Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Which statement correctly explains Al-Farabi?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: Which statement correctly explains Al-Farabi? The correct choice is D. A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'. 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. The founding scholar of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and compiler of the hadith collection 'Musnad Ahmad'
Why not A: “The founding scholar of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and compiler of the hadith collection 'Musnad Ahmad'” does not fit this question. The answer is A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'.
- B. A hadith scholar and jurist known for his extensive compilations on hadith and Islamic law
Why not B: “A hadith scholar and jurist known for his extensive compilations on hadith and Islamic law” does not fit this question. The answer is A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'.
- C. An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons
Why not C: “An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons” does not fit this question. The answer is A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'.
- D. A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher' ✓
Correct answer
D. A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'
Explanation
A philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher' is the term that matches Which statement correctly explains Al-Farabi option D Option A The founding scholar of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and compiler of the hadith collection 'Musnad Ahmad' does not fit this question Option B A hadith scholar and jurist known for his extensive compilations on hadith and Islamic law does not fit this question Option C An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons does not fit this question For this Great Muslim Scholars.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
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