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‘1001 Inventions’ Books for Schools 2008

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BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS ‐ UPDATE 2008 Page 2 of 48

1001 Inventions is a British project developed and managed by FSTC. FSTC are publishers of www.MuslimHeritage.com, www.1001inventions.com and www.City1250.com 27 Turner Street, Manchester M4 1DY, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 161 832 7770 Fax: +44 (0) 161 839 5774 Email: [email protected] Primary Sponsor:

A short list of other supporters include: (we apologise if we have not included your organisation)


Message from Jim Knight UK Minister of State for Schools and Learners “1001 Inventions offers a whole series of remedies and education for the rest of us. It is very important for the whole country to understand the hugely positive impact that Muslim inventors have had on the World and for Muslims to take pride in it.”

Message from the Chairman Professor Salim T S Al‐Hassani “On behalf of our global team I am delighted to present this overview report on the ‘1001 Inventions’ Books for Schools project for 2008.

Thanks to the generous and international support of sponsors we are honoured to report that over 6,800 books have now been gifted to schools, academic institutions and decision makers in the United Kingdom, United States and the Middle East. We consider this a major milestone in our educational campaign but this is still only a very small step on a hugely ambitious journey to have this book in every school and in every home. Through the sale of the book we have reached vast number of readers from all over the world. I am delighted to mention that the 1001 Inventions book is being translated into Turkish and Arabic and there are plans to translate it to seven more languages. Together with the book we despatched educational posters and school activity packs. Out of active engagement with the schools and working closely with the QCA, we developed a joint programme for Curriculum Enrichment and, as a result of this, yet another project has emerged. City 1250 is an educational tool using a virtual Muslim city in the year 1250 where great inventors and scholars dwell and with whom visitors can interact and learn from their Ancient Wisdom. The most recent recognition of the book was made at the UK Houses of Parliament where the 1001 Inventions exhibition was hosted for one week starting with a reception held by the Minister for schools, Jim Knight MP who expressed admiration and made statements of support. This was followed by further recognition at the United Nations, New York, when world leaders were given complimentary copies at a display situated at the delegates’ entrance. I would like to take this opportunity to also thank all our volunteers including all contributors, writers and editors of the 1001 Inventions book who, like myself, are unpaid and receive neither royalties nor any kind of financial return from the sale of the books. I look forwards to your continued support.” Professor Salim T S Al‐Hassani Chairman ‐ Foundation for Science, Technology & Civilisation (FSTC)

Prof. Salim Al‐Hassani and Minister for Schools, Jim Knight MP.



In this report:

1. Books for Schools Project Overview 2. Distribution completed in 2008 3. Feedback from schools 4. Distribution plan for 2009 5. Our Global Team 6. VIP Endorsements 7. Book Translation to Turkish and Arabic 8. City1250 9. Subsidised Poster Sets for Schools 10. London Book Fair 08 11. Abu Dhabi Book Fair 08 12. Book Reviews 13. Croydon Museum 14. UK Houses of Parliament, Westminster 15. United Nations, New York 16. HRH Queen Rania 17. Jeddah Conference 18. Riyadh Conference 19. Sharjah Conference 20. Press Coverage 21. Other News in 2008


1. Books for Schools Project Overview 1001 Inventions is a groundbreaking global educational initiative exploring the Muslim contributions to building the foundations of Modern Civilisation. Launched in March 2006 with backing from various sponsors including the British Government, 1001 Inventions has since achieved global success with over 400,000 people visiting its exhibitions and over 25,000 copies of the acclaimed book in circulation. The book is considered essential reading and contains 370 beautifully illustrated and easy to read pages with over a thousand years of Muslim contributions to our World. In the UK schools have begun teaching the 1001 Inventions classroom activity packs and our educational posters are being used in schools around the world. The Books for Schools project is an international educational sponsorship programme which provides an opportunity for private individuals, companies and government organisations to participate in helping promote 1001 Inventions. Our ultimate objective is simple, to have the 1001 Inventions book used in every school and educational institution around the world! As a start and with your vital support we aim to distribute 100,000 copies of the book free of cost to schools, universities, libraries and research centres on our database. This large scale distribution of the 1001 inventions book will provide greater access to this knowledge of Muslim contributions to the world, so that it can be studied and appreciated by both Muslims and non‐Muslims globally. This book clearly dispels the myth of the so called Dark Ages, commonly referred to as the period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the European Renaissance. Outcomes:

• Bring to the public domain the shared heritage of modern civilisation, and how the Golden Age of Science and Technology was rooted in different cultures, those of Muslims, Jews and Christians working together side by side for nearly a 1000 years.

• Strengthen and deepen social cohesion through collaboration between Muslim and non‐Muslim educators, teachers, advisers and policy makers.

• Provide stronger intellectual foundations for Muslims (male and female) to reassert their identity as future pioneers of human civilisation.

• Encourage wider participation in the study of science, engineering and technology and promote the awareness of its career opportunities.

• Offer guidance, exemplifications and perspectives for faith schools as well as community schools seeking to interpret the curriculum flexibly and appropriately.

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London with Elizabeth Woodcock, Co‐Editor 1001 Inventions


2. Distribution Completed in 2008 As a result of your support, and our international supporters, in total over 6,811 books have been gifted. In the United Kingdom 2,480 sponsored 1001 inventions books have been distributed to schools and over 450 to institutions and decision makers. Internationally over 3,881 books were gifted on behalf of sponsors in the United States, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar.

UK Distribution of 1001 Inventions Books to Schools


Our Distribution Methodology Step 1 – Database: We maintain our own database of schools and educational institutions and maintain a continuous process of growing our lists. Step 2 – Form: Using our Sponsor‐A‐Book form, we collect details of sponsors who want books sent on their behalf. Sponsors agree which city, country and type of educational institution and then agree to pay for the book and postage. Step 3 – Customisation: We produce a customised covering letter designed for the sponsored books to be sent to each institution. The book and various educational inserts such as the 1001 Inventions Teachers Packs are packaged by our staff. Step 4 – Distribution: The sponsored books are posted by recorded delivery and each school or institution is contacted ensure receipt. Step 5 – On Going Support: We provide schools with our contact information and add them to our newsletter mailing list to keep them updated with information on 1001 Inventions and future activities. Some schools have since ordered our Set of 10 large educational posters. Phase 1: Completed Distribution = All Cheshire and Manchester Primary Schools in UK = 420 Total Cheshire Primary Schools: 284 Puss Bank School Brookside Primary School Middlewich Primary School Barnton Primary School Highfield Community Primary School Woodfield Primary School Lache Primary School Rivacre Valley Primary School Lower Park Primary School Vernon Infant School Gawsworth Primary School Upton Priory Junior School The Dingle Primary School Highfields Community Primary School Mickle Trafford Village School Victoria Infant School Newton Primary School J H Godwin Primary School Belgrave Infant School Boughton St Paul's Nursery and Infant School Neston Primary School Aston by Sutton Primary School Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery Whitley Village School Manley Village School Alvanley Primary School Helsby Hillside Primary School

Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School Warmingham CofE Primary School Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School St Anne's Catholic Primary School Eccleston CofE Primary School Saighton CofE Primary School Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School Our Lady's Catholic Junior School Our Lady's Catholic Infant School St Saviour's Catholic Junior School St Bernard's Catholic Primary School St Saviour's Catholic Infant School St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Bollinbrook CofE Primary School St Paul's Catholic Primary School St Luke's Catholic Primary School St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Davenham CofE Primary School St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Witton Church Walk CofE Primary School Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Pott Shrigley Church School Upton Heath CofE Primary School Willaston CofE Primary School


