THE WORK OF MUSLIM SCIENTISTS IN THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS

Abstract

^{This paper presents a discussion of the contribution of Muslim scientists in the development of modern science. It was widely known at that time that in the golden age many competent scientists emerged in their respective fields. Such as science, philosophy, astronomy, literature, medicine, mathematics and so on. Their knowledge or knowledge is very valuable, especially for the development of modern knowledge in the next period. And so is the value of their knowledge and what is offered by them, that it is not uncommon for scientists who come later to call them the father of science in their respective fields. However, in this paper, not all Muslim scientists are discussed, but only a few Muslim scientists are discussed in this article, such as: Al Karaji, Al Samaw’al, Ibn Al Haytam, Omar Kayyam, Abu Al Wafa, Nasir Al Din Al Tusi, and Al Biruni. Their contribution is so great in the development of modern science and is widely recognized by scientists both in the east and especially the west.}