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http://www.salaam.co.uk/knowledge/al-jahiz.php
Al-Jahiz and the Rise of Biological Evolutionism Open in a new browser window
   Biography of a ninth century zoologist, Al-Jahiz, his views on biological evolution, and his influence on later developments in scientific thinking.
   http://www.salaam.co.uk/knowledge/al-jahiz.php
http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Indexes/Arabs.html
Arabic/Islamic Mathematics Open in a new browser window
   A history of mathematical concepts and development in the Muslim world, with biographies of Muslim mathematicians.
   http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Indexes/Arabs.html
http://www.cis-ca.org/
Centre for Islam and Science Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://environment.harvard.edu/religion/religion/islam/
FORE (Forum on Religion and Ecology) Open in a new browser window
   Research resources on Islam and ecology. Includes bibliography, essays, religious texts, official statements, and related links.
   http://environment.harvard.edu/religion/religion/islam/
http://www.hssrd.org/
Hazara Society for Science Religion Dialogue Open in a new browser window
   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]
   http://www.hssrd.org/
http://www.gabarin.com/ayh/
History of Science and Technology in Islam Open in a new browser window
   A collection of articles describing Arab inventions (mainly of Jabir ibn Hayyan) in the fields of chemistry and engineering.
   http://www.gabarin.com/ayh/
http://www.ais.org/~bsb/Herald/Previous/95/science.html
How Islam Influenced Science Open in a new browser window
   Article offering an overview of the impact of Islamic science on Europe in the Middle Ages.
   http://www.ais.org/~bsb/Herald/Previous/95/science.html
http://www.levity.com/alchemy/islam.html
Islamic Alchemy in the Context of Islamic Science Open in a new browser window
   Includes a timeline of Islamic scientists from 700 to 1400 CE, and a collection of articles and book excerpts on specific scientists.
   http://www.levity.com/alchemy/islam.html
http://users.kfupm.edu.sa/phys/alshukri/PHYS215/Islamic%20astronomy.htm
Islamic Astronomy Open in a new browser window
   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/PHYS215/Islamic%20astronomy.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/islamic_medical/islamic_00.html
Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts Open in a new browser window
   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_medical/islamic_00.html
http://www.ifees.org.uk/
Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Studies Open in a new browser window
   Information about their vision, activities, publications, and events. [Based Birmingham, UK]
   http://www.ifees.org.uk/
http://www.islamicmedicine.org/
Islamic Medicine Online Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.islamset.com/
Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences Open in a new browser window
   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/
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/290/5489/55
Islamic Women in Science Open in a new browser window
   An article by Farkhonda Hassan analyzes the position of women in science and technology in Muslim countries.
   http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/290/5489/55
http://cyberistan.org/islamic/
Muslim Scientists and Islamic Civilization Open in a new browser window
   Extensive information resource on Muslim contributions to science, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy in the Middle Ages. Includes articles and biographies.
   http://cyberistan.org/islamic/
http://www.science-islam.net/
Science and Religion in Islam Open in a new browser window
   Research group exploring the interface between science and religion (particularly Islam) from different disciplinary horizons; offers a collection of articles. [French and English]
   http://www.science-islam.net/
http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/152/mh9422ar.html
The Discovery of the Pulmonary Circulation Revisited Open in a new browser window
   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/mh9422ar.html
http://www.posttool.com/cisna/dual.html
The Duality Principle Open in a new browser window
   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
http://www.ishim.net/
The International Society for the History of Islamic Medicine. Open in a new browser window
   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/

Last Updated: 2007-07-24 14:49:04