Epidemics and Natural Disasters Through Yahya Bin Said Al-Antaki's Book (458H./ 1067 A.D.) History of Al-Antaki "Known as the Connection to the History of Otikha"

Abstract

This study seeks to shed light on epidemics and natural disasters which were discussed by Al-Antaki in his Book History of Al-Antaki, and what accompanied these diseases and disasters of social phenomena in the Islamic Society, and effects of political factors in spread of many diseases, especially the period in which Al-Antaki lived, witnessed several political incidents reflected on the social side. And the study showed poverty in rise of basic goods prices and spread of epidemics, that undoubtedly led to change in the demographics of the regions in which epidemics were spreading due to the many deaths or population migration to safe areas. The study also discussed numerous natural disasters, especially earthquakes and what resulted from them of social and economic effects, this in addition to disasters caused by the Nile River flood in Egypt in varying periods.