Society and Urbanism, the Influence of People in Islamic Civilization

This book discusses urbanization in Islamic civilization and the role of society in Islamic architecture. It presents the legacy of Islamic civilization that remained unknown for many years while its society members played a major role in advancement throughout the ages. It was the Awqaf Foundation that financed education and guaranteed the right to education for all, especially orphans. It maintained hospitals, ensuring the care and wellbeing of patients. It also dedicated itself to providing food to the poor and low-income families, and constructed homes for the elderly, orphans, and the poor. It safeguarded the right to clean water for everyone, and built fountains for humans to drink from, as well as troughs for animals.