ماذا سرق الغرب من علوم المسلمين ؟

Summary

The video explores how the West appropriated significant scientific achievements from Muslim scholars, often crediting them to Western figures. It highlights the early discovery of pulmonary circulation by Ibn al-Nafis, the true origins of the compass attributed to Muslim inventors, and the contributions of mathematicians like al-Qalasadi. The script also challenges the conventional narrative of Columbus's discovery of the Americas, suggesting that Muslim sailors, including Al-Khaskhash, reached the New World before him. Additionally, it features Piri Reis's remarkably accurate maps, which predate modern discoveries, illustrating the rich legacy of Muslim contributions to science and navigation.

Takeaways

• 😀 The West not only exploited resources from colonized lands but also claimed Islamic scientific achievements as their own.
• 😀 Ibn al-Nafis discovered pulmonary circulation in the 13th century, predating Michael Servetus by three centuries.
• 😀 The compass, often credited to Western inventors, actually has origins in Islamic civilization, with the term 'Boussola' being Arabic.
• 😀 Historical claims about the invention of the compass are often misleading, with evidence suggesting it was developed by Muslim sailors.
• 😀 Al-Khawarizmi's contributions to algebra paved the way for modern mathematical symbols, which were later misattributed to European mathematicians.
• 😀 The discovery of the Americas is often credited to Christopher Columbus, but earlier evidence points to Muslim sailors exploring these lands.
• 😀 Ahmad bin Majid is recognized for inventing a more efficient compass design during the 15th century.
• 😀 Masoudi documented an Andalusian sailor, Al-Khaskhash, who sailed to the Americas well before Columbus.
• 😀 Piri Reis created an advanced map in the 16th century that accurately depicted parts of South America and Antarctica.
• 😀 The historical contributions of Muslim scientists and explorers have often been overlooked or misattributed in Western narratives.

Q & A

Who is credited with the discovery of pulmonary circulation?

Ibn al-Nafis is credited with the discovery of pulmonary circulation in the 7th Hijri century, which predates Michael Servetus's claim in the 16th century.

What significant misconception about blood circulation was challenged by Ibn al-Nafis?

Ibn al-Nafis challenged the belief that blood was generated in the liver and instead proposed that blood is cleared in the lungs to sustain life.

What is the origin of the term 'compass'?

The term 'compass' is derived from the Arabic word 'Boussola', and it was initially associated with the magnetic properties utilized by Muslim sailors for navigation.

How did Ahmad bin Majid contribute to the development of the compass?

Ahmad bin Majid invented a fixed-needle compass in the late 9th Hijri century, allowing for more accurate navigation without the need for a water container.

What role did al-Qalsadi play in the history of mathematics?

Abu Alhassan al-Qalsadi introduced algebraic symbols in mathematics, influencing modern mathematical notation long before similar claims were made by European mathematicians.

What evidence suggests Muslims discovered the Americas before Columbus?

Evidence includes accounts by the Arab sailor Al-Khaskhash and maps by Ahmad Muhyiddin Piri Reis that accurately depict the Americas and Antarctica, indicating prior knowledge.

What inaccuracies exist in the historical narrative regarding the invention of the compass?

European narratives often ascribe the invention of the compass to figures like Flavio Gioja and Petrus the Pilgrim, despite evidence showing Muslim contributions to its development.

What did George Sarton document about Ibn al-Nafis?

George Sarton documented Ibn al-Nafis's discovery of pulmonary circulation in his book 'The History of Science', published in the early 14th Hijri century.

How did European historians misattribute mathematical symbols?

European historians, particularly Frances Fite, have been credited with the invention of algebraic symbols, although these were actually developed by Muslim mathematicians like al-Qalsadi.

What features of Piri Reis's maps demonstrate advanced knowledge of geography?

Piri Reis's maps include accurate details of the South American continent and Antarctica, which were not known to European explorers at the time, showcasing remarkable navigational skill.