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During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization—also known as the "Dark Ages" in Western Europe—this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process.- ★★★★★
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Mindful Muslim Review
Known as the “father of modern optics,” Ibn al-Haytham also set the standard for the modern scientific method—not accepting conventional beliefs as true until he could verify it through independent reason and observation. One of the real-life heroes of the Muslim Golden Age, Ibn al-Haytham has a colorful life story. He stayed true to his search for knowledge, challenged the “mad caliph”, and finally made discoveries which benefited humanity. A true polymath, Haytham was a theologian, a philosopher, a scientist, and an astronomer. He embodied the notion that Islam sets us a on path to search for truth—and the truth will lead you to Allah ﷻ.
Genres: Biographical, Educational, Nonfiction, STEM
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
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