Alderley Edge Primary School Styal Primary School Lacey Green Primary School Dean Row Junior School Gorsey Bank Primary School Wilmslow Grange Primary School Disley Primary School Parkroyal Community School Ash Grove Primary School Adlington Primary School Nether Alderley Primary School Vernon Junior School Ivy Bank Primary School Leftwich Community Primary School Leaf Lane School Infant and Nursery The Marlborough Primary School Worth Primary School Upton Priory Nursery and Infant School Hollinhey Primary School Lindow Community Primary School Alsager Highfields Community Primary School Buglawton Primary School Cranberry Infant School Holmes Chapel Primary School Wheelock Primary School Sandbach Community Primary School Excalibur Primary School Scholar Green Primary School Marlfields Primary School The Quinta Primary School Pikemere Primary School Hermitage Primary School Havannah Primary School Black Firs Primary School Offley Junior School Eaton Primary School Grange Community Primary School Sandiway Primary School Little Leigh Primary School Moulton School Charles Darwin Primary School Weaverham Forest Primary School Byley Primary School Wimboldsley Community Primary School Winsford High Street Community School Rudheath Community Primary School Cuddington Primary School Brierley Primary School Broad Street Nursery and Infant School Gainsborough Junior School Monks Coppenhall Primary and Nursery School Leighton Primary School Wistaston Green Junior School Underwood West Junior School Hungerford Primary School

Frodsham CofE Primary School Great Budworth CofE Primary School Norley CofE Primary School Little Bollington CofE Primary School Bollington Cross CE Primary School Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School Chelford CofE Primary School Woodcock's Well CofE Primary School Elworth CofE Primary School Smallwood CofE Primary School Mossley CofE Primary School Delamere CofE Primary School Tarporley CofE Primary School Utkinton St Paul's CofE Primary School St Chad's CofE Primary School Over St John's CofE Primary School Wharton Church of England Junior School Acton CofE Primary School St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School Audlem St James' CofE Primary School Bickerton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School Barrow CofE Primary School Capenhurst CofE Primary School Dodleston CofE Primary School Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School Little Sutton CofE Primary School Saughall the Thomas Wedge CofE Junior School Mobberley CofE Primary School Peover Superior Endowed Controlled Primary School Clutton Church of England Primary School Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School Tushingham‐with‐Grindley CofE Primary School Huxley CofE Primary School St Anne's Fulshaw CofE Primary School St Barnabas CofE Primary School Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School Overleigh St Mary's CofE Primary School The Oaks Community Primary School Hoole CE Primary and Nursery School Manchester Primary Schools: 136 Ashbury Meadow Primary School Benchill Primary School Ringway Primary School Nicholas Varley Community School Button Lane Primary School Beaver Road Primary School Rolls Crescent Primary School The Willows Primary School Stanley Grove Community Primary School


Buerton Primary School Calveley Primary School Haslington Primary School Wyche Primary School Sound and District Primary School Weston Village Primary School Willaston Primary School Wrenbury Primary School Millfields Primary School and Nursery Childer Thornton Primary School Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School William Stockton Community Primary School John Street Community Primary School Whitby Heath Primary School Wolverham Primary and Nursery School Huntington Community Primary School High Legh Primary School Egerton Primary School Upton Westlea Primary School Woodlands Junior School Woodlands Infant School Sutton Green Primary School Kelsall Community Primary School Harthill Primary School Waverton Community Primary School Farndon Primary School Tattenhall Park Primary School Ashton Hayes Primary School Tarvin Primary School Willow Wood Community Junior School Rossmore School Willow Wood Nursery and Infant School Frodsham Weaver Vale Primary School Offley Infant School Hartford Primary School Greenfields Primary School Cledford Junior School The Berkeley Primary School Mill View Primary School Parkgate Primary School Horn's Mill Primary School Over Hall Community Primary School Dunham Hill Primary School Darnhall Primary School Oaklands Community Infant School Church Coppenhall Junior School Gainsborough Nursery and Infant School Vine Tree Primary School Hartford Manor Community Primary School Underwood West Nursery and Infant School Dean Valley Community Primary School Christleton Primary School Cledford Infant and Nursery School Comberbach Primary School Whirley Primary School

Chorlton Park Primary School Seymour Road Primary School Old Moat Community Primary School Temple Primary School Wilbraham Primary School Oswald Road Primary School Birchfields Primary School Old Hall Drive Primary School Briscoe Lane Primary School Burgess Primary School Acacias Community Primary School Cavendish Primary School Chapel Street Primary School Charlestown Community Primary School Claremont Primary School Cravenwood Community Primary School Crossacres Primary School Crosslee Community Primary School Crowcroft Park Primary School Brookburn Community School Gorton Mount Primary School Greenbrow Infant School Green End Primary School Haveley Hey Primary School Heald Place Primary School Ladybarn Primary School Lily Lane Junior School Lily Lane Infants' School Mauldeth Road Primary School Moston Fields Primary School Moston Lane Community Primary School Newall Green Primary School New Moston Primary School Northenden Community School Cheetwood Primary School Crab Lane Primary School Broad Oak Primary School Peel Hall Primary School Sandilands Junior School Pike Fold Primary School Higher Openshaw Community School Manley Park Primary School Sandilands Infant School All Saints Primary School Webster Primary School Medlock Primary School Barlow Hall Primary School Baguley Hall Primary School Crumpsall Lane Primary School Abbey Hey Primary School Abbott Community Primary School Harpur Mount Primary School Alma Park Primary School Aspinal Primary School Bowker Vale Primary School


Saughall The Ridings Community Infant School Lostock Hall Primary School Church Lawton Primary School Rode Heath Primary School Wincham Community Primary School Lodgefields Community Primary School Elworth Hall Primary School Boughton Heath Primary School Wistaston Westfield Infant School Cranberry Junior School Weaver Primary School Edleston Primary School Goostrey Community Primary School Rainow Primary School Acresfield Community Primary School Cherry Grove Primary School Beechwood School Winnington Park Community Primary School Wallerscote Community School Shavington Primary School Mablins Lane Community Primary School Dee Point Primary School Pebble Brook Primary School Mansfield Primary School Gorsthills Community Primary School Daven Primary School Broken Cross Community School Elton Primary School Victoria Road Primary School Ashdene Primary School Oldfield Primary School Handley Hill Primary School Bexton Primary School Hurdsfield Community Primary School Meadow Community Primary School Frodsham Manor House Primary School Manor Park Primary School and Nursery Parklands Community Primary School Kingsmead Primary School Pear Tree School The Acorns Primary and Nursery School Blacon Infant School Blacon Hall Junior School Woodfall Junior School Oakenclough Primary School Wistaston Green Nursery and Infant School Wistaston Junior School Woodfall Infant School Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School Mottram St Andrew Primary School St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School St Thomas of Canterbury Blue Coat CofE Junior School St Clare's Catholic Primary School Burton Bishop Wilson CofE (Aided) Primary School

Plymouth Grove Primary School Rack House Primary School Ravensbury Community School Broadhurst Primary School St Thomas Community Primary School Varna Street Primary School Victoria Avenue Community Primary School Corpus Christi with St Anne RC Primary School St Ambrose RC Primary School St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester St Anthony's Catholic Primary School St Brigid's RC Primary School St Catherine's RC Primary School St Chad's RC Primary School St Dunstan's RC Primary School St Edmund's RC Primary School St Edward's RC Primary School St Francis RC Primary School St John Bosco RC Primary School St John Fisher RC Primary School St Malachy's RC Primary School St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester St Patrick's RC Primary School Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School St Peter's Catholic Primary School St Wilfrid's RC Primary School St Willibrord's RC Primary School St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester St Richard's RC Primary School St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston St John's RC Primary School CofE School of The Resurrection Saviour CofE Primary School St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester St Cuthbert's RC Primary School St Clare's RC Primary School Mount Carmel RC Primary School St Kentigern's RC Primary All Saints CofE Primary School Didsbury CofE Primary School St Andrew's CofE Primary School St James' CofE Primary School, Birch‐in‐Rusholme St Philip's Church of England Primary School King David Junior School King David Infant School Bishop Bilsborrow Memorial Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Junior School Manchester Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Infant School Manchester


