EPISODE · Mar 28, 2026 · 26 MIN
The Moon in the Quran: Zij Tables, Lunar Calendars & Al-Khwarizmi
from Kalam Astro · host Kalam Astro
Join us on a special cosmic journey as we explore the Moon's significance in Islamic scripture, discover the astronomical tables that mapped the heavens, and meet the mathematical genius whose work powers modern computing!In This Episode:🌙 The Moon in Divine Scripture - Explore the Holy Quran's profound references to the Moon—its phases, orbit, and role in timekeeping. Discover how these verses guided Islamic scholars to develop sophisticated lunar observations and calendrical systems.📊 Zij: Mapping the Heavens in Tables - Between the 8th-15th centuries, Islamic scholars produced over 200 different astronomical tables (Zij) containing planetary positions, star catalogs, eclipse predictions, and prayer time calculations. These masterworks preserved and advanced astronomical knowledge for centuries.📅 The Islamic Lunar Calendar Explained - How does the Islamic calendar work? Learn the astronomical principles behind this purely lunar system, how it differs from solar calendars, and why Islamic months drift through the seasons over a 33-year cycle.🧮 Al-Khwarizmi: The Father of Algebra - Meet Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the 9th-century Persian genius whose mathematical innovations gave us algebra, algorithms (named after him!), and revolutionary astronomical tables. His work fundamentally shaped mathematics, astronomy, and computer science.==Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com************************Follow us on Social.www.facebook.com/pulse95radiowww.twitter.com/pulse95radioJoin us as we reflect on incredible breakthroughs, exciting launches, and mind-blowing discoveries that define the future of space exploration. 🚀
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Join us on a special cosmic journey as we explore the Moon's significance in Islamic scripture, discover the astronomical tables that mapped the heavens, and meet the mathematical genius whose work powers modern computing!In This Episode:🌙 The Moon in Divine Scripture - Explore the Holy Quran's profound references to the Moon—its phases, orbit, and role in timekeeping. Discover how these verses guided Islamic scholars to develop sophisticated lunar observations and calendrical systems.📊 Zij: Mapping the Heavens in Tables - Between the 8th-15th centuries, Islamic scholars produced over 200 different astronomical tables (Zij) containing planetary positions, star catalogs, eclipse predictions, and prayer time calculations. These masterworks preserved and advanced astronomical knowledge for centuries.📅 The Islamic Lunar Calendar Explained - How does the Islamic calendar work? Learn the astronomical principles behind this purely lunar system, how it differs from solar calendars, and why Islamic months drift through the seasons over a 33-year cycle.🧮 Al-Khwarizmi: The Father of Algebra - Meet Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the 9th-century Persian genius whose mathematical innovations gave us algebra, algorithms (named after him!), and revolutionary astronomical tables. His work fundamentally shaped mathematics, astronomy, and computer science.==Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com************************Follow us on Social.www.facebook.com/pulse95radiowww.twitter.com/pulse95radioJoin us as we reflect on incredible breakthroughs, exciting launches, and mind-blowing discoveries that define the future of space exploration. 🚀
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