Medieval Muslims and Modern Mathematics

Text on the meme

All of modern mathematics Medieval Muslims wanting to be able to face Mecca no matter where they were on Earth

What it means

A Minecraft-style floating structure is arranged upside down above a bearded character, with the caption “All of modern mathematics.” Below, another caption describes medieval Muslims wanting to face Mecca from anywhere on Earth. The joke connects the development of mathematics and geography with the practical religious requirement of determining the direction of Mecca. EN: A Minecraft-style floating structure is arranged upside down above a bearded character, with the caption “All of modern mathematics.” Below, another caption describes medieval Muslims wanting to face Mecca from anywhere on Earth. The joke connects the development of mathematics and geography with the practical religious requirement of determining the direction of Mecca.

Objects

Minecraft-style floating island / парящий остров в стиле Minecraft bearded man / бородатый мужчина brown beard / коричневая борода blue shirt / синяя рубашка medieval stone castle / средневековый каменный замок brick walls / кирпичные стены stone pillars / каменные колонны hanging lanterns / подвесные фонари upside-down structure / перевёрнутая конструкция blue sky / голубое небо grass / трава diamond-block platform / платформа из алмазных блоков dark tower / тёмная башня Mecca direction / направление на Мекку