اسهامات علوم المسلمين في تقدم العلوم الإنسانية Contributions of Muslim sciences to the progress of the humanities | ||
| International Journal of Humanities and Language Research | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 2, December 2021, Pages 34-54 PDF (1.64 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijhlr.2023.214957.1006 | ||
| Author | ||
| بدوي محمد أسماعيل | ||
| أستاذ الحفاظ على التراث، العميد السابق لكلية الأثار جامعة الأقصر | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Muslim sciences have made significant contributions to the progress of the humanities throughout history. Here are some key areas where Muslim scholars and scientists have made notable advancements: Philosophy: Muslim philosophers played a crucial role in preserving and translating ancient Greek philosophical works, such as those of Aristotle and Plato. They also made significant contributions to various philosophical disciplines, including metaphysics, ethics, and logic. Prominent Muslim philosophers like Al-Farabi, Avicenna (Ibn Sina), and Averroes (Ibn Rushd) expanded upon Greek philosophy and developed their own philosophical systems. Mathematics: Muslim mathematicians made significant advancements in various branches of mathematics. They introduced the decimal numeral system, which revolutionized mathematics and facilitated complex calculations. Scholars like Al-Khwarizmi developed algebra, while Omar Khayyam made important contributions to algebraic equations and geometry. The works of mathematicians like Al-Biruni and Al-Kindi also greatly influenced the development of mathematics in Europe during the Middle Ages. Astronomy: Muslim astronomers made significant advancements in astronomy, including the development of precise observational instruments and the formulation of accurate astronomical models. They improved upon the works of earlier civilizations and made new discoveries. Notable Muslim astronomers include Al-Farabi, Al-Battani, Al-Biruni, and Nasir al-Din al-Tusi. Medicine: Muslim scholars made groundbreaking contributions to the field of medicine. They translated and synthesized medical knowledge from various civilizations, including the Greeks, Persians, and Indians. Muslim physicians like Al-Razi (Rhazes) and Ibn Sina (Avicenna) wrote influential medical texts that became standard references in Europe for centuries. Their works covered topics such as anatomy, pharmacology, surgery, and diagnostics. Linguistics and language studies: Muslim scholars made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, particularly in the study of Arabic grammar and rhetoric. Scholars like Al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, and Ibn Khaldun developed sophisticated theories of language and analyzed the structure and functions of Arabic. Their works influenced subsequent linguistic studies in Europe. Geography and cartography: Muslim geographers and cartographers greatly advanced the understanding of the world's geography. Scholars such as Al-Idrisi and Ibn Battuta produced detailed maps and travel accounts, expanding knowledge of the world's continents, regions, and trade routes. Literature and poetry: Arabic literature flourished during the Islamic Golden Age, with Muslim poets and writers producing exceptional literary works. Muslim scholars developed theories of literary criticism, and poets like Al-Mutanabbi and Rumi left a lasting impact on Arabic and Persian literature. These are just a few examples of the contributions of Muslim sciences to the progress of the humanities. The scholars of the Islamic civilization played a vital role in preserving, translating, synthesizing, and advancing knowledge from diverse cultures, which had a profound and lasting impact on the development of the humanities globally. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Muslim sciences; Humanities - Mathematics - Medicine - Linguistics - Muslim scholars | ||
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