The Curse of Higuchi Concordance
Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Battuta (1304–1369) - A traveler who was not born until 1304, in Tangier, Morocco. He did
not begin his travels through the Middle East and China until 1325. During his life he is known to have traveled at total of
75,000 miles, which out distanced the travels of Marco Polo.
Abu Al-Nasr al-Farabi (870-950) - Born of Persian decent near Farabi in Turkistan in 870 C.E., Abu al-Farabi was a son of
a general. Abu al-Farabi is known in history not only as one of the first well known Islamic physicians, but also as a
philosopher, logician, sociologist, mathematician, scientist and musician and was fluent in several languages. He was best
known as the “Second Teacher,” with Aristotle being the first. His twenty-eight books on medicine contained all of his
accumulative knowledge of Arabic medical knowledge pertaining to disease such as smallpox and chickenpox as well as the
psychological effects of illness on the patient. Additionally, surgical and hygienic research was included in his vast volumes of
books. His books were later translated into Latin during Charles I of Anjou reign and were repeatedly printed from 1488 to
the present. Owing to his vast knowledge and education, Abu al-Farabi traveled throughout Saudi Arabia, parts of Egypt
and Persia while under the employment of various sultans and educational institutions. His contribution is considered a great
influence in the development of science and medicine. Because of this, his portrait still hangs on the walls of the Faculty of
Medicine at the University of Paris, France. Al-Farabi died a bachelor in Damascus in 950 C.E.
Addâru Lbaydâ – Was founded in the 10 century B.C.E. by Berber fishermen. The area passed through numerous hands
until, in 1515, the Portuguese rebuild Addâru Lbaydâ, and rename it Casa Branca. By 1781, Spanish troops and sea
merchants took it over and renamed it Casa Blanca. 1906, the port of Casablanca is starting to be developed, and the city
name becomes the official name that it is known by today.
Adoption - The custom of adopting children, especially sons, in pre-Islamic Arabia was a common practice. The Prophet
Muhammad was himself adopted by his uncle after the death of his mother and father and as an adult; the Prophet
Muhammad had adopted a child of a captive, Zaid ibn Muhammad, who later became the first freed slave to accept Islam.
Despite this, as the Prophet Muhammad became the messenger of Allah; he was given a vision, which set up Shari’ah, Islamic
Law. One such law abolished the act of adoption (Qu’ran 33:38-40). Kafala soon took the place of adoption. Unlike
adoption, Kafala’s literal translation is to sponsor, which means that an orphan child, or adult without clan, is then accepted
into a family. However the individual undergoing Kafala does not take the place of natural born children, nor are they given
automatic property ownership of the person who is sponsoring them.
Arabians - Excelled at making astronomy and navigational instruments, such as astrolabes and optical lenses. The
navigational instruments were originally invented not only as tools to navigate the deserts and oceans, but were also used to
calculate the exact direction of the Ka’bah that is located in Mekkah. In addition to navigational discoveries, ninth century
Muslim scientist, Ibn al-Haytham contended that the Milky Way was farther away, which contradicted Aristotle. Ibn al-
Haytham estimated the height of the earth's atmosphere at about 32 miles, very close to 31 miles, as we know today.
Asoka - Prince Asoka was crowned King of Indus in 272 B.C. After a bloody battle in the territory of Kalinga where
thousands of warriors, men and women alike, were killed, and thousands more died because of the war, Asoka had an
epiphany and turned away from violence and embraced the Buddhist philosophy. King Asoka became known as The
Buddhist Emperor of Indus. He reigned as King for 37 years and during his reign; he built irrigation canals, roads, rest
homes, hospitals and public gardens that specialized in medicinal herbs. Additionally, during Asoka’s reign, the Indus
civilization experienced an economic prosperity due to the peace and reformations within Indus. Owing to his past reputation
in battle and victories over enemy warriors, the neighboring kings never waged war against Asoka or his people. The land of
Indus, under King Asoka, experienced a renaissance of art, music, philosophy, and the sciences years before the European
renaissance of the 14th century.
Balaleet - A sweet Arab pasta dish usually eaten for breakfast with a side of dates, sweet bread and tea.
Buddhism - The philosophy of Buddhism originated in 563 B.C., from it’s original founder, Prince Siddhartha Guatama, who
later became known as Buddha. Although from India, Buddha’s philosophies, which later became known as Buddhism,
never found a strong following within India during its initial conception, as it did in the nearby Asian countries.