St Winefride's Catholic Primary School Kingsley St John's CofE Primary School St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Bollington St John's CofE Primary School Prestbury CofE Primary School Wincle CofE Primary School St Gregory's Catholic Primary School St Edward's Catholic Primary School Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School St Alban's Catholic Primary School St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Brereton CofE Primary School Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School Sandbach Heath St John's CofE Primary School St Mary's Catholic Primary School Crowton Christ Church CofE Primary School Lower Peover CofE Primary School Whitegate CofE Primary School St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School St Mary's Catholic Primary School St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe Bridgemere CofE Primary School

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Chorlton CofE Primary School Holy Trinity CofE Primary School St Barnabas' CofE Primary School St Augustine's CofE Primary School St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School St Margaret's CofE Primary School St Mark's CofE Primary School Miles Platting St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School St James' CofE Primary School Gorton St Paul's CofE Primary School Cheetham CofE Community School St Agnes CofE Primary School St Clement's CofE Primary School Armitage CofE Primary School St Luke's CofE Primary School St John's CofE Primary School

Phase 2: Completed Distribution = North West Secondary Schools = 517 Total Abraham Guest High School Abraham Moss High School Alder Community High School All Hallows RC High School All Saints Catholic College Ashton Under Lyne Sixth Form College Astley Sports College & Community High School Audenshaw School Stockport Academy Bolton Catholic VI Form Centre Bolton Community College Bolton Sixth Form College Breeze Hill School Broad Oak Specialist Sports College Broadoak High School Brookway High School & Sports College Buile Hill High School Burnage High School Bury CofE High School Canon Slade CE Secondary School Cansfield High Specialist Language College Cardinal Langley High School Castle Hill High School Castlebrook High School Cedar Mount High School Counthill School Crompton House CofE School Failsworth Upper School

Our Lady's R.C High SchoolOur Lady's RC Sports College Parklands High School Parrenthorn High School & Specialist Technology College Parrs Wood Technology College Pemberton Business & Enterprise College Phillips High School Plant Hill High School & Arts College Prestwich Community Arts College Priestnall School Queen Elizabeth School Radcliffe Riverside (Coney Green & Radcliffe combined) Reddish Vale Technology College Rivington & Blackrod High School Rose Bridge High School Royton and Crompton School Saddleworth School Salford City Academy Sharples School Shevington High School Smithills School South Chadderton School South Manchester High School St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Technology College St Anne's Catholic High School St Anthony's Catholic College St Augustine of Canterbury RC High School St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High


Firwood School Flixton Girls High School Fred Longworth High School George Tomlinson School Golbourne High School Grange School Harper Green School Harrop Fold School Harrytown Catholic High School Hawkley Hall High School Hayward School Hazel Grove High School Hesketh Fletcher C of E High School Highlea Secondary School Hindley Community High School Hope High School Irlam and Cadishead Community High School Kaskenmoor School Kingsdown High School Levenshulme High School Little Lever Specialist Language College Littlemoss High School For Boys Lostock College Manchester Academy Manchester Islamic High School for Girls Manchester Mesivta Marple Hall School Matthew Moss High School Middleton Technology College Mornington High School Moston Sixth Form Centre Mount St Joseph Business and Enterprise College Newall Green High School Newall Green Sixth Form Centre Nicholls Sixth Form Centre North Chadderton Upper School North Manchester High School for Boys North Manchester High School for Girls North Manchester Sixth Form Centre Offerton High School Oldham Sixth Form College Openshaw Sixth Form Centre

St Gabriel's RC Science College St James' CofE School & Sports College St John Fisher Catholic High St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College St Joseph's RC High School & Sports College St Marys Catholic High School St Matthew's RC High School St Monica's RC High School & Specialist Language College St Patrick's RC High School and Arts College St Paul's Catholic High School St Peters Catholic High School St Peter's RC High School Loreto High School St Thomas More Catholic High School Standish Community High School Stockport School Stretford Grammar School Stretford High School Community Language College The Albion High School The Barlow RC High School & Science College The Blue Coat CE School The Byrchall High School The Deanery CofE High School The Derby Specialist Science & Art College The Elton Specialist Arts College The Hathershaw College of Technology & Sports The King David High School The Radclyffe High School The Swinton High School Thornleigh Salesian College Tottington Specialist Maths & Computing College Trinity Cof E High School & Technology College Turton High School and Media Arts College Urmston Grammar School Walkden High School Wardle High School Wellacre Technology College Wentworth High School Westhoughton High School ‐ A Technology College Whalley Range 11‐18 High School Withins School Woodhey High School Wright Robinson Sports College Xaverian Sixth Form College


Phase 3: Completed Distribution = United Kingdom Schools by LEA = 1543 sent (2118 schools left) Local Education Authority Total Books Sent Area Shortfall Barking and Dagenham 10 0 Barnet 22 0 Barnsley 15 0 Bath and North East Somerset 15 0 Bedfordshire 20 0 Bexley 17 0 Birmingham 84 0 Blackburn 12 0 Blackpool 10 0 Blaenau Gwent 6 0 Bolton 19 0 Bournemouth 10 0 Bracknell Forest 7 0 Bradford 0 29 Brent 14 0 Bridgend 9 0 Brighton 13 0 Bristol 19 0 Bromley 20 0 Buckinghamshire 37 0 Bury 16 0 Caerphilly 14 0 Calderdale 16 0 Cambridgeshire 4 29 Camden 12 0 Cardiff 20 0 Carmarthenshire 15 0 Ceredigion 7 0 Cheshire 49 0 Conwy 7 0 Cornwall 33 0 Coventry 22 0 Croydon 23 0 Cumbria 49 0 Darlington 8 0 Denbighshire 9 0 Derby 14 0 Derbyshire 50 0 Devon 45 0 Doncaster 18 0 Dorset 24 0 Dudley 27 0 Durham 40 0 Ealing 13 0 East Riding of Yorkshire 20 0 East Sussex 32 0 Enfield 20 0 Essex 86 0


Local Education Authority Total Books Sent Area Shortfall Flintshire 12 0 Gloucestershire 49 0 Greenwich 15 0 Gwynedd 14 0 Hackney 10 0 Halton 9 0 Hammersmith and Fulham 8 0 Hampshire 88 0 Haringey 12 0 Harrow 13 0 Hartlepool 8 0 Havering 20 0 Herefordshire 18 0 Hertfordshire 62 19 Hillingdon 0 18 Hounslow 0 15 Isle of Anglesey 0 5 Islington 0 10 Kensington and Chelsea 0 6 Kent 0 103 Kingston upon Hull City of 0 17 Kingston upon Thames 0 11 Kirklees 0 29

Knowsley 0 11

Lambeth 0 14

Lancashire 0 93 Leeds 0 46 Leicester 0 21 Leicestershire 0 52 Lewisham 0 13 Lincolnshire 0 67 Liverpool 0 29 Luton 0 12 Manchester 27 0 Medway 0 20 Merthyr Tydfil 0 4 Merton 0 7 Middlesbrough 0 9 Milton Keynes 0 13 Monmouthshire 0 4 Neath Port Talbot 0 11 Newcastle upon Tyne 0 13 Newham 0 17 Newport 0 8 Norfolk 0 58 North East Lincolnshire 0 12 North Lincolnshire 0 17 North Somerset 0 9 North Tyneside 0 12 North Yorkshire 0 50 Northamptonshire 0 39


