Islamic Sciences

ʿIlmu ʾl-Aktāf (علم الاكتاف) - Definition, Etymology, and Historical Significance
Explore the term 'ʿIlmu ʾl-Aktāf' (علم الاكتاف), its historical and cultural significance in Islamic traditions, and its comparison with other forms of divination.
ʿIlmu ʾl-Handasah (علم الهندسة‎)
Explore the term 'ʿIlmu ʾl-Handasah,' its etymological origins, and its profound impact on Islamic culture and sciences. Understand how geometry was developed and utilized in Islamic civilization.
ʿILMU ʾL-ḤISĀB (عـلـم الحساب‎) - Definition, Etymology, and Contributions in Islamic Mathematics
Explore 'ʿILMU ʾL-ḤISĀB,' the Arabic term for arithmetic. Understand its significance, historical development, and contributions by Islamic scholars in the field of mathematics. Learn about its impact on various scientific disciplines and daily life.

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