In this video, we will explore fascinating facts about the influence of Islam in American students' graduation tradition. We'll delve into the roots of this tradition, tracing back to Muslim universities in the ninth century, where Europe's brightest minds would attend and later return home, inspired to emulate the customs. Discover how the flat cap symbolized the pursuit of knowledge at its highest form, and even the tassel served as a bookmark, signifying the importance of keeping one's place in the academic journey. We'll also discuss the impact of Islam on Western civilization and intellectual thought, as well as the early university model with student hostels, as stated by a prominent Islamic scholar who noted that during the dark ages, if observing Earth from another planet, the Islamic world would have stood out prominently. Join us to uncover the significant contributions of Islamic intellectual tradition, which influenced even common practices like graduation ceremonies among American students, even across Europe.
