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🌟📘 Welcome to Chillbooks, where we continue our journey through Al-Muqaddimah by Ibn Khaldun, a foundational work in history and sociology. In this ninth part, we explore the section “On Earning, Livelihood, Trades, and Crafts”, where Ibn Khaldun delves into the economic activities that sustain human societies. This audiobook features full on-screen subtitles, providing a clear and immersive experience with Ibn Khaldun’s analysis of work, wealth, and economic structures.

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🔖 About “On Earning, Livelihood, Trades, and Crafts”

In this section, Ibn Khaldun examines the various means by which people earn their livelihood, the social and economic impact of trades and crafts, and the role of labor in sustaining societies. He analyzes how economic activities shape civilizations, influence social hierarchies, and drive the development of urban centers. His reflections offer timeless insights into the dynamics of work, economic growth, and the value of different professions.

🌟 About Ibn Khaldun

Ibn Khaldun (1332–1406) was a historian, philosopher, and scholar whose work laid the foundation for modern sociology, economics, and historiography. His theories on the rise and fall of civilizations, social cohesion, and economic activity in Al-Muqaddimah have made him one of the most influential thinkers in understanding societal development. His exploration of livelihood and trades offers valuable perspectives on the economic forces that shape human history.

📚 A Series of Translations

This is Part 9 of our series on Al-Muqaddimah, focusing on the economic foundations of societies. Stay tuned for future parts as we continue to explore Ibn Khaldun’s comprehensive study of civilization, governance, and history.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Part 9 of Al-Muqaddimah by Ibn Khaldun

00:23 - Chapter 1: Earnings and Sustenance

06:48 - Chapter 2: Types of Livelihood

09:56 - Chapter 3: Service Unnatural

10:27 - Chapter 4: Treasure Wealth Unnatural

24:09 - Chapter 5: Prestige and Wealth

26:22 - Chapter 6: Submission Gains

36:19 - Chapter 7: Religious Wealth

38:40 - Chapter 8: Nomad Agriculture

40:02 - Chapter 9: Trade Types

41:07 - Chapter 10: Who Trades

43:32 - Chapter 11: Merchants and Kings

44:40 - Chapter 12: Goods Transport

46:59 - Chapter 13: Monopoly

49:03 - Chapter 14: Harm of Discounts

51:39 - Chapter 15: Trade Origins

54:09 - Chapter 16: Craft Knowledge

56:38 - Chapter 17: Crafts and Cities

59:36 - Chapter 18: Civilization and Crafts

1:03:34 - Chapter 19: Demand Spurs Crafts

1:05:12 - Chapter 20: Cities Ruin Crafts

1:06:09 - Chapter 21: Arabs and Crafts

1:08:59 - Chapter 22: Craft Mastery Limits

1:10:31 - Chapter 23: Core Crafts

1:12:25 - Chapter 24: Agriculture

1:13:27 - Chapter 25: Construction

1:22:22 - Chapter 26: Carpentry

1:26:30 - Chapter 27: Sewing

1:29:35 - Chapter 28: Midwifery

1:37:02 - Chapter 29: City Medicine

1:44:28 - Chapter 30: Writing as Craft

2:03:20 - Chapter 31: Papermaking

2:08:09 - Chapter 32: Singing

2:23:34 - Chapter 33: Crafts Build Intellect

📘 Discover Ibn Khaldun’s analysis of economic life in ‘On Earning, Livelihood, Trades, and Crafts,’ fully subtitled for an engaging experience at Chillbooks.