The Abbasids were instrumental in leading the Muslims to the Golden Age of Islam

through several key contributions:

1. Promotion of Arts and Sciences: The Abbasids were great patrons of the arts
and sciences. They established institutions like the House of Wisdom in
Baghdad, where scholars from various parts of the world came together to
translate, preserve, and enhance the knowledge of the past, including Greek,
Indian, and Persian works1.
2. Architectural Developments: The construction of Baghdad itself was a
monumental achievement. The city was designed as a round city with a central
mosque and the caliph’s palace at its core, reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of
the empire and its commitment to urban development and architectural
innovation1.
3. Inclusive Society and Governance: The Abbasids created an inclusive society
that valued contributions from various ethnicities and religions. This inclusivity
extended to the administration, where they employed Persian bureaucrats who
brought their administrative expertise. Such policies fostered internal peace and
stability, which was conducive to cultural and scientific advancements1.
These examples illustrate how the Abbasids fostered an environment that encouraged
intellectual pursuits and cultural exchange, leading to a flourishing of knowledge and
innovation during the Islamic Golden Age.