Islamic mathematical sciences
In Islam Mathematics is seen as an important tool for life. The Qur’an considers the rules of mathematics to be a pathway to discover God’s will. This Paper discusses some of the contributions made in mathematics by some Muslim scholars. These remarkable inputs are due to the fact that mathemati...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/11995/1/ISLAMIC_MATHEMATICAL_SCIENCES-_ICMAE2010.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/11995/ http://www.iium.edu.my/icmae/10/ |
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| Summary: | In Islam Mathematics is seen as an important tool
for life. The Qur’an considers the rules of mathematics to be a pathway to discover God’s will. This Paper discusses some of
the contributions made in mathematics by some Muslim
scholars. These remarkable inputs are due to the fact that
mathematics is one of the renowned physical sciences which
started right from antiquity. The inputs worth discussing in
this paper include those of Al–Khawarizmi, Al–Kashi, Al–
Khayyam and Al–Khazin. All have invented some vital
concepts used in modern day mathematics. |
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