the time to take a stand for water conservation. 

The good news is the concept of water conservation is not new to Muslims. Water is mentioned as one of God’s signs of His mercy to all living beings. 

Life on earth began from water. From sponges in the ocean to the first tetrapod that crawled on land, water has shaped our lives from day one. Allah sent down water from the heavens in the form of comets, billions of years ago, as two comets aged 4.5 billion years old contained similar compositions to our oceans. Since then, animals and eventually humans utilized water as a home, for hygienic purposes, or to quench thirst. 

“In the creation of the Heavens and the Earth; in the alternation of night and day; in the ships that sail the oceans for the benefit of mankind; in the water which Allah sent down from the Heavens and brought with it life to Earth after being dead and gave life in it to every kind of land animal; and in directing the winds; and in the clouds that are enslaved between the Heavens and the Earth; [all these] are Signs for a people who comprehend” (Quran 2:164).

We often do not think about how we waste water. 

Like on those days we take a long shower, soak for a bath, wash our car, run the water while we brush, and many other ways we neglect water’s importance. In Islam, as we perform wudu, we too often leave the water running more than we need to. So many daily routines that require water, and yet we fail to see how life can be different without the luxury of clean, safe water. 

How many of us actually think about the Prophet’s example of not wasting water? Yet, it is a part of our Islamic tradition. Conservation is a vital element we need to add to our routines and search for ways to end needless waste. When we do wudu, we should consider taking out a bucket of water we use for ablution purposes. Shorter showers, turning off the tap while brushing, and utilizing high-efficiency technology to wash dishes can all help conserve. 

“And waste not by excess, for Allah loves not the wasters” (Quran 7:31).

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are currently at least 790 million people in the world who are without access to safe water supplies. Globally, 1 in 3 people cannot even have a drink of safe water. On top of that, 1.8 billion people lack proper sanitation. The statistics are tiresome and jarring, yet many of us still do not see or feel the threat because it does not affect us personally. At the current pace, two-thirds of the world will face water shortages by 2025.

“And We sent down water from the heavens in proper quantity, and we made Earth its dwelling, and We are able to take it away” (Quran 23:81).

With a lack of clean, sustainable water, many regions will be susceptible to water-related diseases. This fact affects children the most; over 800,000 children die each year from diarrheal diseases — preventable diseases that can easily be remedied if we work together to end water scarcity.  

“The best form of charity is to give someone water” – Prophet Muhammad, on him be peace.

This month, we celebrate World Water Day as a way to generate awareness on how we can conserve water and help build clean water sources. At Zakat Foundation of America , we understand the importance of watering the thirsty through Sadaqah Jariyah, as we have spent years digging thousands of water wells and hand pumps for villages that lacked fresh, safe water. The legacy you leave behind for your departed loved one will last generations, with proper maintenance, as our water wells can last 30 years. Children will grow up in a world that allows them to enjoy all the benefits of water and not suffer the consequences of preventable diseases. 

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Water is crucial for existence and survival of all forms of life and plants. All sacred texts emphasize the importance of water. All holy texts that form the basis of Islamic religion also stress the centrality of water to life, agriculture, livestock breeding and climate and environment. The Quran describes the life-giving properties of water by referring to the clouds that bring rains, irrigate lands, bring back the barren farm to life and thereby promote human civilization. Water is described to be the greatest bounty from God, and there are hints that its withdrawal could be a curse that can destroy life. The Quranic verses explain the regenerative process linked to water in such terms that what is known as water cycle in modern science gets etched to relief. One specific verse of the Quran also makes it evident that all life forms emerged from water. It also refers to water being source of food (fish, mollusks, etc.), navigation facilities, ornamental items (pearls, corals, etc.) and means to attain ritual purification before all kinds of worship.

Islamic empires borrowed ideas and technologies from Egyptian and Persian civilizations to exploit water, conserve it as a precious resource and transport it over long distances. Water-lifting devices such as Persian Wheel, Shadouf, Sakia and Qanat or Karez (underground aqueducts) were adopted and popularized across the Islamic world.

Though Islam does not attach any sanctity to water, it enjoins respect, conservation and frugal use of natural resources. Traditions handed down from the Holy Prophet enjoin preservation of water resources, protection from despoilment and abuse.

