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The Muslim Pioneers of Astronomy |
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By: FSTC Limited, Thu 27 December, 2001 |
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Most eminent Muslim astronomers include Al-Battani, al-Sufi, al-Biruni, and Ibn Yunus. They recorded the position of the sun, moon and the stars.
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1000 years of missing Astronomy |
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By: Dr.Salah Zaimeche BA, MA, PhD, Wed 26 December, 2001 |
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Arabic was the principal language of astronomy of the ninth through the eleventh centuries, just as English is today. Discover the contribution of early Muslims to Astronomy.
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An overview of Muslim Astronomers |
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By: FSTC Limited, Wed 26 December, 2001 |
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Al-Battani discovered the notions of trigonometrical ratios used today. Al-Biruni claimed the earth rotated around its own axis. Jabir Ibn Aflah made the first portable celestial sphere to measure and explain the movements of celestial objects. Read more...
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Transmission of Muslim Astronomy to Europe |
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By: FSTC Limited, Wed 26 December, 2001 |
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It was in Muslim Toledo, Spain, where flocked in the 12th century, in particular, scholars from all Christian lands to translate Muslim science, and start the scientific awakening of Europe.
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Pharmacology in the Making |
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By: FSTC Limited, Mon 24 December, 2001 |
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Advances in Muslim chemistry led to the development of Muslim pharmacology. Al-Zahrawi made pioneering developments in the preparation of medicines by using sublimation and distillation. Others excelled in chemical technology.
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The Advent of Experimental Chemistry |
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By: FSTC Limited, Mon 24 December, 2001 |
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Experiment is what differentiates Muslim science from Greek speculation (called science). Experiment began with the Muslims, centuries before the likes of Grosseteste.
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Al-Dinawari Advances Botany |
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By: Dr. Salah Zaimeche, BA, MA, PhD, Mon 30 July, 2001 |
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Abu Hanifa al-Dinawari and the classification of Plants.
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