Contributions of Islamic scholars to the scientific enterprise: Chemistry, Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Scholars from Muslim Civilisation such as Jaber ibn Haiyan (Jabir ibn Hayyan) and Al-Razi laid…
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Ibn al-Ha’im, Scholar and Mathematician of Jerusalem – some manuscripts from Near Eastern libraries
When one remembers the numerous scholars of Palestine, there is a significant fact that comes…
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Contributions of Islamic scholars to the scientific enterprise: Medicine
Scholars from Muslim civilisation made pioneering contributions to medicine, building on ancient Greek, Persian, and…
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A Candlestick Base Sold for $9.1 Million!
A 13th-century silver-inlaid brass candlestick, attributed to the Mosul school of metalwork, broke Sotheby’s record…
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Ophthalmology
Doctors working in the medieval Islamicate world engaged critically with the material concerning ophthalmology that…
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Islamic Scholars’ Influence on Western Scientific Discourse During the Medieval Era
This study explores the substantial influence of Muslim scholars on the intellectual progress of Western…
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Ibn al-Haytham’s Birthday Celebration by Google Doodles
Google Doodle, from time to time, honours prominent figures from the history of Muslim civilisation…
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The Rise of Modern Science: Islam and the West
This article looks at the discourse in the history and philosophy of science in both…
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Ex-Forger Attempts To Recreate An Islamic Bottle
Oxford historian Dr. Janina Ramirez challenges ex-forger Shaun Greenhalgh with his most difficult task yet:…
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Inside a Cup of Turkish Coffee: How a Mystic Drink Impacted Politics, Cultures, and Lifestyles In Europe and The Middle East
In the centuries since the first coffeehouse was opened in Istanbul (then Constantinople) in 1554,…
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Blood Circulation between the Heart and Lung
The medical scholars during the medieval Islamic era placed great emphasis on the value of…
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Lunar Formations and Astronomers from Muslim Civilisation
The article highlights how several lunar formations are named after prominent astronomers from the Muslim…
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Paediatrics
In the medieval Arabic and Islamic medical tradition, physicians paid particular attention to the medical…
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Book Review of “Reflections on Observational Astronomy in the Medieval Islamic Period” by S. Mohammad Mozaffari
Reflections on Observational Astronomy in the Medieval Islamic Period authored by Dr. S. Mohammad Mozaffari…
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Islam & West: Islam’s Influence on Western Civilisation
The video titled "Is Islam a Western Religion?" by Let's Talk Religion, a YouTube channel,…
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Rediscovered Fresco Reveals Islamic Influence in Medieval Christianity
The rediscovery of a 13th-century fresco in Ferrara, Italy, has generated significant interest online. This…
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Anatomical Diagrams
The medical scholars during the medieval Islamic era placed great emphasis on the value of…
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Study suggests Copernicus was influenced by an ancient Muslim astronomer in developing his cosmological system
Did Copernicus borrow his cosmological theory from an earlier Muslim scientist? New research reveals that…
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Islam and the Wonder of the Night Sky
Starting on the 26th April 2025, the Royal Observatory Greenwich will host a programme of…
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Houston Symphony premieres Al-Jazari’s Ingenious Clocks
On March 14th, 15th and 16th, the Houston Symphony premiered Professor Karim Al-Zand’s newest composition,…
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The 1,000-year Legacy of Ibn Sina, Dr. Roy Casagranda & Museum of the Future’s Lessons from the Past
The 1,000-year Legacy of Ibn Sina is Dr. Roy's first lecture for the Museum of…
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