Hima and Harim were set up in the Islamic world in order to preserve the water sources. When it comes to natural resources like water and forests, Islam enjoins man to be the custodian of these resources rather than being its owner. The concept of trusteeship was widely applied in Islamic lands to deduce laws with regard to distribution, use and preservation of water with Ottoman Government laying down rules with regard to its sharing for irrigation, human consumption, and domestic and public use.

Islam’s heartland being desiccated and parched, Muslims developed technologies that conserved water, developed devices to measure and distribute it equitably. Islam’s spread to water-rich lands led to development of decorative uses of water such as canals that ran beneath palaces and gardens, fountains, bowlies (public well, usually stepped ones), etc.

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So, you’ve studied Arabic for a while now. Simple sentences are old news (i.e. you’re silently pleading for your teacher not to go over jumlah ismiyyah yet again) and you’ve got a decent collection of relevant words all memorised. So you’re all set when your teacher asks you to write an essay about the topic in Arabic…right?

“Wrong!” says the fear in your eyes when you see the word count, as minuscule as it may be; a few hundred words in your native language definitely doesn’t seem as daunting as this .

It’s almost as if writing an essay in our target language makes us forget everything we’ve ever learnt about essays. And writing, unfortunately.

But there’s no need for stress—here’s four easy tips to simplify the process:

1 Think In Arabic

Often, when we’re writing in our target language, we tend to think of the exact sentence we want to produce in our native language then essentially try to translate it as pen hits paper. That’s where the problem comes in.

Trying to write via the process of translation is much more difficult and will most likely make your writing sound unnatural.

Instead, focus on what idea you want to convey and use the Arabic words and structures that you already know to express it. Much easier.

2 Learn “Copy and Paste” Phrases

One effective way to make your writing sound more sophisticated (and, well, to use up more of the word count) is to learn phrases that you can slot into pretty much any essay.

For example, here’s two simple phrases that I found whilst reading through Arabic articles: مهّد/يُمهِّد الطريق لِـ (“to pave the way for”) and على حافة الاِنهِيار (“on the verge of collapse”).

These phrases really came in handy during my writing tasks and exams at university since I could use them in the context of various topics. (A lot of things are on the verge of collapse, apparently).

3 Punctuate !

Okay, so maybe this was just me, but while my essays in English would be full of a plethora of punctuation, my Arabic essays would be lucky to get a comma thrown in. I think it probably took me three years to even get a bracket down on paper.

So throw those commas in! And the semicolons, colons, dashes, etc…

4 Remember What You Know About Essays

Think structure, connectives, varying sentence lengths, creating interest, clarity of expression.

There may be slight differences in certain aspects of writing style between English and Arabic, but don’t forget what you already know about writing essays in general. And definitely try to use Arabic texts as a source from which you can replicate structures and styles.

And, finally, remember that improvement takes practice —so keep writing .

If you have any other tips for writing Arabic essays, or any phrases that you yourself like to use, please do share them in the comments!

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If you’re traveling to an Arabic-speaking country or simply want to learn Arabic, knowing how to express your basic needs, such as asking for water, is essential. In this guide, we’ll explore the formal and informal ways of saying “I want water” in Arabic, providing you with tips, examples, and possible regional variations to help you navigate different dialects. So, let’s dive in!

Formal Way: “I Want Water” in Arabic

In formal settings or when speaking with people you’re not familiar with, it’s important to use formal Arabic or Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). The phrase “I want water” in MSA is:

“أُرِيدُ مَاءً” (Oreedu maa’)

To break it down:

• أُرِيدُ (Oreedu) – This means “I want.” It’s the first person singular form of the verb “to want.”
• مَاءً (maa’) – This means “water.” Note that the word “water” is spelled differently depending on its position in the sentence. Here, the word is in its accusative case.

So, the formal phrase “I want water” in Arabic is “أُرِيدُ مَاءً” (Oreedu maa’). Remember to use this polite form when addressing strangers, older people, or in any formal setting.

