Contribution of muslim astronomical scientists to the world

ABSTRACT

Holy Qur'an is a compete code covering all aspect of life, whether spiritual, intellectual, political, social, economic or scientific. Here I intend to discuss its scientific aspect. Islamic teaching emphasize on pursuing knowledge. Muslim scholars from the past were very much aware of this instruction given by Allah [s.w.t.] and they were very captivated by it. Many religious duties of Islam emphasized Muslims to search in the field of astronomy like the determination of direction of Holy Ka'abah. So they developed many ideas and theories in the field of astronomy. Through this paper I intend focus on the contribution of Muslim scientists to the field of astronomy and also their influence. Muslim scientists introduced the astronomical instruments and astronomical observatories that were founded by Muslims in Middle Ages, these are also mentioned here