Calicut - Not to be confused with modern day Calcutta, which is located on the East coast of modern day India, Calicut is
located on the Western coast of Indus (Ancient India). Calicut was once the major port for merchant ships traveling between
Greece and Chin.
Chakra - any of several points of physical or spiritual energy in the human body according to Hindu yoga philosophy.
Chatelaine - The wife/mistress of a household or of a large establishment
Chermoulah - A Moroccan leek
Hadhramaut - Region in S. Arabia, on the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Historically the name refers to the former
Hadhramaut states that were once under the rule of the Quaiti and Kathiri sultanates.
Harees - An Arab dish, consisting of small pieces of meat, wheat, and water. The dish is prepared by putting meat in the pot
and adding wheat on top of it and then cooking it in boiling water until the meat is tender. These ingredients are then mixed
together and thoroughly beaten until it is like porridge. In the final stage, the pot is surrounded by charcoal and is left to cook
overnight. This dish is eaten at any time but particularly during the Holy month of Ramadan.
Hashish - the most potent grade of cannabis is made from resin extracted from the flower clusters and top leaves of the
marijuana plant. Like marijuana, hashish is usually smoked or eaten. Hash oil is more potent than hashish and is an extract of
hashish. Hashish is intoxicating and can produce euphoria and other feelings similar to marijuana. Hashish was discovery by
Haider, a monk who lived between Nishabor and Ramah.
Hashishiyya - The ancient word, which now translates to assassin. Although there are several explanations surrounding the
origin of this word, many Arabic scholars have agreed that the word can be traced to the Nizari Ismailis, a branch of Shia
Islam, which was once located in an area called Hashishiyya. The earliest reported application of the term Hashishiyya to the
Ismailis occurred during the time of the Christian Crusades when the Christian invaders attempted to wipe out all Islamic
believers from Spain, Northern African and a great part of the Middle East. Contrary to the medieval accounts written by the
returning Crusades, the Ismailis were not a band of hashish induced terrorists, but in fact were a group of warriors who
fought, both in overt and covert ways, for the survival of their people and beliefs. Some military scholars considered the
Hashishiyya fighters as the first known warriors to have utilized the style of guerrilla warfare within their own land. It was
through their superior skill and numbers that
Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Battuta (1304–1369) - A traveler who was not born until 1304, in Tangier, Morocco. He did
not begin his travels through the Middle East and China until 1325. During his life he is known to have traveled at total of
75,000 miles, which out distanced the travels of Marco Polo.
Abu Al-Nasr al-Farabi (870-950) - Born of Persian decent near Farabi in Turkistan in 870 C.E., Abu al-Farabi was a son of
a general. Abu al-Farabi is known in history not only as one of the first well known Islamic physicians, but also as a
philosopher, logician, sociologist, mathematician, scientist and musician and was fluent in several languages. He was best
known as the “Second Teacher,” with Aristotle being the first. His twenty-eight books on medicine contained all of his
accumulative knowledge of Arabic medical knowledge pertaining to disease such as smallpox and chickenpox as well as the
psychological effects of illness on the patient. Additionally, surgical and hygienic research was included in his vast volumes of
books. His books were later translated into Latin during Charles I of Anjou reign and were repeatedly printed from 1488 to
the present. Owing to his vast knowledge and education, Abu al-Farabi traveled throughout Saudi Arabia, parts of Egypt
and Persia while under the employment of various sultans and educational institutions. His contribution is considered a great
influence in the development of science and medicine. Because of this, his portrait still hangs on the walls of the Faculty of
Medicine at the University of Paris, France. Al-Farabi died a bachelor in Damascus in 950 C.E.
Addâru Lbaydâ – Was founded in the 10 century B.C.E. by Berber fishermen. The area passed through numerous hands
until, in 1515, the Portuguese rebuild Addâru Lbaydâ, and rename it Casa Branca. By 1781, Spanish troops and sea
merchants took it over and renamed it Casa Blanca. 1906, the port of Casablanca is starting to be developed, and the city
name becomes the official name that it is known by today.
Adoption - The custom of adopting children, especially sons, in pre-Islamic Arabia was a common practice. The Prophet
Muhammad was himself adopted by his uncle after the death of his mother and father and as an adult; the Prophet
Muhammad had adopted a child of a captive, Zaid ibn Muhammad, who later became the first freed slave to accept Islam.