Informal Way: “I Want Water” in Arabic

In informal contexts, such as speaking with friends, family, or peers, you can use a more relaxed and colloquial way of saying “I want water” in Arabic. The phrase differs slightly based on dialects, but a common informal expression is:

“عَايِزْ مَيَّة” (Ayiz mayya)

Now, let’s explore this informal phrase:

• عَايِزْ (Ayiz) – This translates to “I want” in the Egyptian dialect. Other dialects may have variations like “بَدِّي” (Baddi) in Levantine dialect or “بَغِي” (Baghi) in Moroccan dialect. Adjust the word based on the specific dialect you are learning or the region you’re in.
• مَيَّة (mayya) – This means “water” in Egyptian Arabic. Like in MSA, the word for water may vary across dialects. For instance, in Levantine dialect, it’s “مَي” (mai), and in Moroccan dialect, it’s “لْمَا” (lma).

Remember that using informal language depends on the situation and your familiarity with the person you’re speaking to. It’s always best to start with formal Arabic and adjust accordingly as you become more comfortable with the dialect spoken in your area or with the people you interact with regularly.

Tips and Examples:

Now, let’s provide you with a few more helpful tips and additional examples to enhance your understanding:

• Practice pronunciation: Arabic has unique sounds that may be challenging at first. Focus on the correct pronunciation of letters and sounds to improve your communication skills.
• Context matters: In Arabic culture, politeness and respect hold great importance. Always consider the context and adjust your language accordingly.
• Learn regional variations: While MSA is widely understood, spoken dialects can vary significantly across Arabic-speaking countries. Familiarize yourself with regional variations if you plan to travel or interact with individuals from specific regions.
• Emphasize gestures: In case of language barriers, pointing at a water bottle or mimicking drinking can help in conveying your message effectively.
• Practice with native speakers: Engaging in conversations with native Arabic speakers can boost your confidence and fluency. They can provide valuable feedback and correct any mistakes you may make.

To further illustrate how to say “I want water” in Arabic, let’s look at a few more examples:

Waiter: كَيْفَ أَسَاعِدُكَ؟ (Kayfa asa’iduka?) – How can I assist you? You: أُرِيدُ مَاءً، من فَضْلِكَ. (Oreedu maa’, min fadlika.) – I want water, please.

Friend: شَايَةٌ أَمْ مَيَّةٌ؟ (Shayatun am mayya?) – Tea or water? You: عَايِزْ مَيَّة. (Ayiz mayya.) – I want water.

Remember, practice is key when learning a new language. The more you use these phrases in real-life situations, the more confident you’ll become.

Now that you’re equipped with the knowledge of saying “I want water” in both formal and informal Arabic, you’re ready to navigate various conversational scenarios. Remember to adapt your language based on the situation, respect cultural customs, and enjoy your language learning journey. Best of luck!

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What is the translation of "water" in Arabic?

"water" in arabic.

• volume_up أَرْوى

water {v.t.}

• volume_up رَوى

water {noun}

• volume_up ماء
• السائِل الأَمْنِيوسيّ
• ماء الجَنينِ

water {adj.}

• volume_up مائيّ

watering {noun}

• volume_up رَيّ

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Water [ watered|watered ] {verb}.

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water [ watered|watered ] {transitive verb}

• "the plants, crops, garden"
• "the horses, cattle"
• "in obstetrics"
• "of a nation"

water {adjective}

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English how to use "water" in a sentence, english how to use "watering" in a sentence, synonyms (english) for "water":.

• body of water
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• watchfulness
• water barrel
• water barrier
• water beetle
• water birth
• water boatman
• water bottle
• water buffalo
• water cannon
• water carrier

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Muslim Civilisation: The Mechanical Water Clock of Ibn Al-Haytham Essay

The mechanical water clock of ibn al-haytham, ibn khaldun and the rise and fall of empires, introduction to the islamic traditional chemistry, four medieval hospitals in syria, the instrument of istanbul observatory, works cited.

( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par. 5)

The first simplest water clock was invented in Egypt about 1500BC. This simplest form of clock was known as the outflow clepsydra; it is shown above from different viewpoints.

The water clock had the shape of a cone that narrowed towards its base. The base had a hole that discharged water that was used to measure time lapse.

The later design of the water clock was the inflow clepsydra. The upper vessel of this water clock had a hole and a constant supply of water with an overflow cylinder.

