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» 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)