Local Education Authority Total Books Sent Area Shortfall Northumberland 0 17 Nottingham 0 19 Nottinghamshire 0 51 Oldham 18 0 Oxfordshire 0 37 Pembrokeshire 0 8 Peterborough 0 12 Plymouth 0 19 Poole 0 9 Portsmouth 0 12 Powys 0 13 Reading 0 6 Redbridge 0 18 Redcar and Cleveland 0 13 Rhondda, Cynon, Taff 0 19 Richmond upon Thames 1 9 Rochdale 14 0 Rotherham 0 19 Rutland 0 3 Salford 18 0 Sandwell 0 16 Sefton 0 24 Sheffield 0 27 Shropshire 0 29 Slough 0 12 Solihull 0 14 Somerset 0 39 South Gloucestershire 0 16 South Tyneside 0 10 Southampton 0 17 Southend‐on‐Sea 0 13 Southwark 0 9 St. Helens 0 12 Staffordshire 0 61 Stockport 17 0 Stockton‐on‐Tees 0 16 Stoke‐on‐Trent 0 21 Suffolk 0 42 Sunderland 0 20 Surrey 0 64 Sutton 0 16 Swansea 0 15 Swindon 0 12 Tameside 16 2 Telford and Wrekin 0 14 The Vale of Glamorgan 0 9 Thurrock 0 11 Torbay 0 9 Torfaen 0 7 Tower Hamlets 0 17 Trafford 19 0


Local Education Authority Total Books Sent Area Shortfall Wakefield 0 21 Walsall 0 19 Waltham Forest 0 19 Wandsworth 0 12 Warrington 0 14 Warwickshire 0 40 West Berkshire 0 11 West Sussex 0 42 Westminster 0 11 Wigan 23 0 Wiltshire 0 31 Windsor and Maidenhead 0 11 Wirral 0 24 Wokingham 0 9 Wolverhampton 0 19 Worcestershire 0 34 Wrexham 0 8 York 0 12 Total UK Schools in 2008 1543 2118 Sample of List of Schools in Dubai receiving books: Dubai British School Cambridge International School Dubai American Academy The Oxford School Dubai American Scientific School The Westminster School Universal American School The Sheffield Private School The Winchester School Wellington International School Emirates International School Emirates International School (Meadows) English College Dubai College Dubai English Speaking College Deira International School Rashid School for Boys Latifa School for Girls

If you require a full list of all names of schools please contact us directly: [email protected]


3. Feedback from Schools Here are some typical comments received from Head Teachers: “Thank you for sending us the wonderful book ‘Muslim Heritage in Our World’. We are extremely grateful for your kindness. The book shall be useful as in R.E. we are doing Muslim faith. Once again, thank you for your generosity.” Marfields School, UK “We were very surprised to receive the 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World book that you sent us. We will learn a lot from it. We have studied the code breaker page and we found it very interesting how they could figure out codes from the war. We are currently learning about Islam so it is uncanny that you have sent a book about RE. Thank you.” Claire and Susie on behalf of all Y5 and 6 at Alvanley Primary School Alvanley Primary School “Please accept our warm thanks for your generous gift. It has been placed in the reference section of the library where I am sure many pupils will access it. “ Tehmina Hashmi Deputy Headteacher, Chorlton High School “Thank you for the book ‘1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World’ which is now in our library resource centre.” G Bremner Wilmslow High School “Thank you for sending us a copy of this lovely 1001 inventions book. I have put it in the library.” Dr E.V. Insch, King Edward Handsworth School “Just to say thank you for a copy of ‘1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World’ kindly donated by Mr ********* of ********* Ltd. This book is a fantastic source of information for our students and will be of a great use for the school. Thank you. “ Magda Wandel‐Kacprzak Upton‐by‐Chester High School “Many thanks for your kind donation of the copy 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in our World. This is a lovely book which will be shown to all the children in assembly and will then be made available through the school library for them to enjoy.“ Mrs Margaret Blease‐Bourne Head Teacher, Elworth Hall Primary School


“Thank you very much for the copy of 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in our world and accompanying literature which I am delighted to include within the stock of the school library. As you know Xaverian College has a strong Muslim cohort among our young people, and I am sure that the contents of this book will give many of them really interesting reading and potential role models to aspire to. “ Mrs M Hunter Principal, Xaverian College “I have just received our schools copy of 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our world and would like to thank you for your kind donation, please could you pass on my thanks to ********* Ltd.” Martha Standring Learning Resource Centre Manager, Whalley Range High School “I would like to thank you most sincerely for the book which you have recently sent to us at Darwen Vale High School. It was very good of you to think of sending the book to the school and your generosity is very much appreciated. Indeed, the library were thrilled to gain such an interesting and thought provoking book.” L Dunning Headteacher, Darwen Vale High School “I refer to your letter dated September 2007, in which you enclosed a copy of 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World. I would like to thank you for your gift which has proved to be highly useful.” I D Fenn Headteacher, Burnage High School “Thank you for the kind donation of 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World. Our children are currently learning about world religions in our whole school topic on World Faiths so the book will be a useful addition to our library. “ Mrs Linda Chadwick Head Teacher, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School “On behalf of Flint High School I would like to thank you for the copy of 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in World. The book will be kept in our Library and used as a resource for staff. Thank you once again.” Mrs A Hughes PA to Headteacher, Flint High School “On behalf of Plodder Lane I would like to thank you for your kind donation of the book 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World, for our school library. The book is a welcome addition to our library which is in the process of being set up. Please could you pass on our thanks on to ******* of *********.” Mrs D Wharton, Library Co‐ordinator , Plodder Lane Community Primary School


“I would like to thank you for the kind sponsor of the 1001 inventions book for use by all learners within this school. The book will be displayed in the schools’s Resources Centre where it can be used by the whole community.” Mr. P Mashall, Headteacher Marriotts School “Thank you for sending us a copy of 1001 inventions. I have passed the book to our library where it will doubtless be of great interest and benefit to our staff and students. Thank you for your kind gesture.” Mrs Rose Hughes, Headteacher, Yardleys School, Birmingham, UK

“Many thanks for sending us the 1001 inventions book, our teachers have benefited greatly from this great educational resource, whereby we have now added it o our recommended reading text to our pupils of all subjects and disciplines.” Dr. Suhail Qureshi, Headteacher, Dar‐Al‐Hekma College, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


4. Distribution Plan for 2009 Our distribution strategy covers: • Primary and Secondary schools • Universities and Colleges • Key Decision Makers Private individuals such as presidents, prime ministers and world leaders • Governmental organisations such as ministries of education • Libraries around the world including private and public libraries • Research centres • Foundations With hope that with the support of sponsors we will be able to distribute a further 15,000 books in 2009. Our master distribution list covers the following:

Category

Country Primary School

Secondary Schools

Universities /Colleges

Libraries

Research Centres

Governmental

Australia 7,148 2,068 230 1,930 70 41 Austria 5,329 1,096 46 350 105 15 Canada 23,000 6,100 354 5,000 120 16 China 456,900 95,000 2,003 17,788 2,000 10 Denmark 2,300 1,200 161 895 187 12 France 60,000 15,000 300 1,620 230 28 Germany 17,892 3,500 250 6,000 215 27 Greece 12,000 4,500 16 675 70 22 India 651,382 382,481 14,062 31,563 400 62 Indonesia 22,000 9,000 1,442 1,700 120 18 Iran 63,101 27,000 135 2,500 50 19 Iraq 8,145 3,000 26 35 5 23 Israel 2,440 1,568 55 1,000 90 36 Italy 7,666 2,898 56 2,155 95 35 Jordan 3,000 800 60 100 40 13 Lebanon 1,125 192 75 70 30 42 Malaysia 7,500 1,500 520 3,000 50 35 Morocco 5,098 619 35 50 70 22 Pakistan 169,000 43,000 850 45 37 30 Saudi Arabia 13,000 5,000 100 50 25 5 Spain 19,000 3,000 73 5,010 147 79 Syria 10,783 6,000 150 125 30 13 Turkey 36,047 8,713 82 1,435 400 22 UAE 1,000 800 40 20 20 3 UK 22,300 4,235 168 5,380 450 36 USA 60,229 35,367 4,992 13,927 800 66


