Question

Which statement best explains how Islamic cities earned a reputation for learning?

Answer 1

Answer: Muslims were required to learn to read for religious reasons.

Explanation:

Muslims are required to read for religious reasons. The Prophet Muhammad instructed his followers to seek knowledge wherever they were as God would make the path to paradise for the knowledgeable easier. He espoused that it was a Muslim's duty to be educated.

As a result, all Muslims are required to be educated starting with the teachings of the religion. It was on the back of this that Islamic cities attracted Muslims from far and wide so that they may be educated in their religion. Schools called Madrasas were set up that offered other subjects as well such as medicine and mathematics.