Long Overdue Credit Given To ‘Gold Age’ Arabic Chemists

Arabic chemists from the 'Golden Age' have been given long overdue credit, in a new report presented at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.

The report, by researcher Benjamin Huddle, gives recognition to chemists from the Golden Age of Arabic-Islamic Science, which stretched from the 8th to the 13th centuries.

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Huddle did his research on the Golden Age, which produced a portrait of Arabic-Islamic love for learning and reverence for education and knowledge that defies popular modern stereotypes.

During this era, science and medicine in Muslim countries - from southern Europe through North Africa to Central Asia and India - flourished and was unrivaled anywhere in the world.

Muslim physicians and scientists made advancements that built the foundations for the emergence of modern science and medicine in Europe.

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"Science in the early Muslim period is largely forgotten today in the Western world, or relegated to pseudo-science," Huddle said.

"We are rediscovering the fact that from 750 to 1258 A.D., the best science in the world was being done by Arabic-speaking peoples. In chemistry, we use language from the Arabs, apparatus and techniques, many chemicals (especially perfumes), and many materials," he added.

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The chemists include Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, Jabir ibn Hayyan, and Abu Jusuf Yaqub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi.

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