EXPLORING ISLAMIC HISTORY IN THE DIGITAL AGE THROUGH VIDEO GAMES: AN INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF KNIGHTS OF THE LIGHT
This article analyses the computer game ‘Knights of the Light: The Prologue,’ which focuses on a theme from the early periods of Islamic history, and evaluates its role in the teaching and learning Islamic history. The game centres around the Battle of Qādisiyya (15/636), a critical juncture during...
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| description | This article analyses the computer game ‘Knights of the Light: The Prologue,’ which focuses on a theme from the early periods of Islamic history, and evaluates its role in the teaching and learning Islamic history. The game centres around the Battle of Qādisiyya (15/636), a critical juncture during one of the significant milestones for Muslims in their struggle against the Sassanids, marking a pivotal moment in the early Islamic conquests. Commanders Qaʿqāʿ b. ʿAmr and his brother ʿĀṣim b. ʿAmr, who played crucial roles in the events leading up to the eradication of the Sassanids from the historical stage, are the primary figures in this game. Despite encountering some technical flaws and receiving unfavourable feedback from players, the game’s commendable effort to adhere to historical data and accurately present the conditions of that period deserves recognition. In this regard, the game becomes the focal point of this article concerning the instruction and education of Islamic history. Factors such as the prominence of learning materials through computer games, the vivid portrayal of historical events, and the encouragement of students to delve into more profound research, as exemplified by this game, suggest the effectiveness of such games as valuable tools in the education of Islamic history. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-19496972b49444fea975dfedb263babf2025-02-02T13:46:16ZengÇorum Çağrı Eğitim Vakfıİslami İlimler Dergisi1306-70442024-03-011918710110.34082/islamiilimler.1449523167EXPLORING ISLAMIC HISTORY IN THE DIGITAL AGE THROUGH VIDEO GAMES: AN INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF KNIGHTS OF THE LIGHTHalil İbrahim Yılmaz0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9607-2794SAKARYA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, İLAHİYAT FAKÜLTESİThis article analyses the computer game ‘Knights of the Light: The Prologue,’ which focuses on a theme from the early periods of Islamic history, and evaluates its role in the teaching and learning Islamic history. The game centres around the Battle of Qādisiyya (15/636), a critical juncture during one of the significant milestones for Muslims in their struggle against the Sassanids, marking a pivotal moment in the early Islamic conquests. Commanders Qaʿqāʿ b. ʿAmr and his brother ʿĀṣim b. ʿAmr, who played crucial roles in the events leading up to the eradication of the Sassanids from the historical stage, are the primary figures in this game. Despite encountering some technical flaws and receiving unfavourable feedback from players, the game’s commendable effort to adhere to historical data and accurately present the conditions of that period deserves recognition. In this regard, the game becomes the focal point of this article concerning the instruction and education of Islamic history. Factors such as the prominence of learning materials through computer games, the vivid portrayal of historical events, and the encouragement of students to delve into more profound research, as exemplified by this game, suggest the effectiveness of such games as valuable tools in the education of Islamic history.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/3782337islamic historyvideo gameslearning historyteaching historyknights of the light: the prologuei̇slâm tarihibilgisayar oyunlarıtarih öğrenimitarih öğretimiknights of the light: the prologue |
| spellingShingle | Halil İbrahim Yılmaz EXPLORING ISLAMIC HISTORY IN THE DIGITAL AGE THROUGH VIDEO GAMES: AN INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF KNIGHTS OF THE LIGHT İslami İlimler Dergisi islamic history video games learning history teaching history knights of the light: the prologue i̇slâm tarihi bilgisayar oyunları tarih öğrenimi tarih öğretimi knights of the light: the prologue |
| title | EXPLORING ISLAMIC HISTORY IN THE DIGITAL AGE THROUGH VIDEO GAMES: AN INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF KNIGHTS OF THE LIGHT |
| title_full | EXPLORING ISLAMIC HISTORY IN THE DIGITAL AGE THROUGH VIDEO GAMES: AN INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF KNIGHTS OF THE LIGHT |
| title_fullStr | EXPLORING ISLAMIC HISTORY IN THE DIGITAL AGE THROUGH VIDEO GAMES: AN INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF KNIGHTS OF THE LIGHT |
| title_full_unstemmed | EXPLORING ISLAMIC HISTORY IN THE DIGITAL AGE THROUGH VIDEO GAMES: AN INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF KNIGHTS OF THE LIGHT |
| title_short | EXPLORING ISLAMIC HISTORY IN THE DIGITAL AGE THROUGH VIDEO GAMES: AN INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF KNIGHTS OF THE LIGHT |
| title_sort | exploring islamic history in the digital age through video games an introductory analysis within the framework of knights of the light |
| topic | islamic history video games learning history teaching history knights of the light: the prologue i̇slâm tarihi bilgisayar oyunları tarih öğrenimi tarih öğretimi knights of the light: the prologue |
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