3 Iranian Scientists Who Changed the World, from Medicine to Mathematics

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YOGYAKARTA - The history of world science is inseparable from the contributions of Persian scientists, now known as Iran. Long before Europe entered the Renaissance, this region had produced great thinkers who changed the way humans understand the world. In this article, you will get to know three Iranian scientists whose contributions really changed the world. Come on, let's explore how their thinking shaped modern civilization.

3 Iranian Scientists Who Changed the World

There are many big names from Iran who have contributed to science. Three of the most influential scientists are Ibn Sina, Al-Razi, and Al-Khawarizmi. All three were not only influential in their time, but also became the foundation for the development of modern science.

Ibn Sina

Abu Ali al-Husayn ibn Sina, known in the West as Avicenna, is one of the most influential polymaths in history. He was not only a doctor, but also a philosopher. His work bridges the Greek tradition with Islamic thought, paving the way for the development of science in Europe.

His monumental work, Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb or Canon of Medicine, became the main reference in the medical world for centuries. This book was used in various European universities until the early modern era. In it, Ibn Sina explained diseases, diagnosis, and treatment methods with a very systematic approach.

In addition, his philosophical work Al-Shifa or Cure also has a great influence on Western thought, one of which is Thomas Aquinas. He is also known as a scientist who tries to harmonize the ratio with revelation. In his various writings, he not only explains philosophical concepts, but also interprets religious teachings rationally.

Al-Razi

Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariyya al-Razi is a figure known as one of the greatest doctors in the history of the Islamic world. He once led a hospital in Rayy and Baghdad, two centers of science at the time. His practical experience made his medical approach very applicable and observation-based.

His major work, Kitab al-Hawi or The Comprehensive Book, is a medical encyclopedia that combines knowledge from Greece, Arabia, Persia, and India. Al-Razi not only copied, but also criticized and added his own views.

Among his many treatises is a treatise on smallpox and measles. This became one of the first clinical studies that were very important in the history of medicine. This empirical approach shows that Al-Razi had applied the scientific method long before the concept was popular.

Al-Khawarizmi

Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khawarizmi is the big name behind the birth of algebra and the concept of algorithms that we know today. He worked at Bayt al-Hikmah in Baghdad, a center of science that was a gathering place for great scientists. There, he developed various works that changed the world of mathematics.

His famous book, Al-Kitab al-Mukhtasar fi Hisab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala, became the basis for the birth of algebra. In this book, he explains how to solve linear and quadratic equations with a systematic method. His approach makes mathematics easier to understand and apply.

The term "algorithm" itself comes from the Latin name of Al-Khwarizmi, namely Algoritmi. This concept is the basis for the development of modern computer technology. Without his contribution, the digital world would probably not have developed as it is today.

In addition to mathematics, Al-Khawarizmi also contributed to astronomy and geography. He compiled astronomical tables and helped create a more accurate map of the world. In fact, he was involved in a project to measure the circumference of the earth with sufficient precision at the time.

The contributions of these three Iranian scientists show that the progress of science is the result of a long process that is interconnected between civilizations. Their thinking not only influenced the Islamic world, but also became the foundation for the development of science in Europe. In fact, many modern concepts actually have their roots in their works.

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