Point 3 of 14 — Lesson 2: Abu al-Rayhan al-Biruni by Dr Abdel Halim MansourQuestion bank: 0 questions (0 with pictures)
03Third: idea one — al-Biruni's rank among scholars
Al-Biruni isone of the great scholars in whom the golden age of Arab science was marked, andone of the mightiest minds in the history of the world and the greatest scholars of his age.
The testimonies of the orientalists
Meyerhof (a German orientalist): al-Biruni's name isthe most prominent name in the procession of the great, wide-horizoned scholars with whom Islamic civilisation is adorned.
An American orientalist: inany list of the greatest scholars, al-Biruni must have a high place.
Andno enquiry in mathematics, astronomy, geography, history, anthropology or mineralogy is complete without acknowledging his great contribution.
What the testimonies signify
The writer cites thembecause they are non-Arab testimonies, sothey are stronger in effect when it comes to convincing.
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