Society: Religion_and_Spirituality: Islam: Science
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Al-Jahiz and the Rise of Biological Evolutionism
Biography of a ninth century zoologist, Al-Jahiz, his views on biological evolution, and his influence on later developments in scientific thinking.
Arabic/Islamic Mathematics
A history of mathematical concepts and development in the Muslim world, with biographies of Muslim mathematicians.
Centre for Islam and Science
An organization dedicated to the promotion of research and diffusion of knowledge on all aspects of Islam and science. Includes information about their publications and activities, a bibliography, and a collection of articles and biographies.
The Discovery of the Pulmonary Circulation Revisited
An article tracing the first description of the pulmonary circulation system to Ibn Nafis, a physician of the thirteenth century; includes a brief biographical profile.
The Duality Principle
This site is based on the Quranic verse 51:49 that describes the nature of all created things. They take a scientific approach to the verse and its meaning.
FORE (Forum on Religion and Ecology)
Research resources on Islam and ecology. Includes bibliography, essays, religious texts, official statements, and related links.
Hazara Society for Science Religion Dialogue
Engages scholars from diverse disciplines for constructive dialogue between religion and science, a forum for both traditionalists and modernists. Information about activities, publications and membership. [Pakistan]
The History of Creation: Religion and Science
Creation account of Qur'an contrasted with the scientific view of the Big Bang.
History of Science and Technology in Islam
A collection of articles describing Arab inventions (mainly of Jabir ibn Hayyan) in the fields of chemistry and engineering.
How Islam Influenced Science
Article offering an overview of the impact of Islamic science on Europe in the Middle Ages.
The International Society for the History of Islamic Medicine.
Promotes public awareness of the contributions undertaken by scientists in the field of Islamic medical sciences. Includes articles, and information about membership and events.
Islam and Evolution
Martin Riexinger maintains a list of links leading to the sites of Muslim creationists and their opponents.
Islamic Alchemy in the Context of Islamic Science
Includes a timeline of Islamic scientists from 700 to 1400 CE, and a collection of articles and book excerpts on specific scientists.
Islamic Astronomy
An article by Owen Gingerich, in Scientific American, on ancient astronomy preserved and improved in the Islamic empire.
Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts
Online documents for the U.S. National Library of Medicine exhibition celebrating the achievements of the medical profession in Islamic culture from the 9th to the 19th century.
Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Studies
Information about their vision, activities, publications, and events. [Based Birmingham, UK]
Islamic Medicine Online
A collection of articles covering the scientific accuracy of the Quran, medicine and medical ethics, and the historical contribution of Islam to medicine.
Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences
A substantial collection of articles offering an Islamic perspective on science, medicine, medical ethics, health issues, the environment, and technology; also includes historical material and biographies.
Muslim Scientists and Islamic Civilization
Extensive information resource on Muslim contributions to science, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy in the Middle Ages. Includes articles and biographies.
Science and Islam
Discusses the implications of Islam upon contemporary science and vice versa.
Islamic Women in Science
An article by Farkhonda Hassan analyzes the position of women in science and technology in Muslim countries. (October 6, 2000)
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