5. Our Global Team

MonitoringProfessor Salim Al‐Hassani Professor Mohamed El‐Gomati Mohammad Hafiz Peter Raymond Bettany Hughes Peter Fell Dr. Anne‐Maria Brennon Ian Fenn Lee Bryant Dr Farooq Bajwa. UK Operations Dr. Okasha El Daley Dr. Salim Ayduz Neal Potter Margaret Morris Kath Cassidy Yassir Salem Ayshah Ismail Cem Nizamoglu Bryan Burgess Leigh Purnell David Craddock Dr Savas Konur Elizabeth Woodcock Heya Zedan Esther Heasman Aamir Haque

Middle East OperationsDr. Rabah Saoud Zeinab Shahein Samia Khan Nosheen Ladha Lina Al‐Quasi Yara Aray Asem Haji Uthmaan Abdul Hameed Turkey Zeki Poyraz Professor Talib Alp Morocco Professor Mohammed Abattouy Kuwait Dr. Abdalla Jawdat United States Operations Yasir Kahf Muneer Adhami


6. VIP Endorsements

Mohammed Jameel (left) CEO Abdul Latif Jameel Company and Chairman of FSTC, Professor Salim T S Al‐Hassani (right) on the occasion of forming a strategic alliance with 1001 inventions for the global expansion of the project.

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf, Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Sir Christopher Evans and Sir Richard Branson, holding the 1001 Inventions book at the launch of the Qatar Science and Technology Park.

“Today we all know that Islam and the West are not only compatible but can prosper together. That's what the 1001 inventions Book and project demonstrates.” The Right Honourable MP for North Warwickshire & Bedworth and a Government Minister, Mike O'Brien, former QC Solicitor General speaking on behalf of former Prime Minister Tony Blair.


“This is a wonderful book, beautifully illustrated and very well re‐searched. I bought a copy and I read it from cover to cover. In its own right, it is a wonderful read that also has a rich background for my own projects. I do recommend it and think it is a fascinating book that is extremely well put together and referenced.” Professor Jim Al‐Khalili, British Theoretical Nuclear Physicist, Academic, Author and Broadcaster

HRH Sheikh, Dr. Sultan Al‐Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah receiving the book from Professor Mohamed El‐Gomati, Deputy Chairman of FSTC.

From Left to Right:

His Excellency Francis Lorenzo Ambassador of Dominican Republic to United Nations

His Excellency Ismael Abraao Gaspar Martins Ambassador to United Nations for Angola

His Excellency Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann President of the United Nations General Assembly

Prof. Salim T S Al‐Hassani

His Excellency Ambassador of Panama to United Nations

Dr. Farouk El‐Baz, Renowned NASA Scientist. Apollo Moon mission NASA scientist and Dr Suhair Al‐Qurashi, Dean of Dar Al‐Hekma College, Saudi Arabia.


Her Excellency Tarja Halonen, The President of Finland with 1001 Inventions Book

His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of Turkey & Prof. Salim T S Al‐Hassani, Chairman FSTC, Chief Editor 1001 Inventions Book

“You have created a new space for dialogue” Dr. Condoleezza Rice, 66th United States Secretary of State and Prof. Salim T S Al‐Hassani, Chairman FSTC.

“This glorious book overflows with the great ideas of the Muslim middle ages. From Al‐Jazari and his elephant clocks to Al‐Kindi and Ibn Al‐Haitham with their revolutionary optical theories. It is a super celebration of Islamic brilliance in the Middle Ages” Adam Hart‐Davis; Photographer, Writer & TV Science Presenter BBC


“The 1001 inventions Book is indeed a praiseworthy effort, a commendable and timely endeavour, an eye‐opener which is meant to allow new generations to catch a glimpse, a tiny portion of great global legacy and contribution to science and technology, realized by the Muslims in ancient times. We are all confident that this book will help to bring cultural awareness conducive to filling part of the gap which separates Islam and the West, as well as defining the 1000 years of missing history." His Excellency Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary General of The OIC.

Sheikh Muhammad Sayyid Tantawi, Grand Imam of Al‐Azhar & Shiekh Ali Juma'ah, Mufti (Interpreter of Islamic Law), Egypt & Prof. Salim T S Al‐Hassani, Chairman FSTC & Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary‐General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference.

Right Honourable Paul Goggins, MP, Minister for the Home Office and Peter Fell, Manchester University.

Professor Salim T S Al‐Hassani and His Highness Sheikh Faraj bin Hamouda of Abu Dhabi


Prof. Salim T S Al‐Hassani, Chairman FSTC & Shiekh Muhammad Sayyid Tantawi, Grand Imam of Al‐Azhar

His Excellency Ambassador of Spain to United Nations

His Excellency Greek Ambassador to United Nations

More: Endorsements (VIP) Gallery & Please click the picture to enter the gallery


7. Book Translation to Turkish and Arabic FSTC has signed a translation and publishing deal with a Turkish publisher to distribute the 1001 Inventions Book in Turkish speaking countries. Translation is currently underway. We are also near completion of the Arabic version of the 1001 Inventions book. It is expected that the book will be in distribution by September 2009.

Existing Global Distribution points for 1001 Inventions Book: http://www.1001inventions.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.viewSection&intSectionID=570


8. City1250 and UK Curriculum Enrichment Programme FSTC has launched a Curriculum Enrichment Programme (CEP) aimed at developing a campaign to enrich the present UK National Curriculum, making it more balanced, more inclusive and more accurate through incorporating the Muslim contributions made in Science and Technology alongside those of other cultures. The CEP project involves a collaborative programme with the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Association for Science Education (ASE). It is known as the Cultural Understanding in Science Project (CUSP) and the first project released to schools in 2008 was City 1250. City 1250 is a case study working with UK schools as a pilot scheme to examine the feasibility and feedback from teachers and pupils. The educational resources include the 1001 inventions Book, the interactive Teachers’ Packs, Educational Posters Sets, Teachers’ Activity Sheets and a DVD video on a mystery visit to the City 1250.

ASE Global & 1001 Inventions City 1250

ASE Global team has developed colourful and innovative resources including City 1250. In this activity, students watch a short film (approx 7 mins) in which 4 teenagers discuss their forthcoming year on the (fictional) reality TV show City 1250. Each teenager tells of their worries about living in a reconstructed city in the Islamic world in the year 1250.

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Students then use the resources provided to discover how the science and technology of the time addresses each of the teenagers’ worries. They learn about the advances of Muslim scientists in eight vital fields, and consider how their work influenced future scientists.

City 1250 Clip City 1250 Teachers Notes City 1250 Student Worksheets


9. Subsidised Poster Sets for Schools

FSTC has subsidized the sale of its 1001 Inventions poster sets in order to bring the sale price so far down that schools can afford the entire set. The set of 10 large A1 sized posters are now being sold at 50% of the cost of production.

Muslim Heritage World Map


10. London Book Fair 2008

14th‐16th April 2008, Earls Court

1001 inventions exhibit at the prestigious TRADE ONLY event. The Market Focus of 2008 was on the Arab World. . Traders and interested book distributors booked appointment and visited our stand. The central feature of the 1001 Inventions stand was a giant cube comprising of over 160 smaller cubes each with the name of a Muslim contribution to science, technology and civilisation. London book Fair Press Release Watch Arabic Press Coverage...

11. Abu Dhabi Book Fair 2008 11th‐16th March 2008

The 1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in Our World book took centre stage at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Hundreds attended a book signing ceremony with Chief Editor Professor Salim Al‐Hassani and Editors Elizabeth Woodcock and Dr.Rabah Saoud present. The book was showcased beside a giant 6 meter cubic structure that displayed hundreds of historical contributions.

