Scientific Thinking and Muslim – X

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10) Dome of the Rock

The Dome of the Rock or is also known as Qubbat al-Sakhra is a large octagonal building in Jurusalem constructed during the Umayyad caliph ‘Abd al-Malik in 692 C.E.[1] This building serves as one of the most important Islamic heritage or architecture to survive to date. It is located over a rocky outcrop near the centre of the large esplanade al-Haram al-Sharif, which was once the site of the Jewish Temple of the traditional centre in Jurusalem.

This fine building is a result of flourished architecture trends throughout the Umayyad reign and is clearly a Muslim building which is commissioned by a Muslim patron for Muslim purposes. Its mosaic decoration, especially its inscriptions in Arabic and its lack of figural representation, immediately distinguishes it from contemporary Christian built.[2]

All in all, there are many more examples which could provide a concrete prove that scientific thinking had started early back in the early age of Islam. Muslims back then were not only the preservers of ancient and Greek knowledge, but also managed to deliver and contribute original works towards different fields of science.

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[1] David Nicolle, Historical Atlas of the Islamic World, (Checkmark Books^TM , New York, 2003), 64.

 

[2] David Nicolle, Historical Atlas of the Islamic World, (Checkmark Books^TM , New York, 2003), 64.