Science Websites

A collection of articles covering the scientific accuracy of the Quran, medicine and medical ethics, and the historical contribution of Islam to medicine.

Information about their vision, activities, publications, and events. [Based Birmingham, UK]

An article by Owen Gingerich, in Scientific American, on ancient astronomy preserved and improved in the Islamic empire.

Includes a timeline of Islamic scientists from 700 to 1400 CE, and a collection of articles and book excerpts on specific scientists.

Promotes public awareness of the contributions undertaken by scientists in the field of Islamic medical sciences. Includes articles, and information about membership and events.

Extensive information resource on Muslim contributions to science, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy in the Middle Ages. Includes articles and biographies.

A history of mathematical concepts and development in the Muslim world, with biographies of Muslim mathematicians.

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.

Article offering an overview of the impact of Islamic science on Europe in the Middle Ages.

An article by Farkhonda Hassan analyzes the position of women in science and technology in Muslim countries.

Research project on Middle East, Islam and digital media.

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.