Please please point me in the direction of people contributed to Islam history i.e.
contributors to medicine, poets, mathematician, astronomer. I would like to know where to start. Thanks
http://www.famousmuslims.com/
http://www.adherents.com/largecom/fam_islam.html
Thank you Ms. Sue for responding so quickly. What seemed insurmountable, is going to be manageable. Thanks!
You're very welcome. Goood luck with your project. :-)
What methods did the Southern Colonies use to cure of deal with illnesses?
They used many plants and herbs.
To explore the contributions of individuals in Islamic history to various fields such as medicine, poetry, mathematics, and astronomy, here's where you can start:
1. Medicine:
- Ibn Sina (Avicenna): A Persian polymath who produced the famous medical encyclopedia "The Canon of Medicine."
- Al-Zahrawi (Albucasis): An Andalusian surgeon who wrote "Kitab al-Tasrif," an influential medical encyclopedia.
- Al-Razi (Rhazes): An Iranian physician who made significant contributions to medicine, including his work on smallpox and measles.
2. Poetry:
- Rumi (Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi): A Persian poet, Islamic jurist, and theologian known for his spiritual poetry.
- Hafiz (Khawaja Shams-ud-Dīn Muhammad Hāfez-e Shīrāzī): A Persian poet renowned for his ghazals (lyric poems).
3. Mathematics:
- Al-Khwarizmi: A Persian mathematician who played a crucial role in the development of algebra and introduced the Hindu-Arabic numeral system.
- Al-Biruni: An Iranian scholar who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and geography.
4. Astronomy:
- Al-Farabi (Alfarabi): An Islamic philosopher who made contributions to various fields, including astronomy, mathematics, and music theory.
- Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen): An Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant advancements in optics and the understanding of vision.
To further explore their works and influence, you can start by researching their names or the topics they are associated with. Books, articles, and academic websites dedicated to Islamic history and the specific fields of interest will be valuable resources. Libraries, online databases, and academic institutions can also provide access to scholarly publications and research papers on these individuals.
Remember, this is just a starting point, and there are many more scholars and contributors in Islamic history. Exploring and diving deeper into each field will unveil a wealth of knowledge and the vast contributions of people throughout Islamic history.