Lukol Directory: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Islam: Science

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.
http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/152/mh9422...

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.
http://www.cis-ca.org/

Science and Islam
Discusses the implications of Islam upon contemporary science and vice versa.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/7568/...

Islam and Evolution
Martin Riexinger maintains a list of links leading to the sites of Muslim creationists and their opponents.
http://omnibus.uni-freiburg.de/~riexinge/E...

How Islam Influenced Science
Article offering an overview of the impact of Islamic science on Europe in the Middle Ages.
http://www.ais.org/~bsb/Herald/Previous/95...

Muslim Scientists and Scholars
Accounts of Muslim scholars in the period between 8th and 14th century CE, who made contributions in science, astronomy, medicine, surgery, engineering and philosophy.
http://www.ummah.com/history/scholars/

Islamic Women in Science
An article by Farkhonda Hassan analyzes the position of women in science and technology in Muslim countries.
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full...

History of Science and Technology in Islam
Describes Arabic original inventions and improvements in chemical processes and mechanical engineering
http://www.gabarin.com/ayh/

Arabic/Islamic Mathematics
A history of mathematical concepts and development in the Muslim world, with biographies of Muslim mathematicians.
http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~histor...

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.
http://www.posttool.com/cisna/dual.html

The History of Creation: Religion and Science
Creation account of Qur'an contrasted with the scientific view of the Big Bang.
http://www.liberalislam.net/creation.html

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.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/islamic_...

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.
http://www.islamicmedicine.org/

Islamic Astronomy
An article by Owen Gingerich, in Scientific American, on ancient astronomy preserved and improved in the Islamic empire.
http://users.kfupm.edu.sa/phys/alshukri/PH...

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.
http://www.ishim.net/

Islamic Alchemy in the Context of Islamic Science
Focus on chemistry, botany and medicine with overviews in other areas.
http://www.levity.com/alchemy/islam.html

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.
http://www.islamset.com/

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.
http://cyberistan.org/islamic/

FORE (Forum on Religion and Ecology)
Research resources on Islam and ecology. Includes bibliography, essays, religious texts, official statements, and related links.
http://environment.harvard.edu/religion/re...

Sub Topics:
Buruni, Abu Raihan
Scientific Accuracy in the Quran


Related Topics:
Science: Science in Society: Science and Religion
Society: Religion and Spirituality: Islam: Health



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