The positive impact of orientalism in propagating Islamic heritage and its role in intellectual tolerance

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Omar Nahad Mahmoud
Hossam El-Din Samir
Rawdha Mohamed Alhashmi
Mohammed Al-Hammadi
Asmaa Omar Ali

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Islamic heritage constitutes a vital part of the shared human legacy, drawing the attention of numerous Western scholars (Orientalists) who have dedicated significant efforts to studying, analyzing, and publishing this rich intellectual tradition. Their contributions have played a key role in fostering dialogue, enhancing mutual understanding, and bridging cultural gaps between civilizations. This paper seeks to highlight the Orientalists' contributions to promoting intellectual and their tremendous efforts in preserving and disseminating Islamic heritage. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of critically evaluating the cultural and academic frameworks they adopted, as well as the scientific methodologies they employed in their exploration of Islamic heritage.

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Mahmoud, O. N., Samir, H. E.-D., Alhashmi, R. M., Al-Hammadi, M., & Omar Ali, A. (2026). The positive impact of orientalism in propagating Islamic heritage and its role in intellectual tolerance. Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 7(4). https://doi.org/10.58256/6bcd9f91
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Mahmoud, O. N., Samir, H. E.-D., Alhashmi, R. M., Al-Hammadi, M., & Omar Ali, A. (2026). The positive impact of orientalism in propagating Islamic heritage and its role in intellectual tolerance. Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 7(4). https://doi.org/10.58256/6bcd9f91

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