ABSTRACT
The Islamic scientific tradition came into existence amidst a rich flow of diverse cultural, philosophical and scientific currents. Built on the metaphysical foundations provided by the Qur’an and rooted in the very heart of Islamic revelation, it received the first flow of intellectual currents from the Kalam discourse that reflected on the Qur’anic description of God and sought ways to comprehend the Divine in human terms. Then came a torrent from the ancient centers of learning-philosophical ideas, religious beliefs, scientific facts and theories. Amidst this influx of diverse crosscurrents, the emerging tradition matured in quick order.
