Islam and science are mostly perceived in the west as incompatible.

However, the very revelation of the Holy Qur'an sets precedence 14 centuries before modern science through its many miracles that now have been proved scientifically. Also, early Islamic history shows that Muslims like Ibn Sina, Al-Farabi, Omar Khayyam, Averroes, al-Ghazali, and Ibn Khaldum among many others, were pioneers of modern science. During the Golden Age of Islam (800-1000), Islamic intellectuals translated Greek, Indian and Persian texts, studied them, and helped to further investigations in the areas of math, science and medicine. The Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution in Europe drew upon the discoveries and contributions made by the Muslims to the fields of mathematics and the sciences. Yet these accomplishments often remain unappreciated. The first universities, graduation ceremonies and even basic literacy were at the forefront of Islamic culture. In this edition of the show we ask the following question: How are Muslims contributing to the development of science?