Muslims inventions

Who introduced the use of sines in calculations as well as that of the tangent?

• Ibn Abbas

• Al-Battani

• Abdoul-Razaq

Answer explanation

Al-Battani introduced the use of sines in the calculations as well as that of the tangent for which he drew up the tables.

The first person to make a real attempt to construct a machine that will help him fly.

• Abbas Ibn Firnas

• Fatima Al-Firhi

• Albani

Answer explanation

During the 9^th century, he designed a winged apparatus that resembled a bird costume. When he attempted to use his invention in the city of Cordoba, he flew for a few moments before falling and partially breaking his back.

The founding of the concept of algebra is attributed to celebrated mathematician:

• Pythagore

• Ibn Al Haitham

• Musa Al-Khwarizmi

Answer explanation

The founding of the concept of algebra is attributed to celebrated mathematician, Al-Khwarizmi. The word algebra is said to derive from “Kitab al-Jabr Wa l-Mugabala” which roughly translates as “The Book of Reasoning and Balancing.”

Who popularised the use of the first toothbrush using a twig from the Meswak tree in around the year 600?

• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

• Jibril as

• Ibn Baz

Answer explanation

Cleanliness has always been an important value in Islam and it was Prophet Muhammed who popularised the use of the first toothbrush in around the year 600.

Alchemy was converted into chemistry by Islam’s foremost scientist,

• Jabir ibn Hayyan

• Al Jazari

• Ahmad ibn Tulun

Answer explanation

Alchemy was converted into chemistry by Islam’s foremost scientist, Jabir ibn Hayyan. He invented many of the basic procedures and equipment still in use today such as distillation, evaporation, crystallisation, purification, filtration, and oxidisation.