Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

Mathematics Persian 780 – 850 380 quotes

A Persian polymath whose work on algebra and Hindu-Arabic numerals was foundational for Western mathematics.

Quotes by Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

The Earth is divided into seven climes, each of which has its own climate and its own inhabitants.

Book of the Description of the Earth

I have drawn a map of the Earth, which shows the various countries, cities, mountains, and rivers.

Book of the Description of the Earth

I have also included a table of longitudes and latitudes, which can be used to determine the exact location of any place on Earth.

Book of the Description of the Earth

I believe that this book will be of great benefit to all who are interested in geography.

Book of the Description of the Earth

The science of astronomy is a science that is very useful for understanding the movements of the stars and planets.

Zij al-Sindhind

It is a science that enables us to predict the times of sunrise and sunset, the phases of the moon, and the eclipses of the sun and moon.

Zij al-Sindhind

I have compiled a set of astronomical tables, which can be used to calculate the positions of the stars and planets at any given time.

Zij al-Sindhind

I have also included a description of the various astronomical instruments, such as the astrolabe and the quadrant.

Zij al-Sindhind

I believe that this book will be of great benefit to all who are interested in astronomy.

Zij al-Sindhind

The science of timekeeping is a science that is very useful for determining the correct time of day and night.

Book on the Construction of the Astrolabe

It is a science that enables us to calculate the times of prayer, the beginning and end of fasting, and the dates of religious festivals.

Book on the Construction of the Astrolabe

I have written this book to explain how to construct and use the astrolabe, which is a very useful instrument for timekeeping.

Book on the Construction of the Astrolabe

I have also included many examples and illustrations, so that the reader may be able to understand and apply the principles of timekeeping.

Book on the Construction of the Astrolabe

I believe that this book will be of great benefit to all who are interested in timekeeping.

Book on the Construction of the Astrolabe

The science of arithmetic is a science that is very useful for all kinds of calculations.

Various works

It is a science that enables us to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.

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It is a science that is essential for all who wish to engage in trade, commerce, or any other kind of business.

Various works

I have written many books on arithmetic, in which I have explained the various rules and methods of calculation.

Various works

I have also included many examples and illustrations, so that the reader may be able to understand and apply the principles of arithmetic.

Various works

I believe that these books will be of great benefit to all who wish to learn arithmetic.

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