Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-2 | Issue-09 | 804-811
Review Article
Atomic Concept During Medieval Muslim Scholarship
Ali Muhammad
Published : Sept. 30, 2017
Abstract
Scientific discoveries put forth new trends in the education during modern
times. These trends influenced all aspects of human society. Scienticism is considered
modern day religion, ideology and are more relevant and applicable for contemporary
society. The perception, all matter being composed of small, indivisible particles
called atoms is the base of matter, from which every object has its existence. From its
earliest in the second century of the hijra, kalam has always been enthralled with the
theory of atoms. In this paper an attempt has been made to discuss, elaborate and
analysis with certain divergence the issue of atomism. The broad theory was generally
endorsed by both the Mu‟tazilite‟s and Ash‟arites and their views, difference of
opinion on the said issue, along with other medieval Muslim Scholars will be
discussed at length. Their concept about the role of atom in matter formation in early
Muslim scholar writings will serve the base for this paper.