The cylindrical container received overflow water from the hole in a steady manner that ensured its use in the measuring the time passage. Ctesibius developed the first water clock, an Egyptian Engineer, whose water clock had a cylindrical vessel with a float.

A vertical toothed rod was soldered on the lower vessel, such that, with any rise in water level, the teeth of the vertical rod sent audible signals as it meshes with other gears (Hassan 170). Ibn al-Haytham used a tank with a small opening at its bottom; it helped in showing the time.

Markedly, an inflow clepsydra occurs when the tank sinks into another container with adequate volume of water. The invention of the clepsydra might have occurred in the early parts of the 5 th century CE in India; however, the Han dynasty in China adopted the sinking-bowl water clepsydra after Ctesibios era.

This idea of cylindrical vessel with a float was adopted by a number of Muslim Engineers, who replaced the rod with cord attached to the float at the top.

This cord passed through a system of pulleys that activated the visible mechanisms. The design for the control of vessel relied on a famous principle developed by the great scientist, Archimedes.

On the lower outlet of a reservoir, stood a vertical float chamber, with a conical valve on the outlet pipe with a vertically bent down tap. The bottom of the float chamber had a narrow outlet pipe, with the valve plugged on a small float.

In this water clock, whenever, the tap opened, the float chamber received water, thus shortly closing the valve. On the other hand, when water left the float chamber, opening of the valve initiates, and the cycle continues (Hassan 176).

This ensured a steady level of water in the float chamber, resulting into constant speed of the large float as it entered the reservoir (Hassan 177). The float chamber’s outlet discharged into the flow regulator, thus enhancing reading of temporal hours.

This Archimedes clock was however, found to be inaccurate, leading to its modification in Syria, during the Umayyad Times where Ibn al-Haytham, the great scientist constructed a modified mechanical water clock.

Ibn Alhaytham developed the mechanical water clock based on Al-Jazari’s installation design of water clock that used the automata to indicate time lapse. The automata were activated hourly using mechanical birds that released pellets onto the Cymbals using their beaks.

The water clock also used doors that rotated to reveal humanoid robots an as well as varied colours, zodiac circles that contained symbols of moon and the sun in relation to the time of the day as it rotated in a steady manner.

The mechanical water clock also had semi-circular glass discs that were illuminated hourly (Hassan 180).

The first picture shows the entry to the traditional empires. Ibn Khaldun was a renowned Muslim thinker in economics and social theories. His most substantial activity was the Kitab al- ‘Ibar’s section of Muqaddimah that analysed the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire.

The works of Ibn Khaldun were done at a time when the political elite were very wary and strict with people who expressed independent thoughts.

His works was, therefore, noteworthy because it was original in both its organisation and content. His works led to the development of theories of social cooperation and collective solidarity under his infamous Arabic term ‘asabiyyah’ (Alhaytham par. 5).

Ibn Khaldun was privy to the fact that it is difficult to establish a progressive social order if the members of the society are simply egoistic sensible representatives.

He therefore, decided to devote his literary work to come up with a theory that focused on the enhancement of ‘asabiya’ or social cooperation, and factors that are responsible for the fall of social cooperation in our society (Alhaytham par. 8).

Ibn Khaldun philosophy on the rise and fall of empires and states is applicable to the real world situation, especially on the business front. The rise and fall of business organisations or firms, for example the fall and rise of Microsoft Corporation as postulated y Paul Krugman.

It is imperative to note that corporations, just like states, are cooperative enterprises. You realise that business owners like the corporate managers, just as selfish interests normally drive the political elites (Alhaytham par. 3).

Ibn Khaldun’s book thus focused on the sedentary mode of culture as opposed to the primitive culture where one only desired to satisfy his or her own immediate needs at the expense of the rest of the society.

He postulates that the decline of regimes is because the surplus produces in most societies ends up in the luxuries of the few elites. He puts it clear that the luxuries informed the degeneration and decline of major regimes in the world.

Ibn Khaldun’s works on the rise and fall of states focuses on the establishment phase, which relies on the solidarity of the supporters (family or religion). This solidarity enhances the state’s preservation where the ruler tends to serve the interests of his or her people (Alhaytham par. 9).

The second phase of the cycle is the monopolisation of power stage, where the ruler views him or herself as an immovable master. At this point, the ruler breaks ties with people who helped him or her ascend to power. He or she makes new friends who are bureaucrats like him/her.