HRH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed


12. Book Reviews

One of the most respected online newspapers ‘The Times’ selected 1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in Our World as one of its featured books for Summer 2008. . "The Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) has produced a beautiful catalogue '1001 Inventions: How Muslim Civilisation Shaped The World.' It reminds us just how the Middle East, North Africa and Al Andalus catalysed many of the trappings of modern life. An immensely useful corrective to our Greco‐Roman‐Renaissance sense of Western Civilisation " The Times Summer Books: The Past by Bettany Hughes

Real History website chooses 1001 Inventions as website of the month. The Real Histories Directory has been created as a resource tool for teachers, parents, pupils and the wider community to support them in teaching and learning about cultural diversity in the UK http://www.realhistories.org.uk/index.php/previous‐websites‐of‐the‐month/july‐2008‐1001‐inventions.html

Discover 1000 years of missing history! by Maha Youssuf, 04 March 2008

My view of 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World, written by Salim T. S. al‐Hassani (Mechanical Engineering, UMIST, Manchester‐UK). Hon. Chairman Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilization, UK . Ever bothered to learn about the true origins of code breaking, the three Course Meals, treatment through music, cappuccino, archs‐ torpedoes, trick devices, spas, perfumes, musical instruments, cameras and many more of our modern life essentials and luxuries??!! The minute I started reading 1001 Inventions: The Muslim Heritage in Our World, written by Salim T. S. al‐Hassani (chief editor); Elizabeth Woodcock, and Dr. Rabah Saoud (co‐editors), couldn’t put it down before I was done with all of its chapters. It’s neither religious, nor politically motivated, but an unquestionably important book that unfolds myriads of secrets and facts about our daily life matters, ranging from home remedies to astronomical discoveries and physical or chemical


observations, the foundations of which were laid by Muslims but were mistakenly attributed to the Renaissance. Those of you who watched the BBC’s Islamic History of Europe, or What the Muslims Did for Us, can figure out much of what the book is about. It’s more of a guidebook taking you on a journey through 7 marvelously organised chapters detailing numerous state of the art inventions by Muslim Scholars, Scientists, Physists, and Fashionists. It’s some sort of an exhibition displaying the achievements of a 1000 years of missing history, depicting real manuscripts from the Muslims Golden Civilization in which they included their eye witness accounts of life at their times, together with excerpts from Western Books, and speeches of iconic figures in various fields, endorsing the Muslims’ life‐enhancing contributions to this world and the fine touch they left in each and every aspect of our modern life. Although it’s a 2006 release, the acclaimed work, published by the Foundation for Science Technology and Civilization (UK), is still touring the world, visiting international museums, and attending global conferences on cultural interaction and religious tolerance, drawing the attention of a variety of world organisations as well as political, religious and cultural icons to the groundbreaking inventions of the Muslim Civilization. It was even endorsed by Tony Blair, the Ex British Premier at a special meeting of Arab ambassadors. 1001 Inventions: The Muslim Heritage in Our World, is not just a book, it’s a campaign that includes an education program, a website, and an exhibition which was first held in Manchester, England, and was attended by over 80,000 people in the first three months of its launch. The book, which triggered a great boom in the Western World, especially in the UK sold out its first print run in no time. The first edition, however, had a few typo, grammatical, and spelling mistakes, that were corrected in the second edition. In my opinion, no other book could do greater justice to the Muslim heritage than did 1001 Inventions: The Muslim Heritage in Our World. It’s a bit lengthy coffee‐table book, so don’t expect to finish it in one sitting, but it’s a marvelous read that worth the time you’ll invest in it. . Shockingly Brilliant and Absorbing! by an Amazon.co.uk Customer, 19 January 2008 A brilliantly compiled and gripping encyclopedia of knowledge, which will have the reader wanting to know more. This book is essential reading for students and for those seeking to understand Islam and the Muslim peoples. A must read in my humble opinion for anyone who is interested in history, science and culture. I just could not put it down! Informative would be an understatement.. It's got quality written all over it. Made from quality glossy paper, it's definitely worth the price I paid for it, and I intend to buy more copies for my family and friends. It's beautifully illustrated, full of wonderful photographs, maps and diagrams. It's main theme and core is highlighting Muslim Scientists, Thinkers and Artists, and their contributions in our world. Its simple layout makes it a most enjoyable read. What really intrigued me was that `The Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC)' has authenticated, and published this book. It contains an ocean of facts, especially things we take for granted in our daily lives:


• Who would have thought that it was through early Muslim advancements in science and culture that went on to lay the foundations/cornerstones of the European Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and modern Western society.

• Who would have thought it was in translation from Arabic, not the original Greek, that knowledge of Greek philosophy became prominent in Christian thought.

• Who would have thought that Western mathematics are based on Arabic numerals and calculations. Never!! I hear you all shout? Sadly I thought the same.. Truth can be stranger than fiction, and very hard to stomach.

• Who would have thought that `Coffee' is actually a Muslim discovery, and the word is derived from the Arabic word Al‐Qawah (Café).

• Who would have thought that the word `Checkmate' is actually Persian in origin and a corruption of Shah Mat (The king is dead).

• Who would have thought that paper and gun powder was brought to Europe by Muslims via the Muslim lands.

• Who would have thought that the first Libraries, Hospitals and Universities were created by the Muslims.

• Who would have thought that it was the Muslims who first brought and cultivated in Europe many crops and fruits from far lands as China and India, ranging from oranges, bananas, rice, cotton, sugar cane, silk and spices.

• Unbelievably, the list goes on!

This book I am not ashamed to admit has managed to remove many prejudices that I held previously against Islam and its contribution to human life and the world. It has given me a whole new outlook to Islam, and has brought about a sense of respect, admiration and gratitude to all those great Muslim contributions that have brought about the quality of life that most of us take for granted. After reading this book, I'm sure most people like me will be convinced that Western civilization owes a huge dept to the Islamic culture. Without their contribution, sacrifices and efforts, we in the West would probably still be living in the dark ages.


13. Croydon Museum 2nd February till 31st May, 2008

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1001 Inventions Exhibition successfully launched at the Croydon Clock Tower Museum and was visited by over 50,000 people during a 3 month showcase. This groundbreaking interactive exhibition brings to life a golden age of innovation and features over one thousand scientific wonders created by Muslim inventors in the years 600 ‐ 1600. Exhibition Venue Details... Launch Photographs... Interactive Events... Watch Press Coverage 1 Watch Press Coverage 2 Croydon Museum Report Promotional Material

Title: 1001 Inventions Exhibition launches at the Museum of Croydon Exhibition Gallery (2

February ‐ 3 May)

Date: 2/2/2008

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Details: Croydon Clocktower, 2 February‐3 May 2008*, Monday‐Saturday, 11am‐5pm This groundbreaking interactive exhibition brings to life a golden age of innovation and features over one thousand scientific wonders created by Muslim inventors in the years 600 to 1600. From the first flying machine to the first university, our numbers 1‐9, astronomy, coffee, soap, clocks and the camera, few of us realise how much of what we take for granted today originated in the Muslim world. This exhibition is based on the book 1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in our World.

School and Group Visits to the Exhibition

We expect this exhibition to be extremely popular with schools and community groups. To ensure you enjoy your visit please book in advance by contacting the Museum


Education team on tel: 020 8253 1023 or email: [email protected]

February Half‐Term Family Workshop

Design and Decoration Tuesday 19 February, 11am ‐1pm and 2 ‐ 4pm

Designs from the Muslim world were renowned for their quality and rich geometric patterns of stars, octagons, triangles and rosettes. Choose your own elements to make a beautiful design to take home.

FREE, Tickets for each session will be available from Ticket Office on the day Clocktower Activities Room.

Designs on Paper Thursday 21 Feb �� ruary, 11am 1pm and 2 4pm

Find out how to make your own paper and decorate it with designs inspired by the 1001 Inventions exhibition.


Easter Holiday Family Workshops

Wednesday 9, Thursday 10, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 April 11am ‐1pm and 2 ‐ 4pm

Join us for a range of fun activities, inspired by Islamic science and art forms. Make marbled paper or a flying machine, take part in a game of chess or decorate your skin with henna designs.

