Dive into the enchanting world of ʿILMU ʾL-FALAK (علم الفلك), the Islamic science of astronomy. Discover the historical insights, cosmic perceptions, and the rich legacies of celestial studies in Islamic tradition.
Explore ʿIlmu ʾr-Riyāẓah, the comprehensive Islamic discipline of mathematics. Understand its subdivisions including geometry, astronomy, arithmetic, and music, as outlined in classical texts.
Dive deep into the significance of Hilal, the crescent moon, in Islamic practice. Explore its etymology, historical importance, cultural variations and scholarly debates between sighting and calculation.
Discover the profound contributions of Al-Khwārizmī, the mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who laid the foundations for algebra and transformed the mathematical landscape.
Discover the life and contributions of Abu Rayhan Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Biruni, a pioneer in numerous scientific disciplines and a mediator of cultures. Learn about his achievements in astronomy, mathematics, geography, mineralogy, and his critical examination of philosophy.
Dive into the Islamic perspective on astrology, as described by Qatādah and Muhammad's teachings. Understand the lawful uses of stars in Islam and why other practices are condemned.
Discover how Islamic scholars revolutionized astronomy by blending Indian, Persian, and Greek knowledge. From the Tusi couple to Copernican models, learn about significant advancements and contributions from medieval Muslim astronomers.
Discover the transformative role of the astrolabe in Islamic astronomy, tracing its evolution from Greek origins to its refined use in Islamic medieval times and impact on European science.
Discover the dual meanings of QIRĀN (قران) in Islam—the conjunction of two planets and the simultaneous performance of Ḥajj and ʿUmrah. Examine its significance and historical nuances.
Dive into the meaning, significance, and cultural essence of Hilāl, the new moon in Islam. Discover its influence on Islamic traditions, rituals, and calendar.
Delve into the concept of Kusūf, the eclipse of the sun, in Islamic tradition. Discover its significance, related rituals, and practices, along with fascinating cultural insights.
Dive into the intriguing world of Sirius, known in Arabic as ash-Shiʿrā, the 'Dog-star'. Discover its significance in pre-Islamic worship, its mention in the Qurʾān, and cultural context across different eras.
Dive into the fascinating world of Islamic astronomical traditions by learning about As-Sayyārah, the wandering stars or planets. Discover the similarity to Ptolemaic models and cultural significances through history.
Delve into the history and significance of Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, in the Islamic tradition and amongst the ancient Arabs. Explore its mention in the Qur’an and its role in cultural and religious contexts.
Delve into the multifaceted life of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, a Shii scholar, theologian, and astronomer who left an indelible mark on Islamic thought. Explore his monumental contributions across various fields, from ethics to mathematics and philosophy.
Dive into the world of نجوم (Ilm al-Nujum) or astrology in the context of early and medieval Islamic traditions. Explore the distinction between astrology and astronomy and their roots in various cultural traditions.
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.
