Shoaib Akhtar

Influential Muslim Scholars

10 Muslim Scholars Who Shaped Science, Medicine, and Philosophy

The Islamic world between the eighth and fourteenth centuries was a fertile ground for ideas. Scholars collected knowledge from earlier civilizations, tested it, corrected it, and added original thinking that later fed the rise of early modern Europe and modern science. Below, I profile ten Muslim scholars whose work changed the course of mathematics, medicine,…

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Causes of Poverty and Lack of Knowledge among Muslims

Causes of Poverty and Lack of Knowledge among Muslims and the Possible Solutions

An insightful essay exploring the causes of poverty and lack of knowledge among Muslims, including historical, social, economic, political, and educational factors, with practical solutions for reform, unity, and empowerment. Introduction Knowledge has always held a central position in Islam. The very first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the command to…

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