Encyclopaedia of Islamic Science and Scientists (Islamic Science: Different Stream)

Most progressive among all faiths in the contemporary world, Islam is not only a religion, but also a complete code of life. Introduced in the beginning of the 7th century, Islam removed the thick blankets of ignorance, which were covering whole of the Arabian Peninsula. Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) invited people to Islam to which they responded very harshly and inhumanely. Apart from religious and moral aspects, Islam laid special emphasis on the attainment of education, as an obligatory duty, enjoined on both males and females. It is in this background that Islamic scientific era refers to various diverse developments, caused by Muslim scientists, during the period, known as Islamic Golden Age, Most of the significant scientific advancements were made from 8th to 15thcentury. All the sciences of this period are sometimes referred to as Arabic sciences, because of the Language-Arabic, the (then) lingua franca. The Islamic approach recognizes the limitations rotations of the human mind and acknowledges that all knowledge and wisdom vest in Allah, the Almighty alone. The distinguishing feature, which made Islamic science, superior to that of its western counterpart, is the higher degree of ethics and values. On the contrary, modern science has endless preoccupations that have little or no consideration in respect of ethics or morality. There are hardly any comprehensive and exhaustive books on the subject and there was being felt a pressing need to bring out inauthentic work. This voluminous work is a precious asset for all scholars, researchers and all those, engaged in an academic pursuit, concerning Islamic Studies.

About the Author :
Dr. M.H. Syed, an academic and scholar in his own right, is a seasoned author, with many books to his credit. A prolific writer, he fervently writes on Islamic, academic, political, social, and literary subjects. Highly educated and qualified, he is a trained and experienced journalist, having edited Several journals, apart from editing dozens of books. Based in Delhi, he is devoted to research and serious writing on a permanent basis. He has regularly contributed to leading newspapers and periodicals, over past several decades. I{c has also attended conferences, seminars and symposia on a wide scale. Currently, he headsman Academic Bureau and a Research Institution in New Delhi. Among a good number of books to his credit, are included some highly academic works on Islamic Studies. To diversify academically, he turned his attention towards Islamic Science. During his research, he discovered several new dimensions and authentic details, about Islamic scientific works, inventions and scientists. This is his latest book on the subject, a valuable addition to a prestigious series.M.M. Khan, an AMU product, is a historian and scholar in his own right. His full name is Muhammad Moinuddin Khan and he has earned his M.A. (History) and L.L.B. (Hons.) degrees from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Completing his studies, he devoted himself to research and serious writing, particularly engaged in working on History and Islamic Studies. Recently he turned to Islamic Science and unearthed many hidden facts. Based in Aligarh, as a full time researcher, he is currently busy with his project: Historical Aspects of Islamic Sciences. This is his first book on the subject.