Muslims, comprising Arabs, Persians, and Turks, were possibly hundreds of years ahead of their European Middle Ages counterparts in terms of science and invention. Aristotelian philosophy and Neo-platonists, as well as Euclid, Archimedes, Ptolemy, and others, influenced them.
Muslims produced numerous discoveries and published numerous publications in the domains of medicine, surgery, physics, chemistry, philosophy, astrology, geometry, and a variety of other subjects.
The topic of today's essay is the most well-known Muslim scientists and inventors, as well as their amazing innovations.
15 Inventions by Famous Muslim (Arab) Scientists
Al-Farabi, Abu Nasr (872-950)
Alpharabius is another name for Alpharabius. Arab physicist and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers of the Middle Ages.
Albatenius was another name for Al-Battani (858-929). Arab astronomer, mathematician, and scientist who enhanced current numbers for the length of the year and seasons.
Ibn Sina (980-1037)
Ibn Sina, often known as Avicenna, lived from 980 to 1037. Aristotelian philosophy and medicine were among his accomplishments as a Persian philosopher and scientist.
Ibn Batuta (1304-1369)
Ibn Battuta (1304-1369), also known as Shams ad–Din, was an Arab traveler and scholar who composed the Rihlah, one of history's most famous travel books.
Ibn Rushd (1126-1198)
Averroes was another name for Ibn Rushd (1126–1198). Arab philosopher and scholar who wrote summaries and commentary on the majority of Aristotle's works as well as Plato's Republic.
Al-Khawarizmi (780-850)
Algoritmi or Algaurizin is another name for Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi (780–850). His writings were the first to incorporate Hindu-Arabic numbers and algebraic principles into European mathematics.
Omar Khayyam (1048–1131)
Omar Khayyam (1048–1131) was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet who is famed for his Rubaiyat ("quatrains") and scientific discoveries.
Thabit ibn Qurra (826–901)
Thabit ibn Qurra (826–901) was another name for Thebit. Arab mathematician, physician, and astronomer who founded statics and was the first reformer of the Ptolemaic system.
Abu Bakr Al-Razi (865–925)
Rhazes is another name for Abu Bakr Al-Razi (865–925). One of history's finest physicians, a Persian alchemist and philosopher.
Geber Ibn Haiyan (722–804)
Geber Ibn Haiyan (722–804) was another name for Jabir Ibn Haiyan. The father of Arab chemistry, best known for his alchemical and metallurgical efforts.
Al-Kindi (801–873)
Alkindus was another name for Ibn Ishaq Al-Kindi (801–873). The earliest of the Muslim peripatetic philosophers, an Arab philosopher and scientist.
Ibn Al-Haytham 965-1040)
Ibn Al-Haytham, often known as Alhazen, lived from 965 until 1040. Arab astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to optics theory and scientific experimentation.
Ibn Zuhr (1091–1161)
Ibn Zuhr (1091–1161) was another name for Avenzoar. Al-Taisir Fil-Mudawat Wal-Tadbeer, an influential work by an Arab physician and surgeon (Book of Simplification Concerning Therapeutics and Diet).
Ibn Khaldun (1332–1406)
Ibn Khaldun (1332–1406) was an Arab historian and historiographer who created one of the first nonreligious historical philosophies. Often regarded as a predecessor of modern history, sociology, and economics.
Ibn Al-Baitar (1197–1248)
Ibn Al-Baitar (1197–1248) was an Arab scholar, botanist, and physician who meticulously documented the Middle Ages discoveries made by Islamic medics.