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Science and Islam
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Discusses the implications of Islam upon contemporary science and vice versa.
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Al-Jahiz and the Rise of Biological Evolutionism
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Biography of a ninth century zoologist, Al-Jahiz, his views on biological evolution, and his influence on later developments in scientific thinking.
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Arabic/Islamic Mathematics
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A history of mathematical concepts and development in the Muslim world, with biographies of Muslim mathematicians.
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Centre for Islam and Science
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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.
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FORE (Forum on Religion and Ecology)
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Research resources on Islam and ecology. Includes bibliography, essays, religious texts, official statements, and related links.
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Hazara Society for Science Religion Dialogue
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Engages scholars from diverse disciplines for constructive dialogue between religion and science, a forum for both traditionalists and modernists. Information about activities, publications and membership. [Pakistan]
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History of Science and Technology in Islam
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A collection of articles describing Arab inventions (mainly of Jabir ibn Hayyan) in the fields of chemistry and engineering.
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How Islam Influenced Science
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Article offering an overview of the impact of Islamic science on Europe in the Middle Ages.
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Islam and Evolution
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Martin Riexinger maintains a list of links leading to the sites of Muslim creationists and their opponents.
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Islamic Alchemy in the Context of Islamic Science
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Includes a timeline of Islamic scientists from 700 to 1400 CE, and a collection of articles and book excerpts on specific scientists.
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Islamic Astronomy
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An article by Owen Gingerich, in Scientific American, on ancient astronomy preserved and improved in the Islamic empire.
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Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts
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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.
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Islamic Medicine Online
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A collection of articles covering the scientific accuracy of the Quran, medicine and medical ethics, and the historical contribution of Islam to medicine.
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Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences
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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.
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Islamic Women in Science
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An article by Farkhonda Hassan analyzes the position of women in science and technology in Muslim countries.
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Muslim Scientists and Islamic Civilization
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Extensive information resource on Muslim contributions to science, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy in the Middle Ages. Includes articles and biographies.
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The Discovery of the Pulmonary Circulation Revisited
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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.
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The Duality Principle
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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.
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The History of Creation: Religion and Science
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Creation account of Qur'an contrasted with the scientific view of the Big Bang.
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The International Society for the History of Islamic Medicine.
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Promotes public awareness of the contributions undertaken by scientists in the field of Islamic medical sciences. Includes articles, and information about membership and events.
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