Dr. Sulayman Nyang begins by contextualizing the issue of Islam in spain by discussing the Umayyid rule, its downfall, and its resurrection in spain. He then briefly outlines the events leading up to the Muslim rule in spain, the atmosphere created by it, and the main reason for its decline. Throughout this extensive presentation, the speaker makes observation that show how the development, growth, and contribution of Muslim Spain is not much different from modern America and its presence and influence on the world scene. and this comparision allows for a better understanding of the profound history of the Muslim civilization in the West, especially among non-Muslims, Dr. Nyang concludes by analyzing the transformation of the Muslim culture into spain, namely the lifestyle of the people, architecture, business dealings and knowledge

Dr Sulayman Nyang's Biography
Sulayman Nyang teaches at Howard University in Washington D.C. where he serves as Professor of African Studies. from 1975 to 1978 he served as Deputy Ambassador and Head of Chancery of the Gambia Embassy in Jeddah, Saudia Arabia. Professor Nyang has served as consultant to several national and international agencies. He has served on the boards of the African Studies Association, the American Council for the study of Islamic Societies and the Association of Muslim Social Scientists. He is listed on the editorial boards of several national and international scholarly journals. He has lectured on college campuses in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Professor nyang has written extensively on Islamic, african and Middle Eastern affairs