See Clocktower monthly brochure, www.museumofcroydon.com or www.croydonclocktower.org.uk for details of events on each day.



14. UK Houses of Parliament, Westminster http://www.1001inventions.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.viewSection&intSectionID=569 1001 Inventions was given the privilege of exhibiting at the UK Houses of Parliament, from 13th‐17th October 2008. This taster exhibition showcased the likes of Al‐Jazari’s Elephant Clock and Scribe Clock as well as his famous water pump raising machine. The exhibition covered FSTC’s pioneering projects such as the 1001 Inventions Curriculum Enrichment Programme (CEP) and Cultural Understanding in Science Project (CUSP).

The exhibition was exclusively for Ministers (MPs) and not open to the general public. Formally opened by Jim Knight MP, UK Minister for Schools and Learning, on the 15th October. Through the exhibition, 1001 Inventions aims to raise awareness of the contribution the Muslim world has made in building the foundations of modern day civilisation; to promote cultural understanding and social cohesion; and prevent violent extremism.

Muslim Heritage Conference: Social Cohesion. http://www.1001inventions.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.viewSection&intSectionID=573 Jim Knight MP, the UK Minister for Schools and Learning and Sir Roland Jackson, the Chief Executive of the British Association for the Advancement of Science addressed invited delegates only at the ‘Muslim Heritage in our World: Social Cohesion’ conference on the 15th October at the Hoare Memorial Hall, Church House, Westminster organised by FSTC. Presentations by leading academics, professors and historians countered the 1000 years of historical amnesia which has ignored scientific and technological contributions from other cultures to our present civilization, creating a false sense of Euro‐centric pride at the expense of other world cultures. The conference examined how addressing this situation can be used as a catalyst to help policymakers promote better cultural understanding and social cohesion. Invitees were selected from a list of names given by government, QCA, ASE, MHAG, The BA and from our


own contacts. The press and media were present although not in full force as this was mainly an internal parliament event. The most important official message from the minister which was quoted in the press was “Every child must be taught the scientific contributions Muslims made to our society”. It is worth mentioning that the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson also visited the display. He was so impressed that he held the 1001 inventions book over his chest and posed for photographs. He also said that his grandfather was a Muslim and he was proud of his heritage. Of course it is noteworthy to mention that he belongs to the opposition party. Hence our project has the support of both political parties. See Appendix 2 for full update. Outcomes of the event: - By far the most important outcome is the official recognition of the government of the need to include

our material in the National Curriculum. - We now have a long strategic relationship with the educational policy makers that will result in the

endorsement of our educational products. - The story of the missing 1000 years of Islamic Civilisation has entered into the centre of decision making,

the UK parliament. Also the reception and conference were held at another very important place; Church house which is effectively the Christian parliament, where the Anglican synod meets. This is historically significant as it is a first that the names of Islam and Muslims have been mentioned in such a good light in this building.

- Declaration of the University of Manchester of its intention to set up an academic Centre for Muslim Civilisation in our World.

- PR for the message and marketing for the 1001 Inventions book. - Having leverage from this endorsement to pave the way for US and other countries. - Immediately after this we received an invitation from the European (EU/EC) Parliament to give a

presentation to 60 MEPs from the Committee for Education and Culture. - Recruiting more key International associates. - Declaring the onset of an International version of our present MHAG.


15. United Nations, New York

http://www.1001inventions.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.viewSection&intSectionID=582 During the international ‘Interfaith Dialog Between Civilisations’ conference held at the United Nations in New York from the 12th–13th November 2008, FSTC produced a Display entitled: “Multi‐Faith Scientists in Islamic Civilization”. The Display was sponsored by Al‐Aghar Group, Abdul Latif Jameel Group, Layan Cultural Foundation and Dar Al‐Hekma College. Due to its popularity, the display was kept for a further 10 days at the delegates’ entrance of the UN General Assembly. Large number of the guests attending the Dialog Conference, many of whom were heads of states, prime ministers, ministers and ambassadors, came to visit the Display which was located at the main entrance used by delegates. During the two days of the conference, the display was visited by among many others, His Majesty King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and Patron of the Dialog Conference, Madame Tarja Halonen, the President of the Republic of Finland, Shaikh Dr Tantawi, The Grand Imam of Al‐Azhar, Shaikh Dr Ali Gomaa, the Mufti of Egypt, H E Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann, the President of the UN General Assembly, Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, the Secretary‐General of The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), HE Recap Tayyip Erdogan, the Prime Minister of Turkey, HE Tarja Halonen, The President of Finland, HE Abbas El‐Fasi, the Prime Minister of Morocco, HE Dr Condoleezza Rice, US Secretary of State.. Prof. Salim T S Al‐Hassani, Chairman of the FSTC explained the content and theme of the exhibition to the visiting dignitaries and signed copies of the book “Muslim Heritage in our World” for them. Prof. Salim T S Al‐Hassani also gave a lecture at the UN Security Council Room, in conjunction with Dr Suhair Qurashi, the Dean of Dar Al‐Hekma College, Jeddah, under the same title as the Display.


16. Films with HRH Queen Rania

FSTC has produced 3 short films produced to support Queen Rania’s Youtube project. As a pilot for the viral campaign planned, we have developed 3 short films as part of Queen Rania’s Youtube project. The films we produced by FSTC supported by a professional team of former BBC presenter Bethany Hughes and former BBC cameramen. The clips can be seen here: Discover the Muslim Contributions in our Homes: http://www.1001inventions.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.viewSection&intSectionID=571 This clip highlights just some of the everyday items in our homes that came to us through a shared heritage with Muslim Civilisation. This clip is the first in a three part series specially produced by 1001 Inventions to support Her Majesty's YouTube Project. We thank Her Majesty for championing international cross cultural dialogue and the Abdul Lateef Jameel Company for sponsoring this production. Special thanks also goe to presenter Bettany Hughes and the production team that worked to produce the series. Discover the Muslim Contributions in our Hospitals: http://www.1001inventions.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.viewSection&intSectionID=286 Discover the Muslim Contributions in our Schools: http://www.1001inventions.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.viewSection&intSectionID=284


17. Jeddah Conference

Muslim Heritage in the Knowledge‐Economy Conference in Jeddah

Click here for the video file of the conference.

During "The First Regional Conference on the Knowledge Economy" at Dar Al‐Hekma College in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from January 12‐13, 2008, attended by over 300 experts and professionals as well as several VIPs, Professor Salim Al‐Hassani delivered a key note speech in which he presented the touring exhibition "1001 Inventions" and the work undertaken by Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) to promote Muslim Heritage.

Departing from the fact that the history of science and civilization, as taught by many institutions in the West, often fails to include about 1000 years of Islamic heritage and civilization, Salim Al‐Hassani remarks, while speaking at Dar Al‐Hekma College in Jeddah on January 14, 2008, that "the Renaissance couldn't have happened out of nothing (…) In the West, there is total ignorance of the contributions of other civilizations. Did modern civilization really rise from nothing?"

Al‐Hassani explained how many Western discoveries are of Muslim origin. He stated that there was a lost age of Muslim innovation and invention that Muslims are not communicating to the West. Further more, that these Muslim contributions are not included in the the history syllabus or textbooks either.

Focussing on a contrroversial issue, that of women in Muslim society, he remarked that during Umar ibn Al‐Khattab's reign in 634 H, Muslim women took the lead in different ways. The Caliph Umar appointed Samra bint Nuhayk Al‐Asadiyya as a market inspector in Makkah and Ash‐Shifa bint Abdullah as an administrator of the market in Madinah. "Later, Ash‐Shifa was appointed as the head of health and safety in Basra," said Al‐Hassani.

Al‐Qarawiyyin, a spiritual and educational center (1st University in history) that led the Muslim world for over 1200 years, was founded and built in Fez, Morocco, in 859 CE by a young princess, Fatima Al‐Fihri, who migrated with her father Mohammed Al‐Fihri from Qairawan (Tunisia) to Fez.

