In astronomy many words come from the Arabic people. Two examples are zenith and nadir;
Zenith - the point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position or observer. From Arabic samt (ar-ra's), path (over the head).
Nadir- the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith. From Arabic naīr (as-samt),
How do you go from observing the heavens, from being some of the first astronomers to stapping explosives to your body and killing yourself and as many people as you can?
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You've got to be kidding here!
How can you compare the acts of a few desparate, emotionally unstable and very exploitable people to the greater achievements of a race?
However, the point still remains that there has been a drastic fall in the status/repute of Arabs and Muslims of the world in general. This for sure has to be addressed and we must stop resting on the laurels of our past achievements.
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