Despite this, as the Prophet Muhammad became the messenger of Allah; he was given a vision, which set up Shari’ah, Islamic
Law. One such law abolished the act of adoption (Qu’ran 33:38-40). Kafala soon took the place of adoption. Unlike
adoption, Kafala’s literal translation is to sponsor, which means that an orphan child, or adult without clan, is then accepted
into a family. However the individual undergoing Kafala does not take the place of natural born children, nor are they given
automatic property ownership of the person who is sponsoring them.
Arabians - Excelled at making astronomy and navigational instruments, such as astrolabes and optical lenses. The
navigational instruments were originally invented not only as tools to navigate the deserts and oceans, but were also used to
calculate the exact direction of the Ka’bah that is located in Mekkah. In addition to navigational discoveries, ninth century
Muslim scientist, Ibn al-Haytham contended that the Milky Way was farther away, which contradicted Aristotle. Ibn al-
Haytham estimated the height of the earth's atmosphere at about 32 miles, very close to 31 miles, as we know today.
Asoka - Prince Asoka was crowned King of Indus in 272 B.C. After a bloody battle in the territory of Kalinga where
thousands of warriors, men and women alike, were killed, and thousands more died because of the war, Asoka had an
epiphany and turned away from violence and embraced the Buddhist philosophy. King Asoka became known as The
Buddhist Emperor of Indus. He reigned as King for 37 years and during his reign; he built irrigation canals, roads, rest
homes, hospitals and public gardens that specialized in medicinal herbs. Additionally, during Asoka’s reign, the Indus
civilization experienced an economic prosperity due to the peace and reformations within Indus. Owing to his past reputation
in battle and victories over enemy warriors, the neighboring kings never waged war against Asoka or his people. The land of
Indus, under King Asoka, experienced a renaissance of art, music, philosophy, and the sciences years before the European
renaissance of the 14th century.
Balaleet - A sweet Arab pasta dish usually eaten for breakfast with a side of dates, sweet bread and tea.
Buddhism - The philosophy of Buddhism originated in 563 B.C., from it’s original founder, Prince Siddhartha Guatama, who
later became known as Buddha. Although from India, Buddha’s philosophies, which later became known as Buddhism,
never found a strong following within India during its initial conception, as it did in the nearby Asian countries.
Calicut - Not to be confused with modern day Calcutta, which is located on the East coast of modern day India, Calicut is
located on the Western coast of Indus (Ancient India). Calicut was once the major port for merchant ships traveling between
Greece and Chin.
Chakra - any of several points of physical or spiritual energy in the human body according to Hindu yoga philosophy.
Chatelaine - The wife/mistress of a household or of a large establishment
Chermoulah - A Moroccan leek
Hadhramaut - Region in S. Arabia, on the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Historically the name refers to the former
Hadhramaut states that were once under the rule of the Quaiti and Kathiri sultanates.
Harees - An Arab dish, consisting of small pieces of meat, wheat, and water. The dish is prepared by putting meat in the pot
and adding wheat on top of it and then cooking it in boiling water until the meat is tender. These ingredients are then mixed
together and thoroughly beaten until it is like porridge. In the final stage, the pot is surrounded by charcoal and is left to cook
overnight. This dish is eaten at any time but particularly during the Holy month of Ramadan.
Hashish - the most potent grade of cannabis is made from resin extracted from the flower clusters and top leaves of the
marijuana plant. Like marijuana, hashish is usually smoked or eaten. Hash oil is more potent than hashish and is an extract of
hashish. Hashish is intoxicating and can produce euphoria and other feelings similar to marijuana. Hashish was discovery by
Haider, a monk who lived between Nishabor and Ramah.
Hashishiyya - The ancient word, which now translates to assassin. Although there are several explanations surrounding the
origin of this word, many Arabic scholars have agreed that the word can be traced to the Nizari Ismailis, a branch of Shia
Islam, which was once located in an area called Hashishiyya. The earliest reported application of the term Hashishiyya to the
Ismailis occurred during the time of the Christian Crusades when the Christian invaders attempted to wipe out all Islamic
believers from Spain, Northern African and a great part of the Middle East. Contrary to the medieval accounts written by the
returning Crusades, the Ismailis were not a band of hashish induced terrorists, but in fact were a group of warriors who
fought, both in overt and covert ways, for the survival of their people and beliefs. Some military scholars considered the
Hashishiyya fighters as the first known warriors to have utilized the style of guerrilla warfare within their own land. It was
through their superior skill and numbers that