"Fatima vowed to spend her entire inheritance on building a mosque suitable for her community. This remarkable story is a typical example shedding some light on the role and contribution of women to Muslim civilization. Such a role is the subject of widely held misconceptions about Islam," said Al‐Hassani.

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about the impact of Western culture and civilization on the Islamic world.

"It is a failure which stems, I think, from the straitjacket of history which we have inherited. The medieval Islamic world, from Central Asia to the shores of the Atlantic, was a world where scholars and men of learning flourished," said Prince Charles. "But because we have tended to see Islam as the enemy of the West, as an alien culture, society and system of belief, we have tended to ignore or erase its great relevance to our own history."

Media coverage:

� Hassna'a Mokhtar, "Renaissance Couldn't Have Happened Without Muslim Input", Arab News Agency, online at: http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=105678&d=15&m=1&y=2008. � Ali Sharaya, "1001 inventions: An exhibition that amazed the world", (in Arabic), Al‐Sharq al‐awsat, London, 18 January 2008. Online at: http://www.asharqalawsat.com/details.asp?section=54&issue=10643&article=454484. � "Knowledge vital for economic development ", Kuwait Times, Kuwait City, January 14, 2008. Online at: http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NzU2OTU0OTUw.


18. Riyadh Conference 1001 Inventions took centre stage at the First Saudi Innovation Exhibition 9th‐13th March 2008.

HE Dr. Abdullah Al‐Obied,

Minister of Education, KSA, receiving the

1001 Inventions Book.

In Riyadh thousands flocked to the exhibition area of the Kingdom Tower to visit the first Saudi exhibition for inventions, Ibtikar 2008. Centre stage was a 1001 Inventions display and a key note speech delivered by Prof. Salim Al‐Hassani.

Press Coverage...

A 1001 Inventions exhibition display took center stage during the event.

Delivering a keynote speech at IBTIKAR, the exhibition for inventions and innovators currently taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Professor Salim Al‐Hassani, Chief Editor of 1001 Inventions and Chairman of FSTC, said: "This alliance with ALJ builds upon the outstanding success of the exhibition currently touring the U.K. It will enable us to embark upon a high‐profile world tour visiting over 20 major locations, starting next year with North America and the Middle East".

Professor Al‐Hassani added: "We are committed to this educational campaign which actively promotes a shared heritage through mutual respect and understanding. It is appropriate that this announcement has been made at IBTIKAR which applauds innovation and scientific breakthroughs."


19. Sharjah Conference 1001 Inventions showcased at Sharjah Muslim Science Conference The 1001 Inventions took centre stage at the First International Conference on Muslim Science in Sharjah, UAE. The conference was attended by over 200 leading academics who gathered to present and discuss over a thousand years of Muslim contributions to science and technology.

HRH Sheikh Sultan Al‐Qassimi, ruler of Sharjah received a copy of the 1001 Inventions book

from Professor Mohamed El‐Gomati, Vice Chairman of FSTC.


20. Press Coverage

Review of Press Coverage http://www.1001inventions.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.viewSection&intSectionID=422 The above link contains an up to date review of 1001 Inventions in the press. ‐ Al‐Ittihad Newspaper – December 2008 ‐ Science & Development Bulletin: Survey on Muslim Scientists ‐ November 2008 ‐ New Science Teaching Packs for UK Schools 29/10/08 ‐ Aljazeera.com: 1001 Inventions at UK Houses of Parliament 21/10/08 ‐ 1001 inventions mark Islam's role in science 20/10/08 ‐ Daily Telegraph: Pupils need Positive images of Islam 17/10/08 ‐ Telegraph Newspaper: Teach children what Muslims did for us ‐ 16/10/08 ‐ London Conference: 1000 years of amnesia ‐ October 2008 ‐ UK Parliament to get Clock of Civilisations ‐ October 2008 ‐ Charity, Orphans & Foundlings In The Pre‐Modern Islamic World ‐ 19/09/2008 ‐ Real Histories Directory: Web Site of the Month ‐ July 2008 ‐ Arabic Magazine: Islam Today (PDF 1.4 MB) ‐ 01/08/2008


21. Other News in 2008

• Muslim News: Book Review by Subhi Al‐Azzawi • Muslim News: Book Review (Page 12) • Newspaper: Muslim News: Book Review • MuslimHeritage.com Newsletter 4 • FSTC at the United Nations in New York • After Rome Holy War and Conquest by Boris Johnson • Times Online: Inspirational reading for a season of reflection • 1001 Inventions' Houses of Parliament Experience • 1001 inventions at UK Houses of Parliament • Muslim Heritage Conference: Social Cohesion • Queen Rania and Muslim Heritage in Our Homes • 1001 Inventions at Engineering Islam • Global 1001 Inventions Book Distributors • Muslim Heritage: A Scholarly Perspective • 1001 Inventions at Living Islam 2008 • Meeting with Dr. Farouk El‐Baz, Well‐Renowned NASA Scientist • MuslimHeritage.com Newsletter Issue 3 • The Times Summer Book: 1001 Inventions • RHD's Website of the Month • Video Clips and Documentaries • Manchester's Quran Exhibition • Islamic Foundation / MIHE Library • Cultural Understanding through Science project • Science in School • Turkish Media • Turkish TV Channel called Hilal TV • Bradford Education Conference • London Book Fair • Sharjah Muslim Science Conference • Abu Dhabi Book Fair • Abdul Latif Jameel Co. • Swiss President Micheline Calmy‐Rey • First Saudi Innovation Exhibition • Museum of Croydon Exhibition

1001 Inventions at Living Islam 2008. http://www.1001inventions.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.viewSection&intSectionID=568 1001 Inventions was invited to attend the Living Islam Camp 2008, held at the Lincolnshire Showground, near the city of Lincoln. The Living Islam Event was run from Thursday 17th July to Sunday 20th July 2008. It is a huge camp organised annually by the moderate Islamic Society of Britain. It is attended by more than 3,000 men and women from different parts of the UK. Every year, the event is animated by a variety of speakers and discussion seminars.


Professor Salim T S Al‐Hassani delivered a speech entitled "Amnesia and the Identity Crisis" on behalf of 1001 Inventions and FSTC. The speech highlighted the missing millennium from the Schools Curricula and from the main sources which influence public opinion. When recognition of these inventions is made, non‐Muslims will respect and appreciate Muslims. On the other hand, Muslims will react positively by reasserting their identity and at the same time reflect their religiousness through deeds that are useful to all members of society, to animals, to plants, and to environment and nature at large.

A book stall was also hosted at the event, where Professor Salim T S Al‐Hassani signed copies of the book, 1001 Inventions: Muslim Heritage in Our World.

1001 Inventions at Engineering Islam. http://www.1001inventions.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.viewSection&intSectionID=576 1001 Inventions was invited to attend and speak at Engineering Islam 2008, held at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London. The Engineering Islam event was run on Monday 22nd September 2008. Building on the success of a similar idea last year, the event was hosted by the London Engineering Project (LEP). Students from six London schools, aged 11 to 15 attended the event which comprised of sever al workshops based on the 1001 Inventions Teachers Pack, and presentations. Workshops included ‘The Bird Man’, ‘Raising Water’ and ‘Seeing in the Dark.’ Dr Mahbub Gani, Lecturer at Kings College London, delivered a speech on behalf of 1001 Inventions and FSTC.

MASDAR FSTC has started a most ambitious Data‐ Base project; MASDAR, launching of a long awaited and strategically significant electronic reference library. So far we have included 30,000 references on Muslim Heritage in Science. When this is complete it will be the best resource for researchers into the subject and will be unique in this world. As part of this effort, we are training young people to be acquainted with Muslim Heritage through learning and developing Timelines for each subject taught in Schools. This will provide a set of educational and research tools to widen the knowledge and make it easily accessible.


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