The third phase is the leisure and luxury stage, where the ruler now seeks to satisfy his private needs at the expense of the wider society.

The fourth stage is the characterised by feeling of long lasting rule. This forth stage is the one that determines the survival of the state, as the society is already discontented with the rule, hence disintegration of the state.

The ruler has purchased support of the military and the bureaucrats disintegrate, thus resulting into the collapse of the state (Alhaytham par. 8).

(Gardenour par. 1)

The picture above shows the cover of early chemists – Geber. The old Islamic chemistry also known as ‘alchemy’ was influenced by traditional philosophy that relied on the chemical inquiry of natural surroundings by the medieval Islamic intellectuals based on Muhammad’s personal capabilities.

This traditional chemistry developed after the fall of the Roman Empire, thus the traditional Islamic chemistry was based on the works of past alchemical scholars from Greek and Egypt during the Abbasid period (Gardenour par. 1).

The Islamic chemistry caused various scientific findings and cultural advancements in the world. The traditional Islamic chemistry led to the advancement in the fields of philosophy, arts, literature, and science. The alchemy relied heavily on mystical powers.

It is therefore, imperative to note that the Islamic alchemists constructed their theories based on magical nature as opposed to relating them to matter and elements, however, these works served both matter and elements (Rahim par. 9).

The alchemist work involved a lot of laboratory work involving use of dangerous chemical at times. “Master Elixir” or the Philosophers Stone was an early Islamic traditional chemistry (alchemy) that was believed to purify one’s soul and body.

It was believed to possess mystical powers to decompose all matter, just the same manner, universal acid does. The metal was later believed to harbour mystical power to convert basic metals into gold or other precious metals. This Philosopher’s stone took the form of liquid, powder, or gel (Thompson 25).

The Islamist alchemists’ studied alchemy from the inquiries of Greek alchemists during the rule of Abbasid Empire; the study was aimed at developing philosophy, mathematics, as well as medicine.

This is reason as to why the Egyptians accorded gold superiority in terms of soul with respect to other metals’ souls, which could improve the soul of other base metals if mixed in slight quantities (Rahim par. 20).

A renowned Islamist alchemist, Jabir b. Hayyan, who is also known as ‘Geber the Wise,’ was the first to carry out a controlled alchemical experiment in a laboratory. He later on wrote a number of books about alchemy.

His works got the attention of the Western world; they got the idea of the Elixir of Life through his works. His works were based in his belief on transformation of metals from one state to another, as well as transmutation (Gardenour par. 4).

The Islamic traditional chemistry made substantial inputs to improvement of techniques in chemistry, as well as unplanned innovations. It is imperative to note that Jabir, discovered nitric acid, sulphuric acid and aqua regia.

Based on his works, the German scientist, Henning Brandt, believed that his urine was the Philosopher’s stone. He went on to discover the metal after steaming the urine. It is important to note that the phosphorus today makes the ingredients of rocket fuel and toothpaste (Thompson 26).

Scientists moved swiftly to prevent experimental and scientific chemistry from becoming a Muslim science; laboratory practical helps in changing one matter from a given state to another state and another product as well.

Experimentation remained the task of Muslims only; the Greeks, on the other hand, stood up for metaphysical analysis and theories on chemical procedures. Al-Razi became to be known as the father of modern chemistry through his numerous experimentation to support the Greek’s theoretical information.

( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par. 7)

The picture above shows the entry to Arghun Al-Kamili hospital in Damascus. Notably, Damascus and Aleppo are the homes of the four hospitals. The early Islamic era saw the creation of health institutions to serve the ill people. In Aleppo, there is the Nuri hospital that was named after Nur al-Din Zangi (1117-1173).

This city comes after Damascus in terms of size; it lies in northern part of Syria. Aleppo remains the capital of Islamic culture; it marked this in 2006. The vast number of archaeological sites in Aleppo attracted several tourists who had great interest in archaeology and history.

The city also acted as a major trade route, which connected the Roman Empire and Egypt. After witnessing how Aleppo was a major business hub at the time, Nur al-Din Zangi applied his philanthropist nature to support the poor by building the magnificent hospital.

