He was divided into 80 chapter every chapter begning with a question. Alkamil fi tareekh ibn athir australian islamic library. This is a second attempt to translate and publish books on the milad birth. He traveled to india and authored his masterpiece kitab ul hind, which contains much information about indian society. Though chances are very high that he must have written more books in the remaining years of his life but only two of his books, the athar ul baqiya and the kitab al hind are available in printed edition and english transition, due largely to the scholarly devotion of the. As the mother of several companions of muhammad, she was known as the grandest motherinlaw on earth. The work is very different in style from al biruni s works on mineralogy and pharmacy, and it cannot be a genuine work of al biruni because there is a reference in it f. The achievements of ibn sina in the field of science and his contributions to its philosophy. Albiruni catalogued both his own works and those of alrazi. Ai biruni was an iranian scholar and polymath from khwarezm, a region which encompasses modern day western uzbekistan and northern turkmenistan. He spent a large part of his life in ghazni in modernday. Selain itu, al biruni juga berjasa menuliskan risalah tentang planisphere dan armillary sphere. Sep 30, 2015 it also emerges from the kitab alhind that biruni had familiarized himself with various fields of sanskrit literature.
Kitab ul hind urdu by abu rehan al bairooni pdf library pk. The kitabul hinda medieval reality check this and that. Alberunis india by al beruni 9731048 kitab fi tahqiq ma lil hind or simply, tariqh al hind, early 11th century, translated by edward c. It is a voluminous text, divided into 80 chapters on subjects such as religion and philosophy, festivals, astronomy, alchemy, manners and customs, social life, weights and measures, iconography, laws and metrology. His full name is generally known as alburuni, for hi. The other book kitab al qanun al masudi masudi canon is about astronomy, geography and engineering, named after masud, son. Feb 01, 2010 the kitabul hinda medieval reality check it is often instructive, for people as well as races, to listen to what others have to say about them.
His scientific work combined with contributions of al haitham al hazen and other muslim scientists laid down the early foundation of modern science. Her father, awf ibn zuhayr ibn al haarith ibn humaatah ibn jurayshjarsh, was from the himyar tribe in. The author of this historical book was a great astronomer, geographer, and historian. Al biruni is regarded as one of the greatest scholars of the medieval islamic era and was well versed in physics, mathematics, astronomy, and natural sciences, and also distinguished himself as a historian, chronologist and linguist. It is also known by the name of tarikh ul hind, his book is divided into 80 chapters. In the absence of such a reality check, one is apt to be swayed by ones own exaggerated notions of ones own self. He studied almost all fields of science and was compensated for his research and strenuous work. Who were the audiences for al birunis kitab alhind. He was conversant in khwarezmian, persian, arabic, sanskrit, and also knew greek, hebrew and syriac. Albiruni, a great muslim scientist, philosopher and historian 171 that the noon of sindh is the sunrise of spain while their spaniards noon is the sunset of sind. Abu raihan mohammed ibn ahmad albiruni was a prominent arab. Mar, 2018 the collection contains so many rare and important books that it is listed in unescos register of world heritage sites. He was come from uzbekistan present day they known as khawarizm.
Who among the following is the author of kitaburrehla. This chapter deals with albiruni and his book hindi through the eyes of travelers. Al biruni considers jats to be the descendants of krishna. Kitab ul hind describing india is a famous arabic text written by abu rehan ai biruni 9731048 wherein he comments on iridian sciences, hindu religious beliefs, customs and social organisation.
Write a note on the kitabulhind booktarikhulhind by. This book describes the sociopolitical scenario of ancient india. Al biruni 9731048 was one of the greatest scientists of all times. The last work accomplished by albiruni was kitab alsadala fil tibb, on medicinal drugs towards the close of the regime of sultan maudud. Al biruni telah menulis risalah tentang astrolabe serta memformulasikan table astronomi untuk sultan masud, papar will durant tentang kontribusi al biruni dalam bidang astronomi. He authored many books but, this work earned him the title of great historian. Al beruni mentions the names of 114 of his books in a letter which he wrote to a friend some years before his death. Kitab ul hind urdu by abu rehan al bairooni pdf the. Apr 20, a kitab ul hind was written by al biruni in arabic language kitab ul hind is simple and lucid and a voluminous text divided into 80 chapters on. He traveled to india along with the army of mahmood ghaznavi and recorded history for ghaznavi. Alberunis kitab ul hind or tarikh ul hind is the survey of indian life based on his study and observations in india between 1017 and 1030. He visited the subcontinent during the ghazvanid dynasty.
