4th Biruni International Conference

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Introduction

Abu Rayhan Muhammad Ibn Ahmad Biruni (Al-Biruni) is an outstanding unparalleled scholar in the history of human sciences and civilization. No doubt, he is a symbol of scientific, philosophical, cultural and social thoughts. George Sarton describes Biruni as “one of the very greatest scientists of Islam, and, all considered, one of the greatest of all times”. A. I. Sabra, accordingly, describes Biruni as “one of the great scientific minds in all history”.

Biruni was born on 5 September 973 AD in Kath in the region of Khawarizm of what was then Iran (nowadays Uzbekistan) and died on 13th December 1048 AD in the city of Ghazni, the capital city of the Ghaznavid ruler. He was a visionary and highly renowned philosopher and scientist. He contributed to the fields of science, philosophy, history, literature, culture, religion and society. His generous views and extensive efforts contributed to the historical, philosophical, scientific and inter-cultural development of a world marked by intellectuality and humanism as well as coexistence and peace.

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Submission Topics

Section A: Biruni as a Symbol of Scientific, Philosophical, Cultural and Social Thoughts

Influence of the Holy Quran on Science, Philosophy and Literature
The Reflections of Physics, Metaphysics and Cosmology in the Holy Quran
Biruni’s Cosmology and Astronomy
Sadruddin Shirazi [Mulla Sadra], Biruni and Bu Ali Sina (Ibn Sina) on Cosmology
The Life and Various Aspects of the Personality of Biruni
Biruni and His Age
Biruni is a Bridge between Medieval and Modern Scientific, philosophical and Social Thoughts
Biruni as a Symbol of Medieval and Modern Scientific, Philosophical Developments
Development of Science and Philosophy in the Period Prior to Biruni
Development of Science and Philosophy in the Period Contemporary to Biruni
Development of Science and Philosophy in the Period Subsequent to Biruni
Al- Biruni’s Philosophy of Mathematics
Al-khawarizmi’s Influence on Biruni
Biruni’s Contribution to the History of World
Medicinal Treatment of Biruni

Section B : Indo-Iranian Relations: Special reference to History, Culture, Language, Literature and Architecture

Biruni is a Forerunner of Indology
Contribution of Biruni to Identify Indian History, Science, Geography, Socio-cultural and Literary and Mystic Traditions
Development of Persian Language Literature in South Asia (India and Pakistan)
Development of Persian Language and Literature in Bengal
Development of Persian Language and Literature in Bangladesh
Influence of Persian Language and Literature on the Languages and Literatures of South Asia
Influence of Persian Language and Literature on Bengali Language and Literature
Iranian Influence on Bangladesh Culture
Religion and Mysticism
Commerce and Trade
Arts, Architecture and Music

The proposed topics are the guidelines for the contributors. Any topic relevant to the theme as well as panels of the conference will also be welcomed.