Explore ʿIlmu ʾr-Riyāẓah, the comprehensive Islamic discipline of mathematics. Understand its subdivisions including geometry, astronomy, arithmetic, and music, as outlined in classical texts.
Discover the profound contributions of Al-Khwārizmī, the mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who laid the foundations for algebra and transformed the mathematical landscape.
Explore ẒARB (ضرب) in Islamic culture and its variegated meanings spanning from poetry and arithmetic to mystical ceremonies in Sufism. Dive deep into its etymology, cultural significance, and diverse applications.
Delve into the fascinating world of ʿILMU ʾL-HANDASAH (علم الهندسة), the Islamic science of geometry. Understand its historical significance in the Islamic Golden Age, its etymology, cultural impact, and contribution to modern mathematics and engineering.
Explore ʿILMU ʾL-JABR (عـلـم الجـبـر), the revolutionary science of algebra, pioneered by the esteemed mathematician Al-Khwarizmi. Examine its profound impact on mathematics and its cultural significance across various civilizations.
Explore ʿIlmu ʾl-Masāḥah, the Islamic science of mensuration. Delve into its etymology, historical background, cultural significance, and its links with other mathematical disciplines.
Explore the rich history, etymology, and significance of ʿIlmu ʾL-Ḥisāb (عـلـم الحساب) within the Islamic intellectual tradition. Understand its cultural impact and how it connects with other fields of knowledge.
An in-depth look at the historical and mathematical contributions of medieval Islamic scholars to the field of geometry, influencing its use in astronomy, solving algebraic problems, and the developments in non-Euclidean geometries.
