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The major contributions of Ibn Khaldun, Al Kindi and Ibn Rushd to the field of social sciences and humanities

Ashimi, Tijani Ahmad (2023) The major contributions of Ibn Khaldun, Al Kindi and Ibn Rushd to the field of social sciences and humanities. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 5 (3). pp. 538-545. E-ISSN 2682-8502

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Abstract

The role of great Muslim scholars and Muslim Philosophers in the field of social sciences and humanities is very remarkable. Indeed, the history has recorded the excellent contributions of some energetic Muslim scholars to this field, such as Ibn-Khaldun, Al-Ghazali, Ibn Sina, Al-Farabi, al Bairuni etc. Hence, the objective of this article is to explore the immense contributions of these scholars with particular reference to the unique contributions of Ibn-Khaldun, Al-Kindi and Ibn Rushd. The article will also assess the impact of these Muslim scholars to modern human sciences. Yet, for the sake of academic writing, this article will apply the descriptive and analytical methods, that is by exploring and analyzing the works of these scholars .Finally, the article will provide a brief conclusion with some recommendations.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 6733/108323
Uncontrolled Keywords: Ibn Khaldun, Al Kindi, Ibn Rushd, Social Sciences, Humanities
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014)
Depositing User: Ms Yasmin Mastura Mustafa Byrnes
Date Deposited: 24 Nov 2023 12:00
Last Modified: 24 Nov 2023 12:00
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/108323

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