Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
What does Al-Biruni refer to?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: What does Al-Biruni refer to? The correct choice is B. A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. A theologian and philosopher renowned for his influential work 'Ihya Ulum al-Din' (The Revival of the Religious Sciences)
Why not A: “A theologian and philosopher renowned for his influential work 'Ihya Ulum al-Din' (The Revival of the Religious Sciences)” does not fit this question. The answer is A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius.
- B. A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius ✓
- C. The founding scholar of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence, regarded as a father of Islamic legal theory
Why not C: “The founding scholar of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence, regarded as a father of Islamic legal theory” does not fit this question. The answer is A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius.
- D. A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'
Why not D: “A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'” does not fit this question. The answer is A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius.
Correct answer
B. A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius
Explanation
A polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy mathematics and geography including an early estimate of the Earth's radius option B is the accepted answer to What does Al-Biruni refer to Option A A theologian and philosopher renowned for his influential work 'Ihya Ulum al-Din' The Revival of the Religious Sciences does not fit this question Option C The founding scholar of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence regarded as a father of Islamic legal theory does not fit this question Option D A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher' does not fit this question For.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
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