In his acclaimed biography «Ibn Khaldûn: Itinerary of a Maghrebi Thinker», historian Mehdi Ghouirgate delves into the life of the 14th-century philosopher, tracing his journey through the Maghreb, Al-Andalus, and Egypt amidst the backdrop of the Black Death and political upheaval. Awarded by the French Academy, Ghouirgate's work underscores Ibn Khaldûn's foundational contributions to the social sciences, highlighting his family's storied lineage and the profound impact
Ahmed al-Mansour, the Saadian Sultan of Morocco from 1578 to 1603, was deeply committed to intellectual pursuits, hosting scholarly gatherings and religious celebrations in his palace. During Ramadan, he initiated special lectures that involved reciting and studying Sahih al-Bukhari, in what we can call a 16th-century form of today's Dorouss Hassania.