Muslim Scientist Series - 8 Books to Choose From

•Al Khazini's early understanding of weights & scales, along with the effect of gravity is the basis of mechanical engineering of today.

•Ibn al Baitar dedicated his life to finding the cures in plants and natural medicine. He is known as the 'Doctor of Natural Medicine.'

•Ibn Al Haitham was the first person to explain to the world how the eyes see things. There is even an astroid named after him. He is known throughout the world as 'The Father of Optics'.

•Ibn Battuta went on a remarkable 30 year journey many years ago, including four trips to Hajj and travelling over 30,000 kilometres. He is known as 'The Great Traveller'.

•Ibn Khaldun was more than just one of the great historians of all time. He was also a supreme judge, government minister, social scientist, political expert and Hafiz al Quran!

•Ibn Majid loved sailing the open seas. When he created the compass, his expertise was wanted by the great explorers of his time. He became known as 'The Master Navigator'.

•Ibn Sina is probably the most famous of the muslim scientists. His early understanding of medicine, healing and surgery set him apart from everyone in his field.

•Ibn Yunus is known as one of the greatest astronomers of all time. He was the first man to calculate when a solar eclipse would take place. He is rightly called 'The Father of Astronomy'.