Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Which statement correctly explains Al-Farabi?
- A. The founding scholar of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and compiler of the hadith collection 'Musnad Ahmad'
- B. A hadith scholar and jurist known for his extensive compilations on hadith and Islamic law
- C. An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons
- 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
'Al-Farabi' refers to a philosopher known as the 'Second Teacher' for his extensive commentaries on Aristotle, after Aristotle himself as the 'First Teacher'.