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I recited them all, and when the Prophet saw that I possessed this talent, he commanded me to learn Hebrew, the language of the Jews, and added that ‘I fear that the Jews may change the Book (the Qur'an).’ I applied myself and learned Hebrew in a short time. I was put in charge of writing the Prophet's letters to the Jews and translating the letters they sent to us." Other Muslims also were ordered by the Prophet (S.A.W.) to learn the Syriac language.

When the Arab Muslims expanded their conquests to neighbouring countries, they had to learn the art of their writing and reading in order to better govern those countries. This was also another reason for the increase in the number of literate people. In addition, foreigners who accepted Islam had to learn and to understand their religious duties. This was another factor which brought the civilization of other countries to Islamic centres.

Development Of Ideas Another important factor for this movement was the teachings of Islam. The Qur'an, by narrating the history of other nations and the histories of Adam, Abraham, Jonah , Moses, Joseph and other prophets, could move the icy and stony brains of the people.

The Holy Qur'an, by elaborating on the principles of belief and explaining the power of Almighty Allah and His unity, also attracted the attention of thinkers and prompted them to contemplate about the world in accordance with such verses as: Do they not consider the kingdom of the heavens and the earth and whatever things Allah hos created (Holy Qur'an 7:185), So let man consider of what he Is created: (Holy Qur'an 86:5), and, Most surely in the creations of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day there are signs for men who understand.

Those who remember Allah standing and sitting and lying on their sides and reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth: Our Lord! Thou hart not created this in vain! Glory be to Thee; save us then from the chastisement of the fire: (Holy Qur'an 3: 89,190) which could stimulate the people's minds and direct them towards the secrets of nature, the wisdom of the creation of the world and other matters concerning nature.

Emphasis On Scientific Matters The most important matter is that, in the early days of Islam , all or most scientific matters were interrelated.