He used to spend much of his finances in supporting the poor in the society. He went ahead to construct the hospital between 1148 and 1155; the hospital was located next to another magnificent project that Nur al-Din Zangi has sponsored – intramural water project.

Nur al-Din Zangi was so determined to ensure the hospital meets its objective of serving the poor; the building was reconstructed numerous times after damages by earthquakes. A structure of complex stone curving is visible above the door of Nuri hospital, as well as Arabic calligraphies on different stones.

Such Arabic calligraphies are common in all the health facilities. These features are visible and intact to the present day. The hospital of Arghun Al-Kamili is the second medieval health facility in the city of Aleppo. Mamluk governor, Arghun Al-Kamili, supported the construction of the institution in 1354.

The facility was mainly made of stones; the entrance to the hospital an up-to-date wrought iron fence – Qinnesreen. Decorations of intricate stones filled the institution, together with Arabic and English writings indicating its name and date.

Arghun Al-Kamili hospital had a wooden door with copper metals, which displayed geometrical Arabic designs. At the top of the door, there are four lines of writings in Arabic. After leaving the metallic door, there is the hospital dispensary and a small room; the additional rooms were for consultation services.

Damascus, on the other hand, hosts the Nuri and Qaymari hospitals. Numerous scholars have frequently not mentioned the latter institution due to its non-strategic location.

The health facility is situated in the interior of vegetable market full of hogwash and garbage emanating from the indigenous merchants; this might be the reason for its negligence.

Qaymari hospital was constructed in 1248; it has a modern marble on the right part to indicate that it was constructed in the 12 th century.

The interior part of the Qaymari hospital has a quadrangular water reservoir bounded by iwans. Iwans are four arched halls. So special was the health facility that it set aside one of its sections for the sick females. River Nahr Yazid was the main water supplier to the Qaymari hospital.

Nuri al-Din Zangi went further to establish another hospital in his name in Damascus, the largest city in Syria ( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par. 7).

The construction of Nuri hospital in Damascus began in 1154 and stopped in 1242. Seljuk style is evident at the entrance of the health facility. Copper and geometrical designs are evident on different points of the structure.

Figures of painted flower motifs, peacocks, and calligraphy are visible from the inside of the facility. A central fountain is located at the courtyard; the courtyard is bounded by numerous rooms. One of the rooms was a library.

Taqî al-Dîn al-Râsid, with the funding of Sultan Murad III, founded an Istanbul Observatory 400 ages back. Istanbul Observatory is located on the European side of Bosporous, and is one of the largest observatories established before 16 th century.

The Istanbul Observatory is comparable to other observatory like Nâsir al-Dîn Tûsî’s Maragha observatory, Ulug Bey’s Samarqand observatory and Tycho Brahe’s Uroniborg observatory ( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par. 12).

The three key significance of an observatory is influenced by the value of the astronomers associated with the observatory, the gracefulness of the observatory and the type of work done in the observatory. Most observatories have devices that are categorised into movable and static instruments.

Nevertheless, according to Taqî al-Dîn, the observable instruments found in Istanbul Observatory are fixed instruments. Tycho Brahe surpassed both Ptolemy and Taqî al-Dîn in the instrumentation field.

From the field of construction and observation with the aid of different instruments or devices, it is imperative to note that Tycho Brahe was one of the great Muslims who developed astronomical instruments hospitals ( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par. 14).

Fixed instruments found in Istanbul Observatory

An armillary sphere.

The Armillary Sphere is an astronomical instrument used to measure the position of celestial objects. It has three sets of rings. The extreme ring is referred to as the Liuheyi that has the Fixed Equatorial, Horizon, and Meridian Circle fused together firmly on a subsidiary structure.

The intermediate one is the Sanchenyi and has four components ( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par. 17). The Siyouyi is the interior set that revolves inside the Sanchenyi about the glacial alignment.

Armillary sphere of Tycho Brahe

A mural quadrant (Libna)

Astronomers used a fresco quadrant, which astronauts use to observe the ascension of the stars and the sun; it measured angles of between 0-90 degrees.

Mural quadrant of Tycho Brahe ( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par. 14)

An azimuthal semicircle

The azimuthal is a device used to measure the stars’ azimuths and elevations. They had a copper ring that signified the horizon and a semi-circle that was at right angles to the horizon ( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par. 10).

