Science

• Science: Science in Society: Science and Religion  (66)
• Society: Religion and Spirituality: Islam: Health  (12)

Al-Jahiz and the Rise of Biological Evolutionism - Biography of a ninth century zoologist, Al-Jahiz, his views on biological evolution, and his influence on later developments in scientific thinking.

Arabic/Islamic Mathematics - A history of mathematical concepts and development in the Muslim world, with biographies of Muslim mathematicians.

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.

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.

FORE (Forum on Religion and Ecology) - Research resources on Islam and ecology. Includes bibliography, essays, religious texts, official statements, and related links.

Hazara Society for Science Religion Dialogue - 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]

How Islam Influenced Science - Article offering an overview of the impact of Islamic science on Europe in the Middle Ages.

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.

Islamic Alchemy in the Context of Islamic Science - Includes a timeline of Islamic scientists from 700 to 1400 CE, and a collection of articles and book excerpts on specific scientists.

Islamic Astronomy - An article by Owen Gingerich, in Scientific American, on ancient astronomy preserved and improved in the Islamic empire.

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.

Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Studies - Information about their vision, activities, publications, and events. [Based Birmingham, UK]

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.

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.

Science and Islam - Discusses the implications of Islam upon contemporary science and vice versa.

Science and Religion in Islam - Research group exploring the interface between science and religion (particularly Islam) from different disciplinary horizons; offers a collection of articles. [French and English]

Islamic Women in Science - An article by Farkhonda Hassan analyzes the position of women in science and technology in Muslim countries. (October 6, 2000)