Scholars of Sijistan and Their Influence on Intellectual Life in Iraq During the Abbasid Era

Abstract

This research examines the efforts and influence of the scholars of Sijistan on the intellectual and scientific life in Iraq during the Abbasid era (132-656 AH / 749-1258 AD) The term "intellectual life" here refers to the exceptional contributions and intellectual output in various fields of thought and sciences, both rational and transmitted. The inhabitants of this region, through their conversion to Islam and their connection with the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet, produced a distinguished body of thought and knowledge. They made significant contributions to the dissemination of Islamic Arab culture in the Sijistan region and the neighboring cities in the Islamic East. Some of these scholars migrated and settled in Iraq, particularly in Baghdad (Dar al-Salam), which is the focus of this study .

During the early Abbasid period, Iraq witnessed a great scientific renaissance due to the expansion of the state, the mixing of multiple cultures, and the arrival of a group of scholars and students of knowledge who traveled between Islamic countries, spreading their knowledge and sciences. To examine these efforts, the research is divided into an introduction, two chapters, and a conclusion. The first chapter provides an introduction to the geographical location, name, and social structure of the city, including social classes such as judges, scholars, educators, and preachers. The second chapter highlights the scientific centers in the Sijistan region and its scholars, who played a significant role in the intellectual and scientific life in Iraq during this period.