Azimuthal semicircle

Parallactic Rule

This instrument was used to measure the moon’s parallax. It has three pieces of wood where the first piece is at right angles to the horizon, the second piece is connected at one end of the first piece while the third one is nailed near the base using a chord ( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par. 8).

Parallactic instrument of Tycho Brahe

( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par 15)

The wooden quadrant

Astronomers do not only measure distance of the sun to zenith, but also ascertain the stars’ elevations using this gadget. It is made up of wooden rulers and forms a quarter of a full circle.

Dioptra is an apparatus used to measure deceptive breadths of eclipses and heavenly bodies, such as comets and meteorites.

The instrument with cords

This instrument measures equinoxes of fall and spring.

This device or gadget helps in measuring the gap between stars.

Sextant of Tycho Brahe ( Discover the golden Age of Muslim Civilisation par. 18)

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500+ words essay on water.

Water is one of the most important substances for life on earth to function. It is equally important for humans as well as animals. Water does not merely help us survive, but it is significant for our day to day functioning. It has numerous uses when we come to think about it. Majority of our earth is covered with water itself, but, not all of it is safe for consumption. Therefore, it makes it essential for us to utilize this transparent substance chemical wisely. Moreover, if we look at the shortage of water happening in our country, it makes it all the more important to conserve it immediately.

Uses of Water

As we have already said that water has numerous uses, we will see where it is used. This part will most importantly help us realize the importance of water . It will make humans aware of what absence of water in the following areas can do to human life. As India’s main occupation is agriculture, water is exhaustively used here. Irrigation and cattle rearing requires a lot of water. Thus, a lot of farmers’ livelihood depends on it.

Further, industries use water for various purposes. It comes in handy when cooling, manufacturing and transporting several goods. For instance, thermal power plants consume quite a substantial amount of water for their running.

Furthermore, the domestic use of water cannot be left behind. In the day to day life of the common man, water plays a vital role. That is to say, from drinking water to washing utensils, we need water every step of the way.

After that, plants need water to survive and make food. It is one of the main elements which help them grow. Hence, water is extremely important for humans, animals, and plants to survive .

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Do not Waste Water

While water is quite essential and yet so scarce, however, people fail to realize this fact. They waste water with little or no care for the results of this activity. There are various ways in which one can avoid wasting water . To begin with, all households must get their leaking taps checked. They should fix them immediately as every drop is precious.

Similarly, we must choose buckets instead of showers for bathing. This is a very debatable topic and it needs to be settled. Showers waste a lot of water, so people must prefer buckets. This particular habit is quite commonly found in most of the households. People do not turn off their taps while brushing their teeth and washing utensils. Always remember to keep the tap off when doing so.

In addition, encourage rainwater harvesting system in all homes. This can help conserve water like never before.

In short, water is essential for the survival of mankind. But, it is, unfortunately, being waster rapidly. Every citizen and government must come together to tackle this issue. Governments must ensure all areas get water equally. On the other hand, citizens must keep in mind to use it wisely and not waste it unnecessarily.

FAQs on Water

Q.1 State the importance of water.

A.1 Water is of the utmost importance for human and animal life. It gives us water to drink. It also comes in great use for farmers and industries. Even common man requires water for various purposes like drinking, cleaning, bathing and more.

Q.2 List the ways to avoid wastage of water.

A.2 Everyone must avoid wasting water. We can do so by fixing our leaking taps, avoiding showers for bathing, and turning off taps when brushing. Furthermore, we can adopt rainwater harvesting system to conserve water.

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Wasting Water in Saudi Arabia essay

WastingWater in Saudi Arabia

SaudiArabia, just like most countries in the Middle East, has latelyexperienced some environmental concerns posing a threat to theirwater reservoirs. Water resources are on a severe declineparticularly to the millions of people who already cannot affordaccess to sanitary water. The situation is posing a significantthreat to the lives of millions of people living in Saudi Arabia. Itis, therefore, important that the masses be encouraged to conservethe already scarce water for the current and future generations. Tocarry out water conservation awareness campaigns will require theefforts of all players in the field of environmental protection. Thedeterioration of water supplies is a threat to both economic growthand national security since people may force to move to alreadycrowded cities in search of this precious commodity. With the loomingwater shortages as predicted by the weathermen, it is important tostart a conversation on how to conserve water.