Al bairooni wrote a book with the title of kitab ul hind. Alberunis kitab ul hind or tarikhul hind is the survey of indian life based on his study and observations in india between 1017 and 1030. It is a voluminous text, divided into 80 chapters on subjects such as religion and. Topics islam collection opensource language italian. Philosophy and religion science and technology, general physics research questions and answers analysis radiation chemistry water properties. Alberuni on india revisiting abu rayhan albiruni and his. This book was based on alchemy, social, astronomy, cultural,mathematics. Through the eyes of travellers key concepts in nutshell al biruni was born in khwarizm in present day uzbekistan. State the inherent problems faced by albiruni in the task. Table of contents abstract introduction major works other works historical assessment related websites abstract biruni was a native of what is now the uzbekistan republic of the former soviet. F o r e w o r df o r e w o r d praise and blessings be upon the beloved prophet muhammad. Feb 26, 2018 abu raihan mohammed ibn ahmad albiruni was a prominent arab scholar and researcher of the middle ages. Who among the following is the author of kitab urrehla. He was known many language like arabic,persian,sanskrit etc.
Al biruni urdu by muhammad hassan burni pdf the library pk. He recorded observations of his travels of india in his book kitab al hind which gives an account of the historical and social conditions of the subcontinent. The book al biruni urdu is about the famous historian al baroni. Abu rehan al beroni was a great muslim scholar, philosopher, anthropologist, mathematician, and historian. He was an astronomer, mathematician and philosopher, and studied physics and natural sciences. He examined the habits of the people and analysed it in the book. Allama abu rehan al bairooni was a great scholar of islam and a prominent historian.
Al biruni urdu by muhammad hassan burni download library pk. Aug 23, 2010 the indian it and ites sectors have already proved their potential in the global market. What are the general contents of albairunis book kitabulhind. Abu rayhan al biruni al biruni biography in urdu urdu. What were the views of al biruni regarding historical india. Sultan mahmud attacked khawrizm and took al biruni to his capital ghazni. Al beruni kitab ul hind pdf apr 20, a kitab ul hind was written by al biruni in arabic language kitab ul hind is simple and lucid and a voluminous text divided into 80 chapters. There were no printing presses at that time so it was to be handwritten and al biruni himself was a royal scholar p. Kitab ul hind urdu by abu rehan al bairooni pdf readingpk.
Birunis fame as an indologist rests on his encyclopedic work on india called kitab alhind kitab fi tahqiq ma lilhind min maqala maqbula filaql aw mardhula in which he explored nearly every aspect of indian life, including religion within a rich cultural context, history, geography, geology, science, and mathematics. Al biruni the great muslim traveler is known for his scholarship in the fields of arabic, persian, turkish, sanskrit, mathematics, geography and astronomy was born in 973 in a village called barun in khwarizm modern khiva. Biruni became acquainted with all things related to india. Al biruni wrote the given book kitab al hind in 11th century in turkish. An english language edition with notes and indices by dr. Tareekh e hind in hindi pdf tareekh e hind history facts, knowledge, pdf, consciousness. Sep 30, most of the works of al biruni are in arabic.
This provisional translation of the correspondence between ibn sina and al biruni al asilah walajwibah contains the complete text of the response of abu said al masumi to the objections of al biruni regarding the set of eight questions posed by him to ibn sina. It also emerges from the kitab al hind that biruni had familiarized himself with various fields of sanskrit literature. Free download hindi books hindi history books pdf download pdf hindi books. Sayyid haitham to open new al biruni institute library y. Ibn sinaalbiruni correspondenceviii by berjak, rafik. He saw the different religions, traditions, and customs of the people.
