The Islamic Golden Age produced many scientific marvels, but few works stand as enduringly influential and visually compelling as the maps of Muhammad al-Idrisi . His cartographic contributions, particularly in the monumental work Tabula Rogeriana , mark a pinnacle of geographical knowledge in the medieval world. For lovers of Arabic literature, history, and science, al-Idrisi's maps are not merely tools of navigation—they are poetic records of how the Arab-Islamic world saw the globe. This article explores the legacy of al-Idrisi's maps, their literary and historical significance, and why they continue to fascinate scholars, travelers, and readers alike. Who Was Al-Idrisi? Abu Abdullah Muhammad al-Idrisi al-Qurtubi al-Hasani al-Sabti (1100–1165 CE), commonly known as al-Idrisi, was a Moroccan geographer, cartographer, and Egyptologist. Born in Ceuta , then part of the Almoravid Empire, and educated in Córdoba , al-Idrisi represents the fusion of North African, Andalusi...