Friday 24 January 2014

Galatasaray




Turkish word Galatasaray consist of "Galata" and "saray". Galata is a place with invincible tower and bridge in the past. Saray means palace. In 1453, Galata tower and bridge - were belong to Byzantine Empire, conquered by Sultan Mahmud II of Ottoman after fifty-seven days Siege of Constantinople. #LostIslamicHistory


Monday 13 January 2014

Cheque

The first bank was established in muslim world. In the period, traveler can deposit and withdraw money by a bank note called "Sakk". From this word, we know today as "Cheque". #LostIslamicHistory

Friday 10 January 2014

Maluku



"... karena banyaknya kerajan Islam di sana, maka disematkanlah Jaziratul-Muluk (negeri para raja) untuk negeri di timur Indonesia itu. Kelak, kita mengenalnya dengan nama (kepulauan) Maluku." #LostIslamicHistory