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Scientific Approach in the Reign of Buveyhid Dynasty

Fadaie Araghi, Gholamreza (2004) Scientific Approach in the Reign of Buveyhid Dynasty. Humanities Journal of Tarbiat Modares University 43:pp. 91-102.

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Abstract

In this article the number of scholars and their scientific interests in the reign of Buveyhid period are discussed. Buveyhids are the most important Iranian-Shi'it dynasties appeared in the early history of Islam. They were so powerful who the Abbasid Caliphs had to obey them. According to their religion, Shi'it, they practiced the idea of democracy and all sects were free in their practice. According to this survey more than 350 scholars were known in this period, which is from nearly 320/900?- 450/1050. If we count their specialty, the number increases to about 714. What is interesting is that we can find all subject specialists in that time. They are from all religions and also Islamic sects. The number of Shi'it scholars is outstanding among them.

Keywords:Buveyhids, Scientific approach, Abbasid Caliphs, Islamic history, Shi'it dynasty
Subjects:A. Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information.
ID Code:13568
Deposited By:Fadaie, Gholamreza
Deposited On:25 May 2008
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1- Qur’an. Yusef, 76; Muhammad Baqir Majlesi (1992), Behar al Anvar Al Jame ‘ah le Durar al Akhbar…Beyrut, Leban.

2- The Prophet says: “Seek knowledge even if it is in China”. As the China has been very far from the people, especially in that time, this emphasizes the importance of obtaining knowledge; also: Seek knowledge from cradle to grave. See: Biha al Anvar…, vol. 1.

3- These two books are arranged in so that the kings or Caliphs can get their highest benefit from them. The first book is divided into booklet such as Booklet for war, Booklet for women, Booklet for horses and so on. The latter is named as an unique necklace, which each part has a special name such as pearl, ruby,etc.

4- Gholamreza Fadaie Araghi, (1382/2004). Hayat Elmi dar ‘Ahd-I Dowlathay- Shi'it (The Scientific Approach in The Buveyhid Age) Tehran, University of Tehran. Introduction.

5-Fuat Sezgin, Guftar hay piramun Tarihk ulum – ‘Arabi va Islami( Discourses on The History of Arabic and Islamic Sciences). Trnslated into Persian by Muhammad Reza Ataie. Mashad. Astan Quds Razavi. p. 34.

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8-Ibid, p. 35

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10-Fuat Sezgin, p.

11-Joel Kraemer, p. 19

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13-Joel Kraemer, p.19

14- Ibid.p. 109

15- Ibid, p. 21.

16- Ibid, p. 21.

17-Da’erat al Ma‘arif Bozorg – Islami (The Great Encyclopedia of Islam)(1374- ). Chief editor, K. Buojnordi. Aal- Buyah.

18-A.Hematyan Is haqi. Ibid, P.53-54

19-Adam Metz (1364/1995). Tamadun Islami dar Qarn panjum Higri (Islamic Civilization in the 5th century of Higri) Translated into Persian by A. Qaraguzloo. Tehran, Amir Kabir.

20-Joel Kraemer(1375/1996). Ihyay- Farhangi dar ‘Ahd Aal Buyeh (Humanism in the Renascence of Islam).

21-Gholamreza Fadaie Araghi Tarh un Jadid le Tasnif al Ulum(A New Scheme for Classification of Knowledge). Afaq al Hizarat al Islamyah: No 5(1378/1999).

22-Qur’an. Fusselat, 53.

23- ‘Ali Asghar Faqihi,(1375/1996). Aal – Buyeh va Aowdha ‘ Zaman – Ishan (The Buveyhids and the Social status in their Time). Guilan.

24- Ibid., p. 29.

25- Joel Kraemer, Ibid. p. 112.

26- ‘Abd al Hosein Zarrin kub( 1362/1983). Tarikh – Iran ba ‘d az Islam(Iranian history After Islam).

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