Foreword

 
Every Muslim who has even a Brief Acquaintance with Islamic History & Modern  Islamic World is Aware that the Islamic Ideology and world-view provided, during the first few centuries Hijra, a most powerful source of inspiration, especially for the Muslim People's Quest for Knowledge. The Islamic spirit produced a radical transformation in the Arabian Peninsula, as well as among the countries where Islam took firm root in the immediately succeeding centuries. The rich contributions which Islam has made in the various branches of Science served as the basis for the Development of modern science. Although many earlier western historians tended to Ignore this fact, Recent investigations have led to a wider recognition of the Importance of the Muslim Contributions, Especially to the Development of Scientific Thought and the Scientific method.
 
The injunctions of the Qur'an and the teachings of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) laid great stress on the acquisition of knowledge and developing the spirit of inquiry. The Muslims strictly followed these precepts and spared no pains to acquire, preserve and spread knowledge. As a result of their vigorous and dedicated efforts, a truly scientific outlook was developed. This in itself is a most valuable service of the Muslims to human civilization. But, unfortunately, the achievements of these luminaries have faded into oblivion due to our indifference and apathy. There is an urgent need to reclaim these achievements and, as their heirs, it is our duty to hold aloft the torch of knowledge lighted by these illustrious personalities. We must, therefore, bring their works into he limelight once again, so that mankind may benefit from them.
 
The ISLAMIC WORLD Blog, an effort has been made to Present the Scientific Achievements of the Muslims  at a glance, so that the illuminating contributions of these Muslim Scholars may once again stand out in all their Elegance and Grandeur. The twenty-six towering scientific and intellectual personalities of the Muslims whose portraits appear in this Blog http://www.islamworld4321.blogspot.com are recognized as being some of the Most Outstanding figures in the History of Science and Scientific thought. I am sure this blog will provide a heart-warming Glimpse of a Golden Period of Human History to Modern World and Invite us to develop the Glorious traditions of our forefathers. I trust that is will be followed by several other Posts on the Contributions of various Muslim Scientists and Technologists whose work as laid hidden in the Libraries of the World.
 
Foreward by Syed Muzammil Hasan Faiz
Founder of Islamic World