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The source of the name “Baghdad” is under some question. Some state it originates from an Aramaic expression that signifies “sheep walled in the area” (not extremely lovely). Others fight that the word originates from antiquated Persian: “bagh” which means God, and “Dad” which means gift: “The gift of God”. In around 762 CE, theContinue reading “Importance of Baghdad in Islamic History”