

Islam and Science - Isha Khatira
Sep 25, 2023
Explore the life and achievements of Ibn al-Haytham, a remarkable scientist in the history of Islam. Learn about his proposal to build a dam to stop Nile flooding and the bizarre rule of the 'mad caliph'. Discover how Ibn al-Haitam turned his imprisonment into an opportunity for scientific discovery. Delve into his groundbreaking contributions to science and optics. Understand the peaceful coexistence of Muslims and Christians in Toledo and the decline of the Muslim ummah.
Chapters
Transcript
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Story of Ibn al-Hatham and the 'Mad Caliph'
02:13 • 2min
Oppressive Ruler, Imprisonment, and the Birth of Modern Science
04:30 • 4min
Contributions of Ibn al-Hitham to Science and Optics
08:08 • 2min
The Contributions of Ibn al-Haitam and Theories about the Decline of the Muslim Ummah
09:52 • 13min