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TheKingdom of Saudi Arabia is a semi-arid region. It means that theenvironmental conditions limit water resources in arid and semi-aridareas. The major contributors to the water scarcity in Saudi Arabiaincludes Growth of the population which has caused an upwardpressure in the demand for water thereby straining the watersupplies. The development of economic regions in the country is alsoa possible cause of water scarcity since these projects take in a lotof water leaving tiny for other uses. Climate change that has led toglobal warming has to a major extent contributed to the problems ofwater shortage in the Middle East. These problems ravaging the MiddleEast also occur in Saudi Arabia (Al-Ibrahim, 1991).

SinceSaudi is a semi-arid country with no lakes and rivers that canprovide fresh water, it, therefore, means that the people of Saudionly get water from conventional water resources like the groundwater and the rains. However, this rain is not reliable, which meansthat the country’s agricultural sector depends on irrigation. Theyuse water from the ground for irrigation and the land for agricultureadding the pressure for to the already scarce water supply. Thetraditional methods used for irrigation of such agricultural fields’leads to massive water wastage thus water scarcity. Desertificationas an environmental problem, which has also presented large effectsto water resources. Unsustainable agricultural practices such asovergrazing contribute to this desertification.

Fromthe above cause, a huge chunk of water shortage is because of humanfactors. Moreover, there is poor awareness of how to optimally useand save water from the masses in general. Therefore, the first stepin solving the problem of water shortage in Saudi will be to carryout public awareness companies on the importance of waterconservation. It will involve giving those feasible solutions thatthey can result to ensure the protection of the available waterresources and the optimal use of available water supplies.

Thecurrent situation demands the need and swift action of adopting waterdemand management vis a vis the conservation measures and programs toprotect the water resources as well as achieving a balance betweenthe availability of water and the demands. It is observable that thegovernment of Saudi and the other agencies are making significantefforts to aid water supply development and demand management toensure no wasted. It is important to put a focus on the demandmanagement of water as awareness campaigns occur (Hadadin et al.,2010).

Theagricultural sector is one of the largest and the most wastefulconsumer of water. Therefore, the campaign should focus on theplayers from this sector. The methods can maximize on the scarcewater in Saudi Arabia and to manage these demands efficiently shouldbe the priority in the awareness campaigns. Some of these methodsinclude the masses should be encouraged to avoid wasteful as well asthe less efficient uses of non-renewable water resources. Theirrigation can also be carried out waste water as opposed to thefresh water. It will channel the clean water to more demanding anddeserving sectors (Al-Zaharani, 2009).

Awarenessshould make people aware of the need to reuse and recycle. As thesehappens, the government should also invest in scientificinvestigations aimed at discovering new water fields, and this canoccur by the universities as well as other environmental and waterinstitutions.Management of drinking water that undergoes heavylosses through leakage can also occur through the implementation ofconstant and proper maintenance of the water distribution networks.Everybody should take it upon themselves to ensure that water pipesare protected to avoid leakages and breakages that result intomassive water wastage (Vedavyasan, 2000). In as much as thegovernment has a lot to do to ensure that it meets the demand forwater, it takes everybody to make sure the management of watersupplies available. Therefore, the dissemination of information onwater conservation debate to the public is important as opposed toleaving the confines of conferences and small discussion groups.Public participation is a sure way to water conservation and waterdemand management.

Al-Ibrahim,A.A., (1991). Excessive Use of Ground Water in Saudi Arabia: Impactsand Policy Options, JSTOR. Vol. 20, pp 34-37.

Al-Zaharani,K.H., (2009). Sustainable Development of Agriculture and WaterResources in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Conference of theInternational Journal of Arts and Sciences, Vol. 1, pp 23-37.

Hadadin,N. ,M. Quaqish., E. Akawwi &amp A. Bdour. (2010). Water Shortage inJordan- Sustainable solutions, Desalinisation. Vol 250. Pp 197-202.

Vedavyasan,C.V. (2000). Combating Water Shortages with innovative uses ofmembranes, Desalinisation. Vol 132. Pp 345-347.

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