Most of the works of al biruni are in arabic although he wrote one of his masterpieces, the kitab al tafhim apparently in both persian and arabic, showing his mastery over both languages. Author of this book ibn athir is the first hand witness for most of the key events in his era and provides a detailed description of those situations. Al biruni learned hindu philosophy, mathematics, geography and religion from the pandits to whom he taught greek and arabic science and philosophy. Al biruni was well versed in physics, mathematics, astronomy, and natural sciences, and also distinguished himself as a historian, chronologist and linguist. This is one of the key resources for those researching medieval islamic history, crusades and mongol invasions of muslim lands. It was the first authoritative document about the history of indian. I hope you like to read the book kitab ul hind pdf and share it with others. He wrote about his travels through india in his wellknown book kitab al hind which gives a graphic account of the subcontinent. Allama abu rehan al baroni was a great historian, astrologist, and scholar. Imam abu yusuf and imam muhammad bin hasan al shaybani were both the students of imam abu hanifa, may allah be pleased with them all. Mawlid rasul allah means, electronic or mechanical, including.
Al biruni s contributions are so extensive that an index of his written works covers more than sixty pages. India by albiruni qeyamuddin ahmad, ahmad, qeyamuddin, ahmad qeyamuddin on. In this paper, we will discuss some of his experimental methods and some instruments he used. Kitab fi tahqiq ma lil hind is the result of long years of hard work and al biruni s perseverance, and in many ways mark a departure from the existing historical and narrative traditions prevalent in the country till then. May 01, 2005 india by al biruni qeyamuddin ahmad, ahmad, qeyamuddin, ahmad qeyamuddin on. Al biruni urdu by muhammad hassan burni pdf readingpk. Al biruni the great muslim traveler is known for his. A maulana sharafuddin ali yazid b amir timur c ibnibatuta d khwaja abdullah malik isami show answer ibnibatuta ibn batutta was an arab traveler and adventure frm morocoo.
Kitab ul hind al bi runi dwara arbi bhasha mein likhi gayi kriti thi. Biruni is a persian word meaning or belonging to outside. He came to india and wrote the social conditions of the subcontinent with the title of kitab ul hind. Dia bahkan mengatakan bahwa bentuk bumi adalah bulat. Hind bint awf was muhammads motherinlaw and ibn abbas and khalid ibn al walid grandmother. In 103536, or a little thereafter, albiruni wrote, at the urging of a friend, an epistle concerning a list of the books of mohammad. The lesson covers about the traveller al biruni and the account kitab ul hind,some details about kitab ul hind and the characteristics of the kitab ul hind and some introduction of chapter also hindi through the eyes of travellers. Al biruni wrote kitab ul hind also known as tahkika hind. The offered writing is an urdu version of the arabic text. Alberunis india abridged norton library by albiruni 19930501 paperback january 1, 1800 4. Abu rehan al bairooni is the author of the book kitab ul hind pdf.
Another version of the book kitab ul athar is attributed to imam abu yusuf. Moreover, the book al biruni urdu pdf is the historical encyclopedia of the world history. An account of the religion, philosophy, literature, geography, chronology, astronomy, customs, laws, and astrology of india about 1030ad. The other indian sectors are also following the same trend. During this time he wrote the kitab tarikh al hind, finishing it around 1030. Al biruni and the kitab ul hind 1 al biruni was born in 973, 14 explain francois. The increased participation of the indian companies in the global corporate sector has further facilitated the merger and acquisition activities in india. Kitab ul hind urdu by abu rehan al bairooni pdf the library pk. I hope you like to read the book al biruni urdu pdf and share it. The book of instruction on the elements of the art of astrology by al biruni. He came to india and wrote an excellent history book kitab ul hind. His book is simple and lucid and deals with various subjects like religion, philosophy, astronomy, laws, social customs as well as the political life of the people.
Alberunis india abridged norton library by albiruni. Al biruni wrote an encyclopedic work on india called ta. This book originally written in the arabic language and later, translated into many other languages. Bharat albiruni hindi welcome to national book trust india. Ask questions, doubts, problems and we will help you. Audiences for al biruni s kitab al hind were mainly those from middleeast and indian commoners didnt think of reading it at all.
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